Application Tutorial for High Lakes Youth Leadership

The 2012 High Lakes Youth Leadership program runs from February through November. Application to High Lakes Youth Leadership (HLYL) is open to students who attend public or private school and to those who are home schooled 8th - 11th grade level in Union County. Students are selected by the HLYL Selection Committee on their own merits based upon the information provided in the application. The Committee selects a diverse group of young men and women from a cross section of the student body in Union County. The HLYL Selection Committee encourages persons of ethnic and minority origin as well as those with disabilities to submit an application.

Attendance at each class session is crucial to the success of the class. Attendance for all nine sessions is mandatory. Prior permission must be obtained from the HLYL Program Committee for excused absence from any session and may be granted only in cases of extreme personal emergency, unavoidable school conflicts and academic eligibility. A participant will only be allowed two absences, if absolutely necessary. Failure to attend or to obtain prior permission for all class sessions may result in a student not graduating from the program.

In addition to the regular class sessions, class members are expected to participate in assigned outside discussions and activities. Due to size restrictions of each year’s class, it is possible qualified applicants will not be selected for the class. Applicants are encouraged to reapply in subsequent years.

Basic Selection Criteria:

• Interest in developing leadership potential or show demonstrated leadership potential.
• Diversity is one of the essential characteristics in a learning experience in which participants learn from one another. To achieve that goal, we seek a group that reflects diverse backgrounds and/or experiences.
• Must be in good academic standing and have no attendance or major disciplinary problems in school.
• School counselors, teachers, and/or administrative staff and parents must approve of students' participation.

DIRECTIONS:

1. Please print legibly.

2. The student must complete SECTION I-STUDENT INFORMATION

3. The adult reference must complete SECTION II - REFERENCE INFORMATION. The adult reference should be an individual that is personally acquainted with the student, and will continue to have contact with the student throughout the next school year. The reference should not be a family member of the student.

4. Both sections contain a SIGNATURE BLOCK that must be completed.

5. The two sections (Application and Reference Form) should be sent together. The forms may be faxed or mailed to:

High Lakes Youth Leadership

P.O. Box 471, Creston, IA 50801

FAX: 641-782-9927

6. If you have any questions regarding the application or reference form, please contact Wayne Pantini at (641) 782-2003 or director@ucda.us

Due Date: Please submit the Application and Reference form by Extended Deadline Thursday, January 26th at Noon.

Proceed to the HLYL Application Form