Austin High School Student Council Fall 2015 Class Officer Application
Application for Class Officers
2015-2016
Applications due Friday, September 4, 2015 no later than 4:30pm
to Mrs. Nuñez’s Room (313).
NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!
Monday, August 24Tuesday, September 2Friday, September 4Wednesday, September 9Thursday, September 10Friday, September 11Tuesday, September 15-
Applications out
Mandatory meeting before school and lunch in room 313
Applications due by 4:30pm to Room 313
Signs go up before school at 8:15am
Signs come down after school (all signs must be down by 4:30pm)
Elections from 8:00am-9:00am & lunch in the Cafeteria
Mandatory Student Council Retreat (elected Class Officers & Cabinet)
Available Positions
Class of 2017
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Sergeant at Arms
Class of 2018
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Sergeant at Arms
Class of 2019
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Sergeant at Arms
Guidelines for Signs
*All signs must be pre-approved by Mrs. Nuñez or Ms. Salazar. They may only be taped to poles,
pebble surfaces, and concrete walls using masking tape or clear duct tape. Signs may not be taped to
vinyl walls, doors, Plexiglas, or painted lockers. They are to be removed by 4:30pm the day before the
election and properly disposed of in the dumpsters. Candidates, for run-off elections, may save signs. If
these guidelines are not followed, you will be removed from the ballot.
You may have no more than:
Ten (10) 8 ½ x 11 signs total, to be hung anywhere in the building
Two (2) Poster board sized signs total, to be hung on the first and third floors
One (1) Larger than poster board sized sign, to be hung on the second floor
Handmade (by candidate) pin-on business card size cards for supporters to wear
**All signs must be initialed by Mrs. Nuñez or Ms. Salazar before you hang them.**
Austin High School Student Council Fall 2015 Class Officer Application
Please note the following things:
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Double check that all requested information filled in
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Attach a copy of your current schedule (Print from ParentConnection/ask campus secretary to print for you)
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Attend the Mandatory meeting for information regarding class officer
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Make a copy of your application before you turn it in for your own records
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All signs must be pre-approved (initialed) by Mrs. Nuñez or Ms. Salazar on Wednesday, Sept. 9
before they are hung. If you do not follow the campaign guidelines, you will be disqualified.
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All signs must be taken down by 4:30pm Thursday, September 10.
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Behavior issues will not be tolerated if you are a student leader.
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If any of the procedures listed in this packet are not followed, you will not be eligible to run for
office and your name will not appear on the ballot.
Austin High School Student Council Fall 2015 Class Officer Application
Austin Independent School District Student Activity Application
Austin High School Class Officer
I, __________________________________________________ wish to apply for membership in this
organization. I have studied the regulations and requirements for membership and I agree to apply under
the conditions outlined. I further agree to abide by the groups requirements if I am selected/elected for
membership.
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Student Signature
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Date
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Parent/ Guardian Signature
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Date
Name___________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________
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Phone_________________________________
Student ID #: _____________
Age______
Grade_____________
Email_____________________________________
Student Cell Phone #: ____________________________
Student Home Phone #: __________________________
2nd Period teacher: ___________________________
6th Period teacher: ___________________________
ATTACH A CURRENT COPY OF YOUR SCHEDULE TO THIS APPLICATION.
(Print it from ParentConnection or ask a campus secretary to print one for you.)
If any of the above information is left blank, your application will be considered incomplete and
you will be ineligible to run for office. If not applicable to you, write N/A.
Austin High School Student Council Fall 2015 Class Officer Application
Standard Petition for Student Office
Name_________________________________________________
Year _______
Office seeking____________________________________________________________
Registrar please verify that student has a high school grade average of 75 or above
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Registrar Signature
Teacher Endorsements
Freshmen: 5 teacher endorsements
Sophomores: 10 teacher endorsements
Juniors: 15 teacher endorsements
New Students: 5 teacher endorsements for every year attended AHS
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When did you first attend AHS? ___________________
**THIS TEACHER NEEDS TO KNOW YOU AS A STUDENT. You should not have adults sign
this form that cannot vouch for your character and for you as a learner. In addition, you should
prepare a statement to give to teachers about your reasons for running for office.
Austin High School Student Council Fall 2015 Class Officer Application
Essay
Those applying for officer positions should be committed and prepared to spend extra time serving the Student Council.
Please answer each of the following prompts with well-reasoned and organized paragraphs on a separate
sheet of paper and attach to this page.
1. What officer position are you applying for? What makes you a good candidate for this position?
2. As an officer, are you willing to make the extra commitments of your time and talent to Student Council?
3. What other leadership roles have you taken while at Austin High? How have these roles made you a better
leader? How will these skills help you as a leader in Student Council?
4. Please list the activities you are involved in and when they meet. Cabinet meets on Thursday at lunch in the
Maroon Room. As a Cabinet member, what priority will you give Student Council?
5. Do you have any commitments on Tuesday or Wednesday during lunch?
Read and Sign: I have read the Election code, including the responsibilities and obligations of the
office for which I wish to run, and I have read the general policies of the Board of Education as they
apply to my office. I will abide by the general policy outlines in these rules, and I will make my office
my first priority after studies- my most important school activity, if I am elected. I will abide by all rules
of the campaign and campaigning.
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Signature
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Date
Please Note:
By applying for a class officer position, you will not only be leading your graduating class, but
also be an avid participant within Student Council. Each officer elected will be a member of one
of the committees listed below. Class officers MUST be committed to this duty for the entire
school year, including attending all student council cabinet meetings. Regular cabinet meetings
are Thursday during lunch in the Maroon Room. You are expected to attend these meetings.
After THREE absences, you will be REMOVED from Student Council. If you are not present
for the entire meeting or event for any reason, you are considered absent.
Please rank the committees by your preference (1 being most wanted, 3 being least wanted).
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DASH (Drug, Alcohol, Student Health)
Teacher Appreciation
Community Service