2014-2015 Student Council Application
Deadline for application is March 6th, 2014.
Place completed application, three recommendation letters, and a copy of your Fall 2014
semester grades (can be printed from the Home Access Center) in a manila envelope with your
full name, current grade, and phone number written on the front. Applications WILL NOT be
accepted after 2:45pm on March 6th, 2014, no exceptions. The teacher recommendations can be
from current or past teachers. The community recommendation cannot be from a family member
or relative. Suggestions for your community recommendations include boss, religious leader, or
neighbor. If you have any questions do not hesitate to email us at mbhsstuco@mckinneyisd.net.
CHECKLIST
Verify before you turn in that:
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Application is fully completed.
All required signatures are acquired.
Fall semester grades are attached.
All three recommendations are included, in envelopes that have been sealed and
signed across the seal.
o All essays are complete.
o Complete application and recommendation letters are sealed in a manila envelope
and turned into the Student Council room, A201, before 2:45pm on March 6th, 2014.
2014-2015 Student Council Application
Full Name (Last, First):
Gender (Male or Female)
Home Address:
Email Address:
Student Cell Phone Number:
Current Grade:
Student ID Number:
Current 4th Period Teacher:
Current 5th Period Teacher:
Guardian 1 Name:
Guardian 2 Name:
Home Phone Number:
(Signature of Applicant)
(Signature of Parent/Guardian)
(Date)
2014-2015 Student Council Application
Full Name (Last, First):
Current Grade:
Please check the boxes for the years that you have participated in each activity. Incoming
freshman: Just fill in the boxes; do not worry about checking off the grade levels in which you
participated. In the Community Service section, please include the amount of hours you spent
working with the organization per year.
School Related Clubs and 9th
Activities
10th
11th
School Related/ Outside
of School Sports
9th
10th
11th
Outside of School Clubs
and Activities
9th
10th
11th
Employment
9th
10th
11th
Community Service
9th
10th
11th
Community Service
9th
10th
11th
2014-2015 Student Council Application
STUDENT ESSAYS: PLEASE TYPE ON A SEPARATE SHEET
OF PAPER
Full Name (Last, First):
Current Grade:
1. What qualities do you think a strong leader should posses? (250 word maximum)
2. What ideas do you have for the 2014-2015 school year that Student Council could work
on? Explain how you would implement these ideas. Examples include fundraisers and
community service projects. (500 word maximum)
3. How do you feel that morals and ethics play a part in being a member of Student
Council? (250 word maximum)
4. Describe anything about yourself that has not been expressed on this application that you
feel the selection committee should know about you. (Optional)
2014-2015 Student Council Application
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
*Please note that all application materials are due by March 6th, 2014.
Student’s Name (Last, First):
Current Grade:
PLEASE SEAL IN A LETTER SIZED ENVELOPE, SIGNATURE ACROSS THE SEAL, AND RETURN TO THE
STUDENT SO THEY CAN SUBMIT WITH THEIR APPLICATION. THANK YOU.
On a scale of 1 (being the weakest) to 10 (being the strongest), please rate the student on the
following attributes:
Following directions: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Listening in class: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Arriving to class on time: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ability to work with other students: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Turning class work in on time: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Kindness to classmates: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Leadership in the classroom: 1
8 9 10
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Why do you think this student would be a good fit for Student Council? Explain.
(Printed Name of Teacher)
(Signature of Teacher)
(Email Address)
2014-2015 Student Council Application
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
*Please note that all application materials are due by March 6th, 2014.
Student’s Name (Last, First):
Current Grade:
PLEASE SEAL IN A LETTER SIZED ENVELOPE, SIGNATURE ACROSS THE SEAL, AND RETURN TO THE
STUDENT SO THEY CAN SUBMIT WITH THEIR APPLICATION. THANK YOU.
On a scale of 1 (being the weakest) to 10 (being the strongest), please rate the student on the
following attributes:
Following directions: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Listening in class: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Arriving to class on time: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ability to work with other students: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Turning class work in on time: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Kindness to classmates: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Leadership in the classroom: 1
8 9 10
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Why do you think this student would be a good fit for Student Council? Explain.
(Printed Name of Teacher)
(Signature of Teacher)
(Email Address)
2014-2015 Student Council Application
COMMUNITY RECOMMENDATION
*Please note that all application materials are due no later than March 6th, 2014.
Student’s Name (Last, First):
Current Grade:
PLEASE SEAL IN A LETTER SIZED ENVELOPE, SIGNATURE ACROSS THE SEAL, AND RETURN
TO THE STUDENT SO THEY CAN SUBMIT WITH THEIR APPLICATION. THANK YOU
Please write a brief letter of recommendation including, but not limited to: how you know the
student, how long you have known them and what you think their best attributes are and why.
(Signature)
(Phone Number)