WANTED

Positive, Responsible, Hard-working students that have a desire to make a difference in our school and the community!

Richfield student council has a long history of collaborating to not only organize reward trips, dances, and fundraisers for our school, but also charitable acts that benefit our community.

Requirements:

  • Must be a positive role model with grades and behavior
  • Any mark below a C is not acceptable
  • Allowance for 1 infraction, 2nd infraction = dismissal
  • Must attend scheduled student council meetings
  • Meetings to be held Monday, after school, from 3:30 – 4:30
  • Must be able to stay late and clean up after every dance
  • There will be 4 dances held during the following time frames; Back to school, Christmas, Valentine’s Day & End of school (3:30 – 6:00pm)
  • Must be willing to take on leadership roles and responsibilities within a committee
  • Must be willing to have fun!

Student Council members will be selected by Ms. Shipley, not by a student vote. The following positions will be appointed: President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Minutes will be recorded at each meeting.

If you are willing/able to meet the above requirements and are a great organizer and leader, please turn in your completed application to Ms. Shipley (room #111) by Thursday, September 11, 2014. No late applications accepted.

Yours in leadership,

Ms. Shipley

Student Council Application

Richfield Middle School

This is a two part application: 1) Parent Evaluation, 2) Student Questionnaire. Please make sure both sides are completed and the form is signed before turning in.

Parent Evaluation:

Please evaluate your child for the qualities listed. Your input is vital in assisting me in the selection of appropriate members for Student Council. Thank you very much for your time and assistance.

Strongly Agree OKStrongly Disagree

Positive Role Model
(for fellow students) / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0
Responsible
(completes work/tasks on time) / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0
Work Habits
(Hard worker. Ex. Can help after dances.) / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0
Cooperative
(works well with others) / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0
Risk Taker
(takes risks that may be criticized by others) / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0

I,______, am willing to support my child in fulfilling their responsibilities as a Student Council member if they are chosen. I am also willing/able to provide transportation home after Student Council meetings and activities that my child is engaged in.

______

(Parent Signature)(Date)

Student Questionnaire:

The following questions must be answered by the student applying for Student Council.

  1. Name ______
  1. Grade 6th7th8th
  1. Were you ever in Student Council before? YESNO
  1. Have you ever received an infraction? (detention, etc.)YESNO
  1. Tell me why I should choose you to be a member of Student Council?

______

I, ______, am willing to be a role model for Richfield School and meet all the requirements to participate in Student Council, if I am chosen. If I, at any time, do not meet any one of the listed requirements, I understand that I will no longer be able to participate in the Student Council organization.

______

(Student Signature)(Date)