1. U.S. ARMY S.T.A.R CLUB PROGRAM
“Leadership in Action”
Leadership and Character Development Program for High School Students

2. PURPOSE
To provide an overview of the US Army S.T.A.R. Club Program—a partnership with local high schools providing students leadership and character development.

3. AGENDA
Concept
Objectives
Organization
Program Implementation
Questions / Discussion

4. CONCEPT
S.T.A.R. is a partnership between the high school and the US Army created to leverage the expertise and resources of local US Army Soldiers to help students develop skills that will enable and encourage them to take active roles in their own life, within their families, their school and community, with the ultimate goal of graduating high school and creating enriching postsecondary options.

5. CONCEPT (Cont’d)
Modeled after JROTC, S.T.A.R. Club participation facilitates life skills, leadership and responsible citizenship
School Sanctioned Club
Army Administers Club Program
Student-Led Organization
Employs the Army’s Values-based leadership doctrine
as foundation:
Loyalty
Duty
Respect
Selfless Service
Honor
Integrity
Personal Courage

6. CONCEPT (Cont’d)
Army provides program of instruction
Soldiers provide structure, supervision and mentorship
Faculty Advisor (educator) within the school provides school point of contact and club oversight

7. CONCEPT (Cont’d) Physical Fitness & Nutrition
Sample Topics Include (Non-Military):
Time Management
Study Skills & Strategies
Values-Based Leadership
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Goal Setting
Decision Making
Team Building
Physical Fitness & Nutrition
First Aid
Assertiveness Skills
Public Speaking
Personal Finance
Disaster Preparedness
Career Exploration

8. CONCEPT (Cont’d) Military-Related Topics Include: History of the Army
Army Values
Military Time (24-hr clock)
Drill and Ceremony
Military Rank Structure
Phonetic Alphabet
Military Customs / Courtesy
Physical Fitness Test
Land Navigation/Orienteering
West Point & ROTC Programs

9. CONCEPT (Cont’d) Additional Club Activities: Community Service Project
Field Trips
Weekly Meetings
Fundraisers
Public Speaking
Drill & Ceremony Competition
Leadership Reaction Courses
Leadership Counseling
Awards Banquet
Physical Fitness
Seminars
Sporting event participation
Movie days
Military History, Current Events

10. ARMY PROVIDED CLUB RESOURCES
Soldier involvement / mentorship
Curriculum Support
March2Success (on-line tutoring)
Boost-Up (Dropout Prevention)
ASVAB (Career Exploration)
Army-Sponsored Competitions
Club Member Apparel (Tee Shirts)
Army sponsorship of school events
Color/Honor Guard Equipment
Student Recognition Items
Guest Speakers
Army-Sponsored Internships

11. SCHOOL PROVIDED RESOURCES
WHAT WE REQUIRE FROM SCHOOLS:
Faculty Advisor
Meeting Location
Faculty/School Recognition/Support

12. WHAT S.T.A.R. DOES NOT PROVIDE
WHAT WE DON’T DO:
Require a service obligation
Recruit for the Armed Forces
Conduct Combat Skills Training

13. CLUB ELIGIBILITY
Any student with a commitment to academic excellence, willingness to do their best, and desire to be a part of a team can participate in the S.T.A.R. Club.
Continued eligibility is based on the minimum standards established by the school governing participation in other school extra and co-curricular activities.

14. S.T.A.R. CLUB SAMPLE ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Organizes formations
Directs First Sergeants
Assists Battalion Commander
Captain
Maintains financial status
Keeps minutes or log of meeting
Captain
Updates Bn XO on student club eligibility and academic standing
Major
Maintains Club Training Calendar
Plans future events based on Club vote
Coordinates staff for operational meetings.
Captain
Coordinates for uniform issue (T-shirts)
Assists S3 in obtaining materials for club events
Captain
Responsible for flyers, club announcements, maintaining club letterhead, posters, etc.
Maintains historical record, photos, newspaper articles, etc.
Captain
Maintains website updates
(Same functions as
JROTC Template)

15. S.T.A.R. CLUB SAMPLE ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
(Same functions as
JROTC Template)

16. BENEFITS TO STUDENTS S.T.A.R. PROMOTES PERSONAL GROWTH
Army mentors build on existing values and instill qualities that will help make a young person a strong and successful individual for life.
Leadership skills
Discipline
Problem solving
Personal pride
Responsibility
Self-confidence
Teamwork
Self-respect
Professionalism
Time management

17. “TACTICAL” BENEFITS TO SCHOOL
Student Engagement & Sense of “Belonging”
Student Leadership
Community Involvement
Tutor Program
Student Mentorship Program
Increases level of individual physical fitness
Improves daily student attendance
Encourages pursuing postsecondary education
Career Exploration
Networking opportunities
S.T.E.M. related paid internship opportunities
Encourages teamwork and teambuilding
Senior Project Credit (School approved)
Source of additional manpower for special events

18. “STRATEGIC” BENEFITS TO SCHOOL
Increase Retention
Raise Test Scores
Lower Drop Out Rates
Increase Graduation Rates
Meet Graduation Timelines
Save Money / Maximize Budget

19. IMPLEMENTATION Administration presentation
School Board presentation & approval
Student Interest Survey
Military Liaison & Faculty Advisor meeting
Develop Your HS US Army S.T.A.R. Club template
First Club meeting to establish leadership

20. QUESTIONS/DISCUSSIONS & NEXT STEPS
Name
Company Commander
Phone
Name
Education Services Specialist
Phone