Tonalea Middle School

Tonalea Middle School JAG Program

Building Confidence, Leadership, and Bright Futures Early! A for-credit elective where certified teachers help middle school students build leadership skills, explore careers, strengthen academic success, and prepare for high school and beyond.

Welcome to JAG at Tonalea Middle School

Middle school is where students begin discovering who they are and who they want to become. The Jobs for Arizona's Graduates (JAG) program at Tonalea Middle School gives seventh and eighth grade students the opportunity to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and create habits that lead to long-term success. As an alternative school, Tonalea Middle School provides students with a supportive environment where every learner is encouraged to grow, and JAG reinforces that mission by helping students see their potential and believe in their future.

Through hands-on activities, career exploration, leadership experiences, and personalized support, students learn valuable life skills while preparing for a successful transition into high school.

Meet Your JAG Specialist

Kelsey Webber

As the Tonalea Middle School JAG Specialist, Kelsey Webber serves as both a certified teacher and mentor, helping students build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, and prepare for the opportunities ahead.

Through engaging classroom experiences and individualized encouragement, Kelsey helps students set goals, overcome challenges, develop positive habits, and discover the many possibilities available to them as they continue their education.

What Students Experience

Students in JAG participate in engaging activities that build leadership, responsibility, and career awareness, including:

• Leadership development
• Career exploration
• Team-building activities
• Communication and public speaking skills
• Goal setting and personal growth
• Financial literacy basics
• Community service projects
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Guest speakers and career presentations
• High school and career readiness activities
• State leadership conferences and student events
• Classroom projects that connect learning to real-world opportunities