What is Student Council?

Student Council is a service organization that focuses on improving student life at school. The members create a positive school environment working together with the teachers and administrators to make changes and improvements.

Who can join?

ANYONE who can meet these standards:

· You must get 3 teacher recommendations by September 11th

· Maintain a 1.5 GPA with no more than one “ F “

· No suspensions

· Attend at least 50% of the meetings each month.

· Participate in at least 6 student council service projects

Why join Student Council?

· PJH backpack sales all year long

· Ball Game Concessions

· Sally Foster fundraiser in October

· Boos for You! in October

· Halloween decorations in October

· Food Drive in November

· Santa Pictures in December

· Christmas Party and Toys for Tots in December

· Valentine Candy Grams in February

· 8th Grade T- shirts

· Disney World Trip in April

· Testing Week activities in April

· Luau Dance in May

· Teacher Appreciation Week in May

· School Ice Cream Party in May

What are my responsibilities to Student Council?

· You must attend at least 50% of the meetings each month. The meetings will be held every Monday at 11:30 in Room 137. There are no excused absences from those meetings.

· You must participate and document at least 6 service activities by the 3rd nine weeks. These are to be done in and around school, not home related. Meetings do not count as a recordable activity. Each student council service project should consist of one hour activities or donation of goods unless otherwise stated.

· Each member will be assigned to a committee to help throughout the year.