Peer Leaders

Peer leaders are mentors who assist others in making good decisions and helping the 5th grade transition to middle school. The 8th grade Peer Leaders mentor the 5th grade students, but are also considered to be influencers of the building as role models, and within the greater CG community. As a Peer Leader, the students take experiences (including but not limited to correcting their own past mistakes), skills and training from LMTI, to successfully guide other students.

The Peer Leader Program is open for interested 8th grade students. Students interested must apply by There is an interest meeting during the 8th grade lunch on 9/15 . Students applying must have A's and B's as their final grades for the prior school year, and maintain the A or B average for the current school year. Applicants cannot have disciplinary infractions from the prior school year. Whilst a Peer Leader, they must follow the school rules from their Panther Pad, and sign a contract with their parent/guardian signifying that they understand the responsibilities. If at any time one of these qualifications/requirements are no longer fulfilled, their membership will be suspended/terminated depending on the severity of the situation.

The 8th Grade Peer Leaders had the best time on 10/10 with Lindsey Meyer Teen Institute during their Leadership Training Session! They learned about leaders and leadership coming in and looking in different shapes and sizes, also that leaders are not always necessarily "born". They engaged in activities designed to define important elements of leadership, and identify those elements in themselves. They learned about utilizing their own strengths in the classrooms, clubs, and beyond.