Leadership Development at the Upper School
The Prefect Board
The Prefect Board is a group of seven students who serve the entire Upper School in specific roles through an internship. The Prefects serve as a liaison between their departments, the student body, the faculty, and the administration. Each member represents a different dimension of life at DC and is chosen through an application and interview process. These areas of DC are Communications/Development, Admissions, International Student Programs, Arts, Athletics, Student Life (including Chapel and Clubs), and the Administrative Head.
DC Fellows SAIL Leadership Class
The DC Fellows enhances the current Prefect system by developing a robust internship program that both supports the DC community and provides significant leadership experience for Juniors and Seniors. The internship will begin in the spring SAIL Trimester of Junior year and run through the 2nd SAIL Trimester of Senior year and is a requirement for those selected for the Prefect Board.
Class Boards
Each class has an elected President and Board who oversee and run class socials and other key events for the Upper School like the Christmas Banquet and Junior/Senior Prom. They meet with a class advisor to go over key elements of interest to their respective classes. Each class President also serves on the Presidents’ Council, which meets with the Administrative Head Prefect monthly to discuss school culture issues.
Student Ambassadors
Students in every grade can serve as student ambassadors, greeting visitors, welcoming prospective families, and participating in Discovery Days. It is their responsibility to provide a warm and welcoming greeting, help and inform visitors, give tours to prospective families, have prospective students shadow them in their classes, and serve as needed during school events.
Athletic Teams
Students can be appointed as Captain(s) of their athletic team by their coach(s). In this role, they work with coaches to promote team unity, sportsmanship, godly character, and perseverance.
Curricular and Extracurricular Clubs
Many of the curricular and extracurricular clubs in the Upper School have student officers or leaders who are appointed by teachers or advisors. These officers/leaders have a variety of responsibilities depending on their club. Some of these include Multicultural Alliance (MCA), Hi-Q, International Thespian Society Leaders, Red Team (Art), Cappies President, Tech Crew, Band and Choir, Mock Trial, and Worship Team.