Purpose:
Student council is a group of elected students working together with an adult advisor (Mrs. Burney) within the framework of a constitution to provide a means for student expression and leadership, and assistance in school affairs and activities.
Objectives:
1. To initiate, implement, and complete projects and activities which will be of help to the school, the students, the staff and School Leadership Team (SLT).
2. To develop and provide opportunities for leadership and service in school and in the community.
3. To provide a living workshop of democratic processes through such activities as elections, participation in a constitutional representative assembly, etc.
4. To contribute to the educational experiences of students by providing them with a positive involvement in the school, with widened areas of responsibilities and with more direct participation in organizing and implementing activities.
5. To promote an awareness of human relations and power structures, and how one effectively operates within them.
6. To provide a viable means for student expression and an increasing amount of self direction.
7. To improve understanding between and within groups through interaction and communication.
8. To increase student involvement and school pride.
Structure
a. Eight class representatives (two from each grade).
b. Senior Class Representatives will be the Co-Presidents.
c. A Treasurer and Secretary will be selected among the elected members of Student Council (senior class representatives, the co-presidents, are excluded).
Constitution (agreed by-laws)
Will be created and voted on during the first Student Council meeting.
Elections for Class Representatives
Eligibility:
i. Must have passed all classes marking period 1.
ii. Must have at least an 80 grade point average.
Application
i. Must join Student Council google classroom and post all election materials there.
ii. Must create a 2-minute video presenting your candidacy. Your video must include:
a. Your full name.
b. Your grade.
c. Explanation of what makes you a good candidate.
d. Explanation of what you think Excelsior needs to improve on.
e. Identification of some goals and ideas you have for the school.
*Make sure the video captures you from waist up, that the volume is good and the lighting is on point.
iii. Must submit a written response to the question "Share an experience that highlights your leadership and leadership style or write about a leader you admire and why."
iv. Create a campaign poster
a. Must be on 8 ½ x 11” paper.
b. Must include a headshot, your name and what you’re running for (eg, 9th Grade Class Representative)
c. Must be positive and cannot mention other candidates.
d. Cannot make promises you can’t keep (eg: promise potential voters tangible things like candy or money).
e. Posters must be digital.
v. Video, writing response and poster must be submitted on google classroom by Monday, 11/22.
Student Council Meetings
Bi-Weekly on Thursdays, 3:20-4:45pm
