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This committee handles the
logistical details for running the election of the Student
Member of the Board of Education (SMOB), a public official!to download an informational flyer.
Students who live or attend schools in Montgomery County
and will enter seventh through 12th grades in the fall
are eligible. The deadline to apply is June 20.
The committee’s role is to advocate for students
through ‘‘speakouts” and communication
with the county government, and to help stop school
violence, drug and alcohol use and racial discrimination
in county schools. Members plan safe and substance-free
county high school and middle school events such as
Battle of the Bands.
Committee members can earn service learning credits
for their participation. Call 240-777-6985 for more
information or to apply.
Maryland Leadership Workshops (MLW), a nonprofit organization
that has presented leadership development programs for
over 50 years, is again offering a weeklong leadership
program this summer on the campus of Washington College
in Chestertown, Maryland. MLW, in collaboration with
the Maryland State Department of Education, will be
offering the Middle School Experience in Leadership
(MSEL) program for middle school students (entering
Grades 6–8) from July 27, 2008, through August
2, 2008; the Senior High Workshop (SHW) for high school
students (entering Grades 9–12) from August 3,
2008, through August 9, 2008; and the Advanced Leadership
Seminar (ALS) (students who have previously completed
the Senior High Workshop, a high school leadership class,
or an equivalent educational experience) from July 27,
2008, through August 2, 2008.
The programs are weeklong and
residential. The MLW early-bird tuition requires complete
registration (including all required medical forms)
and payment by May 1, 2008. The early-bird tuition for
MSEL and SHW is $550 ($595 after May 1, 2008). The tuition
for ALS is $595 at all times. Transportation to and
from the college is the responsibility of the student
and his/her family. Attached is a detailed MLW brochure
with additional information about the specific programs.
MLW has limited financial assistance/scholarship funds
available. The tuition for MLW’s summer programs
is already reduced with funds made available by the
Maryland State Department of Education and other sources.
Applications will be considered periodically on a rolling
basis, thus, applicants are encouraged to submit requests
early. MLW generally does not provide full scholarships
to students. The scholarship application can be downloaded
from the Web at www.mlw.org.
MLW registration is brisk. Programs often fill before
the early-bird tuition deadline. Students may download
the appropriate MLW application at www.mlw.org.
Additional detailed information
about the specific programs and complete applications
can be found at www.mlw.org
What: Grading and Reporting Implementation Team
Who: middle and high school student representation needed
Application Deadline: July 2, 2008
Email Information to: Karen_L_Crawford@mcpsmd.org
It is hard to believe that with the close of school
year 2006-2007, we are beginning to plan for the forth
year of our Grading and Reporting Implementation Team!
This team, otherwise known as GRIT, has been referred
to by its members and by leadership and community members
in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) as a high-functioning
multi-stakeholder team. Many have stated that GRIT serves
as a model for how a team can consider challenging topics,
collect the input and feedback of our many constituencies
in MCPS, and provide advice to executive leadership.
The purpose of GRIT is the following:
"To provide stakeholder perspective on grading
and reporting implementation and to advise the deputy
superintendent of schools through the associate superintendent
of curriculum and instructional programs."
Specific responsibilities of GRIT members are listed
below:
1. Advise on implementation.
2. Provide constituents' perspective.
3. Provide stakeholder feedback.
4. Maintain the historical perspective by referring
to documented decisions.
5. Identify implications of evaluation data and feedback.
6. Clarify procedures for implementation.
7. Present recommendations to the deputy superintendent
of schools through the associate superintendent of curriculum
and instructional programs
The school year 2008-2009 GRIT meeting schedule will
begin July 17, 2008. Meetings will occur monthly on
Thursday evenings for two hours, most often 4:00-6:00
p.m. Below, you will find the proposed calendar for
next year.
Please consider seriously the commitment we are asking
you to make if you agree to serve as a GRIT member:
* Attending regularly (at least 75% of the meetings
– 9 out of 12 meetings)
* Communicating with groups you represent
* Bringing stakeholder feedback to the team
(If you are representing a student organization, please
provide the name of the organization and its purpose/function
in your school/county).
Student Service-Learning hours are approved.
Proposed dates for 2008-2009 GRIT meetings
| Date |
Location |
Time |
| July 17, 2008 |
CESC Cafeteria |
4:00–6:00 p.m |
| August 21, 2008 |
CESC Cafeteria |
4:00–6:00 p.m |
| September 18, 2008 |
CESC Cafeteria |
4:00–6:00 p.m |
| October 16, 2008 |
CESC Cafeteria |
4:00–6:00 p.m |
| November 20, 2008 |
CESC Cafeteria |
4:00–6:00 p.m |
| December 18, 2008 |
CESC Cafeteria |
4:00–6:00 p.m |
| January 15, 2009 |
CESC Cafeteria |
4:00–6:00 p.m |
| February 19, 2009 |
CESC Cafeteria |
4:00–6:00 p.m |
| March 19, 2009 |
CESC Cafeteria |
4:00–6:00 p.m |
| April 16, 2009 |
CESC Cafeteria |
4:00–6:00 p.m |
| May 21, 2009 |
CESC Cafeteria |
4:00–6:00 p.m |
| June 18, 2009 |
CESC Cafeteria |
4:00–6:00 p.m |
CESC Cafeteria is located at 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville,
MD (the MCPS central office-Board of Education building
– across from Montgomery College)
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 Montgomery
County Volunteer Center
Student
Advisory Committee Student Member of the Board of
Education
Safe
Schools Action Group
Governor's
Office on Service and Volunteerism
Teen
Court
This
site has great preapproved opportunities for service
learning!
(Student Member of the Board of Education's Advisory
Committee) 2007-2008 –
Sponsored by the Montgomery
County Public Schools, this committee (created by the
26th Student Member of the Board of Education, Sagar
Sanghvi) meets quarterly to discuss student issues before
the Board of Education and/or general student concerns.
On occasion, the group is asked to give feedback to
offices and departments in central office concerning
curriculum, displays, guidelines, etc.
Ben Moskowitz, the 30th student Board member is continuing
this committee. He is seeking at least one student from
every high school and interested middle school students
to serve on this committee. Interested students should
contact Ben Moskowitz at Benjamin_E_Moskowitz@mcpsmd.org
and give him your name, address, phone, email, school,
grade in school for 2007-2008, and a statement of interest,
commitment, and qualifications.
Meetings for 2007-2008 are scheduled to meet at Carver
Educational Service Center (850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville,
20850) from 7:00-8:30pm on:
Monday,
October 15, 2007
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Monday, April 21, 2008
Dates for 2008-2009 to be posted
after the 2008-2009 SMOB is elected.
The purpose of the Safe Schools
Action Group is to recommend strategies to the Superintendent
to improve the safety and well being of all MCPS students,
staff, and community members. The group has been meeting
for tow years, but they would still like more student
representation. This ongoing taskforce meets regularly
during the school year on the 4th Wednesday of each
month from 5:00-7:00pm at Carver Educational Services
Center (CESC - 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville). The
taskforce investigates, discusses and plans actions
to address issues of safe climate, suicide, bullying,
sexual orientation, disability awareness, multicultural/diversity,
etc. It is extremely important that there be student
representation on this taskforce.
For additional information, contact
Dr. Donna Hollinghead or Ms. Lori-Christina Webb in
the Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Schools at
301-279-3474. Student Service Learning credit is applicable.
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Maryland Youth Action Corps - (visit
their web
site) For more information on MYAC, contact Teresa
Garcia of the GOSV at 410.767.6338 or tgarcia@gosv.state.md.us
The Challenge: Seeing young men
and women as valuable, energetic resources, both in
direct service and leadership in the community, MYAC
(the Maryland Youth Action Corps) was launched in 1995
as a pilot program of the Maryland Governor's Office
on Service and Volunteerism. The intention was to provide
a place for youth to advocate for youth concerns, develop
a membership and involve youth in service and leadership
throughout Maryland.
Recent Developments: The students,
mentors and staff have been growing in number since
1995. They have been working to form a stronger and
larger group of youth who are taking leadership roles
and doing service projects across the State. Because
of this growth from a committee to a body of youth,
adults, and Volunteer Centers, it is now proposed for
MYAC to be renamed "Maryland's YouthActionCorps". This
change follows one of the ideas proposed in the "Call
to Action" drafted by the Youth Commissioners at their
August 2001 meeting in Washington, DC.
Youth Action Corps Mission Statement:
The mission of Maryland's YouthActionCorps is to:
- Create direct service opportunities,
- Promote leadership opportunities
and training, and
- Support a forum for contact with
other youth and adult mentors.
Gaining Momentum in Growth and Vision:
To achieve this goal of promoting youth service and
leadership in Maryland, the GOSV is working with the
growing number of volunteer centers across the State
to engage Youth Action Corps members in service and
leadership in their local communities.
Benefits of Membership - As a member,
you will have the opportunity to:
- Provide direct service in your
community.
- Serve on one or more YAC project
teams of your choice, helping to plan the year's events.
- Hold and advocate for youth leadership
roles in your community organizations.
- Attend a Youth Action Corps retreat
to plan activities for your chapter.
- Host a Ravens football game with
other members and youth volunteers.
- Learn about and coordinate with
AmeriCorps programs and the "Maryland's Promise" goals.
- Evaluate proposals and award the
Maryland Youth Leadership Grant for youth designed
projects.
- Have the chance to meet with other
YAC members in your community and around Maryland.
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What is Teen Court? -Teen Court
is an year-round program that offers teenage offenders
an important second chance - a chance to learn from
their mistakes without the high cost of a criminal record.
Teen Court is a justice program run by teens for teens.
Juveniles aged 12 through 17 who have committed a nonviolent
minor crime appear before a jury of their peers. Teen
Court is offered as a voluntary, positive experience
to divert teen offenders away from a pattern of criminal
behavior. Cases hear in Teen Court involve crimes such
as shoplifting, disorderly conduct, destruction of property
and possession of alcohol. The offender must admit guilt
since this is a disposition hearing to determine consequences.
Who Participates and What is the
Process? - In Teen Court, volunteer teens perform the
roles of the prosecuting and defense attorneys, bailiff,
clerk, and jury. The judge is the only adult directly
involved in the court proceedings. Cases are referred
to Teen Court by the Montgomery County Police Department
and the State of Maryland Department of Juvenile Justice.
The case is presented to the teen jury for determining
consequences for the offender. After careful consideration
of the facts, the jury decides upon a constructive sentence
which will include a minimum number of community service
hours as well as service on other teen juries. Also,
there might be educational programs, essays, and/or
apology letters. There is a graduated set of guidelines
designed for various offense levels. The offender will
be allowed up to sixty days to complete the program.
When this is accomplished, the charges will be dismissed.
Failure to comply with the sanctions within the allotted
time will result in notification to the referring agency
and possible court action.
Who Can Volunteer? - Teen Court
is seeking Montgomery County students in grades 9-12.
Teen Court is generally held bimonthly on Wednesday
evenings from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Benefits in volunteering:
- Learn valuable skills including
public speaking, logical thinking and the operation
of the judicial system
- Earn Student Service Learning
hours
Where is Teen Court Held? - Teen
court meets on Wednesday evenings in the Circuit Court
Building, The Judicial Center, 50 Maryland Avenue, 4th
Floor Jury Lounge, Rockville, Maryland 20850
Who Oversees Teen Court? - Teen
Court is a community partnership administered by the
Montgomery county State's Attorney's Office and supervised
by a Coordinator who manages and directs the overall
activities of the Court. An Advisory Board (comprised
of representatives from the judiciary, Montgomery County
Public Schools, private bar, State's Attorney's Office,
Montgomery County Police Department, State of Maryland
Department of Juvenile Justice, and student representatives)
assists in planning and executing the Court's purpose.
Questions? - Questions regarding
Teen Court should be directed to Georgene DeBord, Coordinator,
at 240-777-7344 or Georgine.DeBord@montgomerycountymd.gov
(www.communityprosecution.org)
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