Nominations: How do you pick your Hope Squad? What should you look out for?
Please consider the following guidelines when selecting which students to have on the Hope Squad.
After you collect your results, each Advisor should go through and review the selections. Who are the top chosen individuals? Are they good listeners, easy to talk to, or do they intend to engage in bullying behavior?
Are all school demographics (race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, culture, hobbies, etc.) represented? Do you have athletes, band kids, the tech club, etc.? Are all grades represented?
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Nominations: Who is the ideal candidate to be on a Hope Squad?
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Do existing Hope Squad Members continue the program for all 3 or 4 years or should Advisors start fresh every year?
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How many Hope Squad Members should a school have?
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How many Advisors should a Squad have?
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