Associated Student Body/Student Senate

VMHS Leadership Associated Student Body/Student Senate Application Guidelines

1. Print and complete application in full (you may print or type information).

2. Indicate if you would like to be considered for ASB or Student Senate, and for a specific ASB Commission or Senate Event:

ASB – student governing body that handles finances, clubs, fundraising, and school events. This group is made up of the ASB Officers, Class Officers and Commissioners. Each member has a specific duty that pertains to the school and the carrying out of activities on campus. ASB Commissions: Academics Cultural Awareness Men’s Athletics Staff Relations Activities Dances Pep Student Store Care Environmental Concern Program Services Unity Class Competitions Fine Arts Publicity Women’s Athletics Clubs, Fundraising Lunchtime Activities Recognition

Student Senate – student voice of leadership that promotes, oversees and plans events that pertain to school and community service. This group is made up of the Speaker of Senate, the Secretary of Senate and Student Senators. Each member serves as a chairperson to a service event. Senate Events: Blood Drives Staff Appreciation Rally Senior Citizen’s Prom Canned Food Drive Scholar Bowl MORP Teacher Luncheons Mr. Bronco Special Needs Dance

3. Answer leadership questions with as much detail as possible and attach to application.

4. Attach a copy of your 1st semester grades from this CURRENT school year.

5. Give teacher recommendations to two of your CURRENT teachers to complete. They will then forward to VMHS. Please do NOT attach to your application.

6. Send applications to: a. VMHS Activities Office/Sheri Calderon b. Denise Peterson – [email protected] c. 28251 Clinton Keith Rd. Murrieta, CA 92563

7. Late applications will NOT be accepted!

8. Interviews will take place at VMHS during the week of April 3rd – 7th after school from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. You will be contacted prior to this time to set up an interview. GOOD LUCK…WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!!!

VMHS Leadership Application Associated Student Body and Student Senate

Name: ______Date: ______

Grade During 2017-2018 School Year: 12th 11th 10th 9th - WSMS, TMS, DMMS, SMS, Other: ______

Cell #: ______Email: ______

Twitter: ______

Extracurricular Involvement (athletics, performing arts, clubs, etc.): ______

Applying to: Associated Student Body (ASB) Student Senate

If selected for leadership, I would be interested in the following ASB Commissions/Senate events:

ASB Commissions: ______

Senate Events: ______

If you are not selected for ASB or Student Senate, would you be interested in one of the following leadership programs? No / Yes Circle one: Link Crew PLUS Renaissance BBC

Teacher Recommender #1: ______(Name) (Class) Teacher Recommender #2: ______(Name) (Class)

Leadership Questions

Please answer the following questions with as much detail as possible. In addition to your interview, these answers will allow you to demonstrate your character, values and leadership abilities. Attach your answers to this application.

1. Define leadership and how it applies to high school.

2. Describe specific skills, talents or knowledge that you have that will make valuable

contributions to leadership.

3. Describe an obstacle you’ve had to overcome in your life.

4. What are your leadership strengths? Weaknesses?

5. Who/what has had the greatest impact on your life and why?

6. What is one idea that you would like to implement on the VMHS campus?

7. Describe an event that would reach all types of students on campus. Why is this important?

8. Describe the steps you would take to implement a new event on campus.

9. Create your own question pertaining to leadership and answer it.

10. Why are you a qualified candidate for the VMHS Leadership Program?

Applications are due to the VMHS Activities Office/Student Store by Friday March 17th at 3:00 p.m. If sending via district mail, address to either Sheri Calderon or Denise Peterson. If you have any questions regarding the application process, email Denise Peterson at [email protected].

VMHS Associated Student Body/Student Senate Leadership Application

Teacher Evaluation Form #1

Student Name: ______Date: ______Teacher Name: ______Class: ______

Please assess the student in the following leadership areas based upon his/her performance in class.

Leadership Quality Poor Not very Satisfactory Good Excellent well Leadership: How well does the student 1 2 3 4 5 lead others in class?

Initiative: How well does the student 1 2 3 4 5 take charge in a productive way?

Responsibility: How well does the student 1 2 3 4 5 follow through on deadlines and expectations? Communication: How well does the student 1 2 3 4 5 communicate with teacher and peers in a positive way? Character: How well does the student 1 2 3 4 5 display signs of integrity? Comments: Total Points = ______/ 25 pts.

Teacher Signature: ______Date: ______

Please deliver this form to P117 (ASB Room) or to Denise Peterson’s mailbox at VMHS by March 17, 2017.

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