Information for Candidates for Student Government Office or Class Office
SGA Officers
Thank you for your interest in participating in student government. There are two categories of elected office
at Sherwood High School. First, there are the leaders of the Student Government Association (S.G.A.). These
offices consist of President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Students who are elected to these
positions MUST take the student government class. Students, who are interested in being involved in student
government, but not necessarily in leadership positions, can serve as representatives in General Assembly
once a month. These representatives are elected in class at the beginning of each semester.
Class Officers
The other category includes leaders of each class or grade level in the school. Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores,
and Freshmen all elect officers to serve as their Class President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary.
These officers are responsible for organizing class (grade) activities throughout the year and for participating
in Student Government meetings and activities.
Responsibilities of Office
Attached are the jobs and responsibilities for each position. Please review the positions and their
responsibilities before deciding which office you would like to run for. Remember that serving in a
leadership position means taking on a large responsibility. You will need to spend significant time both in
and after school fulfilling your duties as an officer. You will need to miss classes and will be responsible
for making up missed work. You will need to give up Friday and Saturday nights to help with activities. You
should treat the obligation of office as seriously as you would your responsibilities in other activities such as
Rock and Roll Revival or a sports team. DO NOT run for office if you are not willing to make it a priority.
Your Campaign
For your campaign you will be allowed to display 3 posters which must be signed by your grade level
administrator before you hang them. These posters may be placed only on painted brick walls and bulletin
boards throughout the school. All candidates are expected to run a positive campaign. Derogatory posters or
statements about other candidates will be grounds for removal from the race.
Speeches
All candidates will be taped presenting a campaign speech and answering student questions. The tape will be
shown in required social studies classes prior to the election.
Important Dates Dates
May 8th - Mandatory Meeting @ lunch in H254
May 10th – Officer Election Form and Teacher Recommendation Forms due.
May 10th – ALL speeches must be sent to, sherwoodsga@gmail.com
May 12th-May 15th - Speech taping
May 18th-20th – Speeches shown in Social Studies Classes
May 21st – Voting
Student Government Officers
All officers elected to SGA MUST take the SGA class. This class meets every day and students are expected
to come prepared to work every day. SGA officers often miss classes because of MCR meetings, various
conferences, and SGA activities that take place during the day. It is very important that students in this class
are prepared to miss some school and be responsible about making up missed work. Students who are not
elected to office, but are appointed to a committee chair are also welcome to take the SGA class. Students
interested in such appointments should see Mrs. Wist.
A. President
1. Runs Executive Committee and General Assembly Meetings
2. Creates committees and chairs as necessary
3. Responsible for organizing activities and assigning jobs with advisor
4. Brings student concerns to school administration
B. Vice President
1. Acts as President in case of removal, illness, etc.
2. Organizes and runs elections
3. Public relations officer
C. Recording Secretary
1. Publishes agenda for General Assemblies
2. Records and files all GA legislation
3. Publishes minutes of GA and EC meetings
4. Records attendance at meetings
D. Treasurer
1. Keeps financial records
2. Makes expenditures as approved by GA
3. Completes profit and loss statements for fundraisers
4. Makes financial report monthly
SGA activities which will be assigned on a rotating basis to officers include:
 PTSA Representative
 PTSA newsletter report
 Warrior report
 Announcements scheduling
 SGA Bulletin Board
Special SGA projects during the year are chaired by the SGA officers and include:
 New Student Orientation
 Homecoming Coordinator
 Freshman Officer Election
 Homecoming Court Coordinator
 Mr. Sherwood
 SMOB & Officer Elections
 Pep Rallies
 Spring Spirit Week
Class Officer Responsibilities
All officers are responsible for organizing these activities. Additional activities may be added by class officers
with approval of the class sponsor.
The responsibilities of each position include:
President – organize activities and committees, provide leadership
Vice President – assist President - organize activities and committees, provide leadership
Secretary – keep records and correspondence
Treasurer – work with sponsors monitoring class dues payment and completing appropriate forms for fund
raisers/events and profit/loss statements
ALL Officers have the following responsibilities:
Report on grade level activities at SGA General Assemblies
Organize and participate in class and SGA activities
Monitor and encourage payment of class dues
Organize and motivate their class and encourage class/school spirit
Freshman
Homecoming Hall
Fundraisers and class trip if desired
Attend SGA general assemblies and executive committee meeting
Organize service activity for students to gain community service hours
Must Maintain Class Bulletin Boards
Sophomores
Homecoming Hall
Fundraiser and class trip if desired
Attend SGA general assemblies and executive committee meeting
Organize service activity for students to gain community service hours
Locate and reserve site for next year’s Prom
Must Maintain Class Bulletin Boards
Juniors
Homecoming Hall
Attend SGA general assemblies and executive committee meeting
Organize service activity for students to gain community service hours
Junior/Senior Prom
Reserve locations for next year’s Senior Banquet and Graduation
Must Maintain Class Bulletin Boards
Seniors
Homecoming Hall
Attend SGA general assemblies and executive committee meeting
Organize service activity for students to gain community service hours
Senior Breakfast
Senior Banquet
Graduation
Must Maintain Class Bulletin Board
Officer Election Form
Name: _____________________________________
I am running for (CIRCLE ONE):
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Of, (CIRCLE ONE):
SGA
Class of ________________
I have read the information about the responsibilities and time commitment of the position I am running
for and will fulfill my responsibilities if elected.
Candidate signature: _________________________________
I have read the information about the responsibilities and time commitment of the position my child
is running for and will support my child to help him or her fulfill these responsibilities if elected.
Parent signature: _________________________________
Home phone number: _____________________________________
Your 4th period room #: _________Teacher: _________________
A completed application will include:
□ Completed and signed Officer Election Form
□ You must have a 2.0 GPA to run for office.
□ Use the following guiding questions to form your campaign speech which will later be taped and
shown to social studies classes. This speech should be typed and emailed to sherwoodsga@gmail.com
by May 8th.
Guiding Questions for Speech:
1. What activities have you participated in that qualify you for the office that you seek?
2. What leadership role(s) have you held?
3. What SGA and/or class activities have you participated in and what did you gain from them?
4. What ideas do you have for the SGA and/or class next year and how will you implement them?
5. What issues do you feel are of concern to Sherwood’s student body and cluster?
Confidential
Class Officer Teacher Recommendation Form
Please complete this form as honestly and accurately as possible based on your knowledge of this student.
Please sign and return this form to Mrs. Wist’s mailbox in the main office by May 10th.
Student’s Name: __________________________________________________
Teacher’s Name: ___________________________________________________
Class: ______________________________________________
How would you rate this student?
Worst
Best
1. Responsible- makes up work when absent
1
2
3
4
5
2. Honest
1
2
3
4
5
3. Communicates effectively
1
2
3
4
5
4. Participates in class
1
2
3
4
5
5. Shows respects to adults and peers
1
2
3
4
5
6. Works well with others
1
2
3
4
5
Additional Comments:
Confidential
Class Officer Teacher Recommendation Form
Please complete this form as honestly and accurately as possible based on your knowledge of this student.
Please sign and return this form to Mrs. Wist’s mailbox in the main office by May 10th.
Student’s Name: __________________________________________________
Teacher’s Name: ___________________________________________________
Class: ______________________________________________
How would you rate this student?
Worst
Best
1. Responsible- makes up work when absent
1
2
3
4
5
2. Honest
1
2
3
4
5
3. Communicates effectively
1
2
3
4
5
4. Participates in class
1
2
3
4
5
5. Shows respects to adults and peers
1
2
3
4
5
6. Works well with others
1
2
3
4
5
Additional Comments: