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Peer Leadership Program
The Peer Leadership Program is an ongoing orientation program for the freshman class. Peer groups of ten to twelve freshmen, meeting one period weekly for the first semester, are facilitated by two senior leaders. Occasionally guest speakers are invited to address particular topics. Topics of importance include improving self-esteem, acceptance and appreciation of self and others, encouraging healthy life habits, values clarification, decision-making skills, time management techniques, effective communication, transition to high school, and others as they arise. Other components of the program are Freshman Orientation, which takes place for the first two days of school, and the Freshman Lock-In, which is an overnight at the school in mid-October. Peer Leaders attend a Leadership Weekend at the beginning of September as well as two classes weekly for ongoing training.

Big Sister ~ Little Sister Program
Each freshman is assigned a member of our junior class as her big sister.  They meet for a variety of activities throughout the year starting with a welcome lunch the second day of orientation.  The Big Sisters are always there to help their Little Sisters fit in and feel welcome.  The relationship continues into their sophomore and senior years, then our Little Sisters get a chance to become Big Sisters to the newest members of the MSDA community.