Everyday Leaders FAQs

What is Everyday Leaders?
An after-school club at Atlanta Charter Middle School for youth who want to make a difference in their school, their community, and the world.

When does Everyday Leaders meet?
Mondays starting October 19th from 4 - 6 pm in the library.

What is Service-Learning?
Senator John Glenn said, “Service-learning is education in action.” Service-learning allows students to take classroom concepts and apply them to real life community needs. It creates socially responsible students who, through preparation, action, and reflection, demonstrate leadership in their own communities.

What will we do?
Throughout the year, students will learn about civic engagement and community service by taking action. Students will participant in service projects throughout the year and learn the skills necessary to lead their own projects. As a team, students will create, plan, and do their own community service project for Global Youth Service Day in April. They will not only be a part of this youth movement, they will be in charge of it. Students will be able to go above and beyond their required community service hours as well as take on leadership roles.

Who is facilitating the club?
Laura Byard - 8th grade Spanish teacher and 6th grade Associate Humanities teacher here are ACMS.

Why the blog?
This is a way for parents, students, and others in the ACMS community can check in and see what we are up to! Everyone is welcome to make comments. Happy reading!