General Class Officer Application Packet 2016­2017 Important Dates: Tues. March 22
Mandatory Meeting – Library 2:45 pm Wed. April 6th
Packets due by 3:00 PM in Mr Hunt’s room (2408) Wed/Fri April 27th/29th Interviews in Mr Hunt’s room 3 pm Mon. May 2nd
Candidates are notified of first round results in Mr. Hunt’s Room 3 pm Thurs/Fri May 5th­6th Election week (booths and Voting run during both lunches) Fri. May 6th
Results announced at 3 pm in Hunt’s room (#2408) Mon. May 9th
Interviews for positions 3 pm in Hunt’s room (#2408) Tues. May 10th
Final Positions Announced 2:45 pm in Hunt’s room (#2408) Tues. May 10th
Parent meeting in school library at 7 pm Class Officer Application 1 Class Officer Positions President Spirit Service Secretary Job Description To be the head of Class affairs, officiate at meetings, contact other officers about meetings. Be a liaison between HHS and the community, correspond between clubs, be a liaison between students, faculty/staff, administration, and the community, other schools, and other assignments as delegated. To direct the scheduling of whom (Class Officers) will be attending what HHS activities during each week, and other assignments as delegated. To be responsible for creating, organizing, and providing activities (ie., lunchtime activities, assemblies, stomps, etc.) that add to the Spirit of HHS, Keeping the Marquee current, upkeep of the Spirit Locker; Prepare “daily announcements”, awarding the “student spirit award” at each home varsity game. Be a member of the school spirit group, The Stampede Club, and work with the advisor of that club and other projects as delegated. To put together meaningful, fun, and engaging service assignments that the SBO and class officers can participate in, (Monthly). Organize and schedule service assignments and activities during “Hearts of Gold”. Help class officers with assemblies as needed, and other assignments as delegated. Be a member and assist with the duties of the school spirit group, The Stampede Club. To keep minutes at all meetings, prepare agenda for class,(Working in conjunction with SBO/Class President, Advisor, and Admin.) Call/Text Class Officers about meetings, work with SBO/Class President in communicating between HHS and other schools. To keep record of assignments given to specific Class Officers and to assist SBO/Class President in scheduling Class Officer attendance to HHS activities, and other assignments as delegated. The Secretary will also complete all Release Forms for the group in addition to complete BUR’s for Class Officer activities Class Officer Application 2 P​
rimary Election Portfolio Checklist for Student Body Officer Name: _________________________________________________________ Name 3 positions in which you would prefer to serve: PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, SPIRIT, SERVICE 1____________________________________ 2 ___________________________________ 3 ___________________________________ Instructions for submitting the Application for General Class Officer ●
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Check off the following items as they are placed in the application to be returned. ​
Items must be in order listed & bound in a lightweight folder. Applications should be turned into ​
Mr. Hunt (Room 2408 ​
by the filing ​
deadline Tuesday April 6th, 3:00 P.M. ​
No applications will be accepted after 3:00 P.M. Any missing item(s) will automatically eliminate the application from being accepted. Time extensions will not be given. Ask if you have any questions. The application (portfolio) should include: _____ ​
This Page _____ A ​
current ​
photograph of yourself (3x5 or 4x6 only) _____ A copy of your (9­11 grade) transcript from Nancy Bolduc (Registrar) in the counseling office. Must have a cumulative 3.0 G.P.A (from 9th ­ through 3rd term of this year plus a 3.0 for the 3rd term of this year), ​
with no F or NG grades in any class​
. Once elected you must maintain a cumulative 3.0 G.P.A in order to remain in office, be a full time student at Herriman High School, and pass Administrative approval before running. _____ Typed letter of intent on “What I can contribute to our School if elected as an Student Body Officer.” (Please use attached form) _____ Completed Student Body Officer Candidate Questionnaire _____ Completed Personal Information & Class Schedule Form _____ Completed Parent/Financial/Transportation Info page _____ Completed and Signed Press Release form _____ Teacher Evaluations returned from all of your teachers – ​
Seminary teacher ​
is not required to do one. (It is your responsibility to see that all recommendations have been returned, ​
by your teachers​
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Mr. Hunt..Wednesday April 6th) _____ ​
Publicity Packet ​
(These assignments are to be done on 8" x 11" paper) ● Design a poster for the Spirit Bowl. List Theme Idea, different groups for competition, and game suggestions. ● Propose a possible 2015­2016 school year “Theme”, Song and why you chose it. _____ Application Agreement Page Application Criteria ●
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Neatness ­ Typed Professional Appearance ­ no mechanical or grammatical errors, bound or report cover – ​
Will not be accepted in a binder. Completeness of answers to questions Correct order Please be aware if you are elected, you will be required to be enrolled in a Council class 7th hour. Elective credit will be given. Class Officer Application 3 Student Class Officer Letter of Intent Type ​
a response on a separate sheet of paper to the following question using no more than 500 words: “How I can make a difference at Herriman High as a Student Class Officer” Class Officer Application 4 Class Officer Candidate Questionnaire (must be typed­please include the question and number at the beginning of your answer) 1. I am involved in the following extra curricular activities... a. . b. . c. . If involved in extracurricular activities at HHS, are there programs/activities that you wouldn’t be willing to dispense of as a class officer? If so, what programs and why? 2. I am employed at: ______________________________ Hours scheduled to work per week: ___________ How flexible is your schedule? If elected as an SBO, how will this job affect your performance? 3. ​
Being a class officer requires attendance to a minimum of ​
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home events per week. During a week with both fine arts and athletic events, ​
it is mandatory that one of the three required activities be a fine arts event.​
As an officer that represents the Student Body, other than attending the varsity activities how will you personally support as many different groups in our school as possible? 4. At HHS there are many extra curricular activities (i.e. volleyball, tennis, wrestling, basketball, soccer, softball, baseball, track, etc.) as an Officer what would you do to encourage student attendance to these many weekly activities? 5. If I had the power to change anything at Herriman High School, this is what it would be and why: Class Officer Application 5 Personal Information & Class Schedule
Name:
Address:
Home Telephone #:
Cell #:
Parents/Guardians:
Email address:
Current Class Schedule
Period
Class
Teacher
Room #
Teacher Eval. Turned In?
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Anticipated 2016-2017 Class Schedule
Period
Class
Teacher
Student Government
Hunt/Jolley
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Class Officer Application 6 Class Officer Teacher Evaluation Form
(Confidential-Please return to Mr. Hunt’s box) Teacher Evaluation Form-
Candidate:
Teacher:
Period:
Subject:
Due April 6th
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Please rate the above candidate who is running for Student Body Office.
● This form will be kept confidential, and the candidate will not see any comments from any individual
teacher.
● Candidates for Class Officer are judged in 3 areas for the ​
Primaries​
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○ Teachers’ evaluations 40%
○ Personal interview 30%
○ Personal Portfolio 30%
Your honest evaluation is important to this election process. Thanks for taking the time to fill out this form. Category
Scale: ​ 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10
Honesty & Integrity
low
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10
high
Attitude
low
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10
high
Friendly & Considerate
low
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10
high
Respects Authority
low
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10
high
Consistently Works Hard in Class
low
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10
high
Ability To Meet Deadlines
(Completes tasks & Assignments on time)
low
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10
high
Promptness/Dependability
low
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10
high
Takes Initiative
low
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10
high
Ability To Work Well With Students, Teachers, &
Adults
low
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10
high
Communication (i.e. well spoken)
low
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10
high
Would You Recommend This Student To Serve In Student Government? YES / NO Total Score
/100
Optional: Please comment on the candidate's overall qualifications to serve as a Class Officer:
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Teacher
Signature:
Class Officer Application 7 Important “Odds & Ends”... Parent/Guardian Information Mandatory Parent Meeting Meeting at HHS: ​
May 10, 2016 @ 7 pm Disclosure Document USU Leadership Conference Sweater Sweater Measuring Sweater Deposit of $50 must be made before the date of ordering the sweaters. Sweater cost is between $150­$225 (to be paid in full before August) Shirts T­Shirt Size for Summer Conference ____________ Pictures Pictures of each group of Officers will be taken. Best dress required. No Charge. Summer Conference USU Leadership Conference June 13­16th. Cost $225... This includes room & board, 3 meals a day, dance, conference DVD, training manual, t­shirt and memories that will last a lifetime. Money due: June 5th, 2016 Class Fee $30 Candidate's Name: ______________________________________
Candidate’s Signature: __________________________________ Date: ______________________ Candidate’s Parent’s Signature: ________________________
Class Officer Application 8 General Election Guidelines ***Only those who pass the Primary election process will need to do the following*** 1. Candidates will be allowed to set up a campaign booth in the HHS Commons starting on Monday morning, Thurs. May 5th, before school. You will not be allowed to set up a booth or campaign during class time. 2. Locations for booths will be on a first come, first serve basis and must fit in a 10’x10’ area. Booths must be in good taste and conform to school standards. Final approval of booths is left to Mr. Hunt and/or the administration. 3. No banners or other campaign materials may be placed anywhere throughout the school, only in your booth. 4. Candidates may monitor their booth during lunches if they desire. Each candidate will be responsible for his/her booth remaining intact throughout the day. 5. Candidates may distribute buttons, badges, candy, etc. from their booths within the guidelines described below (see number 10). ​
Stickers may not be used​
. Candidates are allowed to move throughout the Commons and lunchroom campaigning and distributing campaign materials. However, no campaign materials may be distributed outside the Commons area and lunchroom. 6. Candidates are allowed to play music or show a video from their booths, but may not use the school’s sound system. Sound must not overwhelm other booths and candidates’ efforts. Any media used in booths must be school­appropriate. 7. A candidate must provide all equipment and supplies necessary to make their booths operational. This includes cords, tape, markers, staplers, etc. The school will provide one table per candidate if a candidate requests it. 8. Voting will take place Thursday and Friday, May 5th and 6th during lunch. 9. Candidates are expected to clean the commons area between lunches and before they go to class after second lunch. 10. A value limit of up to $40.00 will be enforced on materials handed out during primary campaigning. ​
Donations may be used on the booth but not on handouts of any form. ​
All handouts must be approved by Mr. Hunt, and if requested, receipts before anything is handed out on May 5th. Class Officer Application 9 Herriman High School Student Government Code of Conduct Herriman High School has established guidelines and rules which all students attending our school are required to meet. The same is true for any student participating in any student government program while attending Herriman High. All participating students and their parents should read through and be familiar of the items covered in the Code of Conduct. All students who participate in student government are required to abide by the following policies. ​
Failure to do so will result in immediate removal from office. Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drugs Utah law states that it is illegal for students to have alcohol, drugs, and/or tobacco in his/her possession. Students serving in student government positions should not be in possession or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco. All district policies regarding tobacco, alcohol, and drugs are also applicable to any student government officer. This includes knowingly being around other students/minors in possession of or using these substances. Gambling Gambling in any form is prohibited on the school grounds or within the building; student government officers should not have any participation in any type of gambling activity. Fighting Fighting will not be tolerated on or near school premises or at any time when representing Herriman High School. Participants may be suspended from school, pending administrative decisions and a parent conference. Theft Respect for personal property is essential and any officer who intentionally removes another individual’s personal property will be asked to resign from office. Criminal charges and additional violations of district policy may also be included, based on the student’s situation. Vandalism As a participant in student government, you must help protect school property by refraining from all acts of vandalism and by discouraging or reporting any such activities by others. Students and parents will be held liable to cover the cost of damage done to school property, or any other locations of student government conferences and events. Articles Prohibited Items that are hazards to the safety of others or interfere in some way with the business of school are prohibited. Toy guns, water pistols, slingshots, knives, hard balls, and any other similar paraphernalia will be confiscated. Items such as Frisbees, tennis balls, nerf balls, or any other similar sports equipment are not to be used within the student government room or the school. Possession of any weapons, facsimile or real, will also have consequences from the District’s policy regarding these objects at school. Lewd/Inappropriate Behavior Any behavior deemed to be lewd, inappropriate, or critical of the school, administrators, faculty, staff, or students will result in dismissal from office, including, but not limited to, social media websites (ie. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat, etc.)​
In addition, if you become pregnant, or otherwise involved in a pregnancy, you will be dismissed from office. Class Officer Application 10 Building Behavior/Use of the Student Government Room The student government room is a business office where those involved in student government activities can meet, plan, organize, use the telephone and computer, prepare, etc. It is NOT a place to sluff, hang out with friends, or participate in athletic activities or horsing around. Those using the student government room should be considerate of the teachers and classes around them, and refrain from boisterous activity, playing of loud music, or any other activity that might disturb others during class time. ​
Students should have pride in this room and keep it clean at all times. Dress and Grooming Student government participants will follow the dress and grooming guidelines specified by the dress code of Jordan School District. Attendance Students are expected to be in attendance in class unless officially excused by an advisor or administrator prior to missing class. All tardies must be excused and no truancies are to be listed on the student’s attendance record in accordance with the Herriman High School attendance policy. Academics All student government officers are required to maintain a 3.0 GPA. Officers must not have received any F, NG (no­grade), or I (incomplete) grades once elected to office. Any officer not in compliance with academic requirements will be immediately placed on probation. Student government officers are to be an example to all of their peers. If a student officer is suspended from school for violation of any school or district policy, or for any item listed in the Code of Conduct, s/he will be removed from office. Class Officer Application 11 Class Officer Application Agreement and Declaration of Candidacy I ______________________ declare myself as a candidate for Class Officer at Herriman High School for the 2016­2017 school year. I am aware of the responsibilities which I will have as a Class Officer at Herriman High School (HHS). I realize that there are time commitments that must be made in order for me to be a successful officer. I am aware that, as a Class Officer I serve as an example to the other members of my school and, therefore, will conduct myself as an example of integrity, honesty and high moral character. I understand that, due to the expectations of my advisors / administration and the demands of a growing Student Government program ​
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a growing Student Body population, I will not be participating in extracurricular activities such as athletics, band, drama, cheer, or drill, (ie., Performing Groups) without first consulting with the Student Government advisors and Assistant Principal over Student Government. I understand that before participating in extracurricular programs or activities that may conflict with student government programs or activities that there will be a plan in place, agreed upon by the student, parents, coaches and/or Instructors, Student Government Advisors, and Administration, that will outline how the demands of both programs will be met by the student. Failure to meet the responsibilities of the Student Government program, (i.e., participating in activities, planning sessions, assigned administrative duties, set­up and teardown of dances, assemblies, and other projects, participating in Sophomore Orientation, Parent/Teacher Conferences, Weekly Hearts of Gold activities, mandatory leadership conferences, and other activities assigned by the student government advisors and/or Administration) will result in being placed on probation. ​
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I understand on the second occurance of being placed on probation due to my failure to meet the responsibilities of the student government program, I will be removed from office. I know my time will be spent ​
supporting, attending ​
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promoting​
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school activities and programs. In addition, I will also be attending mandatory conferences, meetings, and other leadership programs throughout the school year at HHS and other Locations (Dixie, UVU, U of U, BYU). I understand the significance of my responsibilities and the role that I will play in contributing to the success of HHS and its programs and activities. I will complete my duties as a Class Officer while maintaining my grades and any additional responsibilities required as a student at HHS. I am aware that if I fail to meet the minimum grade standard of 3.0, or if I receive a failing grade, an incomplete, or a no­grade, for any of the four quarters that I hold this office, and 4th quarter of 2016, I will be placed on probation.​
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I understand on the second occurance of being placed on probation due to grades, I will be removed from office. I know that being a Class Officer at Herriman High School requires a total commitment and my signature indicates that I am willing and ready to make this commitment, agree to adhere to all guidelines within the Herriman High School Student Government Code of Conduct, and other guidelines found in this packet. I further agree to abide by all the guidelines and regulations pertaining to Herriman High School and Jordan School District Policies. ​
If I do not adhere to my responsibilities and the guidelines and policies mentioned above I may be removed from office and/or receive other disciplinary action. ● I have completed the entire application ● I understand what will be expected of me if I am elected to office. ● I have read, understand and agree to the Herriman High Student Government Code of Conduct ● I am willing to abide by all the expectations and regulations explained in the application and support the advisor(s) and administration. Candidate's Name: ______________________________
Candidate’s Signature: ___________________________
Date: ______________________ Parent/Guardian ​
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I have read and reviewed the application I understand what will be expected of my child as s/he runs for office and also if my child is selected as a Class Officer. I agree and understand Herriman High’s Student Government Code of Conduct I am willing to support the advisor(s) and administration, and the expectations and regulations required of my child as explained in the application. Parent’s Name: ______________________________
Date: ______________________ Class Officer Application 12 Parent’s Signature: _________________________
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