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

To seek and hold an officer’s position on the Student Council, a student must maintain a GPA of “B” with no grade lower than a “C” on the report card including conduct.  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:

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

Secretary:

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

Commissioner of Publicity:

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

Commissioner of Campus Appearance:

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

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

1.       The student must maintain a 2.0 grade point average quarterly.  Any student failing to do so will be placed on probation for the following quarter.  Failure to increase the GPA to a 2.0 during this quarter will result in removal from the elected position.

2.      Any student receiving an in-school-suspension during a school year will first be warned, with the second ISS the student will be placed on probation for the remainder of the school year in which the ISS was received.  A third ISS within the same school year will result in removal from the elected 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 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 a copy of their speech and/or skit to the student council sponsor by the Monday prior to the election.  Failure to follow this direction will result in the student being unable to present their speech.

2.      The campaign will be conducted starting on Monday and end on Wednesday of the same week.

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

4.      NO food/candy/gum may be handed out as part of your campaign.

5.      Student’s must prepare a minimum of 5 large posters/banners or 50 handouts.

6.      Posters may be placed on walls using string, excluding any area in front of school that is visible to passersby.

7.      NO CHALK!!  NO PAINTING ON WINDOWS!!!

8.      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.

9.      Campaign speeches will be delivered during a special meeting after assembly.  Voting will immediately follow.

10.  A run-off election will be conducted the next day, if necessary.

11.  All campaign materials must be properly disposed of by the end of the school day of the election.