Prospect ASB Freshman Class
Officer Application
Dates to Remember
May-August 2013
Applications Available Online
www.prospect.cuhsd.org
Friday, August 23rd
Applications Due by 3pm to the
Activities Office
Monday, August 26th –
Friday, August 30th
Friday, August 30th
On Campus Campaigning
Lunch Time Freshmen Elections,
Results posted after school after all campaign materials have
been removed/taken down.
From the desk of Megan Ames, PHS Activities Director,
5.13.2013
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May 2013
Dear Prospect Class of 2017 ASB candidate:
Please take a few minutes to carefully read all of the materials in this packet. It contains information for you
and your parents to read regarding our expectations of members of the ASB at Prospect High School. We
believe it is best for student leaders to know what is expected of them before they choose to run for office.
As an ASB officer, you will be a student leader on campus and a visible role model. If you are successful in
your application for office, you must maintain high standards of conduct, attendance, and school spirit during
your tenure in ASB. You must be willing and able to set a good example. By your participation and
enthusiasm toward your class and school activities, you will be encouraging other students to get involved.
You will also be assuming numerous responsibilities. You will be expected to attend all meetings and activities
sponsored by the ASB and your class. You will be expected to promote all ASB sponsored events among your
peers in the student body. You will be expected to be an active member of ASB by enrolling in the Leadership
Class. And, you will be expected to be a supportive team member, going the extra mile to ensure that activities
sponsored by the ASB are as successful as possible.
If you are elected to a Class Officer position, you will be enrolled in a Zero Period Leadership Class. This class
meets daily from 7:00am-7:50am. Class time will allow the ASB Officers to be a highly effective body on
campus by providing students with plenty of time to plan and implement activities and events that can have a
positive and meaningful impact on our campus. Regular on time attendance to class will be a large part of your
grade.
Most importantly, your tenure as a member of ASB will likely be one of the most rewarding and memorable
experiences of your high school career. You will have the opportunity to be involved in a group that has the
potential to be highly effective as a decision-making body, planning and creating events that will shape the
entire year for the whole school.
If you have any questions or concerns about the duties and responsibilities outlined in this packet, please contact
the Prospect High School Activities Office at (408) 626-3408 x8130. Good luck!
From the desk of Megan Ames, PHS Activities Director,
5.13.2013
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ASB Class Officer Job Descriptions:
Freshman Class President
Freshman Class Representative
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Determines time and need for class
meetings and holds them at least once a
month.
Prepares a detailed agenda which should be
used at every class meeting.
Contributes a written monthly account of
class events and updates to president.
Holds at least one meeting with their class
advisor monthly in order to update them on
the status of the class and upcoming events.
Makes sure class requirements are being
met and holds class officers accountable for
ASB participation and contributions.
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3.
Freshman Class Rally Board Representative
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Freshman Class Vice President
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Has a timeline of class’ upcoming event;
Getting the Job Done.
Has attended the monthly club meeting
Support president by ensuring class
requirements are being met and class
officers are being held accountable.
Keep an account of all class agendas,
minutes, pro delta lists, and in class meeting
notes in leadership binder.
Freshman Class Secretary
1. Keeps minutes from class meeting.
2. Keeps Pro Delta list from class’ events; Getting
the Job Done.
3. Keeps minutes from in-class meetings,
whenever classes meet.
4. Keeps updated calendar of all ASB events,
including class events.
Submits bulletin announcements for all class
events, meetings, or other important
information.
Creates a survey for each class meeting
Keeps accurate records (sometimes.
estimates) of number of people who attend
class events. Focus on how to increase
numbers.
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3.
Plan and execute effective rallies including
Homecoming, Spring Fling and at least 1
more per 6 week grading period.
In charge of publicizing upcoming rallies.
Has pre-approved music for all class events
and rallies.
Freshman Class ELD Representative
*English Language Learner
1. Creates at least one form of publicity used each
the month.
2. Creates a survey for ELD students monthly
3. Writes an outline for the upcoming events in that
month for ELD classes.
4. Reports back to ASB regarding ELD
suggestions and concerns.
5. To be an ELD Representative you should be
currently or recently enrolled in ELD classes.
Freshman Class Treasurer
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2.
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Has an accurate account of all money
deposited and withdrawn from class account
Has an accurate notebook of what items.
class money was spent on.
Reports financial status at every class
meeting.
Keeps an account of all class fundraisers
and how much money was made.
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COMPLETED APPLICATIONS ARE DUE TO THE PROSPECT ACTIVITIES OFFICE
BY 3PM ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 23RD
CHECKLIST
Please make sure you have compiled all of the following with your application:
 Student and Parent Signature of Rules and Guidelines
 Current Picture
 Short Answer Questions (4)
 Student Endorsements (25)
 Letter of Recommendation from an adult other than your parent (1)
Thank you for applying to be a member of the Prospect High School ASB! Good Luck! 
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COMPLETED APPLICATIONS ARE DUE TO THE PROSPECT ACTIVITIES OFFICE
BY 3PM ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 23RD
Last Name______________________
First Name____________________ Grade: ______
Circle One: Class President Class Vice President Class Secretary Class Treasurer
Class Representative
Class Rally Board Representative
Class EL Representative
Short Answer: Please attach a typed statement with the following guidelines:
a. Your name and position you are applying for must be printed at the top of the page.
b. Please respond to each of the questions below.
c. The statements must be printed using Times New Roman 12 point font in paragraph
form.
d. Answers to all questions must be 200 words or less (200 total, not each)
1. Your Statement of Intent: I wish to serve in the student government of Prospect because…
2. Qualifications: Describe your involvement in school activities, your involvement in the
community, and some of your leadership experiences or other qualifications that make you
stand out as a leader.
3. Goals: Please list your goals as a class officer at Prospect High School.
4. Answer the question that applies to the position you are running for:
Class President
How do you plan to lead your class to get people involved and excited about class
projects and activities?
Class Vice President
What will you do to increase the number of people active in your class projects and
activities and what fundraising ideas do you have to fund class activities?
Class
Secretary/Treasurer
How will you communicate to your class about projects and activities and what
fundraising ideas do you have to fund class activities?
Class and ELD
Representative
What kind of activities would you put on to bring together different social groups at
school?
Class Rally Board
Representative
How do you hope to get students to participate in rallies and help promote school spirit at
Prospect?
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COMPLETED APPLICATIONS ARE DUE TO THE PROSPECT ACTIVITIES OFFICE
BY 3PM ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 23RD
Last Name______________________
First Name____________________ Grade: ______
PROSPECT HIGH SCHOOL
ELECTION RULES AND GUIDELINES
RULES AND GUIDELINES
a. Candidates must complete all sections of this petition
b. A 2.0 Academic Grade Point Average must be maintained your entire time in office.
Candidates must maintain a record of good citizenship and follow all school rules.
Leadership/ASB students should be good examples for other students on campus.
c. All ASB members must be enrolled in the Leadership class. Once you are elected, zero period
Leadership will be added to your schedule. Failure to attend Leadership class will result in
forfeit of position.
d. Members of ASB must be prepared to work hard and to hold themselves and each other to high
standards. Being an ASB officer is a big commitment of time, energy and hard work for
Prospect.
e. Applications must be submitted to the Activities Office on or before August 23rd.
GUIDELINES FOR CAMPAIGNING
 On-campus campaigning may only be done during the set dates: Monday 8/26 – Friday 8/30.
 No negative campaigning of any type will be tolerated, this includes online campaigning. Negative
remarks or actions that target another student’s campaign, will disqualify you from the election.
 Candidates are limited to 50 sheets of paper (8 ½ x 11) for campaigning! Posters fall down and/or
are ruined overnight. Sheets of paper can be used as fliers or to hand out to people. They can be cut
into ¼ sheets to make up to 200 handouts. How you use them is up to you.
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If hanging anything on the walls around school: Painters tape only. No duct tape.
 All campaign materials must be purchased, the Activities Office/school can not provide any students
with campaign materials.
 All campaign posters, fliers, etc. must be approved by the Activities Director before they are posted.
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All campaign posters, fliers, etc. must be removed by 2:30pm the day of the election.
I understand I must follow all of the above rules & guidelines, and if I break any of these rules, I will
be disqualified.
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Student Signature
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Parent Signature
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COMPLETED APPLICATIONS ARE DUE TO THE PROSPECT ACTIVITIES OFFICE
BY 3PM ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 23RD
STUDENT ENDORSEMENTS:
Class Officers must have at least 25 signatures. Students can endorse only one
candidate per office and must be in the same grade level as the candidate.
“We the undersigned, endorse this candidate as a qualified and deserving representative to
serve on the ASB of Prospect High School. We express confidence in this candidate’s ability
to conduct the business of the student body. We also agree to participate in at least one ASB
sponsored event this school year” Signature – Grade Level (9)
Signature
Grade Level
Signature
Grade Level
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COMPLETED APPLICATIONS ARE DUE TO THE PROSPECT ACTIVITIES OFFICE
BY 3PM ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 23RD
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