U.S. ARMY S.T.A.R CLUB PROGRAM “Leadership in Action” Leadership and Character Development Program for High School Students

PURPOSE To provide an overview of the US Army S.T.A.R. Club Program—a partnership with local high schools providing students leadership and character development.

AGENDA Concept Objectives Organization Program Implementation Questions / Discussion

CONCEPT S.T.A.R. is a partnership between the high school and the US Army created to leverage the expertise and resources of local US Army Soldiers to help students develop skills that will enable and encourage them to take active roles in their own life, within their families, their school and community, with the ultimate goal of graduating high school and creating enriching postsecondary options.

CONCEPT (Cont’d) Modeled after JROTC, S.T.A.R. Club participation facilitates life skills, leadership and responsible citizenship School Sanctioned Club Army Administers Club Program Student-Led Organization Employs the Army’s Values-based leadership doctrine as foundation: Loyalty Duty Respect Selfless Service Honor Integrity Personal Courage

CONCEPT (Cont’d) Army provides program of instruction Soldiers provide structure, supervision and mentorship Faculty Advisor (educator) within the school provides school point of contact and club oversight

CONCEPT (Cont’d) Physical Fitness & Nutrition Sample Topics Include (Non-Military): Time Management Study Skills & Strategies Values-Based Leadership Conflict Resolution Problem Solving Goal Setting Decision Making Team Building Physical Fitness & Nutrition First Aid Assertiveness Skills Public Speaking Personal Finance Disaster Preparedness Career Exploration

CONCEPT (Cont’d) Military-Related Topics Include: History of the Army Army Values Military Time (24-hr clock) Drill and Ceremony Military Rank Structure Phonetic Alphabet Military Customs / Courtesy Physical Fitness Test Land Navigation/Orienteering West Point & ROTC Programs

CONCEPT (Cont’d) Additional Club Activities: Community Service Project Field Trips Weekly Meetings Fundraisers Public Speaking Drill & Ceremony Competition Leadership Reaction Courses Leadership Counseling Awards Banquet Physical Fitness Seminars Sporting event participation Movie days Military History, Current Events

ARMY PROVIDED CLUB RESOURCES Soldier involvement / mentorship Curriculum Support March2Success (on-line tutoring) Boost-Up (Dropout Prevention) ASVAB (Career Exploration) Army-Sponsored Competitions Club Member Apparel (Tee Shirts) Army sponsorship of school events Color/Honor Guard Equipment Student Recognition Items Guest Speakers Army-Sponsored Internships

SCHOOL PROVIDED RESOURCES WHAT WE REQUIRE FROM SCHOOLS: Faculty Advisor Meeting Location Faculty/School Recognition/Support

WHAT S.T.A.R. DOES NOT PROVIDE WHAT WE DON’T DO: Require a service obligation Recruit for the Armed Forces Conduct Combat Skills Training

CLUB ELIGIBILITY Any student with a commitment to academic excellence, willingness to do their best, and desire to be a part of a team can participate in the S.T.A.R. Club. Continued eligibility is based on the minimum standards established by the school governing participation in other school extra and co-curricular activities.

S.T.A.R. CLUB SAMPLE ORGANIZATIONAL CHART Organizes formations Directs First Sergeants Assists Battalion Commander Captain Maintains financial status Keeps minutes or log of meeting Captain Updates Bn XO on student club eligibility and academic standing Major Maintains Club Training Calendar Plans future events based on Club vote Coordinates staff for operational meetings. Captain Coordinates for uniform issue (T-shirts) Assists S3 in obtaining materials for club events Captain Responsible for flyers, club announcements, maintaining club letterhead, posters, etc. Maintains historical record, photos, newspaper articles, etc. Captain Maintains website updates (Same functions as JROTC Template)

S.T.A.R. CLUB SAMPLE ORGANIZATIONAL CHART (Same functions as JROTC Template)

BENEFITS TO STUDENTS S.T.A.R. PROMOTES PERSONAL GROWTH Army mentors build on existing values and instill qualities that will help make a young person a strong and successful individual for life. Leadership skills Discipline Problem solving Personal pride Responsibility Self-confidence Teamwork Self-respect Professionalism Time management

“TACTICAL” BENEFITS TO SCHOOL Student Engagement & Sense of “Belonging” Student Leadership Community Involvement Tutor Program Student Mentorship Program Increases level of individual physical fitness Improves daily student attendance Encourages pursuing postsecondary education Career Exploration Networking opportunities S.T.E.M. related paid internship opportunities Encourages teamwork and teambuilding Senior Project Credit (School approved) Source of additional manpower for special events

“STRATEGIC” BENEFITS TO SCHOOL Increase Retention Raise Test Scores Lower Drop Out Rates Increase Graduation Rates Meet Graduation Timelines Save Money / Maximize Budget

IMPLEMENTATION Administration presentation School Board presentation & approval Student Interest Survey Military Liaison & Faculty Advisor meeting Develop Your HS US Army S.T.A.R. Club template First Club meeting to establish leadership

QUESTIONS/DISCUSSIONS & NEXT STEPS Name Company Commander Phone Email Name Education Services Specialist Phone Email