Student Government Class and
Student Leadership Constitution

Student Council Class
Hey Generals!! Do you want to ROCK THE HOUSE!??!! Do you believe in service, and enjoy getting involved with fun activities? If so, join your friends in supporting athletic and school sponsored events by being a part of the Eisenhower Spirit Team! A "Letter of Application," 3.0 GPA, and a solid 3.0 CPA are required to be a member of the team. No athletic or dance experience necessary-just a willingness to serve and show a lot of school spirit!!! Eighth Grade and Freshmen students are chosen after 3rd Term. Seventh Grade students are chosen in the Fall.

 

Eisenhower Junior High School
Student Leadership Constitution
for 2006-2007
Prepared: March 1, 2006

Article I: Authority
This Student Leadership Constitution and its members exist at the will and discretion of the school Principal. The Principal appoints faculty and staff members to serve on the school's Faculty Council over Student Leadership (FCSL). Members of the Faculty Council over Student Leadership are responsible for the implementation of this constitution and its student leaders.

Article II: School Symbols
The official Public School Colors of Eisenhower Junior High School are red, white and black.
The official Song of Eisenhower Junior High School is "Salute the Generals".
The official Sobriquet of Eisenhower Junior High School is the "Generals"

Article III: Student Council
The Student Council shall consist of four elected Student Body Officers, 4 elected Senators, up to 11 appointed Representatives, and the Cheerleaders. All students within the Student Council shall: a) register for and participate in the Student Council Class (held 1st Period) during their entire tenure in office; and b) participate willingly and positively in all activities and events–such as in General's Week, monthly themes, term service projects and officer activities--as requested by their faculty advisor(s); and c) abide by all school rules and show support for the school.

Section A: Student Body Officers:
1. Student Body Officers shall consist of four elected 9th Grade students who shall serve as President, Vice-President, Secretary and Historian.
2. The President shall be responsible for: a) introducing and/or conducting school-wide assemblies as deemed appropriate by his or her faculty advisor(s); b) helping with scheduling follow through of the daily appearance of Student Council members to serve as co-anchors on KEJH News; c) arranging for and coordinating up to four school-wide dances (of one per term) with appropriate music; d) assisting with student officer elections; e)other duties as assigned
3. The Vice-President shall be responsible for: a) serving as the Community Council student representative; b) maintaining the large Trophy Showcase in the front hallway of the school; c) assisting Senators in coordinating their activities with the rest of the Student Council; d) assisting student officer elections; f)other duties as assigned
4. The Secretary shall be responsible for: a) maintaining accurate attendance records both in class as well as for student activities; b) taking notes at all SBO meetings as well as when requested by advisors. c) assisting Representatives in coordinating their activities with the rest of the Student Council; d)assisting with student officer elections; e) other duties as assigned
5. The Historian shall be responsible for: a) maintaining a comprehensive student event written and photographic b) assisting with student officer elections c) arranging for and coordinating, the Goodbye Assembly (which usually features a student-oriented slide show); d) other duties as assigned.

Section B: Senators:
1. The Student Senate shall consist of two elected students from each grade--8th and 9th Grade–for a total of four Senators.
2. 9th Grade Senators shall be responsible for: a) attending the Community Council meeting as a student representatives, alternating as they see fit; b) helping with quarterly/weekly assignments; c) judging, and arrange for the talent assembly; d) arranging for and coordinating the year-end Freshmen Invitation Dance; e) other duties as assigned.
3. 8th Grade Senators shall be responsible for; a) help with quarterly/weekly assignments; b) judging and arranging for the talent assembly; c) other duties as assigned.
4. Constitution Changes for 2006-07 Only For the 2006-2007 year only the Student Body Government class will contain 3 eighth grade and 3 ninth grade Senators. The third Senate seat for these grades will be reserved for a student who did not attend Eisenhower Junior High in the 2005-06 school year. In addition, the extra ninth grade Senate seat will be given a place with the "Big 6" student body council.

Section C: Representatives:
1. Student Representatives shall consist of three students per 8th or 9th grade. 7th Graders will be given 5 positions as they will not have representation in the senate. At the beginning of each school year, the Student Body Advisors will choose two of the 7th grade Representatives to act as the lead Student Representatives for that grade. These students shall apply to be selected by the faculty and staff of the school as directed by the faculty advisor(s) over the Student Council and the Administration.
2. Student Representatives are determined by the scores they receive at the portfolio day.
3. Student Representatives shall support and participate in all Student Council and student- body activities and events–such as KEJH News anchors, student body assemblies, General's Week, weekly/quarterly assignments--as deemed appropriate by their faculty advisor(s).

Section D: Cheerleaders/Stuntmen
1. Cheerleaders are defined as ninth grade female students selected on the basis of portfolio and tryouts. They serve on the Student Council and are subject to the eligibility requirements of all student officers and are expected to attend the student government class.
2. Cheerleaders participate in all Student Council and student body activities. They are responsible for cheering at home games, promoting school spirit, and any activity deemed appropriate by their faculty advisor(s).
3. The Cheerleading Squad Advisors along with the input of the squad will select a Head and Co-Head which will become part of the main student body officers as an advisory committee.
4. Stuntmen are defined as ninth grade male students selected on physical ability. Captains and Co Captains are subject to the eligibility requirements of all student officers and are expected to attend the student government class. All other stuntmen must have a 2.0 GPA and CPA which is in accordance with all athletic teams at EJH. All stuntmen are required to work as a team in assistaing the Cheerleaders at all school sports activities and school assemblies both during and evening events. They will also assist the Student Body Officers as needed.

Article IV: Student Leadership Qualifications and Requirements

Section A: Standards and Eligibility:
1. In order to run for office all Student Council Members must:
a. Have a GPA of 3.00 with no "F" grades, and a CPA of 3.00 with no "0" and no more than one "1" in citizenship grades during the term prior to elections or selection. After the deadline for candidate applications has passed–which is always five or more days after grades are officially distributed to the entire student body--no GPA or CPA changes will be considered for candidate qualification.

2. Upon election or selection, Student Body Officers, Senators, Representatives, and Cheerleaders are considered ambassadors of the school and must conduct themselves at school and in the community at all times with respect and honor. Student Council members must abide by all school rules–including (but not limited to):
a. Maintain a 3.0 GPA with no "F" grades, and a 3.0 CPA with no "0" grades and no more than one "1" for both midterm as well as end of term grade. Students will have five days after grades are officially distributed to the entire student body for corrections. If officers' GPA/CPA are below the standard, the student will be placed on probation or removed from office if previously on probation.
b. No possession or use of tobacco, alcohol, or drugs of any kind without doctor order or prescription will be tolerated, nor will the school tolerate the presence or use of any of the above mentioned substances. Violation can result in the immediate dismissal from office or position by the Principal or Assistant Principal.
c. No threats or participation in violence, fighting or vandalism at school or at school activities will be tolerated
d. Compliance with school dress standards while in school and at all school functions is required
e. No sluffing or excessive tardiness. One sluff will result in immediate probation, more than one sluff could result in dismissal.
f. Use acceptable language and model appropriate behavior and good manners in school, at school functions, and at all times
g. At all times, Council members must be a good leaders, set the proper example, and work to gain the respect of others during the term of office.

Article V: Student Probations and Removal from Student Council:
1. Student Body Officers, Senators, Representatives, and Cheerleaders who do not meet the academic, citizenship or behavior requirements outlined in Article IV, will be placed on "probation" by their faculty advisor(s) and not allowed to participate in Student Council activities and events until the next mid-term or term grades are issued. Any student warranting probation more than once in any school year will be removed from office for the rest of that school year by their faculty advisor(s).

2. Serious violations at school, school functions, or in the community involving criminal offenses or egregious disregard for school rules or policies will result in automatic dismissal. Substance abuse, fighting, gang activity, severe non compliance, or vandalism are activities that are subject to this clause.

3. A Student Council member can appeal a probation. The appeal is submitted to his or her faculty advisor(s) to the Faculty Council over Student Leadership. All majority decisions by the Faculty Council over Student Leadership are final.

4. Any Student Council member placed on probation or removed from office can have his or her title and responsibilities temporarily or permanently assigned to another Student Council member (who may then be designated as an "acting" officer) as decided by his or her faculty advisor(s) and approved by the Faculty Council over Student Leadership.