ASB

What is ASB?

ASB stands for Associated Student Body and consists of a group of students that represent the entire student body of Franklin High School. ASB is responsible for providing student activities and being the voice of Franklin students to staff, school district, and community. The main objective of ASB is to make students feel connected to school and each other through involvement in ASB organized activities.

The primary goals of ASB are to create a memorable experience for all students on campus, to promote Franklin unity and spirit, and to grow as student leaders. ASB actively works to ensure that student activities and campus life are alive and well. ASB is constantly making contributions to the community, school, and their fellow students.

Why join ASB?

Being in ASB means you want to make the school a better place to be. Maybe you want to improve the school by adding a new event, maybe you want to improve it by working on all school communication, whatever ideas you have for improving the school are valuable.

ASB Activities

ASB activities are student-led and student-directed. Before you start this process, remember to plan ahead. Allow time for your club to meet, plan, and record your plan in meeting notes/minutes. We hope that the following forms and processes will help you in your planning.

How do you start a club at Martinez Junior High School?

Find a staff advisor since all student organizations require a staff advisor. You can ask a staff member to advise your student organization or ask the ASB for help with finding an advisor.
Complete the club application.
Submit your form to Mrs. Hanson in the ASB Room, D103, who will review it and contact your staff advisor.
If you need to request ASB funds, plan to attend the next ASB meeting to share additional information about your club.
Identify four students to serve as officers if funds will be required. You will also need to request a club ASB account.

Event Planning

How do you plan an event at MJHS?
- ASB organizations may request the use of MJHS facilities for approved events.
- Review the school calendar to determine what dates are available for your event.
- Complete the facilities request form and turn it into the main office.
- Send Mrs. Hansen an email informing her of the event so it can be recorded.
- If your event will include fundraising, you must also complete the appropriate fundraising documents.
How do you advertise your event?
- Post signs about your student organization throughout the halls. This can also include your club meeting dates and times.
- If you want to make a homeroom announcement you may speak with Mrs. Greenblatt for a blurb on a slide. You will want to speak with Mrs. Zahner to be featured in the video announcements. Please note these requests should be made at least 48 hours in advance to be added on time.
- Tell your friends.
What are the rules about signage (use of flyers, banners, etc.) to promote your event?
- Activities advertisements cannot be posted over murals.
- Remove your signs after the event.
- Do not post over other student organization’s posters.
- Content must be school appropriate.
- You must you blue painter's tape.
How do you prepare for an event?
- Students setting up for an event after school must have their staff advisor on-site.
- Organizations are responsible for having security and custodial staff on site if an event requires these services.

Fundraising

What are the rules about fundraising?
- ASB organizations are permitted to fund raise, but all organizations must follow district and state guidelines. Check out the fundraising handbook . Advisors, officers, and team captains are responsible for following these rules.
How do you plan a fundraiser at MJHS?
- Completing the proper pre-approval paperwork for your event or fundraiser is essential. ASB organizations are not permitted to host events or to coordinate fundraisers that have not been approved by the Activities Director and the school administration. Planning ahead prevents scheduling problems and ensures that all fundraising procedures are followed. Start with a copy of your meeting minutes and the pre-approval form.

Managing ASB Funds

How do you handle money during a fundraiser?
- ASB student organizations must follow the proper processes for depositing and withdrawing their funds.

ASB Sticker

How can I get involved with activities at Martinez Junior High School?

Student clubs are open to all students! Look for information about student organizations on the school website or flyers around school.
To find out a club’s specific meeting times and locations, visit the ASB room.
If you are interested in athletics, look for information about sports on the school website.
To find out details about a specific sport, visit the Main Office.

What are the eligibility requirements for students involved in athletics or student organizations?

MJHS student-athletes must maintain a 2.0 GPA.
For all other student organizations, eligibility requirements vary. (For example, you must maintain a 2.5 GPA to serve as an ASB representative, but many clubs have no GPA requirements.) If you have specific questions about your activities GPA requirements, ask your club advisor.

What is an ASB sticker and why is it $15?

An ASB activities sticker shows that you paid an activities fee. The fee goes towards paying for the activities that your ASB representatives plan.
The ASB sticker also allows you to receive discounted ticket prices for athletic events, drama productions, ASB activities, and dances.
To purchase your ASB sticker, visit the MJHS Webstore.

What do I do if I lose my student ID? Can my ASB sticker be replaced?

Your ID card can be replaced by going to Mugsy Clicks to purchase a replacement.
Mrs. Hansen has a record of all ASB stickers purchased during student registration. If you purchased after school started, bring Mrs. Hansen your receipt.

Associated Student Body (ASB) Funds

Publication of Information

Required per RCW 28A.325.050

An Associated Student Body (ASB) is a formal organization of students, including sub-component or affiliated student groups, formed at each public school within Seattle Schools. The programs of the ASB are any optional, noncredit, extra-curricular activity conducted in whole or in part by or on behalf of an ASB, during or outside regular school hours, within or outside school grounds and facilities and conducted with the approval of the school district or under the official designee to whom authority has been delegated to act on behalf of an ASB or sub-component group. ASB programs and activities must be of a cultural, athletic, recreational or social nature benefitting the ASB.

Money generated or collected, including fundraising proceeds, in conjunction with ASB activities, is public money which must be deposited into the ASB Fund. ASB public money may only be used for optional, noncredit, extra-curricular events and activities of a cultural, athletic, recreational, or social nature.

Posting of the following reports ensures compliance with RCW 28A.325.050 (and ESHB1109). This information is not representative of a school’s full fiscal and/or athletic activity.

Questions regarding the posting of the ASB reports may be directed to:

Fund Balance Reports: See the reports for full discolures.

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