Comet Calendar

I N C E N T I V E S P R O G R A M

Purpose

The Comet Calendar Incentives Program serves to support

students in the active pursuit of extracurricular experiences
including athletics, school-sponsored clubs and
organizations, volunteer groups, and more. With a focus on
preparing students with the tools necessary to be successful
in their post-graduation endeavors, this program exposes
students to a variety of experiences and opportunities to
interact with students, staff, and community members.

How it works

Each month, Ms. Evans will update an online calendar with

athletic events, club and organization meetings, school-
sponsored events, community-sponsored events, and more.
For each event a student attends, they will receive one point.
How to report Each student who meets their individual goal for the month
receives a pre-determined incentive. If every student in the
1. Email Ms. Evans at makenzieevans@johnston.k12.nc.us
class meets their individual goal, then the class receives a
2. Enter the name and date of the event in the subject line.
surprise incentive.
For example, "Varsity Football September 6th."
3. Provide a greeting such as "Good morning/afternoon Ms.
In order to receive the point, students must email Ms. Evans a
Evans or Hello Ms. Evans"
reflection on their experience. This element of reporting
4. Express the reasoning for your email. For example, "I am
allows students to not only reflect on their extracurricular
emailing you with regards to my participation..."
experiences, but practice professional communication and
5. Provide details of the event such as the duration, location,
email etiquette. Students will be notified once they have
or, in the event of a sporting event, the opposing team. Be
successfully reported their participation to Ms. Evans.
thorough!
6. Reflect on your experience at the event. What did you
enjoy? Did you meet anyone?
7. Connect your experience to ONE or MORE of the categories
outlined in the JCPS Portrait of a Graduate. For example, if
you attended a group fitness class, how might your
experience illustrate balance or growth mindset?
8. Respectfully request the approval of this event/meeting.
For example, "I appreciate you taking the time to review
this request. I look forward to hearing from you."
9. Close your email (Sincerely, Your Name)