- EVALUATION FORMAT AND CRITERIA: (Age of State
Representative, as well as, city and
school size are considered)
Much thought has been given to the evaluation format of the Pre-Teen
America
Academic and
Enrichment Program. With the utilization of seven distinct
evaluation categories, we feel that we offer a most complete and thorough format for
selecting our state representatives. With the realization that all of us have our strengths
and our weaknesses, we feel that by offering seven diverse evaluation areas, we are able
to offer a program that seeks the composite well-rounded pre-teen.
- Part 1 - ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT – 20%
Report cards for the past two years will be requested from each state finalist. A state
finalist’s grade point average and significant test scores will be
evaluated. Attention will be given to specific classes in which you may have done well.
- Part 2 – VOLUNTEER SERVICE TO COMMUNITY – 10%
The Evaluation Committee will review the amount of the state finalist’s involvement
in both church and community. Extent of participation and hours involved will be
evaluated.
- Part 3 – SCHOOL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES – 10%
The Evaluation Committee will review the amount of the state finalist’s involvement
in school clubs and organizations. Club and organizational memberships, as well as,
student of the week/month, perfect attendance, citizenship, art and athletic awards will
be evaluated.
- Part 4 - DEVELOPMENT OF PERSONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES - 10%
This category refers to all of the special talents and abilities, hobbies, and interests
which you may have developed, in short, any activity which you may have pursued or
cultivated which has helped to make you a more well-rounded individual. Such things as
ability in sports, studies in music or dance, special hobbies ranging from sewing and art
work to photography and stamp collecting may be considered. This category seeks to
recognize personal development and to encourage special interests.
- Part 5 - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT - 15%
Each state finalist will take a written test (multiple choice) to measure her general
awareness in a variety of areas, such as current trends and common sense.
(Jr. & Sr.
divisions will be given separate tests.)
- Part 6 - COMMUNICATIVE ABILITY - 20%
Each state finalist will be interviewed by an Evaluation Committee. The Evaluation
Committee will assess each state finalist on
her general ability to express herself . Other
factors noted for example, will be ideas presented, friendliness, manners, courtesy and tact and body language. A dress,
jumper, or suit would be considered appropriate interview attire.
- Part 7 - ON-STAGE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS - 15%
Each state finalist will be recognized on stage for her abilities and accomplishments.
(Sunday or Easter type dress
suggested). Staff assistants will work with the state finalists to prepare them for this
segment of competition during
rehearsal time.
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