Making an Impact in Your School Because The Congressional Award is so flexible, schools are able to adapt it to meet their students' needs. Some schools have Congressional Award clubs where the students share their progress on their goals with others and collaborate on community service ventures. Some schools make time during other club meetings to discuss students' progress on The Congressional Award as a way to measure their growth. For example, students who write for the school newspaper can set personal development goals to improve their writing skills. Students involved in Future Farmers of America can set personal development goals to improve how well they show their animals.
Student athletes can set goals to improve their performance on the field.
Volunteer work they do as individuals or in groups, such as food and clothing drives or adopting a highway, can be counted toward The Congressional Award. A Minimum Commitment from Teachers and Coaches Young people work with adult advisors to meet the requirements of The Congressional Award. Every day teachers, student advisors, guidance counselors and coaches work with young people to help them mature into caring and responsible adults. Any adult who be-lieves students should be encouraged and recognized for their achievements is living up to the philosophy of The Congressional Award. Adult advisors are often critical in helping students set goals that are appropriate and challenging.