1. Parent Academy 2014 Session: Student Leadership Opportunities Presenter: Carol Lollar

2. Main objectives of this session: What types of leadership activities are available at Brock's Gap for my student? What are the benefits to encouraging my student to get involved? Why does this even matter at this age?

3. What is Leadership? PurposeIntegrityValuesStrategy PrinciplesHumilityPassionDelegation EmpowermentRiskConfidence CommitmentWisdomPeopleHonesty CompassionSensitivityDeterminationCourage

4. Leadership….. …in the classrooms! …on the hallways! …in the academies! …in various clubs and extra-curricular activities! …in whole group guidance! …in family, church, and civil organizations!

5. " Be like a postage stamp: stick to one thing until you get there" --Margaret Carty

6. Specifics?...Just to name a few! *Fifth Grade and Sixth Grade SCA: Officers and HR reps Earthsavers Club Broadcast (6 th ) Show Choir (6 th ) Math Team (6 th ) First Priority Robotics Club (5 th and 6 th ) *Middle School SCA: Officers and HR reps Show Choir Earthsavers Club Scholar’s Bowl Chess Club Athletics Foreign Language Club Jazz Band Math Team Robotics Club Broadcast Peer Helpers First Priority Fellowship of Christian Athletics (FCA)

7. Kids develop confidence not because parents tell them they're great, but because of their achievements, big and small. Sure, it's good to hear encouraging words from mom and dad. But words of praise mean more when they refer to a child's specific efforts or new abilities! http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/talk/confidence.html

8. Don’t blink…because just around the corner are opportunities…. National Junior Honor Society Duke TIPS program Beta Club Community Service Applications…Applications…Applications…. Ambassador Program Scholarships Sense of belonging and pride in self!!!

9. So, how can I help you?