Student Council Association (SCA) – Rising Fourth Grade Application
Fourth graders are eligible to run for the following offices:
Treasurer: The Treasurer has the most technical job of all the school’s officers. He or she must learn specific
bookkeeping skills and use the many types of forms. The Treasurer must be willing to lead and serve with a
positive attitude. It is the responsibility of the Treasurer to keep a record book of all the money the SCA makes
and spends, record every transaction, make sure the records are neat and accurate, and present treasury reports
at SCA meetings. The Treasurer should take great pride in being efficient, organized, and most importantly,
honest. You will work with Mrs. Bellomy to make sure SCA funds are accurate.
Historian: It is the job of the Historian to publicize and keep records of SCA activities. The Historian must
communicate with the student body and the community. He or she is the keeper of the SCA traditions and is
responsible for public relations. It is the responsibility of the Historian to share information with the school
newspaper (if available), work with the Secretary to prepare various items for publicity, and develop a scrapbook
detailing the SCA year. You will also work with the staff yearbook sponsor to record the school year.
Vice-President: The Vice-President is the official replacement of the President, should the President be unable
to fulfill his or her duties. It is the responsibility of the Vice-President to support the leadership of the President.
The Vice-President acts as the coordinator of all committees, including classroom student leaders.
Fourth graders are also eligible to be student leaders:
Student Leaders: Classroom representatives are the direct link between the SCA Officers and students. They
will attend meetings, report information to their assigned classroom(s), collect information from their
assigned classroom(s), and work with the Vice-President. Student leaders are eligible to participate on SCA
committees.
SCA Campaign and Election Timeline
September 14 – Wednesday
Turn in COMPLETE SCA Officer applications to Mrs. DysonRoby by 9:00 AM.
September 16 – Friday
Candidates will be notified and receive campaign
guidelines.
September 19 – Monday
Candidates bring posters and a draft of their speech to
Mrs. Dyson-Roby no later than 9:00 AM.
September 21 – Wednesday
SCA Assembly - Candidates deliver speeches to third,
fourth, and fifth grade students.
September 21-23 – Wednesday, Thursday, and SCA Voting (online) – all third, fourth, and fifth grade
Friday
students will vote for officers.
September 23 – Friday
There will be a brief meeting with candidates before
dismissal, to share election results.
September 26 – Monday
All election results announced on the 411 News broadcast.
September 28 – Wednesday
SCA Installation (after school)
Hermitage Elementary School – 1701 Pleasure House Road – Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Student Council Association (SCA) – Rising Fourth Grade Application
Student Name: ______________________________________________
(please print neatly)
 SCA Treasurer Candidate
 SCA Historian Candidate
2016-2017 Teacher’s Name: ____________________________________
(please print neatly)
 SCA Vice-Presidential Candidate
 SCA Student Leader
During the 2015-2016 School Year, I:
 was an SCA Student Leader
 was not involved with the SCA.
For the 2015-2016 School Year, I am (or hope to be) a member of the: (check all that apply)
 411 News Crew
 Newspaper  Robotics Club
 Other: _______________________________
Student Promise: I have read the requirements of the office for which I am
applying. I understand the duties and responsibilities as stated in the SCA
Constitution and will fulfill them to the best of my ability. I promise to also to
maintain good grades, demonstrate good citizenship, and represent Hermitage
in a positive manner.
Parent Promise: I will support my child as a candidate and potential officer of the
Hermitage SCA. I also agree to be responsible for promptly transporting my child
to and/or from SCA events. I understand that failure to attend events or leave
events in a timely fashion will jeopardize my child’s participation in the SCA.
[Meetings will be on Wednesdays, once or twice per month, from 3:10-5:00PM]
Classroom Acknowledgement: I understand this student may be required to
perform SCA duties in the morning, around announcements, and/or at the end
of the day. [This is for your 2016-2017 teacher to sign.]
Academic Requirements: [Mrs. Dyson Roby will take care of this.]
 DP, P, AP, or NE in Reading, Writing, Communications, Math, Science, and
Social Studies as well as in Art, Music, and PE
 DP, P, or AP in Citizenship, Participation and Collaboration, and Productivity
 Regular Attendance – less than 5 absent or tardy days per grading period
_____________________________
(student signature here)
_____________________________
(parent signature here)
_____________________________
(classroom teacher signature here)
_____________________________
(staff signature here)
Please answer the following questions using your own words. Your answers should be in paragraph form,
printed neatly on lined paper. Make sure to check your work and make corrections.
1. What makes you a good leader - How would you use your leadership abilities to help the Hermitage Student
Council?
2. SCA student leaders need to be responsible and reliable. What are some responsibilities you have now?
3. You need to be able to share information with other students. Write a summary of a book you read over the
summer.
4. The SCA is a service group with three committees: Beautification, Fundraising, and Climate. What is a service you
would like to do or help with during the school year?
Make sure to turn in this paper with your answers.
Hermitage Elementary School – 1701 Pleasure House Road – Virginia Beach, VA 23455