Become a Member of the Maryland Center for School Safety Student Focus Group

Become a Member of the Maryland Center for School Safety Student Focus Group

MCSS is seeking energized and enthusiastic students who want to positively influence school safety efforts throughout the State of Maryland. We are now accepting student applications to join the MCSS Student Advocate for School Safety (SASS) program.

Students in grades 8-12 during the 2023-2024 school year are encouraged to apply if they are interested in becoming an advocate for school safety.

SASS members will:

provide insight on the student perspective related to school safety topics,
be provided the opportunity to expand their knowledge about school safety topics through collaboration with Maryland Center for School Safety (MCSS) staff,
volunteer to assist MCSS staff with training events and other activities,
serve as a local advocate for school safety.

PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS include:

 the student conducting themselves in a manner that positively represents MCSS and the program,

 receiving and responding to the occasional (2-4 times a month) email communications from MCSS staff related to opportunities to engage in activities,

 volunteering to participate in at least one engagement activity during the year,

 share with MCSS staff their local school safety advocacy efforts as well as emerging school safety concerns through a quarterly survey response.

Following review of your application you will be contacted to arrange a brief virtual meeting to learn more about the program.

Questions? Please contact kimberly.buckheit1@maryland.gov.

Background: The Maryland Center for School Safety MCSS is an independent unit within the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). We collaborate with schools, educators, mental health professionals, law enforcement, students, parents, state, local agencies, community and other organizations to provide a comprehensive approach to school safety in Maryland.

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First Name*

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School Name*

2023-2024 School Year Grade*

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Parent/Guardian Name*

Parent/Guardian Email*

Extracurricular Activities List*

Please share in 600 words or fewer an extracurricular activity list in which entries are formatted as follows:

Name of Activity Your Title/Role in Activity

Middle School/High School Grades Participated in Activity Hours/Week, Weeks/Year Devoted to Activity.

Any Additional Details About Your Involvement/Responsibilities

Therefore, an example entry would appear as follows: Habitat For Humanity - Central High School Chapter Vice President and Member Grades 9, 10, 11- 3 hours/week, 26 weeks/year I attend community building projects, painting interior walls of homes the club builds, organize club meetings, recruit new members, and lead the annual November brownie sale fundraiser

Essay or Video*

Option 1: In 400 to 600 words please write an essay that responds to the following two questions:

Why do you want to be a member of the MCSS Student Focus Group?

What experiences from your past prepare you for this opportunity?

Option 2: Share a link to a five minute or longer video explaining why you want to be a member of the MCSS Student Focus Group and share what experiences from your past prepare you for this opportunity.

Demographic Information

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Faculty/Staff Member Reference

Please provide contact information for one faculty or staff member at your school who can discuss your leadership potential and why you would be a good fit for the MCSS Student Focus Group. We will not contact this person until you have given us permission to do so.

Faculty/Staff Member Full Name*

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Faculty/Staff Member Phone Number*

Faculty/Staff Member Job Title*

Your Relationship to the Faculty/Staff Member*

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