1.         Am I eligible?

               Any Texas resident who completes the sophomore year of high school in 2007, is enrolled in a tenth grade state approved program for gifted students or was in a state approved honors or advanced placement course or who displays outstanding achievement and performance, and who completes and returns the application packet by May 05th, 2007, is eligible to apply to the Texas Honors Leadership Program. Notification will be mailed to each student upon receipt of the application packet but Lamar University.

2.         How will students be selected?

            The selection of students is based on a review of the application package, which includes a counselor information form, a formal transcript, two teacher recommendation forms, and a personal data form. The application packet is reviewed by a student identification committee composed of local educators from all across the state who have experience with gifted/talented students. Two hundred students will be selected for the school. They will represent every senatorial region of the state.

3.         Where will the Texas Honors Leadership Program be located?

            The school will be located at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas.

4.         What will I study while at the Texas Honors Leadership Program?

            Content areas offered will emphasize leadership in global society. Additionally, courses stressing communication skills, and ethical decision-making skills will be taught. All courses meet Monday through Friday. Speaker forums are offered in the evening to supplement course work.

5.         Who will be included on the staff of the program?

             College professors, local educators and professionals from the private sector make up the teaching staff of the Texas Honors Leadership Program.

6.         When will I know if I have been selected?

            All applicants will be notified of their status by May 19th 2007. (A revised date will be posted soon.)

7.         How much will it cost to attend the Texas Honors Leadership Program?

            Students will be expected to pay their transportation expenses to and from the school, as well as an activity fee of $350.00.

8.         Do I have to attend the entire session?

            Yes, you are expected to attend the entire session. Should you have conflicting plans, you should reconsider making application to the program.

9.         What if I have an emergency?

            Students at the Texas Honors Leadership Program will be able to use the university's medical facilities for minor emergencies. Parents or guardians will be contacted immediately in the event of such an emergency and will be responsible for medical expenses if treatment is required off-campus. All students who attend the school will be required to complete a medial form as part of their acceptance forms.

10.       Can I be accepted if I have special dietary or other needs?

            Yes, every effort will be made to accommodate special needs. This information will be requested in your acceptance forms.

11.       How can I get additional information about the Texas Honors Leadership program?

            General information about the Texas Honors Leadership Program will be available on the web for all local school districts with students who are eligible to participate, so your school counselor or principal may be able to assist you (http://dept.lamar.edu/connchair/THLP/Main.htm). Our E-mail address is: (siskda@my.lamar.edu). You may call the THLP staff, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas (409-880-2316) for further information. Collect calls will not be accepted. You may use the toll free # 1-800-458-7558.