FBISD Board of Trustees wishes to invite current FBISD 10th grade students who are interested in developing their leadership during their junior/senior year to apply for participation in the Student Leadership 101 Program. Through a series of seven monthly seminars, selected participants will explore their personal roles in community and school leadership and volunteer service. School Board members will sponsor and attend the student seminars on topics such as personal leadership skills, youth advocacy, service and volunteerism, local government in action, business, and health care.

This program is limited to upcoming 11th grade students. The cohort will consist of 36 students with 3 representatives per high school in the district. Applicants should be in good standing based upon grades, attendance, and behavior; have an interest in developing their personal leadership skills; have permission from their parent or guardian; and be willing to accept the attendance and participation expectations.

If selected, participants will commit to a two-year program.

In Leadership 101, juniors will observe leadership in action, learn leadership skills from community and school leaders, and develop their own leadership skills.

In Leadership 102, all members of Leadership 101 will graduate together into the second year of this program. As seniors, student leaders will apply what they learned in Leadership 101 to support community service projects with  area non- profit agencies.

Interested applicants and their parents should review their schedules and commit to the two- year schedule prior to submitting an application. Participants are required to attend each  seminar in its entirety. Full-day seminars are scheduled for the following Wednesdays during the school year:

At this time, all seminars will take place in the Fort Bend ISD Administration Board Room, located at 16431 Lexington Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479. The seminars will begin at 7:45 a.m. and conclude at 2 p.m.

Students who have the written permission of their parent/guardian may drive to the FBISD Administration Building. Students needing District transportation for the program will be contacted by a staff member from the District's Transportation Department with the transportation schedule. The seminars will be conducted at various sites in Fort Bend County, and District transportation to and from the seminar sites will be provided for all students. Students will be provided with a light breakfast, lunch and beverages. Dress is business causal unless otherwise directed.

Additional information regarding the program or the application process may be directed to Angela (Espi) Espinosa, SEL Coordinator.