Douglass ISD Leadership Program

Douglass Leadership Program Students will receive: 1)Valuable information 2)Credit towards a degree or certification 3)Experience serving others 4)Financial benefits

Douglass ISD Leadership Program The goal of the Douglass ISD Leadership Program is to develop successful leaders for the future. The components of the program are: - Guest Speakers - Leadership Portfolios - College Program - Extended College Program - College Reimbursement Program - Vocational Program - Vocational Reimbursement Program - Service Program - Douglass ISD Scholarship Program - Graduation Honors

Guest Speakers School counselor will present to each K-6 th classroom annually on topics concerning character education. Beginning in 7 th grade, guest speakers will be utilized to convey information to students. These speakers may be staff members, business leaders or others that may bring valuable knowledge to the students.

Leadership Portfolio Counselor and student will begin a Leadership Portfolio during the first six weeks of the student’s 9 th grade year. The counselor and student will meet a minimum of once a semester to review and update the Leadership Portfolio as needed.

Leadership Portfolio Will include: 1) Inventory interest a. Career b. Higher Education c. Vocational d. Military 2) ASVAB, THEA, SAT/ACT scores 3) Scholarship Applications 4) Service record for volunteer hours 5) Other pertinent information

College Program All students on the Recommended or Distinguished Graduation Plan will be reimbursed by Douglass ISD for one administration of the ACT or SAT.

College Program Angelina College offers 6 hours of college credit on the DISD campus each semester. A student that takes advantage of this program may earn up to 24 college hours without ever leaving campus.

College Program A student must meet and adhere to the following guidelines to participate: 1) Must be a student currently enrolled in Douglass ISD. 2) Students must be on Recommended or Distinguished Graduation Plan in order to participate in the college program. 3) If a student takes High School English IV and the College English course, the High School English IV grade will be used. 4) Students must take both college classes that are offered. 5) If a student is removed by the instructor from one class, they will also be dropped from the other class as well. 6) If a student is removed by the instructor, for any reason, including excessive absences, the student will not be allowed to participate in the Douglass ISD College Program in the future. 7) In the event a student earns a grade of “D” or “F” in a class, the student will not be able to participate in the program for one semester. A student making a grade of “D” or “F” in more than one semester will not participate in the College Program in the future.

Extended College Program A student that successfully completed 12 hours of coursework through the Douglass ISD College Program during their 11 th grade year, and made no grade lower than a “C”, will be eligible to earn 6 hours credit during the summer semesters between their 11 th and 12 th grade year. Students may also earn credit through on-line classes during their 11 th and 12 th grade years.

Extended College Program For a student to earn credit in the Extended College Program, the following requirements must be met: 1) Must be an accredited college or university 2) Must be pre-approved by the counselor and principal. 3) Must be a core subject, transferable to other state colleges. 4) All guidelines of College Program and Reimbursement Program will apply.

Extended College Program The Extended College Program will allow a student to earn up to 30 hours of college credit. Thirty hours will qualify them as a college sophomore when they graduate and be very beneficial in their college success.

College Reimbursement Program A student that has successfully passed all DHS classes for the semester and has earned a grade of “A” or “B” in both college classes will be reimbursed by Douglass ISD for tuition and fees as set by Angelina College. A student that earns a grade of “C” in the college class may also be reimbursed if they earn an 85 in all DHS non-honors classes and an 80 in all honors classes for the semester. Reimbursement awards will be based on the student’s lowest college grade for the semester.

College Reimbursement Program Textbooks, late fees or other additional charges will not be reimbursed. Students may be reimbursed up to 30 hours of college credit.

College Reimbursement Program A student that successfully completes all 5 semesters and receives the DISD Scholarship will have been awarded $2,250.

College Reimbursement Program -An average year of college will cost a student approximately $10,000, at a state university. - A student that completes this program, will save 25% or $10,000 of their total education investment.

Vocational Program The vocational program is designed to give our students the best opportunity to be successful in obtaining a vocational degree or certification.

Vocational Program Vocational classes are offered at Angelina College in Lufkin. Classes may be taken in the summer between a student’s 10 th and 11 th grade years as well as between their 11 th and 12 th grade years. Students may also take evening classes.

Vocational Program Examples of Angelina College course offerings: -Paramedic-Emergency Medical Services -Nursing-Vocational Nursing -Radiologic -Respiratory Care -Pharmacy -Mammography -Sonography-Automotive -Child & Family-Criminal Justice -Diesel-Drafting & Design -Electro-mechanical-Electronics -Fluid Power-Human Services -HVAC-Legal Assistant -Machine Tool-Networking -Sign Language-Substance Abuse Counseling -Welding

Vocational Program A student must meet and adhere to the following guidelines to participate: 1) Must be a student currently enrolled in Douglass ISD. 2) Students must have an overall 80 average in each class during the 10th grade year to participate in the program during the summer entering their 11th grade year. Students then must maintain an 75 average each semester to participate in the Vocational Program the following semester. 3) Students will be responsible for their individual transportation to and from the Angelina College campus. 4) If a student is removed by the instructor, for any reason, including excessive absences, the student will not be allowed to participate in the Douglass ISD Vocational Program in the future. 5) In the event a student earns a grade of “D” or “F” in a class, the student will not be able to participate in the program for one semester. A student making a grade of “D” or “F” in more than one semester will not participate in the Douglass ISD Vocational Program in the future.

Vocational Reimbursement Program A student that has successfully passed all DHS classes for the semester and has earned a grade of “A” or “B” in both vocational classes will be reimbursed by Douglass ISD for tuition and fees as set by Angelina College. A student that earns a grade of “C” in one of the vocational classes may also be reimbursed if they earn a 75 in all DHS non-honors classes and a 70 in all honors classes for the semester.

Vocational Reimbursement Program Douglass ISD will reimburse up to $200 per semester, for travel expenses. Textbooks, late fees or other additional charges will not be reimbursed. Students may be reimbursed up to 30 hours of college credit.

Service Program An important attribute in a successful leader is service to others. Any student that has at least a 70 average in each class will be eligible to participate.

Service Program In order to receive credit for the Service Program, a student must log a minimum of 50 hours of pre-approved service. Hours must be registered during the student’s 11 th and 12 th grade years. Service hours will require proper documentation and signatures.

Douglass ISD Scholarship A student that successfully participates in the Douglass ISD Leadership Program will receive a $250 scholarship from the Douglass Scholarship Fund once they have completed the following requirements: 1) Successfully graduate from Douglass High School. 2) Successfully complete 24 college hours or 12 hours of vocational training. 3) Successfully complete 50 hours of volunteer service. 4) Verification of acceptance to a college, university, or vocational school. 5) Have documentation of a minimum of 5 scholarship applications.

Graduation Honors During the commencement ceremonies, students that have completed all or portions of the Leadership Program will be given the following recognitions: National Honor Society MemberGold Stole ValedictorianGold Cord SalutatorianWhite Cord HistorianWhite Cord 30 Hours College ProgramRed Cord 15 Hours Vocational ProgramRed Cord 50 Hours Service ProgramGreen Cord

Funding Douglass ISD will utilize state money in the category of High School Allotment Funds. These funds are earmarked by the state to enhance success after graduation.