The Bernard H. Thomas Student Leadership Academy is held in June (see "Upcoming Events" on the home page) at the Davidson County
Community College. The Academy offers students within the Davidson County School System an
opportunity to develop and use leadership skills during an exciting week of special classes and
projects. Academy leaders emphasize skill development in the areas of self-awareness, listening,
speaking, writing, team building, decision-making, problem solving, goal-setting and conflict
resolution. Academy graduates are prepared to take leadership roles in their individual schools and
communities.
 Students from each school (rising 5th - 9th) in the Davidson County School System will be selected
based on their application form and the recommendation of their teacher(s). Students may attend the
Academy one time in each of the following two levels: First Level (rising 5th & 6th graders),
Second Level (rising 7th, 8th, & 9th graders). Students are
eligible to apply if they have not previously attended the Academy at the level to which they are
currently applying. Applications must be completed by the student in his or her own handwriting and submitted to your local school guidance counselor.
In 2008, the academy received great news when Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc of
Thomasville announced a joint partnership with DCEF by sponsoring the event. There is no cost to the students. Lunches and an Academy t-shirt will be provided.
Participation for all five days of the Academy is mandatory with classes beginning at 8:30 am and
ending at 3:00 pm. Transportation to and from Davidson County Community College will not be provided
and parents are responsible for insurance. All classes will originate and end at Davidson County
Community College but may involve some activities away from campus for which transportation will be
provided.
Students will be notified by mail of the status of their applications in late May. Parents are
invited to attend a closing ceremony on Friday afternoon.
Click here for an application. The 16th Annual Bernard H. Thomas Leadership Academy will be Monday, June 16th, 2008 through Friday, June 20th, 2008. Application deadline (submitted to your school guidance counselor) is Friday, March 28th, 2008.
For additional information regarding the Leadership Academy contact:
Linda Frazier, (Secretary of Davidson County Education Foundation).
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