If you want to:
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make a difference at this school,
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build a stronger Bowie community for all students, AND
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leave your footprint on the Bowie culture...
Then Student Leadership is looking for you!
Course Description
The Student Leadership course gives students the opportunity to grow as leaders by developing both individual and group leadership skills. Students will build and practice organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills while learning about leadership roles, civic responsibility, and problem solving.
Throughout the course, students apply these skills by working with peers, school administration, and the larger community. Student Leadership counts as elective credit. While a full-year commitment is encouraged, students with limited schedules may enroll for one semester. Current sophomores and juniors are invited to apply, regardless of prior experience.
Student Leader Responsibilities
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Learn and practice leadership skills that can be applied both in school and in the community
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Design and deliver lessons to support Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) for peers
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Plan, organize, and complete service projects for the school or community
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Participate monthly in Academy 4, a mentoring program for 4th graders at Kocurek Elementary
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Serve as a positive role model and active participant in school events
Application & Membership Criteria
To be considered for Student Leadership, applicants must:
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Be a rising junior or senior who is academically successful and on track to graduate
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Be self-nominated or teacher-nominated
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Submit a short essay in response to the provided prompt
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Participate in an interview with the Student Leadership teacher
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Agree to be evaluated by current and former teachers
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Commit to maintaining leadership standards at Bowie, in the community, and online
Note: Students accepted into the program will be required to sign a Student Leadership Code of Conduct.
Contact
Joseph Pendell - joseph.pendell@austinisd.org
Halle Whittington - halle.whittington@austinisd.org