Middle School Student Leadership
We believe that student leadership is essential to our community. Our leadership opportunities are designed to bring student voice, spirit, and advocacy into decision-making for the Middle School. We strive to have a diverse leadership team that represents the student body. We will provide ongoing leadership training and opportunities to help students develop the skills and knowledge they need to lead effectively. Leadership is a privilege that carries responsibility, and a student’s leadership position may come under review if a student does not exemplify the MS Norms, and they may be removed from their position.
| Student Leadership Team | |
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| A team that advocates on behalf of the MS student body serving as advisors and providing feedback to the Middle School Leadership Team | |
| House Leaders | Ambassadors and Junior Ambassadors |
| House leaders are selected at the beginning of the year to plan and lead large group gatherings. These students are organized, dynamic communicators, and embody house spirit. | MS Ambassadors represent HKIS to our greater community. These students live out the mission and vision of HKIS. |
| House Leaders will: | |
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| Work With: | Student Life Leader |
| Responsible For: | House Gatherings, Grade Level Gatherings, Spirit Gatherings and Spirit Building Events |
| Training: | Mandatory Tu/Th Club. High School mentoring. Leadership Retreat(s). |
| Selection Process: | House Leaders will be chosen by their Grade Level House peers and teachers at the beginning of the school year. |
| Ambassadors and Junior Ambassadors will: | |
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| Work With: | Grade 8 Counselor (Ambassadors), Grade 7 Counselor (Junior Ambassadors) UP/HS Ambassadors |
| Responsible For: | New Student Orientation and Transition, Tour guide to prospective students and families |
| Training | Mandatory Thursday Club, Leadership Training. |
| Selection Process: | Junior Ambassadors are selected in the Fall Semester of Grade 7 to represent our community. Being a Grade 7 Junior Ambassador does not guarantee being an Ambassador in Grade 8. |
| The Student Leadership Team (SLT) will: | |
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| Work With: | Middle School Leadership Team (MSLT) |
| Responsible For: | Advise and advocate for MS programs, policies and initiatives. |
| Training: | Meet routinely with the Student Life Leader and MSLT. |
| Selection Process: | The SLT team will be chosen by the MSLT from students who are actively serving as student leaders. |