Posts Tagged ‘tds ideas’
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
Are you interested in starting a Teens in the Driver Seat program at your school, but you aren’t sure how to go about it? Or has your school had a TDS program before, that is no longer active?
Here are some easy steps to starting (and maintaining) a TDS program at your school:
1. Decide who is going to be leading the project. Pick the organization that will take on TDS (ex: Student Council, FCCLA, National Honors Society, FFA, etc.). Pick the student leaders who will be in charge of the program (usually 8-12 students). Make sure that there is a teacher/sponsor who will serve as support for the program…
Friday, April 17th, 2009
Gatesville High School, in Gatesville, Texas, held a teen safe driving day April 14. The student body was invited to stop by during lunch to check out the booths and organizations that joined the cause.
Thursday, April 9th, 2009
You may be dress shopping with your girlfriends, or getting ready to rent that tux, either way Teens in the Driver Seat wants to remind you to have a happy and safe prom.
Friday, April 3rd, 2009
Creekview High School’s Teens in the Driver Seat program was out in full force at this year’s Texas Association of Student Councils state conference.
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
The Teens in the Driver Seat Teen Advisory Board application and One Leg at a Time contest are nearing a close. April 1, 2009 is your last chance to submit entries.
Friday, March 6th, 2009
The 2009 Driving the Message Contest has finally come to an end.
The judges had their hands full this year with a record-breaking number of entries. This year there were 163 entries, compared to last year’s 72.
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009
Vidal M. Trevino School of Communications and Fine Arts in Laredo, Texas, made history on Saturday at the Fernando A. Salinas 5K Run. The run was the largest recorded in Laredo and South Texas history.
Friday, February 27th, 2009
According to the Associated Press, a survey conducted by Harris Interactive has found that more American teens are volunteering their time to charitable causes.
The random national telephone survey found that 56 percent of teenagers volunteer, while only 39 percent have part-time jobs.
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Cumby High School in Cumby, Texas started up their Teens in the Driver Seat program strong this semester. Each week they will be giving their peers tips on ways to improve their safety while driving.
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
Archer City High School teens are using their TDS program website, public service announcements and a Teen Driving Day to fight the number one killer of teens in America—car crashes.
Monday, February 16th, 2009
The Holland High School (Holland, Texas) Family Career and Community Leaders of America program placed fifth for their TDS poster at the FCCLA Region III Texas meeting in Plano, Texas. The poster showcased the top driving risks and the group’s activities that promote safe driving. Their recognition at the regional meeting qualified them for the [...]
Friday, February 13th, 2009
Valentine’s Day can mean a lot of things—receiving flowers and candy from a loved one, going on a date, or celebrating with friends. When you have a lot on your mind, you may not be thinking about practicing safe driving habits, and celebrating the holiday can mean staying out later, which can lead to dangerous driving conditions for teens.
Wednesday, February 11th, 2009
The newest public service announcement from Teens in the Driver Seat uses the face of the American teenager to reinforce the message of safe driving.
Friday, February 6th, 2009
Cushing ISD, in Cushing, Texas (Nacogdoches County) kicked off their Teens in the Driver Seat program on February 2.
The Texas Transportation Institute recently assessed risk awareness and driving behavior at Cushing School, and found that: