ISLANDS HIGH SCHOOL
2017-2018 OFFICER APPLICATION
Applications are DUE to the FFA Advisors by: Monday, April 24th
PART A: BASIC INFORMATION
Name of applicant: ______Age: _____
Home Address: ______City: ______Zip: ______
Home Telephone Number: ______Cell number: ______
Grade in school next year: ______Current GPA: _____ (check with guidance counselor)
Agriculture courses completed: (include those currently enrolled in) ______
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What is your career goal? ______
What FFA offices have you held in the past?
Year(s) / Office HeldWhat (top 5) activities have you participated in above the chapter level (county, district, state, and national)?
Examples: contests or CDEs, conferences, conventions, livestock shows
Year(s) / ActivityWhat (top 7) FFA activities have you participated in at the chapter level? (socials, fundraisers, etc)
Year(s) / ActivityPart B: Tell Us About Yourself
Answer the following questions neatly, thoroughly, and honestly:
*****Who are you? (describe yourself in 100 words or less)
1. Why do you want to be an FFA officer?
2. What would you add to the FFA officer team?
3. List 3 goals you have for our FFA chapter:
4. As an FFA officer, you will be expected to work as a member of a team in order to avoid or resolve conflicts. In your opinion, what are a few strategies for conflict resolution that you feel would be helpful in tough situations?
5. Describe two of your personal “weaknesses” and explain how you are working to mitigate or overcome these weaknesses.
6. Explain (in 50-100 words) what the FFA means to you and how FFA has impacted your life.
7. Any additional thoughts?
Part C:
Three (3) of the attached teacher recommendations are required to complete your application. Provide these forms to your teachers.
1. One should be completed by one of your Ag. Teachers
2. Two other recommendation forms must be completed by two teachers that have taught you this year.
Islands High School FFA Officer Team
Expectations and Contract
By signing my name, I understand that I will be expected to follow the list of expectations below. In addition, I have reviewed the removal system contract and agree to its consequences.
1. Must be committed to serving the FFA chapter and its members.
2. Must want to constantly endeavor to improve his/her own personal development and his/her abilities to serve the membership and must therefore be open to the constructive evaluation of his/her teammates and that of the advisors to the chapter officer team.
3. Must complete his/her work assignments on time and in a quality fashion.
4. Must put in whatever hours are required to meet his/her responsibilities and assignments.
5. Will not use or consume any tobacco products, illegal drugs, or alcohol
6. Will not miss an assigned responsibility without prior approval from the FFA Advisor
7. Will not use profane, crude, rude, vulgar or offensive language.
8. Will not engage in the telling of tasteless or offensive jokes, stories etc. nor will he/she engage in any conservations of poor taste or dealing with less than moral conduct
9. Will compete in at least 1 career development event competition for the year
10. Will not spread gossip and rumor
11. Will maintain the ethics of the officer team by discussing team matters (positive and negative) only with the officer teammates and the advisors to the officer team
12. Will always be completely honest with his/her officer teammates and the advisor to the FFA officer team
13. Will not express disrespect for the authority of adults. Will not express disrespect for the opinion of others.
14. Will attend summer officer training and all other required leadership training events.
15. Will always wear the official FFA dress uniform only during official FFA functions.
16. Will treat all others fairly and with respect.
17. Will respect the property rights of others
18. Will follow the direction of the advisors with regard to any other matters not covered in this document.
19. Will follow all school rules; grades will be kept above a 2.00 GPA at all times including progress reports.
I agree to abide by all of the above rules and fully understand that serious consequences, possibly including dismissal from office, may result if I choose to violate the above rules (see point system attached). I also agree to accept the decision of the advisors to the officer team relative to appropriate consequences in the event I violate 1 or more rules.
Signature of FFA Officer Candidate: ______Date: ______
I fully understand the commitment and responsibility which my son/daughter is undertaking as a Chapter FFA Officer and agree to support the efforts and decisions of the advisors to the officer team in the event my son/daughter fails to meet the commitment he/she is hereby agreeing to undertake.
Signature of parent or guardian: ______Date: ______
ISLANDS HIGH SCHOOL FFA OFFICER REMOVAL SYSTEM 2017-2018
Being an officer is an honor and definitely has its privileges. There are certain expectations to be met. Below is the policy and point system for the officer team. The point system carries over from time of installment as an officer to retirement at the FFA banquet the following year.
IF AN OFFICER OBTAINS 3 POINTS, THEY WILL BE ON PROBATION.
IF AN OFFICER OBTAINS 4 POINTS, THEY WILL BE REMOVED FROM FFA OFFICE.
0.5 Points:
Tardy for an officer meeting
Tardy for an FFA meeting
Tardy for a mandatory FFA function
1 Point:
Missing an officer meeting
Missing a mandatory FFA function
Missing an FFA meeting without a legitimate excuse given with prior notice
Conduct unbecoming an FFA officer (minimum deduction)
3 Points: (Automatic Probation)
In school suspension (for any reason)
Grade below 70 on any report card
AUTOMATIC RELEASE FROM OFFICE:
Out of school suspension (for any reason)
Arrest (for any reason)
Smoking, drinking, dipping, violence, or extreme PDA during any school or FFA event.
Other Point deductions:
Violations of the FFA Code of Ethics will also be taken into consideration and assigned point values based upon individual cases.
*Excused tardies and absences with prior notice of at least 48 hours (given to both secretary and advisor) will result in a 0.5 reduction for all officer meetings, chapter meetings, and any other required event. Emergency situations (sudden illness) or family tragedies will not result in point deductions.
**officers on probation will not be permitted to attend meetings, competitions, social events, or any other FFA events within a minimum four week probationary period. After the four week probationary period the advisors and officer team will meet with the officer to consider release from probationary status.
***once sufficient evidence of grade improvement (C or higher in class) is presented to the advisor, the 3 points will be deducted. However, the officer will remain on probation for the entire 4 weeks.
Islands High School FFA
Teacher Recommendation
The following student would like to be considered for a position as an FFA officer. The IHS FFA chapter is dedicated to electing officers who demonstrate leadership and reliability in and out of the classroom. Please rate this student in each of the following areas. Please be completely honest in your evaluation. This will be kept completely confidential and will not be seen by the student or parent. Please complete and turn in to Mrs. Shipman’s box by April 24th.
Student Name: ______
Teacher’s Name: ______
Course Taught: ______GPA: ______
Category / Outstanding / Good / Fair / PoorResponsibility
Respect for Authority
On time to class
Cooperative
Attitude
Gets along with others
Comments: Please justify the above ratings (especially outstanding or poor ratings).
Do you recommend student for a position as an officer in the IHS FFA? YES NO
______
Signature of Teacher Date
Thank you for your time!
Islands High School FFA
Teacher Recommendation
The following student would like to be considered for a position as an FFA officer. The IHS FFA chapter is dedicated to electing officers who demonstrate leadership and reliability in and out of the classroom. Please rate this student in each of the following areas. Please be completely honest in your evaluation. This will be kept completely confidential and will not be seen by the student or parent. Please complete and turn in to Mrs. Shipman’s box by April 24th.
Student Name: ______
Teacher’s Name: ______
Course Taught: ______GPA: ______
Category / Outstanding / Good / Fair / PoorResponsibility
Respect for Authority
On time to class
Cooperative
Attitude
Gets along with others
Comments: Please justify the above ratings (especially outstanding or poor ratings).
Do you recommend student for a position as an officer in the IHS FFA? YES NO
______
Signature of Teacher Date
Thank you for your time!
Islands High School FFA
Teacher Recommendation
The following student would like to be considered for a position as an FFA officer. The IHS FFA chapter is dedicated to electing officers who demonstrate leadership and reliability in and out of the classroom. Please rate this student in each of the following areas. Please be completely honest in your evaluation. This will be kept completely confidential and will not be seen by the student or parent. Please complete and turn in to Mrs. Shipman’s box by April 24th.
Student Name: ______
Teacher’s Name: ______
Course Taught: ______GPA: ______
Category / Outstanding / Good / Fair / PoorResponsibility
Respect for Authority
On time to class
Cooperative
Attitude
Gets along with others
Comments: Please justify the above ratings (especially outstanding or poor ratings).
Do you recommend student for a position as an officer in the IHS FFA? YES NO
______
Signature of Teacher Date
Thank you for your time!