Acalanes Student Government/Leadership Application 2023-2024
APPLICATION FOR INCOMING 9TH GRADERS

Congratulations on your decision to apply and/or run for a position in the Acalanes Student Government/Leadership class. Please make sure to put time and effort into your application as there are a limited number of spaces available in the program. Decisions will be made based off your responses to the application questions, face-to-face-interview and staff recommendation. Candidates are chosen based on their display of leadership qualities, their commitment to serving the school & community along with their potential to be a benefit to our class and school community. Students must have strong attendance and maintain a 2.6 GPA.

Goals of the program include:
1. Plan and orchestrate events that build an inclusive culture and have an equity lens at Acalanes for every student.
2. Be representative of our campus community & be a voice for students.
3. Continue to build a culture where every student feels included on campus
4. Work with our community on various initiatives.
5. Recognize student excellence on campus in all different areas.

For an overview of all the positions in the program please see: commitee descriptions 

In order to be considered for an elected or appointed position in the leadership class, complete the following application and submit it through this online form NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 13TH AT 11:59 PM.

You MUST get 1 teacher recommendation. It is done via a google form and in the application, it asks for that teacher name and email address. I will send them the link to complete the recommendation but it is your responsibility to speak to them ahead of time.  

FOLLOWING YOUR SUBMISSION, PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE CHECKING YOUR EMAIL AS THIS WILL BE HOW I COMMUNICATE WITH YOU.

Following your submission, you will receive instructions via email on how to sign up for an interview. Interviews will take place the throughout the month of February and decisions will be made and posted by March 7th.

We look forward to reviewing your application. Questions? Reach out to Mrs. Walton. Her email is kwalton@auhsdschools.org 

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General Information
All students must complete this section.
First Name *
Legal name registered for the school
Last Name *
Legal name registered for the school
Email Address *
We will send emails inviting you to sign up for an interview time slot so please ensure you check the email that you list.
Phone Number *
Best number to reach you at
Parent/Guardian e-mail address *
Application
All students must complete this section.
Board Descriptions

 Committee Descriptions:

Class Officers

Class officers are active members of the leadership class representing the entire student body. All four officers work as a team, meeting weekly with parent and administrative advisors to plan and organize activities & events for their class. Overall responsibilities include: homecoming, 4-6 fundraisers, participation in class competitions, planning of prom, all senior activities & class bonding opportunities.  Open to all students.

Community Outreach:

Members of the community outreach board make sure that Acalanes is well involved with the surrounding community. The board is responsible for coordinating Adopt-A-Family in December, maintaining our relationship with our sister school and holding 3 events per year, organizing one school wide volunteer event per quarter (Canned Food Drive, clothing drive, etc), organizing the Blood Drive and coordinating the ACA Buddies Club which works with our special education students.  

Diversity:

Members of the Diversity board create a year-long program, that encourages understanding of and education around a wide variety of issues in the Acalanes community. The diversity board will organize, manage and execute C.A.R.E. Week in the fall. In the spring, diversity will plan and execute International Week including International Night. In addition, they partner with clubs throughout the year and advocate for change on campus and at the district level. 

Environmental:

Members of the environmental board organize and run events that educate our community on various issues of sustainability. The enviro board also works on advocacy issues on our campus and in the surrounding community with the hopes of moving all of us to be more sustainable. 

Publicity: 

Members of the publicity board design and implement publicity around campus and via social media. They help to advertise any and all events on campus while also creating informative, and fun content for social media platforms. Members of the publicity board work with a variety of groups on campus including clubs, administration and members of the leadership program. 

Rallies:

Members of the Rally board organize and run quarterly spirit rallies & spirit weeks for the school (Welcome Back, Homecoming, 2nd semester kick-off and May spirit week).. Lastly, members are charged with planning other lunchtime activities to enhance the Acalanes community and will design and implement dress-up days and spirit weeks throughout the year! 

Spirit:

Members of the spirit board coordinate publicity to increase spirit and encourage student attendance at Acalanes. In addition, students will work with parent groups (Boosters, Parents Club, etc) to coordinate spirit efforts at various extra-curricular events such as athletics, performing arts & music. The spirit board also works with vendors to design spirit wear for our online webstore and lastly coordinates the student spirit section, The Force.

Student life:

Members of the student life board are responsible for all on-campus dances, Open Mic Night, fun lunchtime events, our lunch events with administration, Battle of the Bands and more! Options are endless, but members of the board enjoy planning events for a wide variety of students and interests.

Student support:

Members of the student support board are charged with promoting positive physical, mental, and emotional health habits for all students throughout the school year.  Board members will meet and communicate regularly with the school nurse and wellness as a means to collaborate throughout the year. In addition, the board is responsible for implementing student recognition programs in order to recognize every student at Acalanes. Student support will plan, implement and oversee finals prep weeks, plan lunchtime activities to promote physical, mental & emotional healthy habits, PROM Wise week,and when necessary, condolence and support cards for members of the Acalanes community.

Tech/Multi-Media:

Members of the tech/multi-media board are responsible for all communication videos throughout the academic year. Students will write, produce, film and edit the videos. In addition, the board is responsible for sound at all leadership events including rallies.

What is your FIRST choice Board? *
This is the board you will be completing the assigned task for to bring into your interview. (Note: If you are interested in running for an officer position, you are still required to select a second choice team.)
What is your SECOND choice Board? *
Short answers on leadership *
In the space provided below, write responses that address the following questions: (1) What is your primary reason for wanting to be in leadership and what is your vision for our campus community?  (2) Why do you think you would be a good fit for your FIRST CHOICE board? (3) What is your biggest strength and what is an area of growth as a student leader? (4) Since the application process is competitive, what sets you apart from other candidates? (Tip: write responses in a google doc and then copy/paste into space below)
Write a brief explanation as to why you would be a strong candidate for your SECOND CHOICE Board. *
Teacher recommendation
You must get 1 teacher recommendation. You should proactively ask a staff member if they would be willing to fill out the recommendation on your behalf AND let them know why you are applying to be a part of Acalanes student government. Staff will receive an email and google form from me so PLEASE make sure you ask them ahead of time.
Who will fill out your recommendation? *
What is their email address? *
Signature
The information contained on this application is correct and is the best representation of myself.  I give my authorization to AHS Leadership to contact me or my teachers as deemed necessary in order to verify my suitability as a AHS Leadership student.
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