| This page of the Toolkit presents the necessary documents for
planning and executing a Michigan Scholars program in a School
District. The documents are provided for convenience and to ensure
consistency in how the program is executed and maintained.
The documents are organized into three categories:
Pre-Implementation
Introduction to Michigan Scholars
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This document explains the Michigan Scholar Initiative, lists all the courses
a high school student is required to complete to become a Michigan Scholar,
and give background on the need for this initiative. It can be used by anyone
interested in disseminating information about the program.
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Why Scholars?
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Why Scholars? defines the argument, provides the statistics to back up the
argument and gives links for further study.
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Data-Supported Messages
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This document provides answers and statistics for commonly asked questions
about the Scholars program.
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Community Implementation Framework
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This document defines the problem and the solution and provides guidelines
for establishing a Michigan Scholars program. It can be used by anyone who
is interested in establishing a Michigan Scholars program.
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Sample Calendar
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This document provides a sample timeline to follow of events and meetings for
implementation of Michigan Scholars in a school year.
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Roles and Responsibilities
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This document lists the roles and responsibilities of the State Director, Business
Lead Partner, Business Presenter, Superintendent, School District Coordinator,
School Campus Coordinator, School Principal, School Counselor, and Classroom
Teacher in the implementation of the Michigan Scholar program.
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Implementation
Call to Action
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This form is used to gather information from businesses and organizations
that are interested in becoming presenters and serving on committees.
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Incentives and Awareness
Simple inexpensive recognition throughout the school year can
be effective in building a culture of achievement. Following is
a list of incentives and awareness items for use throughout the
year.
Suggestions for incentives:
Discount cards with area merchants
Events
Five minute early out
Scholar Book Covers
Recognition at Spring Awards Ceremony
Suggestions for promoting awareness:
Posters
Banners/Flag for school
PSAs
Advertising
Academic Support
The majority of students is capable of completing the Michigan
Scholars rigorous course of study, but may need additional help
or motivation. Following is a list of support programs that can
be implemented in your district.
Suggestions for Academic Support:
Mentoring Programs
Tutors
Math Academy
Science Academy
Postsecondary Education Planning
Recognition
Students who persevere and complete the Michigan Scholar program
will deserve recognition. The following are examples of ways to
celebrate the success of graduating seniors.
Suggestions for Academic Support:
12th grade Presentation
Newspaper Spread
Designation on Diploma
Medallion
Certificate
Special Recognition Ceremony
Notation in Commencement Program
Letter to Students Introducing Scholars Program
Microsoft Word
This letter is to be used by middle school principals to inform
8th graders of the Michigan Scholars program and encourage their
participation. Principals should adapt the letter and print it
on school stationary if possible.
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Letter to Parents Introducing Scholars Program
Microsoft Word
This letter is to be used by middle school principals to inform 8th parents
and guardians of the Michigan Scholars program and encourage their participation.
Principals should adapt the letter and print it on school stationary if possible.
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School Counselor Role
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This document lists the roles and responsibilities of the School Counselor.
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School Principal Role
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This document lists the roles and responsibilities of the School Principal.
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Classroom Teacher Role
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This document lists the roles and responsibilities of the Classroom Teacher.
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Classroom Presentation Schedule
Microsoft Word
Middle school guidance counselors can use this document for planning and scheduling
the annual 8th grade presentations.
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Agenda For 8th Grade Presentation
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8th grade teachers follow this agenda during the 8th Grade Presentations.
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Script for Teachers to Introduce Business Presenter
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This is the script that 8th grade teachers can use to introduce the business
presenter to the 8th grade class.
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Presentation to 8th Grade Students w/speaker notes titled "Great
Expectations, Great Rewards"
Microsoft Powerpoint
Business leaders deliver this presentation to the 8th grade students.
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Tips for Presenters
Microsoft Powerpoint
This presentation can be used in preparing business leaders to present the
8th grade presentation.
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Michigan Scholars Brochure
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Middle school guidance counselors and middle school principals can use this
brochure to inform parents and students about the Michigan Scholars program.
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Student Creed
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This is the document that the 8th graders signs committing him/herself to the
Michigan Scholars Course of Study. The middle school guidance counselor should
print enough of these documents so that there is one per student at the 8th
grade presentations.
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Follow-up
Teacher Evaluation Form
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Guidance counselors should have each 8th grade teacher evaluate the business
presenter.
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Student Evaluation Form
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The guidance counselor should print enough student evaluation forms for each
8th grader to be able to evaluate the presentations.
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Presenter Evaluation Form
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The School/Community Coordinator should have each presenter complete an evaluation
for each presentation the presenter makes.
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Other Documents
2004 White Paper
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”Prepared High School Students Needed to Head Off Looming Skill and Labor
Shortage” Description
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Cherry Commission Report
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Description
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