1. Welcome to
Student Govt
Class

2. Your Teacher
Mrs. Julie Thorngren

3. Purpose of this class-
Preparation for dances, holiday activities, fundraisers, cheer, assemblies and other special events
Promote School Spirit
Learn leadership and interpersonal skills
Leadership
Organization
Communication
Self-esteem
Strengthen leadership unity & school unity

4. Grading Participation Class work
Fulfilling duties & responsibilities in and outside of class
Grading scale
A= A- = B+ =87-89
B= B- = C+ =77-79
C= C- = D+ =67-69
D= D- = F = 59 & below

5. Missed/Late Work and Extra Credit
There may be some work that cannot be made up if you are absent!
It is your responsibility to get work if you are absent. Check my blog!
Work needs to be turned in on time and definitely before the final due date.
Some extra credit may be given – but all other work must be completed first.

6. Participation You may be excused from only two events per quarter.
Being on a school team automatically excuses you from events during that sport’s season only but you are required to find someone to take your place.
Sweaters must be worn on game days, during assemblies, and other school functions

7. Participation cont. You are required to go to: All home games
Assigned away games
One concert per season (wear school sweater)
All dances
All assemblies

8. Demerits/Probation
Demerits are given to students who do not follow through with assignments, engage in behavior unbecoming of a student leader, or do not follow the constitution.
Officers 10 demerits = probation
Cheerleaders: 12 demerits = probation
Lower than 3.0 GPA = academic probation
2nd probation = dismissal

9. Warm-ups **Type leadership quotes What they mean to you
**Leadership Journal-
What activities/events did you attend
How were you a leader

10. Citizenship Grades
Citizenship grades will be determined by your attendance and behavior in class.
Citizenship Grade
Tardies AND Truancies
Behavior Problems
H – Honor
4.0
0 – 1 tardy
None
S – Satisfactory
3.0
2 – 3 tardies
Minor
N – Needs Improvement
1.0
4 – 5 tardies or
1 truancy
Major
U – Unsatisfactory
0.0
6+ tardies or
2+ truancies
Significant

11. Citizenship Behavior that will lower your citizenship grade: CHEATING
Disrespectful toward teacher and/or other students.
Inappropriate Language
Damaging computers/equipment
Food or drink around computers
Using electronic devices inappropriately
Violating Weber School District AUP

12. Expectations Be Respectful: Be Responsible: Be Cooperative:
Of yourself
Of others
Of the building and property
Be Responsible:
For your learning
For your behavior
Be Cooperative:
By obeying rules
By following instructions promptly
By helping others
A positive attitude is the key to your success at Snowcrest Junior High School!!!

13. Just a few more things -
Lifesavers - Hall Pass, Excuse a Tardy, or Extra Credit (3 per term)
Better Choices Sheet, Apology Sheet, Number paper
Seating Chart
How to . . .
Questions???