Student Elections Summer Creek High School Todays elections

Student Elections Summer Creek High School

Today’s elections: n n Student Council Officers SCHS Class Officers

Student Council = Student Government = SERVICE

SCHS Student Government Structure Student Body Officers All are leaders in Student Council! Senior Class Officers Junior Class Sophomore Class Freshman Class

All of the officers are elected to serve you!

What is Student Council? n n n Representative structure for students that allows students to benefit the school by— becoming involved in shaping school policy, promoting activities, and addressing needs working in partnership with school management, staff and parents engaging in service related activities.

Office Responsibilities are similar except for. . . The student council serves all grades n The student council president also serves as student body president n

Who votes in this election? n n Freshmen vote for Student Body officers only, today. Sophomores and Juniors vote for both their class officers and Student Body officers.

Ratifying Unopposed Candidates To ratify a candidate means to approve them to hold the office. According to the student government constitution, candidates who are running unopposed, must be “ratified” by the voters.

To Ratify Candidates Simply click the box by each of their names. The voting directions will prompt you.

What is the role of Class Officers? n Class Officers are ranking members of Student Council and represent and serve their grade-level classes by: • Planning social events such as homecoming festivities, dances, prom, project graduation • Fostering positive relationships with other local high school campuses • Representing their class at various academic, social, civic, and student-related programs. • Serving as leading members of student council

General Office Responsibilities

Historian/Publicist n n n Documents and records activities for in order to provide continuity from year to year. Serves as publicist in some cases Sets example for all students to follow

• Coordinates maintenance of website • Serves as liaison between school and local publications regarding publicity of events and by preparing press releases • Keeps student body informed via posters, announcements, etc. • Sets example for all students to follow

n Secretary • Keeps accurate meeting records • Records attendance at all meetings • Maintains up-to-date membership directories as appropriate • Oversees publication of minutes n Treasurer • Oversees moneys collected • Prepares financial reports • Other duties as assigned by President

Vice President • Presides over meetings in absence of President • Records and files all committee and project reports • Maintains calendar of events • Coordinates social events • Sets example for students to follow

President • Prepares agenda • Coordinates all activities • Makes committee appointments • Assumes duties assigned by principal or sponsor • Sets example for students to follow

Ballot Instructions Watch speeches on SCTV—available until 4/7: http: //www. humbleisd. net/page/26366 --Click on DVD Symbol On the SCHS homepage: Click on voting link and follow the instructions to select your candidate choice for each office. Vote here

You need your ID Number and Computer Log-in

If you have problems. . . Don’t know your log-in password? Ask your house secretary. Still can’t log in? See Mrs. Sahmel in room 1321

Voting is open! March 27 -April 7! Vote from any device with Internet! Vote, today! *You can find a copy of this Power Point On the Student Council webpage.