Responsibilities

Senior Officers-  Selected seniors who participated in the PALs program during their junior year.

Senior officers will:

• serve as mentors to new PALs members in class and at assignments.

• assist PALs teacher with activities

• assist new students & parents become familiar with LTHS

• work with other LTHS organizations on various campus projects

• assist with Life Skills students.

• be visible on campus as a positive role model.

• be utilized on campus for various activities including tutorials, mentoring, and/or projects.

PALs Class-  34 junior & senior students

PALs Students will-  

• go through 9 weeks of training and preparation that focuses on:

  • Openness = Getting to know your classmates

  • Team Building = Trust

  • Group Norms & Group Dynamic = Essentials on what to look for & how to behave in a group setting

  • Communication Skills = Eye Contact, Body Language, Closed Ended Questions, Open ended Questions, Guided Questions.

  • Awareness= Recognition of negative behaviors, dangerous   

  • Confidentiality= Disclosure, Proper etiquette for communicating issues and concerns with your PALees

  • Learning Disabilities=Recognizing various LDs that your PALees, Understanding LIfe Skills Students.

  • Substance Abuse= Drugs & Alcohol

  • Disorders= Depression, Suicide, Eating Disorders

• serve as a friend and mentor to students in the LT community.

• understand the difference between and a mentor and a counselor.

• understand the difference between guided questions and advice.

• be positive role models in the LT community.

• keep a journal detailing your experiences with their PALee.

• be responsible= take care of your business in classes, extra-curriculars, home, and work.

• be honest = don't lie to yourself or others, if it is too much, ask for help.

• be respectful = At all times

• be present = MOST IMPORTANT