Program Summary
The Parents Council of Washington piloted the first ever Middle School Student Leader Breakfast at The Potomac School on April 14, 2010. It was modeled after our extremely popular Student Leader Breakfast for high school student leaders. Forty-four students (7th graders) from twenty-two middle schools engaged in an active discussion of issues ranging from peers and cliques; self-confidence and appearance; teacher relationships; and matters surrounding Facebook, texting, and the Internet. Based on the students’ written evaluations, they appreciated the opportunity to hear about the challenges facing other middle school students and to benefit from the advice of peers. Several commented that this made them aware that many students are facing similar issues.
