Moderators:  Mrs. Doucet, Mrs. R. Istre

Academic/Conduct Standards determined by RCE

Membership is for 1 academic year with participation set by the following Academic/Conduct Standards listed

Student Council is an organization consisting of elected members of the student body.  The purpose of the council is to give the student body a “voice” through which to speak.  The council is to represent student feelings, opinions, and interests while promoting student participation in high school activities.

Qualifications to Seek Student Council Office: (elected in the Spring during Student Council Week)

To seek and hold a position on the Student Council, a student must have the met the following criteria:

1.     Must have a minimum 2.80 GPA on the 1^st Semester Grade to run for office in Spring or Final Grade to run in Fall.

2.     Must have no grade lower than a “B” in conduct during the current school year.

3.     Must have completed and returned all paper work by designated time.

4.     Must be registered for the next year.

Other requirements are listed below under each office.

President:

1.      Must be in 8^th grade while in office (7^th grade to seek office)

2.      Must have attended R.C.E. two (2) years before election

3.      Must have served on the student council for at least one (1) year

Assistant President

1.      Must be in 7^th grade while in office (6^th grade to seek office)

2.      Must have attended R.C.E. two (2) years before election

3.      Must have served on the student council for at least one (1) year

Treasurer:

Must be in 7^th grade while in office (6^th grade to seek office)

Secretary:

Must be in 8^th grade while in office ( 7^th grade to seek office)

Chaplain:

Must be in 7^th or 8^th grade while in office (6^th or 7^th to seek office)

Commissioner of Publicity:

Must be in 7^th grade or 8^th grade while in office (6^th or 7^th to seek office) - may be appointed by administration

Historian:

Must be in 7^th grade or 8^th grade while in office (6^th or 7^th to seek office) - may be appointed by administration

Class Representative: (elected in August)

One representative and one alternate from each homeroom class will be elected in grades 4 through 8.

REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES TO MAINTAIN Student Council or Class Office Position:

1.       The student must maintain a 2.8 grade point average quarterly with no grade lower than a “C” on the report card and no grade lower than a “B” in conduct.  Any student failing to do so will be placed on probation for the following quarter.  Failure to increase the GPA to a 2.8 during this quarter will result in removal from the elected/appointed position. (1^st quarter, 1^st semester, 3^rd quarter, final average will be used)

2.      Any student receiving an in-school-suspension during a school year will be placed on probation for the remainder of the school year in which the ISS was received.  A second ISS within the same school year will result in removal from the elected/appointed position.

3.      Any student receiving an out-of-school suspension during the school year will be placed on probation for the remainder of the school year. A second OSS within the same school year will result in immediate removal from the elected/appointed position.

4.      Class Officers must plan and conduct all class meetings and work with and support class sponsors.

5.      Student Council Representatives must attend all meetings and assist with all Student Council activities and projects.

6.      All elected students must set a good example both on and off campus for other students.

CAMPAIGN REGULATIONS:

1.      All students running for an elected position must turn in completed parental consent and desired office choice the Friday before Student Council Week.  Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

2.      All students running for an elected position must turn in a copy of their speech and/or skit to the student council sponsor by the Monday of Student Council Week.  Failure to follow this direction will result in the student being unable to present their speech.

3.      The campaign will be conducted three predetermined days of Student Council Week.

4.      Student’s campaign expenses should not exceed $25.

5.      NO food/candy/gum may be handed out as part of the campaign.

6.      Student’s must prepare a minimum of 2 large posters/banners and handouts for entire class.

7.      Posters may be placed on walls in designated areas only using appropriate material, excluding any area in front of school that is visible to passersby.

8.      NO CHALK!!  NO PAINTING ON WINDOWS!!!

9.      Students must conduct a clean and ethical campaign.  Any campaign materials deemed offensive or inappropriate by the Student Council and/or administration will be removed and discarded. Students may be subject to disciplinary action.

10.  Campaign speeches will be delivered during a special meeting/assembly.  Voting will immediately follow.

11.  Results will be emailed to the candidates the night of the elections and announced to the student body  the following day.   A run-off election will be conducted the next day, if necessary.

12.  All campaign materials must be properly disposed of by the end of the school day of the election.  Failure to do this will result in the ‘Damage to School Property’ consequences stated in this handbook.