Transcript Junior Leadership Corps (JLC)

Junior Leadership Corps (JLC)
North Middle School
Radcliff, Kentucky
Established
- The JLC program was established in January
2011 within the Hardin County School (HCS)
system.
- On March 11, 2011 the HCS hosted the national
launch of the JLC program.
JLC Leaders
- Rudy Garcia (JLC Community Coordinator)
(270) 832-7235
[email protected]
- Neal Gibbs (JLC Teacher )
(270) 352-3340
[email protected]
What is JLC?
- The JLC program is a sequence of middle school
courses coupled together with a supplemental
after-school program that prepares our young
students for a secondary and a post-secondary
pathway to success.
Mission Statement
- The mission of JLC is to influence students to be
self-inspired and motivated to complete their
education, explore potential careers, and be
successful, productive citizens. In short, to inspire
our young people to set a course for success.
JLC Benefits
JLC Academic Benefits:
-Learning in a structured environment
-In & out of class discipline
-A fun curriculum
-Broader range of electives offered to JLC students
-Challenging activities in & out of the classroom
-Academic growth
JLC Benefits Continued
JLC Overall Benefits:
-Enhanced leadership skills
-Building of character
-Learning professionalism
-Learning personal responsibility
-Emotional growth
JLC Curriculum
-The JLC curriculum consists of four overall courses
and each class will build on the previous class.
-Courses:
1. Personal Success & Leadership
2. Student Leadership
3. Community Service and Leadership
4. Leadership in a Diverse World
JLC Objectives
Program Objectives:
-Increase student engagement and academic achievement
-Improve students’ overall well-being
-Decrease dropout rate
-Improve students’ sense of citizenship
-Increase parental and community engagement
Extra-Curricular Activities
Extra-Curricular Activities:
-Community Service
-Summer Camps
-Physical Fitness Training
-Color Guard
-Ceremonial Drill
JLC Creed
I am a student of the Junior Leadership Corps.
I am respectful at all times.
I maintain a high standard of behavior & do what is right.
I never lie, cheat, or steal.
I wear my uniform with pride.
I respect others in my school and community.
I strive to do my best and help others achieve success.
The future of my country depends on me.
I step up to the challenge!
*Each JLC student must be able to recite the JLC
Creed by memory.
JLC Uniforms
-Each student within the JLC program must wear their
uniform to school once a week and to any extracurricular activity. The specific school day
(Wednesday) is designated by the JLC teacher, Mr.
Gibbs.
-The cost of the uniform is a one time fee of $20
dollars, but we do work with any family that is
experiencing financial difficulties.
JLC Award
-In September 2013, the JLC program instituted a new
award for its students:
“The Student of the Month Award”
-It is given to the students that best display their
leadership abilities within the classroom, display high
academic achievement in their school work, and
demonstrate positive peer interaction skills in and out
of school.
JLC Present Status
-The JLC program is thriving at NMS.
-Our current class enrollment exceeds 120 students.
-Our JLC Summer Camp for at-risk kids in (summer
2013) had an enrollment of over 100 students.
-We have 1 community coordinator, 1 teacher, 2
interns, and numerous volunteers.
JLC Guest Speakers
-Each year the JLC students are exposed to a wide
array of high esteemed guest speakers. Guest
speakers in the past have included court judges,
medical physicians, police officers, and
members of the city council.
JLC as an Organization
-The JLC program is a non-profit organization under
Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code.
-Any donation given to the JLC program is tax
deductible.
-Any company/organization donating to the JLC
program will receive signage recognition (name will
be displayed in certain JLC events and mentioned
to the media).
JLC Events Calendar
(Nov. 2013)
Sat.
Nov. 9
8:3011:30am
Vine Grove Veteran Parade (Honoring the American Veteran and
our Military- Vine Grove, KY.).
Mon.
Nov. 11
7am-8am
Pastries for Parents and Patriots (NMS Media Center with an
honor assembly for veterans to begin at 8am in the NMS Gym).
Tues.
Nov. 12
8:15-2pm
Partnership 3-1 BCT (Partnership with our military unit- FT.
Knox, KY.).
Sat.
Nov. 23
9am-2pm
American Education Day (Honoring Education Day at the Towne
Mall in Elizabethtown, KY.).
JLC Wrap Up
-More information about the JLC program can be
garnered from the HCS website and the North
Middle School JLC Facebook page.
-If you would like more information or have any
questions about our program please feel free to
contact Rudy Garcia or Neal Gibbs.
Rudy Garcia (270) 832-7235 or email
at: [email protected]
Neal Gibbs (270) 352-3340 or email at:
[email protected]