Student+Ambassador+Program

= Student Ambassador Program = rising juniors & seniors may apply, former SAs must re-apply 6-10 students will be accepted

__Responsibilities of a Student Ambassador __:
 * mentor 1-4 freshmen students throughout the year (**__at least__** weekly contact – must be documented in google form)
 * attend one-day summer workshop for mentor training (July 11th)
 * attend **__at least__** one PTSO meeting during the school year
 * assist with freshmen Open House in August (welcome upcoming students AND parents, answer any questions, assist with set-up and clean-up, show families locations)
 * assist with freshmen orientation meetings in **__May and June__** (welcome upcoming class, answer questions, give tours, help with CCC registration, assist with set-up & clean-up)
 * assist Mrs. Weaver with various activities to support freshmen students
 * classroom presentations
 * bulletin boards
 * emailing
 * small group presentations
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">assist with recruitment efforts in Spring 2014- <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">attend and speak at info nights, visit middle school(s) to speak with 8th grade students
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">be an advocate and spokesperson for ECE when out in the community
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">meet with Mrs. Weaver as needed throughout the year

__<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">Qualities of a Student Ambassador __<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">rising junior or senior (**successfully** completes sophomore or junior year)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">outgoing & approachable (can talk to larger groups like a classroom of students or group of parents, can talk to mentee)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">exhibits leadership qualities (can be in charge of a task and ensure it gets done - DEPENDABLE)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">mature, “level headed,” non-biased (does not choose sides in another person’s conflict)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">trustworthy (maintain mentor/mentee relationship)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">committed (must commit to program for one school year)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">exhibits strong academic behaviors (works hard and does their best)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">able to give and/or receive constructive feedback (towards yourself and/or towards SA program)

__<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">How to apply? __ **<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">Applications due Wednesday, May 1st ** **<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">Interviews Monday, April 22nd-Friday, May 3rd ** **<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">Student Ambassadors announced on Tuesday, May 7th ** media type="custom" key="22627948" align="center"
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Fill out application (see below) by Friday, April 19th
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Ensure ECE staff member completes recommendation by Friday, April 19th (online link)
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Participate in interview with Mrs. Weaver (interviews April 22nd –May 2nd). Interviews will not occur until application and recommendation are submitted.