Packer Pride Leadership Program

Saint Paul School offers the Packer Pride Leadership Program, an enrichment program specifically designed for proven, motivated learners in grades 1 through 4. Participating students will have more classroom homework as they will miss 30-45 minutes of class time in order to participate in the program.  Additionally, there may be some extended homework in a specific subject area.  Participation is by invitation only and is voluntary on the part of the student.  Students choosing to attend enrichment are expected to exhibit leadership qualities – including, (with their parent’s help) arriving to school on time. Students arriving late for school will not be allowed to participate on that day. Habitual tardiness will result in dismissal from the enrichment program. These students are given a leadership responsibility in the school and as examples are expected to properly behave and complete work.  Students are required to sign a contract which includes maintaining their grades in their classes including behavior.  Enrichment coursework will be supported by the Packer Lab and the classroom teachers of grades 1-4 for students that qualify for the program.  Enrichment coursework will begin soon after we receive scores from the annual Iowa Assessments, usually just after Thanksgiving break.
Criteria
These criteria are re-evaluated each year 1^st through 4^th grade.

• Iowa Assessment results of 92% or above in Reading, English, or Math, and at least one other major subject area including:  Total Reading, Total Math, Total Language, Science, Social Studies.
• No report card grade below 82 (C+); No conduct grades below 94% (A-) and no more than (2) behavior demerits in the current academic year.
• Positive teacher recommendation stating that student is a motivated learner, does not have trouble completing his/her assignments and homework, and does not have difficulty with behavior.