What is S2S?

Student to Student is a new program at Rolla Junior High .  Our focus is simple.  We want to make new students feel that they are part of the Rolla Jr. High School and the community as quickly as possible.
The S 2 Student Initiative ( S2S) meets very real needs of transitional students.

• Immediate Peer Credibility
• Positive Peer Relationships
• Valued Information

A team of our students is trained to provide leadership in training other students on methods to support students who are transitioning to our school.  We can also help students leaving our school to make contact with similar programs in their new school. Our team is composed of faculty advisers and students.  The focus is student centered, and is student led with close supervision.

    We focus on three areas of transition: 

• Academics : Getting students to the right people to sort out tests, courses, credits, graduation requirements and similar issues.
• Relationships : Getting students to the right people so they can participate in school and community activities and make new friends  . . . with a focus on linking them to people and activities with similar interests.  Example :  Getting students interested in the performing arts to drama club, band, or vocal department.
• Finding the Way : Getting students familiar with school and community so that they can find people places, and activities in their new home.

• We assist our new students in several ways.
• S2S  welcomes each new student coming to RJH by having an S2S member give a guided tour of the school.  On the tour, new students get acquainted with the lay of land and meet all the key people in the school as well as their teachers.  New students are also escorted from class to class  throughout their first day. 
• S2S members eat lunch with the new student and make sure they get to their bus after school. 
• S2S provides each new students with a ditty bag that is packed with information about RJH and the “hot spots” in Rolla.  
• We host “ New Student Breakfasts” on a regular basis to keep us in contact with the new student and to be sure they are settling in to their new school environment. 
• We address any problem they may encounter.
• We have also incorporated a community service aspect to S2S.  We feel that all students should learn the importance of taking care of those in our community that are in need.  It is through participation in these community service projects, we hope that new students will feel like they belong and they are an integral part of the RJH  school community. We also want to remember students in the school community who have deployed family members.  It is our responsibility to take care of these students and care for their needs while their family members are away.  S2S placed a  Blue Star Banner in the front hall in honor of those who are serving.

• S2S  been busy since August!

• September 29th - sponsored New Student Breakfast to welcome new students to RJH.
• October 18th-    sponsored New Student Breakfast to check on new Students.
• October 12th - 19th -S2S sponsored Operation Christmas Child.  This is a national program that collects donations of toys, books, clothing, toiletries and candy for needy children of all ages. The donations are then packaged and sent to 96 countries throughout the world including the United States.  S2S with the help of the student body collected enough items to wrap 59 boxes. That meant that 59 needy children would have a Merry Christmas that otherwise would have not received anything.Extra items were packaged and given to children at Russell House for Christmas.
• October 21st - October 31st - S2S sponsored Operation Gratitude.  They collected 500 Beanie Babies to send to the troops to give to children in the wartorn country of Afghanistan.
• October 21st - S2S sponsored Operation Pink for the Cure to raise awareness for Breast Cancer.  Pink was worn to remember those that had died from breast cancer as well as honoring those that have survived.  95 % of the RJH student body wore pink for the cause.
• November 11th  -  S2S hosted the Veteran's Day Assembly.  50 plus Veterans were present for the event.  Special guests attended from the MO Veteran's Home.  S2S made ribbons for their classmates and teachers who had family members that had served or were presently serving in the Armed Forces.  They made over 250 cards for Veterans of the MO Veteran's Home as well as Veterans present at the Assembly.
• November 21    S2S helped the Salvation Army pack 150 Thanksgiving baskets for needy families in Rolla.
• November 30    S2S sponsored a New Student Breakfast.
• December 6th    S2S shared some Christmas cheer by Christmas caroling for the residents of the Presbyterian Manor.  They made Christmas cards and holiday favors for them also.
• December 8th    S2S traveled to the MO Veteran's Home and sang Christmas carols and played Christmas music for the Veterans.  They made over 150 Christmas cards to distribute to the residents. 
  

Any member of the 8th or 9th grade student body at Rolla Jr. High can join Student 2 Student.  They must

• have a teacher recommendation.
• maintain a “C” average in all subjects.
• have a positive attitude.
• have a friendly personality.
• have no office referrals.
• follow the Code of Conduct regarding discipline and dress established by Rolla Jr. High.   have a willingness to help others.
• realize that they represent Rolla Jr. High and that their words and actions leave a lasting impression on those they meet.    
• realize that their S2S teammates are counting on them and they must commit the necessary time to get the job done.

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