Thank you for your interest in becoming a Link Crew Leader! Below you can find some basic info about what it means to be a Link Leader and some of the important MANDATORY dates. The link to the application can be found below if you scroll to the bottom of the page.
Link Leaders are upperclassmen who are good role models for younger students and who have been successful at ACP. Link Leaders’ communication skills, leadership potential, responsibility, and personality have helped them succeed in the high school environment, and the lessons they have learned should be shared to help others succeed. You could have a tremendous influence on our new students and you will learn many valuable leadership skills in the process. Plus, it will be fun!
What does a Link Leader do? Link Leaders are trained to work with the incoming freshman class and other new students who are entering our school next fall. After the extensive training, the Link Leaders will run freshman orientation before school starts in July. At the orientation, each Link Leader will be given a small group of freshmen to work with that day and will be asked to befriend and to help that group during the first week of school with any challenges they may face. Periodically during the school year, Link Leaders will meet again with their student groups to touch base, discuss problems, and plan social activities. We know that the more contact a freshman has with his/her Link Leader the more successful the freshman will be.
· attend 2-3 full day training sessions during the summer
· call/email and personally invite new students to orientation
· lead ice-breaker activities during new student orientation
· facilitate fun, educational activities during Advisory periods
· attend meetings/ check-in with your Link Crew coordinator once a month
· invite and escort freshmen to various school events
· provide input on other social and motivational events to hold throughout the year
Qualifications
Will be a Junior or a Senior at ACP in the upcoming school year
Grades (minimum of a 2.0), Attendance, and Discipline Records must be satisfactory
Application Information: - Fill out all information in the application COMPLETELY and ACCURATELY
Submit a Flipgrid video answering application questions
Mandatory Dates and Fees:
DUE TO THE NATURE OF TRAINING AND PROGRAM STRUCTURE, TO SERVE AS A LINK LEADER YOU MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND ALL TRAINING DAYS IN JULY AS WELL AS ORIENTATION- NO EXCEPTIONS.
Missing any of these dates in red will result in being dismissed from Link Crew.
May 16th (2:30-530pm): Development Day! After school in the ACP Gym
May 16th (5:30-8:00pm): New Student BBQ! On ACPHS Campus (times may change and date will be finalized soon)
July 8th and 9th (12:00-5:00pm): Orientation Training Days On ACPHS Campus
July 12 (3:00-5:00)
July 15th (6:30am-4:00pm): New Student Orientation at ACPHS
July 17th, 2024: First Day of School
*Beyond the above absolutely mandatory events, all Link Leaders are expected to attend additional Link Leader Meetings once a month, Link Crew Social Events for Freshmen, days to wear your Link Crew T-shirt to school, and other special events for the Link Crew program throughout the entire school year. Monthly calendars will be distributed throughout the school year.
* Be aware these dates, times, and details are subject to change. If that happens, you will hear from Mrs. Michaelson or Mr. Roth in a timely manner.
CLUB FEE - If you are selected there will be a $25 club fee to cover your t-shirt and other various costs throughout the year.
Application: Click Here to Make Difference
Applications are DUE April 5th, 2024 by 3 pm
If you have any questions, see:
Mrs. Michaelson in D207
Mrs. Figueroa in B122
Ms. Weber in D116
Mr. Soto in the Front Office
Who can apply for the KCP Link Crew? Next year’s Juniors and Seniors are eligible to apply for Link Crew.
Do I need to be an honor student to be on KCP Link Crew? No. We need people who are reliable and will follow through with what they say they are going to do. KCP Link Crew needs a diverse group of students who have one goal in mind – ensuring the success of our freshmen class. We are looking for musical people, theatrical people, athletes, mathletes, and anyone else who has the desire to learn how to become a good leader.
What are the requirements for being in KCP Link Crew? To be considered for KCP Link Crew, you must complete the entire application process. Link Crew coordinators will review applications, discipline records, and feedback from teachers before choosing members.
Link Leader Attendance/Participation Policy: Attendance is critical. In order to build relationships with new students, you must be present! All Link Leaders will be given 3 Excused Absences for the school year in order to remain an Active Link Leader. (An excused absence is a note from a parent, doctor, or coach.) All event dates are scheduled way ahead of time and you are expected to rearrange your other commitments to attend! The 4th absence (excused or unexcused) to an official Link Leader event will result in the student’s removal from the KCP Link Crew Program. The exception to this policy is the Mandatory Summer Dates. Failure to attend any of these dates for any reason will result in an automatic drop from the program.
Link Leader Code of Conduct Policy: As an Arizona College Prep High School Link Crew Leader, students are expected to follow our Code of Conduct. Failure to adhere to these guidelines will result in dismissal as a KCP Link Crew Leader. (Link Crew’s Code of Conduct will be given to each student to sign when they are chosen as Link Leaders
For questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Michaelson (michaelson.britni@cusd80.com).
Thank you!