Carolyn G. Bukhair Elementary

OPEN TO STUDENTS OF BUKHAIR ELEMENTARY

13900 Maham Rd

Dallas, Texas 75240

Meetings: Tuesdays: 3:15pm-4:45pm

Description

Both male and female youth are encouraged to join.  To join you must meet the following criteria:

  • Be between the ages of 9 and 13 (if 9, must be in the 4th grade)
  • Be enrolled in school and maintain a “C” average
  • Have parental permission
  • Have no serious police record
  • Be in good health
  • Maintain a neat appearance and manner in compliance with the policies of the program
  • Complete Jr. Explorer Application and Boy Scout of America Application
  • $60 Program Fee which includes: activity insurance, field trips, uniform T-shirt, and snacks for field trips (scholarships available)

PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES

Junior Explorers will participate in many projects and activities.  Some of these are:

  • LEADERSHIP SKILLS
  • LIFE SKILLS
  • FIELD TRIPS
  • COMMUNITY SERVICE
  • PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
  • LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNIQUES

JUNIOR EXPLORER EXPECTATION AND REQUIREMENTS

Grooming and Uniform requirements 

As a Junior Explorer of the City of Dallas Police Department, you are expected to maintain a proper uniform and personal grooming at all times, consisting of:

  • School uniform polo until you are issued your Junior Explorer shirt
  • School uniform khaki pants/shorts
  • Brown or black belt
  • Lace up tennis shoes
  • Short fingernails that are trimmed weekly
  • Hair should be free of “fad” hairstyles or designs; and
  • Hair will be pulled back and secured in a bun (both male and female) for those with long hair.

Other issued equipment

  • Junior Explorer string back pack
  • “Whip out book”
  • Binder or workbook
  • Pen or Pencil
  • Refillable water bottle (NO SODAS ALLOWED

Manners and Etiquettes 

  • Be on time
  • Be prepared with your equipment
  • Be courteous and respectful to your parents, teachers, advisors, and peers
  • Saying “yes ma’m” and “no ma’m” or “yes sir” and “no sir”
  • Saying PLEASE and THANK YOU
  • Helping out your fellow peers should they need it
  • Not making fun of anyone for any reason – no put downs
  • Take responsibility for your own actions
  • When you make a mistake, own up to it
  • Apologize if you need to
  • Figure out a way to make it right
  • DO NOT make excuses or blame someone else
  • Accept your consequences for your action
  • Be fair to yourself and others
  • Play by the rules Don’t take advantage of others
  • Be open minded and listen to others
  • Don’t blame others carelessly
  • Be a positive influence to those around you
  • If someone is having a hard time, help them
  • Instead of putting someone down, bring them up