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Freshman Election Application 2015 2016

This document outlines the application process and requirements for freshman students interested in running for positions on the Fort Mill High School Student Council. Students can apply for the positions of Class President, Class Vice President, or Member-At-Large. The application process includes attending an informational meeting, submitting application materials by September 4th, signing up for an interview time, campaigning between September 8th-15th, interviews on September 8th and 10th, and elections on September 15th. Successful applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA, accumulate meeting and service points, and participate in student council events. The application requires student and parent signatures agreeing to the requirements.

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Freshman Election Application 2015 2016

This document outlines the application process and requirements for freshman students interested in running for positions on the Fort Mill High School Student Council. Students can apply for the positions of Class President, Class Vice President, or Member-At-Large. The application process includes attending an informational meeting, submitting application materials by September 4th, signing up for an interview time, campaigning between September 8th-15th, interviews on September 8th and 10th, and elections on September 15th. Successful applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA, accumulate meeting and service points, and participate in student council events. The application requires student and parent signatures agreeing to the requirements.

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Fort Mill High School

Student Council Application


For Freshmen
Timeline:
September 1st Interest Meeting in R4183:45-4:10pm
September 4th Packets DUE to Ms. McGlothin (B-221), Ms. Adams (B120), or Mr. Tyler (R418)
September 4th Sign up for Interview time at TINYURL.COM/FRESHMEN15
September 8th-15th Campaign All materials MUST be removed from the halls by 4pm on 9/15!
September 8th and 10th Interviews after school in Room R418 (Required for all applicants)
September 15th FRESHMAN PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT ELECTIONS DURING LUNCH
(Results posted outside B221/B120/R418 after school)

September 15th New Freshman Student Council members will be announced.


September 21st First Full Council Meeting -- Immediately afterschool

Campaigning is allowed, however if inappropriate material is used your name will not be on the
ballot. You may NOT use stickers to campaign; you may NOT campaign as a group. Some
acceptable forms of campaigning include buttons, flyers, posters, and distributing
cookies/brownies at lunch. No CYBER Bullying!
If you have a question about something that is allowed or not allowed-ASK MS. MCGLOTHIN, MS.
ADAMS, OR MR. TYLER!!

Requirements for Freshman Student Council


Participants:
Class Officers Must:
Have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA at the time of application.
Maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. If the GPA drops below a 3.0, you will be placed
on probation for one semester. If your GPA remains below a 3.0 beyond the probation
period you will be removed from office.
Not been suspended for anything other than a tardy at the time of application.
Not be suspended for anything other than a tardy at any time during office. Based on the
degree of suspension you may face a probationary period or immediate removal from
office subject to Student Council sponsor discretion.
Must accumulate 100 meeting points and 200 Service Points by the end of the year. 50 of
these meeting points must occur before Winter Break or you will be placed on probation.
If you are removed from office due to absences, you will not be allowed to run for office in
the following year.
Participate in all student council events.
Members-At-Large Must:

Must accumulate 100 meeting points and 200 Service Points by the end of the year. 50 of
these meeting points must occur before Winter Break or you will be placed on probation.
If you are removed from office due to absences, you will not be allowed to run for office in
the following year.

Name:________________________________________________________ Grade for 2015-2016:__________


Please review the criteria on the previous page and then select the position you are eligible for and are running for below. Place a
check in front of the positions you will run for (you may only choose one Class Office positionPresident OR Vice President).
_____ Freshman Class President

_____ Freshman Class Vice President

_____ Student Council At Large Member

IF RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT OR VICE PREISDENT: All eligible applicants have the option of being considered for At Large Membership if not
elected for an officer position. Please indicate if you would like to be considered for At Large Membership if unsuccessful in officer elections.

_____ I would like to be considered for At Large Membership


_____ I DO NOT want to be considered for At Large Membership
Permission:
Student:
I HAVE READ THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE OFFICE FOR WHICH I AM APPLYING. I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM REQUIRED
TO MEET THE CRITERIA LISTED ABOVE AND THROUGHOUT THIS PACKET AND I WILL ABIDE BY ALL MEMBERSHIP
STANDARDS ESTABLISHED IN THIS PACKET AND IN THE BYLAWS OF THE FMHS STUDENT COUNCIL. I UNDERSTAND
THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OFFICE FOR WHICH I AM APPLYING. I HEREBY DECLARE THAT I WILL
ABIDE BY THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE FORT MILL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL. I UNDERSTAND THAT
FAILURE TO MEET THE STATED REQUIREMENTS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR MAY RESULT IN MY INELIGIBILITY AND
REMOVAL FROM OFFICE.

STUDENT SIGNATURE:_______________________________________________

DATE:______________________________

Parent:
I UNDERSTAND MY CHILD WISHES TO BE A MEMBER OF STUDENT COUNCIL AT FORT MILL HIGH SCHOOL. I
UNDERSTAND THIS WILL TAKE A GREAT DEAL OF TIME DURING AND AFTER SCHOOL. I AM WILLING TO SUPPORT MY
CHILD IN THIS ENDEAVOR. I UNDERSTAND MY CHILD IS REQUIRED TO MEET THE CRITERIA LISTED IN THIS ELECTION
PACKET. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE FAILURE OF MY CHILD TO FOLLOW THESE REQUIREMENTS MAY RESULT IN
INELIGIBILITY FOR AND REMOVAL FROM STUDENT COUNCIL.
PARENT SIGNATURE:______________________________________________ DATE:____________________________

Administrative Approval (you MUST introduce yourself and get a signature from ONE of the following administrators)

MR. CHRISTOPHER
WILSON

MR. PITTMAN

MR.

SCROGGS

M S.

WALKER

__________________________________________________
_________________________
Administrator signature
Date
Please construct brief & thoughtful responses to the following questions:
Why are you running for this office / At Large member position? Explain.

Explain one of your strengths and one of your weaknesses.

MR.

How would your peers describe you?

Student Council meets every Monday from 3:45-4:15pm.


What other time commitments do you have? (sports, clubs, church, work, etc)

Teacher Recommendation Form for FMHS Student Council1


Student Name:______________________________________________
Position running for:

Class President

Class Vice President

Student Council At Large Member

Reference Name___________________________________________
How do you know the candidate? ________________________________________________________________________________

Please rate the student in the following areas (Give truthful evaluations that represent the students ability to serve in a
leadership capacity in this school). PLEASE DO NOT GIVE BACK TO THE STUDENT!

Rate from 1 to 10 (with 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest)
Potential for Leadership

_______

Attendance and Punctuality

_______

Cooperation

_______

Responsibility

_______

Confidence

_______

Communication skills

_______

Reliability

_______

Would you recommend this student for the office they are seeking? __________________
If not, please briefly explain your hesitations:

Additional Comments:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

Return this completed form to Ms. McGlothins Box or Room (B221), Ms. Adamss Box or Room (B120) or Mr. Tylers Box or Room
(R418) by 3:40pm on FRIDAY, September 4th. Thank you for your help!

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