For Teen Square members: Link to Basecamp login HERE.

Teen Square applications are closed for the class of 2012. Check back March of 2012 for applications for the class of 2013.

Teen Square Class of 2012 is:

Sara Cox
Ava Gabbard
Laura Gorham
James Hardy
Rhaven-Sade’ Hickman
Janie Jansen
Zemoria Johnson
Francesca Manto
Jenny Markell
Taylor McMahon
Lily Moline
Kevon Randall
Amelia Schlak
Matthew Ubben
Jordan Watkins

About Teen Square

Teen² is a program for high school seniors who are interested in politics and government. It is sponsored by The Village Square, a nonprofit organized by a bipartisan group of community leaders concerned with reviving a constructive community dialog across the partisan divide.


Benefits to participating students

• Earn a minimum of 25 volunteer hours for Bright Futures and college applications.
• Participate in unique conversations on civic issues with local community leaders.
• Attend Fact Check 101 – offered specially for Teen² participants by Tallahassee Democrat staffers.
• Learn concepts of democracy, debate and dialogue; practice “agreeable disagreement.”
• Experience teamwork putting together a large event.
• Two tickets for one “Dinner at the Square” event for your parents.

Responsibilities of participating students

Applicants must commit to attend, if selected, all meetings on the following date and times:

Tuesday August 30, 2011 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Thursday February 9, 2012, 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Thursday April 12, 2012, 5:30 to 7:00 PM

Teen Square members must fulfill a volunteer service component by assisting with 3 Tuesday night “Dinner at the Square” events (set-up, staffing and clean-up). These dates are not set yet, but if any of these dates does not work, the participant can choose an alternate Tuesday night “Take-out Tuesday” forums to attend (there are usually many date choices), to complete 3 events. If you are never available on Tuesday nights, there is a publicity/poster distribution volunteer service option.

Applications will be accepted spring semester from high school juniors in Leon County to participate in Teen² their senior year.


Calendar for Class of 2013

MAY 15 (TUESDAY), DUE DATE FOR RISING SENIOR APPLICATIONS
JUNE 1 (FRIDAY), applicants will be informed by email as to whether they have been selected

Guidelines for Selection

The Village Square will seek responsible students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 un-weighted who have demonstrated they are self-starters. Students should be able to work constructively with peers who differ from them. Political diversity will be a primary concern for selection of Teen² classes.


Applications

Applications are available online HERE. Applications may be completed and submitted online or may be mailed to:


The Village Square
PO Box 10352
Tallahassee, FL 32302