As president, you will represent the entire 10th grade student body. A vice president will assist the president or fill in whenever needed. The secretary will record the minutes of the meetings and take any needed notes. As treasurer, you have the responsibility of counting and keeping track of the money.
As a whole, you will have to be able to work alongside staff and other students to organize fundraisers to put together our holiday dance in December. You will need to work as a team to make decisions to determine the theme for the Holiday Dance which includes selecting the colors, creating decorations, and ensuring that your classmates have a night to remember.
Who is your sponsoring teacher? Meet Mrs. Pasterik, a 20-year Biology, Biology II, and Chemistry teacher. She is the proud mother of two, Nathan 14 and Rachel 12. She enjoys the diversity of the student population here at LCCTC, and she looks forward to working with the Class of 2018.
To qualify to run for office, you must be a positive student. You cannot serve 6 days of detention or Out Of School Suspension, and you must maintain a grade point average of a 2.0 (C) or higher. If you receive less than a 70% in any class on a report card, you will be placed on academic probation for a 9 week period. You must also have good attendance.
Of course, the soft-skill qualities needed to be a successful member of student council, you will need to be dependable; this means that you do what you say you will do, WHEN you say you’ll do it! You’ll need to take initiative to check in with your advisor -- frequently. Often times, there’s a lot you can do to help. You’ll need to manage your time wisely; you will need to keep your grades high as you participate in the required events. Learning to prioritize is one of the most challenging skills you’ll need -- even in your career. Learning these traits will help you as a class officer, as well as in your future job!
Why would you want this great responsibility? Being a class officer is a fantastic way to get involved in the school, meet new friends, and just have fun!
So -- if you hear the call to run for class officer or you want to help ensure that the best candidates become your leaders, make sure you consider your selections wisely; they represent your class and become your voice!
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