Open to rising 10th - 12th grade students with a good citizenship record.
Intended for students who love helping others, who are empathetic and sensitive to the needs of others, open-minded and non-judgmental,respect privacy and confidentiality, and eager to help create a positive, inclusive, and affirming community at Indy.
PEER is not graded and does not earn credit. Students can take PEER instead of study hall.
What to expect from PEER:
- Develop leadership, communication, collaboration, listening, and mentoring skills
- Mentor elementary students at Madison’s Trust Elementary
- Welcome new students to Independence
Application is due by March 20, 2025.
- 2 teacher recommendations are required - students need to request the letters from their teachers and the link will be sent out to all teachers
For more information, please reach out to the following staff members:
- Email Ms. Benson - PEER Counselor
- Email Mrs. Montgomery - PEER Counselor
- Email Mr. Hoyler - PEER teacher

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