Teen Leadership
Developing leaders for the future…
Palo Alto Middle School
2301 W. Elms Rd.
Killeen, Texas 76542
(254) 336-1200
August 27, 2015
Dear Students and Parent/Guardians:
I’m Coach Josephine Maxey your child’s Teen Leadership teacher and I welcome you to
the 2015-2016 school year! The mission of Teen Leadership is to identify and develop
each student’s Leadership attributes and skills.
Teen leadership is a class designed to teach students to take responsibility, express
themselves, and handle problems and decisions when they arise. This course builds
personal responsibility and leadership skills through role-plays, group activities, speeches
and projects.
Outcomes: Through the Teen Leadership curriculum, students will:
 Develop a healthy self concept, healthy relationships and a sense of personal
responsibility
 Understand Emotional Intelligence and the skills it measures including, selfawareness, self control, self-motivations and social skills
 Build skills in public speaking and communication as well as an understanding of
personal image
 Develop an understanding of principle-based decision making and learn to make
responsible personal and financial decisions
 Recognize and resist peer pressure
 Learn to become better family members and citizens
 Appreciate the need for vision in goal setting, personally and professionally
In an effort to achieve success, we must form a partnership of effort, cooperation,
encouragement, and help, both at school and at home. To do this, I have some basic rules
which students are expected to follow.
RULES
1. Listen and follow all directions provided.
2. Raise your hand before speaking, and leaving your seats. (Ex. No outbursts)
3. Respect your classmates and teacher. (Ex. No put downs or inappropriate
remarks)
4. Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself. (Ex. No horse playing)
Teen Leadership 2015 - 2016
POSTIVE CONSEQUENCES
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Verbal Praise
Positive Notes/Calls Home
Rewards of Nominal Value
NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES
Failure to adhere to the rules will result in the following consequences:
First Offense
Documented verbal warning
Second Offense
Parent/Student Conference
Third Offense
After-School Detention
Fourth Offense
Office Referral
Note: In the event of Major Offence the preceding steps may be skipped and the
student will be immediately referred to the office for discipline.
SUPPLIES
The following supplies are required for this course: #2 pencils, pens, 1 (2) pocket folder
(with brads), (1) package of wide rule loose-leaf paper, colored pencils.
INTERNET USAGE
We will be using the Internet in Teen Leadership and it is important that the student is
familiar with the KISD Acceptable Use Policy for use of The District Network System
(DNS). If the Internet procedures are violated an office referral will be given. This is
for the safety of the student.
EMAIL
Parents/Guardians if you have an email address please provide it by your signature
below. This is an excellent way for immediate communication.
STUDENT GRADES
Please check your student’s grades regularly by visiting the Home Access Portal on the
KISD website.
Please review this letter with your child, sign the tear-off section and return it to class by
Friday, August 29, 2014.
Respectfully,
Teen Leadership 2015 - 2016
Teen Leadership Teacher
Teen Leadership
Student: I have read this classroom discipline plan and I understand it. I will honor it
while in the Teen Leadership Classroom.
Student Print Name:
_________________________________________Date: ________________________
Student’s Signature: ____________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian: My child has discussed the classroom discipline plan with me. I
understand it and will support it.
Parent Print Name:
______________________________________________Date: ___________________
Signature: _____________________________________________________________
Email address:
________________________________________________________________________
Emergency Phone #: (_______)____________________________________________
Teen Leadership 2015 - 2016
Teen Leadership 2015 - 2016