What are student ambassadors?

Thompson Student Ambassadors are involved in a variety of student led programs.  They support school-wide initiatives such as anti-bullying and creating a sense of school community.

How do I become a student ambassador?

 Any student who has a desire to volunteer to serve their school in a positive manner can become a student ambassador.  Homerooms will elect one person in each homeroom from students in that class who are interested in serving.

Requirements: Student should be in good academic standing and maintain at least a ‘B’ average.  Must be able to make up any work that is missed during the meeting time. Candidate should be willing to share input and needs to be able to communicate information with his/her homeroom.  Students applying should be responsible and dependable. 

Who sponsors student ambassadors?

Your school counselors, Tisha Henderson, Frank Stello and Terri Cox
 

How much time do I have to commit if I want to be an ambassador?

Students volunteer  based on what they are willing to give.  It can be as little as one activity or as much as being a morning greeter every morning.  As long as students are a positive representative of our school we welcome their service.  They will report service activities and schoolwide programs to their homeroom class. 

How will I be contacted for service?  We will have monthly meetings during acceleration.  In addition, one student in each grade level will be selected to meet with the counselors in a seperate leadership meeting.  Students will be contacted also by email to communicate about upcoming activities.
 

Description of Activities

The following is a list of some of the student ambassador led activities:

Red Ribbon  Week– Design and Lead activities that promote saying no to alcohol and drugs.

Mix It Up Day-Promote tolerance and meeting new friends by changing how we eat lunch.

Pledge to Be Bully Free-Each grade level designs banner and all students sign to be posted in grade level hallway.

National No Name Calling Week-Design and Lead activities that promote positive peer interactions.

Peer helpers-Help as peer greeters, peer mediators or being a buddy for a new student.

Morning Announcements-Deliver the counseling messages of the day including character messages.

Letters to Santa- Coordinate schoolwide collection of holiday gifts to sponsor families through the Red Cross.