BOH4M/ STUDENTS’ COUNCIL APPLICATION FORM
Section A:
Description of course, roles and responsibilities
ITEMS TO BE SUBMITTED
Section B:
Application form
 To be completed by applicant
 Application form (Pages 1 and 2) and signature of terms and conditions
(Page 3)
 Must be submitted to guidance office or Ms. McFadden by
March 26th, 2010.
Section C:
 To be completed by the reference teacher
 Must have 3 teacher referrals (Ms. McFadden cannot not be a referral)
 Must be submitted by teacher and NOT applicant
BOH4M/ STUDENTS’ COUNCIL APPLICATION FORM
Section B: To Be Completed by the Applicant
Student’s Name: ______________________________________________________________
Grade entering in September: _________
Current Email address: ________________________________
Area of interest/ Position you wish to apply for:
Note: Please see attached package for description of available positions
 President
 Vice-President
 Secretary
 Communications Coordinator
 Treasurer
 Social Coordinator
 Senate Chair
 Student Liaison Coordinator
 General Council Member
Why do you feel you would be a good fit for the BOH4M course/ Students’ Council?
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List areas of school life in which you have been involved:
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Rank your capacity to work in a group setting on a scale of 1-10 (1 being not good and 10 being excellent).
Ranking: _______ (1-10)
Explain why you chose this rank.
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In our class, you will often be working in groups. What will 1 of your strengths and 1 of your weaknesses be in this setting?
(You must find 1 strength and 1 weakness):
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What does Students’ Council do or represent that makes you want to be a part of it?
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What extracurricular activities are you involved in after school? (Work, youth organizations, sports, etc.)
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How are you planning to make the BOH4M course your priority, as well as manage your school work during the course?
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What do you hope to get out of this leadership experience?
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If you had to pick one word to describe you, what would it be? There are thousands of words so think hard!
Word: _______________
Why would you select that word to best describe you?
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In one sentence (1 sentence only!), explain why Ms. McFadden should select YOU to be in the BOH4M course?
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ELIGIBILITY FOR COURSE
a)
A candidate must be taking at least four courses at John F. Ross, two in both Semesters 1 and 2
b) All members must be in good academic standing.
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c)
Members must have a minimum 70% average to be considered.
Students must be committed to the course for the entire school year as culminating events will be taking place both
semesters.
d) Students must be committed to help/ volunteer with other student events.
e)
Students must come to class with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new leadership skills and put those
newly acquired skills into practice.
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Must be committed to helping others in the course succeed by helping with events (Both semesters 1 and 2).
g)
Students cannot be enrolled in any other leadership type committee (Yearbook, peer tutoring, grad committee,
Leadership and Peer Support, Recreational and Fitness Leadership, etc.).
h) All candidates will go through an interview process.
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Candidates must be students who attend classes regularly.
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Attendance records will be checked and students with truancy issues will not be considered.
ELIGABILITY FOR EXECUTIVE POSITION
IF CONSIDERED FOR AN EXECUTIVE POSITION…
a)
Candidates for the positions of Vice-President, Treasurer, and Social Coordinator must be senior students during
their term in office.
b) Candidates for the position of President MUST BE a grade 12 student during their term in office.
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c)
Student must be attending John F. Ross C.V.I. semesters 1 and 2 (2010-2011).
Candidates for Treasurer MUST have Introductory Accounting.
d) Candidates must be prepared to make Students’ Council Executive responsibilities FOREMOST in their extracurricular
responsibilities and outside of school activities.
e)
Students must attend a weekly Students’ Council meeting as well as any other organized meetings
f)
Any student running for an Executive Position that has not already taken the BOH4M course must do so to be eligible
for that position.
I ______________________________ have read and understand the above mentioned terms and conditions and hereby
declare my commitment to my peers, Students’ Council and the BOH4M course.
Signature of Nominee: __________________________________
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Date: ____________________
2010 BOH4M/ STUDENTS’ COUNCIL APPLICATION FORM
Section C: To be Completed by the Reference Teacher
This student has applied to be a member of the BOH4M Business Management/ Students Council course, either in the
capacity of a General Council member or an Executive Member. This student will also be responsible for running
student lead activities on behalf of the student body. All students must partake in an interview process, but you
feedback is an integral part of our decision. Please fill out the below information in order to select the best candidates.
Student’s Name: __________________________
Name of Teacher Reference: ____________________________
How long have you know this candidate?
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What subject(s) have you taught the candidate and in what year?
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What qualities does this student encompass that would make them a good candidate for Student’s Council?
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Do you have any concerns with this student’s ability to balance academics and Students’ Council responsibilities? If
yes, please explain.
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Do you have any areas of concern that would make question this candidate’s ability to take on this role of leadership
and responsibility? If yes, please explain.
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On a scale of 1-10 (1= poor and 10= excellent), how would you best describe this candidate?
Simply circle the most appropriate level for the following character/skill/ traits:
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* NOTE TO TEACHERS:
In order for this individual to run for Students’ Council they must be in good academic standing. If there is any doubt
as to the student’s ability to manage an Executive position as well as a regular course load, please do NOT sign this
form. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact any Students’ Council executive member. Thank you!
Teacher Signature: ______________________________
Date: ______________
Thank you for you time and comments. Please return to guidance or Ms. McFadden