Leadership

Implement activities to build Leadership skills, Improve one's Character; Improve and / be of assistance to RM and / or the community when a need occurs; provide a safe space for ladies to come together (chat, laugh, socialize) and discuss topics that interest them! LWC is an organization that's Fun, Engaging, and a safe place to build positive female friendships. SSL hours can be earned with community service events. 

Sponsor: Michelle_Griffin-carter@mcpsmd.org

The Minority Scholars Program is a student-led initiative in MCPS that sims to close the opportunity and achievement gaps that affect minorities. This program gives minority students throughout the county an opportunity to connect with their peers and tackle important issues in education that affect them. Students are able to take on leadership roles inside of school and in their own communities. This program not only gives minority students a space to discuss tough but important topics, it gives students to opportunity to be proactive and to work to solve issues such as the opportunity and achievement gap. 

1. Participate in the county-wide MSP Summer Institute

2. Create and Anti-Racist Curriculum Campaign in collaboration with the MCPS Social Studies Department.

3. Take part in RM MSP Mentorship Program with College Gardens elementary school students. 

Sponsor: Michelle_Griffin-carter@mcpsmd.org  

• • • The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921. 

    • The National Honor Society accepts applications in February from only Juniors and in September from only Seniors. 

    • To qualify for the Richard Montgomery chapter of the National Honor Society, you need at least a 3.6 overall unweighted GPA, at least 60 SSL hours, a community service project and a leadership position that have lasted at least one semester, respectively. See Ms. Hodge in room 156 for the NHS application (during the aforementioned application season).   

    • Sponsor: Laura_A_Hodge@mcpsmd.org 

RM's chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers is dedicated to the engagement of underrepresented students in STEM fields and helping them excel academically. By joining, students will have opportunities to develop technical and leadership skills, network with professionals, and grow and learn from each other. 

1. STEM engagement through hands-on projects, enrichment programs, and competitions

2. Access to scholarships, college and SAT/ACT prep, and tutoring

3. Fun, educational field trips and workshops, chapter fundraisers, and other outreach activities 

Sponsor: michelle_m_alexander@mcpsmd.org 

The RM Sports Management Club (RM SMC) will provide training, experience, and leadership opportunities for students interested in sports management events, activities, and careers, while supporting RM and MCPS sports-related competitions games, matches, exhibitions, and tournaments.

The RM SMC is a student-organized club, that will coordinate with RM coaches and the RM Athletic Department to enhance athletic events with trained, experienced, and dependable sports managers, to assist with timing, scorekeeping, event logistics, planning, and event operations.

Members of the RM SMC will be exposed to and learn about careers in sports management, including sports management degree opportunities in college. RM SMC members can gain additional experience in club leadership positions throughout the year. Participation in the RM SMC will also serve as an excellent networking opportunity for RM students, connecting with the RM school administration, other high school sports departments, college sports management clubs, and external sports management organizations.

RM SMC members will achieve a higher level of awareness and exposure to college and post-college opportunities, as they increase their knowledge of sports operations, sports administration, and sports-related career development, during the school year.

1 – Increase knowledge of sports management by learning how to manage the full spectrum of sporting events, through awareness, education, mentorship, planning, and experience, in a safe, non-confrontational, student-operated, and fun environment.

2 - The RM Sports Management Club (RM SMC) will seek to find interested students who have an interest in sports videography, social media management and story development, sports medicine, sports business and commerce, sports announcing and production, sports analytics, sports photography, coaching, and other sports management related specialties that might not already be found in other RM clubs. 

3 – RM SMC will provide a vital service to RM, the RM sports team, and the RM coaches, by providing a required, essential, and valuable service to our school. The RM SMC will enhance the opportunities and playing opportunities for student-athletes and the RM teams by the RM SMC providing the teams with trained, experienced, and dependable sports managers, to assist with timing, score keeping, event logistics, planning, and event operations.

Sponsor: Steven_A_Caesar@mcpsmd.org  

Our goal is to provide the students at Richard Montgomery with tools and resources to be successful. During out meetings, we will discuss efficient study skills, time management, organization, and significant skills to ensure academic success. We will also provide students with information on how they can start applying for jobs, how to start the college application process, and how to prepare for AP/IB Exams during the school year. 

1. We will be doing icebreakers and fun activities.

2. Each student will be paired with a senior or junior and given individual support and a chance to ask any questions or bring up any concerns.

3. Ms. Sipes is RM's Mental Health Therapist who will be in attendance.  

Sponsor: amanda_n_sipes@mcpsmd.org 

Through this club, we will be holding TEDx events at RM and students in the club will be able to present in these events! At our meetings, we will give students time to prepare, plan, and practice for these events. RM students, parents, and staff will be able to attend our events to listen to the TED talks. No prior experience or tryouts are necessary, everyone is welcome! 

1. You are given opportunities to advocate/talk about issues you are passionate about

2. Practice speaking skills with small groups

3. Great way to make friends! 

Sponsor: laura_a_hodge@mcpsmd.org 

The Jaguar Scholars Leadership Program (JSLP) was founded in the spring of 2017 by former RM history teacher Mr. Jerome Price. The mission of JSLP is to build the leadership capacity for its members and to bridge the achievement gap for minority students across the county. JSLP fosters mentorship opportunities for its African American and Latino students at Richard Montgomery High School through field-trips, like meeting Congressman John Lewis, and leadership opportunities, like mentoring students from Twinbrook Elementary School. Membership into JSLP is a very prestigious opportunity for ninth through eleventh-grade students with a 3.0 grade-point average or higher. JSLP has had opportunities to meet with many important leaders in the community and the nation. This is something we don't take lightly and an important reminder of our responsibility to take the torch from the previous generation of leaders and become the nation's future leaders. 

1. Student leadership opportunities.

2. Members are often given the opportunity to hear from guest speaks who are prominent leaders.

3. Members are given the opportunity to provide service to the community, for example, through elementary school tutoring.

Sponsor: robin_j_strickler@mcpsmd.org