Why should you join Student Senate?
Student Senate is an exciting opportunity to engage with classmates and teachers to contribute to the West Ottawa community. You will help unite the student body and inspire school spirit, also planning in charity events that positively influence our entire district.
SOME EVENTS STUDENT SENATE PARTICIPATES IN:
- SPIRIT WEEK/HOMECOMING DANCE - MONTH OF CARING - TEACH APPRECIATION WEEK - SENIOR OSCAR NIGHT |
SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN IN STUDENT SENATE:
- LEADERSHIP - COMMUNICATION AND LISTENING - PUBLIC SPEAKING - WORKING WITH OTHERS |
REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS
ALL OFFICERS AND SENATORS ARE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM GPA OF 2.0 AND HAVE ATTENDANCE IN GOOD STANDING. STUDENT SENATE MEETS REGULARLY DURING SEMINAR THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR AND STUDENTS WHO SERVE IN SENATE ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND THESE MEETINGS. UPON ELECTION, STUDENTS MUST ADHERE TO THE WEST OTTAWA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SENATE CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS.
Student Senate is a wonderful way to get to know your peers and the staff at West Ottawa. However, Senate is a time commitment and participants will be involved in a variety of activities and take on new responsibilities and challenges. Consistent attendance and effort is expected from all students. Students are also expected to be positive examples as students, leaders, and representatives of West Ottawa High School by behaving well and respecting others inside and out of Senate meetings.
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FURTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER POSITIONS:
Executive President: Must be an academic, 4th year Senior, and served at least one term on Senate Executive Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer: Must be an academic, 3rd or 4th year Junior or Senior, and served at least one term on Senate |
Officer Applications and Videos Due: May 1
Officer Elections: May 6 |
Senator Applications and Videos Due: May 15
Senator Elections: May 20 |
Middle School Applications Due: May 14
Middle School Officer Elections: May 21 Middle School Senator Elections: May 28 |
Go to our APPLY page to submit your application today.
Students can campaign as soon as their applications are submitted. For more information, go to our CAMPAIGN page.
For questions or further information, go to our CONTACT page and talk to one of our advisers.
Students can campaign as soon as their applications are submitted. For more information, go to our CAMPAIGN page.
For questions or further information, go to our CONTACT page and talk to one of our advisers.