Returning Hawk Leader Application Information 2017-2018 We are so glad you have decided to apply again to be a Hawk Leader for the 2017-18 school year. As you know, this is a responsibility that you should not take lightly, so before you complete and turn in your application, please read through the following information thoroughly to ensure you still want to apply!! This is a very serious commitment, not only on your time, but in your daily actions, attitudes and behaviors. We need positive role models to represent our Hawk Leader Program and if you cannot commit to that, you should think twice before you apply! In order to apply, you will need to fill out the 2-page application below, as well as provide a referral form from your 2016-17 Exec AND the teacher in whose classroom you mentored. Below are 2017 dates and events that are REQUIRED & MANDATORY to attend as a Hawk Leader; please make sure you are available to attend these events BEFORE you apply. Also, make sure to put these dates on your calendar prior to turning in your application! If you are unable to attend any of these, please DO NOT apply. Hawk Leader : Thursday, Feb 16 th 9:45-11:18 a.m. (East Gym) Be a Hawk 8 th grade Transition Day: Wednesday, Feb 22 nd Your participation in this day will be highly encouraged, but not mandatory Hawk Leader Parent Meeting: Wednesday, March 8 th 7:30 a.m. OR 6:00 pm in Drama Theater **You do NOT need to attend, only a parent does!!** Hawk Leader : Thursday, March 23 rd 9:45-11:18 a.m. (East Gym) Hawk Leader : Thurs, May 4 th 8:00 a.m. 11:18 a.m. (East Gym Orientation Day 1: Monday, August 14 th 8:00-12:30 (Main Gym) Orientation Day 2: Tuesday, August 15 th 9:30-11:30 am (Main Gym) Freshmen Orientation: Wednesday, August 16 th 7:15-11:30am (Main Gym) Freshman Mixer: Friday, August 18 th 8:00-10:00pm **If you know you will be unavailable any of these dates, please DO NOT apply** Completed Applications Due in the Counseling Office No Later than 3:15 p.m. on Friday, January 13 th, 2017.
Tentative 2017-2018 Hawk Leader & Mentoring Dates *Please note this schedule is subject to change and all trainings will occur at either 7:40 OR 10:06 unless other times are noted Aug. 14 th 8:00am-12:30 (Main gym) Aug. 15 th 9:30-11:30am (Main gym) Aug. 16 th Aug 18 th Freshmen Orientation *7:15 am -11:30 am* Freshmen Mixer Aug. 24 th 7:15-7:55 Aug 31 st Refresher 8:10-8:25 Mentor #1 Seminar A Sept. 14 th Sept. 21 st Refresher 8:10-8:25 Mentor #2 Seminar A Oct. 12 th Oct. 26 th Refresher 8:10-8:25 Mentor #3 Seminar A Nov 2 nd Nov. 9 th Refresher 8:10-8:25 Mentor #4 Seminar A Nov 16 th Nov 30 th Refresher 8:10-8:25 Mentor #5 Seminar A Dec 7 th Train 7:40-8:25 Mentor #6 Seminar A Dec 14 th Cocoa & Cram
Returning Hawk Leader Application 2017-2018 Name: Student ID: GPA: Attach picture here Email address: Cell phone: Are you also applying for an Exec position? Yes No Describe your greatest strength(s) as a Hawk Leader. Please Answer the Following Questions Explain an area of improvement for you as a Hawk Leader. What do you see as a problem at Olathe East that Hawk Leaders could tackle?
Explain how your involvement in Hawk Leaders has impacted you? Why do you want to return for your senior year? If you could change one thing about Hawk Leaders, what would it be? If we asked 9 th graders from your Seminar class, what words do you think they would use to describe you as a Hawk Leader? Completed Applications Due in the Counseling Office No Later than 3:15 p.m. on Friday, January 13 th 2017. This includes all teacher/exec referrals as well! It is your responsibility to ask and remind teachers to complete referrals and turn them into Mrs. Etherton or Mrs. Bigbee by Friday, January 13 th. Failure to do so may result in your application being discarded.
Hawk Leader Exec Referral Form This form is to be given to the Exec Member that led your group during the 2016-2017 Hawk Leader season. That Exec member will return this form to Mrs. Etherton or Mrs. Bigbee by Friday, Jan 13 th on your behalf! Applicant Name 2016-17 Executive Leader Did the student give you this form within a reasonable time-frame to complete? Yes No Please Rate the candidate in the following areas. This evaluation needs to be made without regard of personal connection or feelings about the individual! Please be honest! 0=Poor 2=Mediocre 4=Good 6=Very good 8=Awesome! 1. Attendance/punctuality 0 2 4 6 8 2. Level of enthusiasm 0 2 4 6 8 3. Concern for others 0 2 4 6 8 4. Cooperation 0 2 4 6 8 5. Overall Attitude 0 2 4 6 8 Total /40 Would you recommend this person as a Hawk Leader again? Why or why not? Please be honest and specific!!
Hawk Leader-Seminar Teacher Referral Form This form is to be given to the teacher who supervised your Freshmen Seminar mentoring classroom. He/she will need return this form to Mrs. Etherton or Mrs. Bigbee by Friday, Jan 13 th on your behalf! You are NOT to turn the form in yourself! Applicant Name Supervising Teacher Name Teacher Signature Did the student give you this form within a reasonable time-frame to complete? Yes No Please Rate the candidate in the following areas. This evaluation needs to be made without regard of personal connection or feelings about the individual. Please be honest! 0=Poor 2=Mediocre 4=Good 6=Very good 8=Awesome! 1. Attendance/punctuality 0 2 4 6 8 2. Level of enthusiasm 0 2 4 6 8 3. Concern for others 0 2 4 6 8 4. Cooperation 0 2 4 6 8 5. Overall Attitude 0 2 4 6 8 Total /40 Based on your observation of this student as Hawk Leader, would you recommend this person to be a Hawk Leader again? Why or why not? Please be specific!