School Activities

Student Council

The purpose of a Student Council is to develop leadership skills by involving students in school functions beyond just their classrooms. Student council gives students opportunity to demonstrate their talent while learning useful skills for the workplace and community.

Through student council, student leaders can pursue personal and collective interests by being involved in the organization of many different non-academic school events and motivation the participation of their peers.

Student council also serves as an interface between school administration, staff, parents and students.

Members of the student council will meet on a regular basis with the Student Council Staff Coordinator throughout the school year.

In order to be part of the Student Council students must have a good academic and behavioral record.

Their GPA must be at least 2.5. Candidates will be approved by the faculty based on their academic level, attendance and being a positive role model for their peers both in and out of class.

Significantly, students must be seen as a responsible and reliable role model for others. Should a student fail to uphold these standards they may be removed from the Student Council. Students are elected to the student council by their peers.

Field Trips

Field trips are an important part of an authentic, hands-on curriculum.
• All planned field trips enrich the academic and cultural experience of our students and are related to the curriculum taught in each grade level.
• Any student who does not have written parental permission cannot attend a field trip. She/he will be placed in a suitable class for the day and will remain at school under the supervision of other teachers.
• Parents must give written consent for their child to attend a school field trip.