Florida State University Schools Student Government Association Application

FSUS Middle School

Student Government Association

Application Information

2018-2019

The Florida State University Schools Student Government Association Executive Board includes a Leadership Skills class. As a member of this class, students will be responsible for planning and organizing middle school events, completing community service projects, and learning and applying various leadership skills. This is an active class that involves a commitment. Part of the grading for the Leadership class will be based on attendance, planning, and participation in FSUS events outside of the classroom. Students will also be responsible for making a portfolio of his/her leadership progress. SGA members are the representatives of our school; therefore, we are looking for students who are outgoing, positive, hardworking, honest, and work well with teachers and fellow students. If you are participating in class elections or looking to be a member of the Executive Board you will need to complete an interview. Please be mindful that professional dress is recommended and encouraged for the interview.

Dates to Remember

April 27: Teacher Recommendation Forms due Mr. Williams-Clark or Ms. Williamson in Student Services. These forms are required to be in the Leadership class. If you are interested in being in the SGA you must also have the recommendation form.

May 3: SGA Interviews will take place throughout the day in the Administrative conference room in the front office. You should bring your completed and signed application with you to the interview. Times for interviews will be assigned.

May 7 through May 11: Campaigns for SGA candidates

May 11: Elections

May 16: SGA Executive Board members and Class Officers will be announced on the Morning Announcements.

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Application Checklist:

The items below will need to be complete and submitted during the interview time assigned to you. Remember, applications must be submitted on time to be considered for recommendation.

Due: May 3

· Student Information Sheet

· Parent and Student contract (signed)

· Two (2) Teacher Recommendations (templates provided by SGA). The teacher is to submit the letter directly to Mr. Williams-Clark or given to Ms. Williams in Student Services. Recommendations received directly from the student’s hands will not be accepted.

· Minimal 3.0 Unweighted GPA (cumulative)

· Will you be running a campaign for class officer? ( Yes / No )

If you choose to run for a class representative position (Class President or Vice President), campaigns will run from May 7th – May 10th, and voting will be held on May 11th. You must meet all SGA requirements and pass the interview process in order to be considered for the ballot.

*Please note: While campaigning, you are permitted to create and distribute “campaign” items (posters, buttons, fliers, etc.), but you may NOT distribute anything that could be perceived as a “bribe” (candy, money, prizes, etc.).

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Student Government Association

Student Information Sheet

Name: __________

Student Email Address: ________________

Clubs/organizations you are currently involved in

(or hope to be next year)

Sports you are currently involved in

(or hope to be next year)

Eligibility requirements for Student Government Association:

· 3.0 unweighted GPA (minimum)

· No record of major discipline incidents

· To consistently conduct yourself by SGA’s Mission Statement and 5 Core Values:

To serve the school, help the community, and grow as leaders to be the best we can be.

· Integrity: being trustworthy to do the right thing EVERY time

· Selflessness: putting the needs of others above your own

· Excellence: taking pride in your work and doing all things to the best of your ability

· Initiative: doing what needs to be done without being told to do it

· Self-improvement: striving to get better every day

Do you certify that you meet all of the abovementioned requirements and, if selected, agree to live by our Mission Statement by upholding our 5 Core Values?

Sign below to indicate that you agree:

Signature: ________________________ Print name: ______________________________

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Applicant’s Parent-Student Contract

I, _____________ _______ , the PARENT of the applicant understand the following requirements to be in SGA:

· Students must maintain a 3.0 unweighted while in the class.

· Students should attend all FSUS homecoming events, regular after-school meetings, and other school events – sometimes outside of school. Students should make arrangements for transportation. If students are signed up to attend an event, an absence will result in a zero.

· Students will be graded on attendance for events, documenting their planning process, and on various leadership skills development including written reflections.

· Students may be removed from the class and/or your position if he/she receives a referral, suspension, or if their GPA drops below 3.0.

Parent Name: ____________

Parent Signature: _________

I, __ ___ , the STUDENT understand the following requirements to be in SGA:

· Students must maintain a 3.0 unweighted while in the class.

· Students must attend all FSUS homecoming events, regular after-school meetings, and other school events – sometimes outside of school. You will need to arrange transportation. If you are signed up to attend an event, an absence will result in a zero.

· You will be graded on attendance for events, documenting their planning process, and on various leadership skills development including written reflections.

· You may be removed from the class and/ or your position if you receive a referral, suspension, or if your GPA drops below 3.0.

Applicant’s Name:

Applicant’s Signature: _____

Skills Checklist:

SGA Applicant

Rank each of the following eight skills in order to represent your personal strengths. Be honest!

(1=Best, 2=Second Best, so on and so forth…)

_____ Organization

_____ Creativity

_____ Accomplishing a To-Do list

_____ Attention to detail

_____ Problem solving

_____ People skills

_____ Video production

_____ School Spirit

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Positions of Interest

Applicant’s Name: _______________________________________________

Please check the box(es) to indicate the position(s) you would like to be considered for next year.

· Student Body President:

· The Student Body President shall be chair of the entire Middle School student body (Grades 6-8) and the Executive board.

· They will schedule and delegate tasks for all SGA events to other board members (Homecoming Week, Carnival, Fundraisers, Community Service Projects, etc.)

· The president must attend and be on time for school events and communicate with teacher advisors on a regular basis.

· They will be a model student, communicating respect for their teachers and peers.

· The president will appear, as needed, on the school announcements, updating the student body on Student Government projects and events.

· They will serve as SGA’s community outreach – initiating and maintaining communication with members of the community.

· They will be required to meet with the Vice President and advisers regularly to discuss the upcoming SGA agenda.

· Student Body Vice-President:

· The Vice-President will assume all of the duties of the President if he/she is unable.

· They will assist the President in coordinating all SGA events and delegating tasks.

· They will share in the responsibility to report on the school announcements, updating the student body on Student Government projects and events.

· They will work closely with the president and adviser on issues dealing with school events.

· They are required to meet with the President and advisers regularly to discuss the agenda for SGA.

· They will be required to attend every SGA meeting.

· Secretary:

· Serve as the communication point-person between the members and the advisor

· Keep SGA paperwork filed and organized

· Track members’ participation in SGA event and community service activities

· Create and maintain checklists and to-do lists for SGA advisor

· Executive Board Logistics Team

· Is expected to think through the details of all events, plan around any “kinks” that need to be worked out, and proactively divide tasks among team members.

· Create the agenda, instructions, sign-up sheets, and lists concerning SGA events.

· Will be responsible for finding creative solutions and problem solving.

· Will coordinate ideas with others teams and delegate tasks where appropriate.

· Will organize supply orders, receipts, or other important lists or documents.

· Must attend SGA events in and outside of school.

· Executive Board Activities Team

· Implement all SGA ideas and events.

· Will run errands, talk to teachers, and complete tasks as needed for SGA events.

· Communicate with other executive board members, faculty, and staff for activities.

· Work with decorating committee to decorate for school events.

· Will help with setup and tear down at events and activities.

· Must attend SGA events in and outside of school.

· Executive Board Creative Team

· Organize advertising for EVERY SGA event.

· Creates and designs posters, fliers, and advertising messages for events and activities.

· Brainstorms decorations ideas and themes.

· Compiles pictures for yearbook and other events.

· Creates for theme days, homecoming court, and SGA events or activities as needed.

· Must attend SGA events in and outside of school.

· Class President and Vice President for Grades 6th, 7th, & 8th grades

(You will need to run for these positions; voting for the positions will be on May 11)

· They are the liaison between the class and the sponsor.

· They create fundraisers for their class.

· They organize monthly class meetings.

· They design, sell, and distribute t-shirts for their class.

· They make class decisions based on the needs and desire of the class

· Must attend SGA events in and outside of school.