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Developing Leaders… One Youth at a Time!

Silver Spring (MD) Alumni ChapterKappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.National Guide Right Service Program

What is Kappa League?

National initiative of the Guide Right Program of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.Kappa League is a year-round mentorship organization geared toward high-performing, under-represented young men in grades 9-12.Primary focus is on helping young men achieve worthy goals and make constructive contributions to their communitiesMembers are students within the Montgomery County Public School District, and surrounding districts.

Kappa League StructureMembers meet regularly each month

Through club oriented activities officers, members, and mentors participate in projects that expose them to: Planning, execution, reporting ideas, and simulating good leadership characteristics through workshops and projects designed to raise aspiration levels.

Keys to Success

To honor the vision of the Guide Right initiative, programming is derived from five major categories. These categories are taught via curricula lessons, field trips, workshops, mentor dialogues, and guest presentations.Phases of Program include:Self IdentityTraining

CompetitionSocialHealth Education

Phase I: Self Identity

Empowerment is the first phase of this program. Developing a true sense of self is important in the process of developing leadership skills.Workshop topics will address:DisciplineAssuranceAwareness

Appearance

Phase II: Training

AcademicCareer-ChoicePreparationOrganizationSeniors taking a College Tour!

Phase III: CompetitionPolitics

Career Advancement Sports

Phase IV: Social

Personal development is a major proponent of Kappa League objectives. Through workshops, community integration projects, and curriculum Kappa League members are given experiences which help develop:Academic GrowthInterview skillsEtiquette Community serviceSpiritual growthCultural Awareness

Religion The artsEntertainment

Communication

Etiquette/Manners

Phase V: Health Education

Speakers and Mentors present on the following topics:Physical FitnessSex EducationDrugsHealth and Safety

Flag Football Leaguers vs. Bro.

Ledos

Fundraiser

Self-Empowerment Workshop

Exercise

Golfing

Thanksgiving Parade

Movie Night

Educational ComponentsAcademic TutoringProgress Monitoring

Senior SeminarNavianceGrade Level Advisors

Diamonds in the Rough

Kappa Leaguers Achievers Scholastic Excellence (K.A.S.E)All kappa leaguers will have the opportunity to take online SAT and ACT prep courses, math enrichment, intensive career prep. Development as access to the largest college and scholarship search and application database in the country.

Who Qualifies for Membership?

Interested Applicants MUST BE: -A High School Minority Male Freshman or Sophomore with a 2.0 g.p.a or higherA Junior or Senior with a 2.5 g.p.a

or higher8th grade students are accepted upon approvalOther Qualifiers may include:

Shows academic promiseInterested in postsecondary education/career advancement

Has leadership potential

Seeking mentorship/guidance

Membership RecruitmentAttend a minimum of 2 Kappa League functions

Completed Application ( written or typed)Transcripts/Interim Reports 2 Recommendation LettersInterview with passing scoreWritten Exam with passing scoreInduction into Kappa LeagueDues

Social MediaInstagram: SSAkappaleague

Facebook: Silver Spring Alumni ChapterWebsite: http://www.silverspringalumni.com/kappaleague/Chapter’s Website: http://www.silverspringalumni.com/nupes/

How can students get more information?

For more information:Mr. Chris ThompsonGuide Right Chairman301-310-1479Mr. Troy BishopKappa League Lead Advisor202-957-7114

Mr. David Johnson Membership Recruitment901-485-4508

Questions/Comments

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