RCHS Student Council Application
Student Council is a group of highly motivated students who strive to better the school through exemplary leadership and dedication to improve our school’s environment. It’s a year long commitment that requires involvement in and out of school. This includes, but is not limited to: set-up/clean up and attending ALL Student Council sponsored events, leadership development activities, active class participation, and a good attitude. Active Student Council members must maintain a 2.5 GPA, promote responsible and respectful behavior in and out of the classroom and must be willing to learn, grow and develop as a leader throughout the year. Interested students should be motivated, willing and dedicated to the betterment of the school and the opportunity to serve as a school leader.
In addition to the application components listed below, grades, attendance and discipline record will also be considered before a final decision is made.
Please contact RCHS Student Council Sponsor Kate Hartline at katherine.hartline@dcsdk12.org if you have any questions.
If you plan to apply for Student Council, register for Student Government 35450 S1 and S2 as your first and second elective alternates. Students who are accepted will be enrolled in the course.
2020-2021 Application Process
The Student Council Application has two parts explained below. Please read the directions and specifics carefully to find the details and deadlines for the application process.
No late submissions will be accepted and incomplete applications will not be considered.
Part #1: Student Application & Teacher Recommendations
Complete the online Student Application by Friday, February 28, 2020 at 6:00pm. The e-mail you provide on this form will be used for all communication. Please make sure your e-mail address is accurate and is checked frequently. You should expect a confirmation e-mail the week of March 2nd with reminders about the interview.
Select TWO teachers to complete the Teacher Recommendation Form on your behalf. Please select teachers who can speak to your leadership strengths and share insight about your abilities and potential as a student leader. Direct your selected teachers to this website for the Teacher Reference Form (this Form is the only way to submit a teacher reference). It is your responsibility to confirm with teachers that the form was submitted by the deadline. The deadline to submit the recommendation form is Friday, February 28, 2020 at 6:00pm
Part #2: Student Council Interview
Each applicant will participate in a group interview with current RCHS Student Council members and Sponsors. Interviews will be broken up into two groups: Incoming 9th graders and Current 9th, 10th and 11th graders. The interviews will take place at Rock Canyon High School.
Current 9th, 10th and 11th Grade Interviews: Saturday, March 7th from 9:00-10:00am
Incoming 9th Grader Interviews: Saturday, March 7th 10:30am-11:30am
The interview is designed to highlight your personal strengths as a leader, group member and teammate and will include both group activities and questions. You are also asked to bring an event advertisement to the interview.
Event Advertisement:
Create a creative and unique event advertisement for the hypothetical event listed below and bring with you to the Student Council interview. Your advertisement can take any form that you wish (digitally created or poster/paper format) and should be creative, clear, neat, unique and include the necessary information.
The basic information is provided for you but you are welcome to add additional details or specifics. This is your chance to showcase your personality and creativity so have fun!
Your advertisement should be NO LARGER than a 11" x 17". You are asked to leave your advertisement with the interview committee and it will NOT be returned to you.
Event Theme Options (select ONE): Welcome to the Jungle, Board Games, Candy
Event Details for Advertisement:
Event Type: School Dance
Event Date: February 30, 2020
Event Times: 8:00-11:00pm
Event Location: RCHS Commons
Ticket Price: $5.00
Student I.D. Required for Admission
If you have any questions, please contact RCHS Student Council Sponsor Kate Hartline at katherine.hartline@dcsdk12.org.
If you plan to apply for Student Council, register for Student Government 35450 S1 and S2 as your first and second elective alternates. Students who are accepted will be enrolled in the course.
NO late submissions will be accepted and incomplete applications will not be considered.