SAS Puxi's Link Crew Program

One of the unique programs that SAS Puxi High School offers to the incoming freshmen is the Link Crew program. Link Crew leaders are juniors and seniors who work to help make the transition from middle school into high school smooth for the new freshman class. Link Crew leaders must go through a variety of training sessions, even sacrificing some of their summer break to prepare the best strategy for helping the upcoming freshmen. Each pair of Link Crew Leaders are assigned a small group of freshmen students who will be part of their crew for the rest of the year. Link Crew leaders also run the first day orientation program for the incoming freshmen, helping them assimilate into the high school atmosphere.

The Link Crew program exists for two reasons. The first is for the incoming freshmen to get a feel for what high school is like from a student’s perspective. Link Crew leaders can provide insight regarding the kinks of high school, and help give the upcoming freshmen a sense of what high school is like. The second is for the upcoming class members to have a mentor for the rest of their freshman year. Freshmen can seek advice from their Link Crew leaders as well as gain support. The Link Crew leaders help the freshmen get through the first year of high school that may seem tough in some ways.

Spirit Day organized by Link Crew last year

So what does it mean for juniors and seniors to become Link Crew leaders? To start off, incoming juniors and seniors must apply to become a Link Crew leader and go through an interview process with one of the Linktators, a faculty member who is a leader of the Link Crew program. After a student is selected to become a Link Crew leader, he or she must go through rigorous training sessions that develop the skills necessary for their position. These training sessions include activities that will allow leaders to bond with their freshmen and also activities that will help the Link Crew leaders work as a part of a team. Being a Link Crew Leader means taking on immense responsibility and working tirelessly to help the freshmen assimilate into high school.