Cobb Student Leadership Academy is designed to select innovative and creative student(s) from Tapp Middle with ideas that have unlimited potential to change the district, schools and/or community. Cobb Student Leader Academy will provide an unique opportunity for all stakeholders to help facilitate the growth of innovative ideas from just an idea to an actual product/practice.
Who can apply?
All students from Tapp Middle can apply. Innovative teams can consist between 2-5 students across grades 6-8.
What do the teams win?
Teams can apply for funding for projects up to $100-$500.
After the application window closes, a panel will review all submitted application select finalist.
Finalists will be notified.
Finalists will meet with the panel to pitch their ideas.
Panel member will make a discussion on funding.
Winners will be announced with 7 days.
What happens after the Winners are announced?
Members of the 2017 Student Leadership Academy will attend a two week summer leadership training at McEachern High School. Week 1 (June 5-8) for leadership/team building training and Week 2 (June 12-15) to meet with Teacher Mentors on the development of their projects.
How do I become a Teacher Mentor?
If you are a teacher in Cobb County and you would like to become a teacher mentor for the 1st Cobb Student Leadership Academy, please complete the following application.
