Parent Information Guide - Prince George's County Public School ...

STUDENT LEADERSHIPWhat is G.O.L.D.?G.O.L.D. stands for Generating Outstanding LeadershipDevelopment. It is a leadership development program forelementary students. At the beginning of each school year, allelementary school principals are asked to select one studentand one alternate to be the G.O.L.D. student representative.That GOLD student, with the help of the school counselor,will establish a G.O.L.D. Committee and attend the quarterlyG.O.L.D. leadership development meetings.G.O.L.D. students are selected for their outstanding leadershippotential.What are the responsibilities of G.O.L.D. students?The GOLD committee is responsible for completing 4 projectsduring the school year: Project United for Safety, Red RibbonWeek, Peace Week and an environmental project.What are the benefits of participating in G.O.L.D.?Students participate in leadership development activities whilelearning decision-making, problem-solving and team-building.Additionally, many students include their G.O.L.D. experienceas part of their academic resume.How do I find out if my school has a G.O.L.D. committee?Contact your child’s professional school counselor. Thecounselor is usually designated as the point of contact forG.O.L.D.40Is G.O.L.D. a mandated program?No, but it is strongly encouraged and helps promote schoolsafety and an improved school climate.What are school-based student governmentassociations (SGAs)?Most secondary schools have a student organization that actsas the voice and advocate for student concerns, issues andinformation sharing. This is the role of a Student GovernmentAssociation (SGA).What are the responsibilities of SGA members?Students involved in SGA are delegates to the Prince George’sRegional Association of Student Governments (P.G.R.A.S.G.)and the Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC).These students may participate in county, state and nationalconferences. These student leaders represent the students intheir school.They are responsible for attending the PGRASG quarterlygeneral assemblies, MASC events, hosting state events,providing the student body with updates on legislation(county and state) that may impact students and coordinatinghomecoming and other events at their respective schools.