Leadership through Service Program Information Emerge is a leadership program for sophomores at ETHS Northwestern University students and ETHS upperclassmen, run workshops to improve leadership skills of high school students and help the sophomores apply those skills to group projects that positively impact the community Students must apply in the spring of freshman year to be considered Led and co-created by Ms Mary Collins, ETHS Community Service Coordinator, Emerge includes monthly workshops where sophomores learn skills to become effective leaders in their school and community and guidance and instruction to practical community development projects Throughout the program, participants will: · Meet key decision-makers in Evanston and ETHS · Attend monthly leadership skills workshops where they will learn practical strategies for making change · Collaborate with local organizations on student-designed projects that impact on our community KEY PROGRAM COMPONENTS There is NO cost to participate in the program We provide dinner for students at each workshop and a t-shirt Meet & Greet September 1-hour student and parent Meet & Greet one evening in September Facilitators and staff explain details of the program, introduce facilitators, answer questions and an activity Field Trip/Retreat –September Learn more about issues impacting our city and school through conversations with community leaders, school leaders, and experts in their fields Students decide on the key issues they want to work on throughout the year Past speakers include: Mayor Tisdahl, Dr Witherspoon, NU President Shapiro, Evanston Police, City Officials, activists and student leaders Leadership Workshops—October-April The essence of the program is monthly Leadership Workshops on Wednesday evenings from 6:15pm-9pm at ETHS Under the direction of Ms Collins, ETHS juniors and NU students facilitate interactive workshop activities and group work focusing on these themes: o Defining Leadership o Communication and Advocacy o Diversity and Inclusion o Assets and Organization o Project Planning and Group Dynamics o Applying Leadership o Presentation Skills Emerge Info Sheet, page (over) Community-Based Project Teams—October-May (scheduled during AM support, after school OR on weekends according to students’ availability) Each participant will work on a community project with 4-5 other Emerge students and with the assistance of NU and ETHS student facilitators (juniors) The themes of the projects are chosen by the students with the goal of positively impacting the Evanston/ETHS community Each project team partners with a community or school organization to design and implement a project Teams will meet at least once per month with their group outside of the workshops and with Ms Collins monthly as well Final Presentations May Students present their group project at Final Presentations in May Parents, community members, school leaders, partners, former Emerge participants, and other guests are invited to the final presentations to learn about the impact of the projects TIME COMMITMENT—VERY IMPORTANT!! Attendance is mandatory for all Emerge activities: Opening night (September) Field trip (Held in September, this is not required, but highly encouraged) Workshops (Beginning in October and ending in April students may miss only of the workshops and only if approved by Ms Collins in advance.) Final Presentations (May) Small group meetings—At least two additional mandatory group meetings per month will be scheduled according to the project group’s availability Important note: Many students with other commitments (such as student athletes, performing artists) are able to manage the time commitment for Emerge, however if you are on a team or involved in an activity that also has strict attendance and meets on most Wednesday nights, you probably can’t both the activity and Emerge See Ms Collins with questions about how this might work for your individual situation Apply By May 20! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Contact Ms Mary Collins, ETHS Community Service Coordinator/Emerge sponsor, with any questions or concerns Email: collinsm@eths.k12.il.us Phone: 847-424-7662, Room: Hub (W220) ETHS EMERGE—SOPHOMORE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION for 2018-2019 school year If you are interested in participating in this program during your sophomore year, you must complete the application below and return it to the Community Service Office (in the Hub) Due: Friday April 20, 2018 We will notify you by email regarding the status of your application Being a participant in the Emerge program is a commitment September through May It will need to be a priority for you in order for you to succeed in the program Workshops are held each month on a Wednesday night for 2.5 hours (from 6:30-9pm dinner is provided) You will also meet at least twice a month with a small group For more details, see the Emerge info sheet or the ETHS Community Service website under Get Involved>Community Service Last Name _ First Name ID# _ Address _ Parent/Guardian Phone Student Cell Phone Student email (Make sure you check your email regularly) _ Parent email Teacher/Sponsor/Coach Recommendation: Please answer the following: Staff Name: _ Staff Signature: Please list the skills and abilities the applicant has that will be assets for working in a group: How has this student shown leadership potential in your class/team? What skills or assets could this student develop more? (see reverse for student questions) Emerge Application, page Student Questions: Why would you like to be part of the Emerge Leadership Development Program? If you had to pick words to describe yourself, what would they be and why? : : What school or non-school activities, sports, work, lessons, volunteering or other things are you involved in (fall, winter, spring)? Note: We want to know you’re availability for Tues or Weds nights (once a month) and your interests FALL— WINTER— SPRING— What you best when working on group projects? What is one issue at ETHS or in Evanston that you care about and how would you address it? If you could improve something about yourself, what would it be and why? APPLICATION DEADLINE: by Friday, May 20 2018 IN THE HUB ... former Emerge participants, and other guests are invited to the final presentations to learn about the impact of the projects TIME COMMITMENT—VERY IMPORTANT!! 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