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Peer Leadership Team
Information Packet
What is the Peer Leadership Team?
The Peer Leadership Team is a group of student leaders who design and implement experiential leadership opportunities for all New Providence students. The team provides various action-based opportunities for students to develop their leadership abilities and understanding. In addition, members of the team continually develop and enhance their own skills and talents through their various roles on the team. The Peer Leadership Team is for students interested in developing leadership skills by promoting positive social change within the school and their community. The team welcomes upcoming 8th grade students with the desire to tap into their own leadership potential.
Organization of Peer Leadership Team
The team recognizes that leaders are agents of positive change working for the development of NPMS students, the NPMS campus, and the community. We recognize that ALL people are potential leaders, not just those with formal leadership positions. As such, the team is organized into collaborative, committee-based structures. Each team member must participate in a committee.
The purpose of the Peer Leadership Team is to:
• Demonstrate, apply, and promote leadership among NPMS students
• Model the school ideals of respect, responsibility, and readiness.
• Organize effective school events for NPMS students and the community to develop a positive culture, promote good decision-making, and increase community activism
• Encourage leadership of students by students and for students
• Develop leaders who work for positive change
Peer Leadership Team Goals:
• Develop skills for experiential leadership training
• Teach the fundamentals of collaborative leadership
• Illustrate the importance of communication in effective leadership
• Build self-confidence and self-esteem
• Demonstrate the basic elements for leading a successful group or program
• Develop problem-solving and conflict management skills
• Encourage reflection and discussion about one’s personal leadership journey
• Promote a positive community culture
• Transfer leadership skills into an action plan for the future
General Responsibilities of All Peer Leadership Team Members:
• Lead and mentor groups of 7th graders on your own/with a partner
• Attend committee and team meetings, trainings, events, and programs
• Provide input, support, and assistance for all Peer Leader members
• Complete their own personal projects and assignments by due dates
• Maintain acceptable academic standing in all classes
• Maintain good behavioral standings and be void of all disciplinary action
• Willing to improve leadership qualities such as being a role model, having good communication skills, performing community service, event planning, and having the ability to work with others
**PLEASE REMEMBER PEER LEADER TEAM IS A LARGE TIME COMMITMENT. YOU NEED TO BE ABLE BALANCE ACADEMICS AND YOUR EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES WITH THE TEAM COMMITMENTS
Peer Leadership Team Application
2013 – 2014
Instructions:
Read through the information above and then complete the following online application: http://tinyurl.com/npmspeerleaders. Each applicant must submit 2 letters of recommendations (NPSD teachers and family members are not permitted) and an evaluation from one middle school teacher (see page 3). Letters may be submitted to the main office or to Mr. Murphy/Mr. Finley directly. The evaluating teacher should submit the teacher evaluation directly to Mr. Murphy or Mr. Finley. All application components are due by 11:59PM Thursday, June 13th to the Peer Leader facilitators.
Once applications are submitted, the facilitators will meet with the middle school principal and the guidance counselors to gain additional information about academic and disciplinary standing. Please understand that there are a limited number of spaces on the Peer Leader Team and we do our best to include as many students possible. A letter will be sent home during the summer notifying you about whether you where selected.
**Questions? Contact the Peer Leader Facilitators, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Finley via email ( or ), or stop by to see them in the Gym / 515 (respectively).
Please Note: Your first requirement is to attend two training sessions prior to the start of school on August 26th and 27th and new student orientation on August 28th. Please speak to Mr. Murphy or Mr. Finley if you have a conflict.
NPMS Peer Leadership Team Teacher Evaluation
Student Directions: Print and submit to a Middle School Teacher with your first and last name. (In order to remain objective, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Finley are not evaluator candidates)
Teacher Directions: Fill out the top portion or this form and submit DIRECTLY to Scott or James.
Student Name: ______
For Teacher:
Circle the number that best describes this applicant. The rating scale is listed below.
Self Motivated / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4Leadership ability / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Friendly, outgoing / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Responsible, reliable, dependable / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Concern for others / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Self-disciplined / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Honest, trustworthy / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Organized / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Courteous, shows respect / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Confident / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Speaks easily in front of a crowd / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
You are welcome to write a short endorsement ONLY if you STRONGLY support this student for peer leaders. Feel free to include concerns may have.
Teacher Signature: ______Teacher name: ______