PALS

PALS Information

What is PALS?

PALS stands for Peer Assistance Leadership and Service. We at Brazoswood add the 'S' because we feel that leaders serve. PALS began in Austin, Texas over 25 years ago with the hope of making schools more safe, less violent, and promoting healthy behavior. It is an award winning, non-profit organization. The PAL® peer helping program combats problems such as violence in schools, drug abuse, teen pregnancy, gang participation and school dropouts by providing a critical line of defense both at school and in the home through building peer helping programs all across the United States of America.
 
What do PALS do?

Classroom Helpers & Tutors- PALS are assigned a class to go to twice a week. In this class they will help to motivate the unmotivated students, become a role model, and help around the class room.

Protecting Me, Protecting You- A team of PALS will teach a substance abuse program which was created by the Mothers Against Drunk Driving. This is taught to grades 1-5.

Special Programs- PALS will teach certain special programs throughout the year. The topics can range from bullying, tobacco, alcohol, and other issues of concern.

Peer Mediation- There is a team of trained PALS which can help to solve problems. They go through a step-by-step process which assists the students in conflict to find a solution. This helps students get out of major discipline issues by attempt this process.

 
What does it take to be a PAL?

PALS are a select group of kids. In order to become a PAL, a student needs to demonstrate good behavior, responsibility, respect, good grades, and being substance free.

 
How do I become a PAL?

In the spring, there will be an announcement to pick up packets from Mrs. Hendrick. You will need to pick these up, fill them out, and turn them in. There is an interview process and you will be selected by the teacher and a student committee. So, make sure your reputation is good!
 
What are PAL Responsibilities?

PALS are responsible for supplying their own ride to their school. Also, PALS agree to a honor code which must be followed. They are expected to maintain good behavior in and outside of school. The honor code states they will not abuse substances, for they are supposed to be helping fight them.
 
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