Rancho Pico Junior High School Associated Student Body (ASB)
Rancho Pico Junior High School Associated Student Body (ASB)
Rancho Pico Junior High School Associated Student Body (ASB)
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<strong>Rancho</strong> <strong>Pico</strong> <strong>Junior</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>Associated</strong> <strong>Student</strong> <strong>Body</strong> (<strong>ASB</strong>)<br />
Application for Incoming Seventh Grade <strong>Student</strong>s<br />
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ ALL DIRECTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS BEFORE SIGNING THIS APPLICATION.<br />
YOUR SIGNATURE AND A PARENT’S SIGNATURE INDICATES YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF ALL RULES AND EXPECTATIONS<br />
First Name: ______________________________________ Last Name: ____________________________________________________<br />
Home Phone Number:_____________________________ _________Email Address: _______________________________________<br />
Elementary <strong>School</strong>:_____________________________________________ 6 th Grade Teacher’s Name:__________________________________<br />
(Please make sure this is an email you check daily. This is how you will be notified if you got an interview for <strong>ASB</strong>)<br />
T-Shirt size (adult sizes) XS S M L XL<br />
March 7 th<br />
March 29 th<br />
Important Dates<br />
Applications available to all prospective incoming seventh graders.<br />
Deadline for <strong>ASB</strong> application. Applications must be turned into the <strong>Rancho</strong> <strong>Pico</strong> main office no later than<br />
3:30 Friday, March 29 th . If your application is not turned in by this deadline, it will not be accepted.<br />
April 10 th<br />
All eligible students will be contacted by this date with an invitation to attend their interview; you will<br />
be contacted via e-mail that you indicated to above; PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY!<br />
April 16 th<br />
May 1 st<br />
August<br />
7 th and 8 th<br />
Interviews held at <strong>Rancho</strong> <strong>Pico</strong> from 4:00-6:00pm<br />
Final <strong>ASB</strong> selections will be emailed by 6:30 p.m.<br />
Summer Check-In for 2013-2014 school year<br />
<strong>ASB</strong> students be present to volunteer and prepare for check-in process.<br />
<strong>ASB</strong> students are required to assist with Summer Check-In<br />
In applying to be part of the <strong>Rancho</strong> <strong>Pico</strong> <strong>ASB</strong>, please consider the following:<br />
1. Applications must be postmarked by the deadline given.<br />
2. All seventh grade positions will be for a full school year. However, all students selected will be subject to quarterly review.<br />
If any <strong>ASB</strong> student does not fulfill the requirements of a student leader, that student may be dismissed<br />
from <strong>ASB</strong> and reassigned a different elective. As an <strong>ASB</strong> member, you must maintain a 2.5 GPA and not receive<br />
any grade lower than a C- on any report cards.<br />
3. All candidates will be evaluated by a committee of 8 th grade students and <strong>Rancho</strong> <strong>Pico</strong> staff members. Selections will be based<br />
upon your application and your interview.<br />
4. Applicants who pass the application screening will be assigned a group interview time. If you are selected to interview,<br />
you are encouraged to dress appropriately ( you will be working in groups on the floor) and arrive on time to your scheduled<br />
interview time.
Please read each of the following statements and sign your initials after each statement:<br />
1. All officers must uphold the high standards of <strong>Rancho</strong> <strong>Pico</strong> <strong>ASB</strong> and represent the school with<br />
dignity, pride and integrity. <strong>ASB</strong> officers are both leaders and role models. I understand that any<br />
student not maintaining high personal, academic, and behavioral standards both on and off<br />
campus may forfeit his/her office. _____________<br />
2. I understand that my job description may include working to set-up, implement, and clean-up<br />
summer activities, back-to-school night, assemblies, school dances, fundraisers, lunchtime<br />
activities, open house, awards nights, and all other <strong>ASB</strong> activities. _______________<br />
3. I understand that sometimes the set-up or clean-up of activities on campus may occasionally cause<br />
me to miss all or part of class, and I am still responsible for all the work missed during that time. I<br />
also understand that some activities require working before school, at brunch, at lunch, and<br />
outside of the school day. _______________<br />
4. I understand that as an <strong>ASB</strong> member my grade is determined by the following: through<br />
completion of student leadership projects, activity planning, attendance, and overall<br />
demonstration and development of character. _______________<br />
5. I understand that I currently must hold an 2.5 GPA (according to the 3 rd quarter report card), and I<br />
agree to maintain at least a 2.5 GPA throughout my term. I understand that failure to maintain a<br />
2.5 GPA or if I receive any grade lower than a C- in any class I will be disqualified from<br />
<strong>ASB</strong>.____________<br />
I hereby agree to all of the above statements and indicate such by signing below:<br />
<strong>Student</strong> signature: ___________________________________________________ Date ___________________________________<br />
Parent/Guardian: ____________________________________________________ Date ____________________________________<br />
Good Standing Verification<br />
You must include the signature of one of your teachers verifying that you are in excellent standing in the<br />
following areas:<br />
Attendance<br />
Academics<br />
Behavior<br />
Teacher Signature: __________________________________________________________________<br />
Email Address: ______________________________________________________________________
<strong>Rancho</strong> <strong>Pico</strong> <strong>Junior</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>ASB</strong><br />
The Leader in Me<br />
Directions: Using the box below, include a recent picture of you that you feel best represents who you<br />
are as a leader. This photo will remain with your application and will not be returned to you. Then in the<br />
lines below the photo, explain in your own words why you chose this photo to represent you as a leader.<br />
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<strong>Rancho</strong> <strong>Pico</strong> <strong>Junior</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>ASB</strong><br />
Questionnaire<br />
Short Answer Questions: Please answer in complete sentences. Please answer these questions on<br />
another sheet of paper with your first and last name.<br />
1. We expect over 50 applicants for approximately ten seventh grade positions. Why should we choose<br />
you?<br />
2. Leaders are born. What leadership qualities do you possess?<br />
3. If we were to ask any adult in your life (excluding family members) to speak honestly about you, who<br />
would give us the most complete picture of who you are?. What would he or she say about you?<br />
4. What do you believe will be the greatest challenge in junior high? How will you overcome this<br />
challenge?<br />
5. What do you believe is the strongest CHARACTER component a person could have and why?<br />
6. What personal qualities do you have that would be beneficial to <strong>ASB</strong>? How would these qualities help<br />
improve our school? (Are you an artist? Are you a good public speaker? Are you a good party<br />
planner? Are you a good writer? Are you good with technology?) Please include anything in this<br />
packet that you would like to showcase such as pictures, a resume, an article you have written, a video,<br />
or anything that represents your best qualities.<br />
7. Please attach a copy of your most recent report card.<br />
Mail your completed application to:<br />
<strong>ASB</strong> Selection Process<br />
c/o Mrs. Jolicoeur<br />
<strong>Rancho</strong> <strong>Pico</strong> <strong>Junior</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
26250 W. Valencia Blvd, Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381