Leadership Program Application Packet

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ALL students interested in applying to the Leadership Program must complete and turn in the following:

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A Photo of the Applicant (please attach to the front cover and the photo should

show your South County School Spirit)

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Leadership Program Application

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General Information Form

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Leadership Code of Conduct

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Short Answer Questions

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Three SCHS Teacher Recommendations (TWO must be from a teacher you have

this school year)

Complete and return this packet to

Ms. Conte in the Activities Office no later than

2:15pm on Friday, March 8, 2013!

Late applications will not be accepted for any reason

All completed applications turned in by the deadline will be granted an interview. Applicants

will be notified of the interview date and time after all applications have been reviewed. If you

cannot make your interview time due to a school obligation please notify Ms. Saale, Ms. Conte

or Mr. Smith prior to your interview date.

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SOUTH COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Student Government Association (SGA)/Leadership Program

8501 Silverbrook Road, Lorton, Virginia 22079 (703) 446-1600

Leadership Program Application

A completed application should be returned to Ms. Conte in the activities office no later than Friday, March 8, 2013 by 2:15pm. If you do not complete an application, you will not be granted an interview, nor be considered for a position in this program. Late applications will not be accepted for any reason.

Each year, the Leadership program is composed of individuals who share the desire to develop their personal leadership skills through the creation and implementation of student activities, independent and group assignments, school and community service, daily writing assignments, and interaction with students, teachers, and administration.

All students interested in running for an SGA Office, SAC Representative, or Class Office are required to apply and be accepted to the Leadership program prior to being approved to run for office. The South County SGA is

looking for students who are interested in being leaders, regardless of title and office.

There are a limited number of spots available in this program and therefore we ask that if you would like to be a member of this team, that you complete this application. The questions are designed to evaluate your

ability to be a successful student in Leadership.

All applicants are required to attend an interview. Applicants will be interviewed by a panel on March 19-20, 2013; you will be excused from class to attend this interview. Both the application and interview will

determine who is selected for the 2013-2014 Leadership Program; therefore both must be completed in order to be considered for selection.

If accepted to the 2013-2014 Leadership Program you are expected to attend the 2013 Leadership Retreat on June 18 & 19, 2013. The cost to students is tentatively $150 for lodging, food, activities, and transportation; the Leadership Program will fund the additional costs associated with the trip. More information about the retreat will be available in late spring. Please check your calendar as you complete the application process.

This trip is mandatory if you wish to be a part of the Leadership Program.

In addition to regular classroom assignments, you will be expected to put in a considerable amount of time and effort outside of school. As a leader, you are a role model. You are required to conduct yourself as a

responsible, positive student, as you are a representative of South County High School (please see the attached Leadership Code of Conduct). If you are willing to meet these expectations, please sign below and complete the application.

Maureen Saale, Blair Smith and Leah Conte, SGA Sponsors

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Yes, I agree to the standards of the South County Leadership Program.

___________________________________ ____________________________________

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Please type or print neatly

General Information Form

Name Grade Level

Address City Zip

Home Phone Number Age Cumulative G.P.A.

Student E-Mail Address

Student ID Number Counselor

2012-2013 (Current) School Schedule*

Period Class Teacher Room Number

1 2 3 5 6 7 8

*Please make sure room numbers are correct before submission

Please list the top 5 activities you have been involved in at South County High School in order of importance. If you have been involved with more than 5, please list activities with more years of involvement or a strong leadership position (officer, captain, etc).

Club/Sport/Activity

Position

(participant, captain, manager, officer, etc)

Years of Involvement Signature of Sponsor

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SOUTH COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Leadership Code of Conduct

The following document details the expectations and responsibilities of a Leadership student at South County High School. The guidelines provided below are considered minimum standards and students may be asked to take on additional responsibilities as their course work prescribes throughout the year.

As a Leadership student, it is our expectation that you are a role model to the student body at SCHS.

Therefore, it is your responsibility to follow the rules and policies of our school and encourage your peers to do so as well. Your role as a Leadership student will require you to be security at events,

speak professionally and conscientiously in front of your peers, faculty, and staff, and attend out-of-school events. This position may also require you to direct students, enforce rules, or otherwise help

your Leadership teammates; a leader at SCHS does so with their head held high while demonstrating an overall positive model of behavior at SCHS.

Disciplinary actions taken against you throughout the year for attendance, behavior, or honesty

infractions could remove you from the Leadership program and/or office; this may be determined at the discretion of Ms. Saale, Ms. Conte, Mr. Smith, your Class sponsor as appropriate, and/or the SCHS Administration. An infraction that involves major breaches of integrity and/or violations of the FCPS

Student Rights and Responsibilities will result in an automatic dismissal from the Leadership Program and any office that you may hold.

Your academic success is a critical element of being a role model. As a Leadership student you are expected to maintain your grades; a minimum cumulative 2.5 G.P.A. is required to continue your membership in this program.

Being a part of the SCHS Leadership Program will require your dedication, initiative, and time. Due to the demands of this program, your ability to manage your time effectively will be important. You are

expected to attend committee meetings and class meetings as this is part of your obligation and commitment to the leadership family. If your ability to meet this requirement is impacted by other activities or classes, you must be an active advocate for yourself and be able to balance between your multiple responsibilities.

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 Homecoming Powder Puff Games

 Homecoming Pep Rally during school hours  Homecoming Parade

 Homecoming Football Game

 Homecoming Dance set-up, attendance, and clean-up

In addition to attending the events, if you are a committee member planning one of these activities, you are required to be available for set-up prior to and clean-up after your event. Time needed for set up/clean-up will vary by activity.

All Leadership students are required to attend set-up and clean-up for the Homecoming Dance as scheduled. At minimum this will include the Saturday morning of the dance from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.-12 a.m. after the dance; it will include Friday evening 10/18 from 8-11pm.

The ONLY EXCEPTION to the Homecoming attendance requirements is for individuals who must attend varsity sports practices and/or games the week of Homecoming. You must document your absence by October 1, 2013 and have it approved by Ms. Saale. Any other commitments that week should be rescheduled. Your advisors will work with the SCHS faculty, staff, and coaches to ensure that they

understand this is a required part of your grade and necessary in order to conduct the activities required of this group during Homecoming week. If you are missing set-up for a legitimate, pre-approved

purpose, you must complete an extra non-required for the first quarter.

All Leadership students are expected to attend the 2013 Leadership Retreat on June 18-19, 2013. At this event we will be planning future details of the SGA/Leadership year including Homecoming. This is a critical planning step to be involved in as we will not be able to adjust or add items to the calendar as the school year gets started. Please make plans to attend!

We will also meet several times in August 2013 to plan our involvement in New Student Orientation, Welcome Back for Teachers, Stallion Stampede, and start the planning of Homecoming.

If you are willing to meet these expectations, please sign below to complete your application!

Maureen Saale, Blair Smith and Leah Conte, SGA Sponsors

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I have read the policies of the Leadership Code of Conduct. I understand and accept the rules and expectations for this course.

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Print Student Name Student Signature Date

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SOUTH COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Application Questions for RETURNING LEADERSHIP STUDENTS:

Please answer the following questions in brief essay format on a typed, separate sheet of

paper. Please number each answer. Applications are evaluated on honesty, sincerity, and

depth.

1. You have been asked to chair a committee, what are the first five things you

would do and explain each in detail.

2. Based on what you have seen from activities run through leadership, what has

impressed you or made an impact on you? What would you change?

3. What impact have you had on leadership this year? List all of your successes,

failures and committee roles. What did you learn from this experience?

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Application Questions for NEW LEADERSHIP STUDENTS:

Please answer the following questions in brief essay format on a typed, separate sheet of

paper. Please number each answer. Applications are evaluated on honesty, sincerity, and

depth.

1. Give three instances when you have exhibited leadership qualities in a school

setting. Explain how and what type of impact you had.

2. Who is your role model in life and why?

3. Name one challenge you have faced in life, how did you handle the challenge and

how did you overcome it.

4. Is there anything that we should know about you or that you would like to add

about yourself that you feel was not covered in this application?

Please have three South County teachers complete the attached recommendation forms

and instruct the teacher to return the form to Ms. Saale. At least two of your

recommendations need to be from a teacher you have this school year. Please list who

your recommendations will be from so that they are filed with the correct application.

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SOUTH COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

TEACHER RECOMMENDATION Candidate Name: ________________________________ Teacher Name: ________________________________

Attention Recommending Teacher:

Please provide us with information that would assist us in evaluating the student applying to the Leadership Class. Please return this completed recommendation sheet to Maureen Saale (main office mailbox or in the activities office) at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance.

Please submit this recommendation by Friday, March 8th

Please respond to the following:

1) Strongly disagree 2) disagree 3) neutral 4) agree 5) strongly agree

1. The candidate displays/possesses maturity that is uncommon among peers.

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2. The candidate displays/possesses solid leadership qualities.

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3. The candidate takes his or her academic responsibility seriously.

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4. The candidate would make a good role model for younger students.

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5. The candidate understands and appreciates cultural differences.

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6. The candidate respects authority.

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7. The candidate would make an excellent choice for the leadership class.

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8. Has made a commitment to the standards and expectations of South County.

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Please write any additional comments regarding the student’s academic achievement and maturity as well as any other information you feel is relevant on the back.