ASB 2015-2016 Application Requirements: ~ All applicants must maintain a 2.5 GPA (unweighted) with no failing marks ~ All applicants must have no more than 1 U in citizenship and no U’s or N’s in work habits ~ All applicants must enroll in the mandatory, yearlong leadership class as an elective The selection of new members will be dependent upon the evaluation of the officers and the advisor. Qualities a member should possess are leadership, good character, dedication, willingness to serve, and a genuine desire to participate in all school activities. ASB should consist of thirty members. The exact number shall be left to the discretion of the officers and club advisor. Personal information: Full Name: ________ Grade (circle one): 9 10 11 Telephone Number: ___________________ Address:_________________________________________________ ID#:__________ 2015-2016 Scheduled Classes:Current Fourth Period:(Room Number/Teacher) 0 Period: 1 Period: 2 Period: 3 Period: 4 Period: 5 Period: 6 Period: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ * ______________________* Attach Photo Here Be creative & please keep it appropriate, thank you. The three most desired positions: (seeonline attachment for list of positions) 1: 2: 3: _______ _______ _______ Interview Scheduling: Interviews will start from May 20th and last through May 29th. Please indicate any weekday(s) and time(s) that you are unavailable for your interview. Interviews will be approximately from 3:15-7:00 P.M. DAYS: TIME FROM TIME TIL MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Reason? Application Requirements: All applicants must turn in their packet in the following order by Friday, May 15th by 3 pm in room 240. NO EXCEPTIONS, LATE PACKETS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED! Interview times will be posted Wednesday, May 18th at7:30 A.M outside the ASB room. Application with picture & full transcript Application with questions and short answers& ONLY one short paragraph (no more than 100 words) Current grade check Parent consent form (signed and initialed) 3 Teacher recommendations (they will need to be turned in to Mr. Oda’s mailbox by the adults by May 15th ) Please note – Incomplete packets may result in penalty or disqualification of the applicant Application Questions Application Questions Describe yourself (in a short paragraph – no more than 100 words). Why do you want the position you are applying for and how are you qualified? _______________________________________________________ What are your strengths/weaknesses? ______________________________________________ What activities (sports, clubs, outside services, etc.) are you ACTIVELY involved in and how much commitment does each take? ____________________________________ What goals would you have in mind if you were selected to be in ASB? If there was anything you could change about ASB, what would it be? ___________________________________________ Parent Agreement & Consent Form Dear Parents: your child is applying to be a member of La Quinta High School’s Associated Student Body, or also known as the ASB cabinet. This select group of students will be chosen to represent the entire student body at La Quinta High School and are responsible for organizing the majority of student activities. Such activities include school dances, spirit weeks, and cultural events. ASB, in addition, manages finances of the student groups on campus, and represents the voice of La Quinta High School students to staff, school district, and community. ASB is more than a club; it is a yearlong leadership class. Being a part of ASB will demand much time inside and outside school and is much more time consuming than any other club. Commitment is always paramount when it comes to ASB; members are expected to attend all events that are announced. Enrollment in ASB also requires students to attend a four day summer camp. Please note that ASB camp and outfits will not be paid for by the school and will need to be paid for out of pocket. Please review and initial the requirements below. Thank you! 1. I understand/agree that enrollment in ASB requires an incredible amount of time and dedication from my student, both during inside and outside of school ___________ 2. I understand/agree that there will be many afterschool and evening events that my student will be required to attend ___________ 3. I understand/agree that ASB is a yearlong class, and it may not be dropped under any circumstance unless regarding failure to maintain grades _________ 4. I understand/agree that ASB camp cost approximately $270; additional uniforms and outfits may cost approximately $250. Mandatory ASB event ticket prices vary and these fees must be paid out-of-pocket _______ 5. I understand/agree that if my child is a selected ASB member, it is strongly encouraged that my student attends a four-day camp this summer at the University of Santa Barbara __________ Printed Student’s Name: Student’s Signature: Printed Name: Parent’s Signature: Parent’s Contact Number: Date: Date: Date: ____ Date: ASB 2014-2015 TEACHER EVALUATION La Quinta High School Student's Name: ____________________________ Current Grade Level: _____________________ Please mark the student’s strengths below: _____ Promptness, Attendance _____ Attitude toward others _____ Leadership _____ Ability to work as part of a group _____ Responsibility, Dependability _____ Attitude toward authority Based on your experience with this student, how would you rate them for ASB selection? Please mark ONE: _____One in a million!!!! ______Highly recommended ______Recommended with some hesitations _____Not recommended at this time Based on leadership skills, community service and personal integrity, how would you recommend this applicant as a potential ASB cabinet member. Please provide us with further comments that you feel will help us with our try-out process: _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Teacher's name Teacher's Signature Room number Subject Please return by placing in Mr. Oda’s mailbox by Friday, May 15th . *** This recommendation should not be seen by the student - please do not return to the student. ***