STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
SGA
  

Purpose

• Provide a structure in which students can express their ideas and opinions

• Plan and direct student activities

• Enforce school rules and procedures

• Help promote and improve school spirit and morale among students and teachers

• Encourage students to participate in government in their adult life

• Teach students citizenship skills

• Participate in service learning activities

  
Members

• 4 officers who are elected in the Spring of the previous year; President is an 8^th grader, VP is a 7^th grader, Secretary and Treasurer can be any grade

• Each Homebase is given the opportunity to elect 2 officers, a Representative and an Alternate; the Representative serves during 1^st and 3^rd terms and the Alternate served during 2^nd and 4^th terms

• Should have a C average, have regular school attendance, display positive behavior in school, attend the meetings, report the information discussed in the meetings back to the Homebase

  
Events

• Red Ribbon Week – promotes being drug and alcohol free; includes Spirit Week and ends with a dance

• Winter Candy Grams – students purchase candy and send it to a friend

• Valentine Candy Grams – students purchase candy or flower to send to a friend

• Valentine’s Dance

• Carnival – in the spring; have games for students to play, rides, crafts, and prizes;  we will need many parents to help with this, look for information to be sent home soon in Thursday Folders.