Stewarts Creek Middle School Student Council Application Packet

Student Council is a leadership organization that helps build character, leadership skills, and responsibility while working to better our school and community.

We want to make sure you understand the following guidelines and are prepared to follow them.

1.  Academics- Students must maintain a C or above average in ALL subjects. You must show your report card to one of the Student Council Sponsors each 9 weeks. If you receive a grade below a C, you will be put on probation for one 9 weeks.

2.  Behavior- Students must exhibit excellent behavior. Behavior issues at school will be addressed on an individual basis. Some behavior issues might warrant removal from Student Council.

3.  Meetings- Student Council will meet once or twice a month until 4:00 PM. You MUST have a ride home at that time. The first time your ride is late you are warned and the second time you are placed on probation. You must be able to attend 90% of the meetings to remain a member of Student Council. Coaches and school sponsors can excuse your absences.

Fill out the attached application.

RETURN TO MRS. JONES, room 805, OR MRS COLTHARP, room 804, BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 25th

FIRST MEETING: MONDAY, AUGUST 28th in Mrs. Coltharp’s room 804.

Pick up at the end of the 8th Grade Hall.

Stewarts Creek Middle School Student Council Application

Name ______Mini-School ______

Homeroom Teacher ______

Parents’ Name ______

Parents’ email address ______

Phone # ______

Please answer the following questions:

1.  Why would you like to be a Student Council Representative? ______

2.  List 3 things SCM Student Council can do for our school and our community? ______

3.  Specifically, what can you contribute to Student Council? (Examples: leadership, creativity, responsibility, etc.) ______

I understand that being a Representative for the Student Council requires me to maintain a C or above average in all subjects and to maintain a high standard of discipline. If I do not do these things, I will be put on probation for nine weeks until I raise my grades or prove my discipline has improved. I also understand I will have to meet after school once or twice a month for Student Council Meetings. Someone will be available to pick me up from the meetings by 4:00 PM at the end of the 8th grade hallway.

Candidate’s Signature

Parent’s Signature

______

Parent’s Email Address

RETURN TO MRS. JONES OR MRS COLTHARP BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 25th

FIRST MEETING: MONDAY, AUGUST 28TH in Mrs. Coltharp’s Room 804. Pick up at the end of the 8th grade hallway.