Recruitment Process

Recruitment Process (High School Programs)

Target Group: 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th grade students
Selected by their peers in election held the previous year/Coordinator selection

Selection based on the following criteria:

• Application
• Essay
• Teacher/staff recommendation forms
• Interview by student leaders & site coordinator
• Observed leadership potential and creativity
• 2.0 grade point average preferred
• Potential for Academic, Leadership and Social Growth Development

Requirements for each Program Participant

• Participants may not miss more than three (3) meetings/classes per year or they will be placed on probation
• Must check in with site coordinator/teacher when a meeting will be missed because of sports, club conflict, tutoring/meeting with a teacher
• Participants must attend at least 75% of the Female Academy events and activities outside the school day