Maranatha High School
Associated Student Body
Student Council Application
Class President
Purpose Statement:
The purpose of the Student Council shall be to promote fellowship within the school and to maintain
Christian standards in all areas of life, to improve the school by coordinating student activities and promoting
school spirit; and to promote understanding among students, faculty and the administration. The goal of the
Council is to promote spiritual unity and to establish organization within the ASB of Maranatha High School.
Council Pledge:
We, the Student Council, are committed to encourage a relational environment that strengthens the
Christ-centered and unified community of Maranatha High School through spirit, service, and integrity.
Nominee Qualifications:
Personal Characteristics
1. Shall be a professing Christian, exhibiting a strong Christian attitude.
2. Must be organized and capable of communicating and delegating responsibilities.
Demonstrated Credibility
1. Shall have a signed parental permission slip.
2. Shall be approved by the faculty. Three expressions of concern by the faculty/administration shall
constitute disapproval of a candidate.
3. Must have a letter of recommendation from at least one pastor or spiritual mentor and one MHS teacher
expressing their observation of the candidate’s strong Christian testimony.
4. Shall complete the appropriate application process for the position desired.
Official School Record
1. Must have attended Maranatha High School at least one year prior to term of office with the exception of
Freshman Class Officers.
2. Shall not hold any other ASB elected office or any elected office in any other school affiliated club while
on Student Council.
3. Shall have attended at least one student council event, excluding mandatory activities, that year.
4. Must have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average and must have a minimum 2.5 GPA for the
preceding grade report.
5. Shall not have missed more than 20 days of school the preceding semester.
6. Shall have no more than 3 disciplinary referrals in the preceding semester (excluding after school
detentions for tardies).
Requirements for Class President:
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Must be a member in good standing of the class they hope to lead.
Must be committed to attending all Class Council meetings (more than two unexcused absences in a given
semester could be grounds for impeachment).
Duties of Class President:
1. Shall keep their class informed of the Student Council’s decisions.
2. Shall be responsible to turn in class reports during each business meeting.
3. Shall be responsible to clear any class plans with the Student Council.
4. Shall be responsible to confer with the Class Advisor(s) concerning a class meeting agenda and then submit
the agenda to the Student Council Advisors.
5. Shall be responsible to lead Class Councils consisting of students from the class.
6. Shall be responsible to plan activities that promote class spirit and community service.
7. Shall attend all class activities and participate in service projects.
Maranatha High School
Associated Student Body
Student Council Application and Permission Slip
Class President
Applicant Information:
Applicant:
Current Grade:
Name of Pastor/Spiritual Mentor for Recommendation
Name of Maranatha Teacher for Recommendation
Please answer the following questions on a separate paper (all answers should be typed) and attach a
picture of yourself:
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Why do you want to be Class President?
What are your qualifications for this position?
What is your vision for what you want to accomplish if you are appointed?
What other extra-curricular activities will you be involved in?
What prior involvement have you had in clubs, ASB and/or athletics at MHS? Include previous leadership roles.
Please share your testimony and where you are currently in your relationship with the Lord.
If you are not elected to the office of President, would you like to be considered for a class representative
position?
Signatures:
Student Agreement
I have read, understood, and I agree to abide by this handout, as well as the accompanying “Campaign Process”
handout. I also understand that to be considered for this position I must complete and return this form (signed and
completed), the application questions, my typed final speech, and my two recommendations (hard copy or
electronic copy), to the ASB Office (AC 219) by Friday, March 16th, 2012.
Student Signature
Parent Approval
Date:
I give my child permission to apply for Student Council and understand that being part of Student Council means
my child will be required to be at all school functions required according to the responsibilities of the position. I
realize this means he/she will need to arrive early to set up and leave late to clean up for various school
functions.
Parent Signature
Date
Administrative Approval
I certify that this student has my approval to apply for Student Council.
Administrator Signature
Date