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Samohi ASB Application
Samohi Application Requirements
ASB Job Descriptions
ASB Code of Conduct
ASB Commitment Acknowledgement
Application
Teacher Recommendation
Counselor Recommendation
Interview ScheduleSanta Monica High School Application Requirements
All applicants must turn in the following items with their application.
All items must be stapled together in the order listed below. Late applications,
applications not assembled in the correct order, and applications that are not complete,
including signatures, will NOT be accepted. Please note that the teacher and counselor
recommendations will be turned into the Activities Office by the person completing the
form. You are not responsible for turning the two recommendations in personally. *note
you will need to fill out your name and the position you are interested in before
you hand them your recommendation.
1. ASB Application
2. Resume
On a separate piece of paper, please create a personal school resume, which tells us
about you. Samples of resumes can be found on the Internet. Your resume should
include the following information:
xix. Name
xx. Grade
xxi. Current Cumulative GPA
st
xxii. Current Class Schedule with 1 Semester Grades
xxiii. Clubs and Offices held
xxiv. Student Council Experience
xxv. Community or Athletic Involvement
xxvi. Hobbies and Interests
xxvii. Awards Won or Personal Achievements
3. Short Answers
1. Why do you feel you are the candidate best fit for the position you are applying for?
2. What qualities do you think are necessary to be successful in ASB? Why?
3. What do you think are some great unifying activities that we can implement at Samohi to
help embrace the diversity on our campus?
4. What experience have you had with leadership in the past? (Please feel free to state
previous extracurricular activities you have been affiliated with, including current.)
5. Who do you look up to as a role model and how has that person influenced who you are
today?
6. There’s an empty lot in Santa Monica, what would you build or do there? Why?
4. Santa Monica High School ASB Code of Conduct (signed by you and your parent/guardian)
5. ASB Commitment Acknowledgment
6. Task Outline
You must turn in your completed application to Activities Director by
3:30 PM Tuesday, February 14, 2017.
LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!SAMOHI ASB Commissioners
Job Descriptions 2017-2018
Commissioner Job descriptions or titles may be adjusted at the discretion of the Activities Director
● In order to be eligible to run for an Executive Board, Class Council, or House Position you must first
be accepted into the class and be included in a Commissioner Group.
Viking
Pride
Commissioner:
1.
Shall
participate
in
all
ASB
activities
next
year
2.
Shall
attend
assigned
school
athletic
events
and
CIF
events
3.
Take
photos
at
athletic
events
and
submit
pictures
to
ASB
for
bulletin
boards
the
website
and
Instagram
account
to
promote
games
for
all
teams
4.
Shall
update
athletics
bulletin
boards
with
team
scores,
athletic
announcements,
teams’
statistics
and
pictures
5.
Shall
run
and
emcee
the
Welcome
Home,
Homecoming,
Winter,
and
Spring
rallies
6.
Shall
plan
all
spirit
weeks
7.
Shall
host
auditions
for
student
performances
and
emcee
8.
Shall
compile
and
maintain
a
master
list
of
clubs
and
ensure
that
all
clubs
are
active
and
following
their
constitutions
9.
Shall
update
bulletin
boards
with
current
club
information
and
pictures
10.
Shall
coordinate
and
execute
the
Club
Row
in
First
Semester
11.
Shall
promote
the
creation
of
new
clubs
among
the
Student
Body
12.
Shall
organize
3-‐4
Club
Days
13.
Shall
collaborate
weekly
with
house
principals
and
house
teacher
leaders
14.
Shall
coordinate
one
team
building
activity
each
semester
15.
Shall
update
ASB
at
weekly
meetings
16.
Shall
coordinate
Staff
Appreciation
Day
and
find
new
ways
to
appreciate
and
recognize
faculty,
staff,
and
students
17.
Shall
make
posters
to
publicize
ALL
school
events
18.
Shall
be
part
of
the
“The
Cave”
group
for
next
year
Viking
Outreach
Commissioner:
1.
Shall
participate
in
all
ASB
activities
next
year
2.
Shall
organize
and
promoting
1-‐2
campus
Blood
Drives
a
semester
3.
Shall
plan,
advertise
and
execute
Red
Ribbon
Week,
Breast
Cancer
awareness,
Veteran’s
Day,
and
associated
activities
4.
Shall
develop
and
participate
in
a
campus
recycling
program
that
focuses
on
making
the
Samohi
campus
more
“green”
5.
Shall
organize,
schedule,
and
participate
weekly
in
campus
clean
up
days
6.
Shall
participate
in
all
ASB
activities
next
year
7.
Organizes
all
Samohi
tours
(Ex.
Parent
Tours)
8.
Organize
and
plan
Junior
Career
Day
9.
Work
8th
grade
information
night
10.
Shall
assist
in
the
promotion
of
Alumni
Association
events11.
Shall
increase
cultural
awareness
through
education
in
the
Samohi
community
with
cultural
assemblies
and
fairs
12.
Shall
promote
topic
of
the
month
(i.e.
National
Women’s
History
Month)
on
bulletin
boards
13.
Shall
plan
events
and
education
of
cultural
events
for
the
Santa
Monica
community
14.
Shall
coordinate
Stress
Free
Week/Study
Hall
15.
Shall
write
thank
you
notes
to
anyone
who
has
helped
ASB,
including
parents,
faculty
and
staff
16.
Shall
make
posters
to
publicize
ALL
school
events
17.
Shall
be
a
part
of
the
“The
Cave”
group
for
next
year
If
you
are
interested
in
any
of
the
positions
listed
above,
please
complete
one
of
the
following
task
and
bring
it
with
you
the
day
of
your
interview.
● Plan
one
homecoming
event
that
includes
Samohi
clubs
and
alumni
OR
Plan
a
school
fundraiser
that
includes
multiple
groups
OR
Plan
an
event
to
showcase
Samohi
to
our
alumni
or
incoming
Vikings
● Plan
a
theme
for
a
football
or
basketball
game
be
sure
to
include
poster
ideas
and
a
halftime
activity.
● Plan
one
event
and
one
spirit
day
for
one
of
the
following
weeks:
Red
Ribbon
Week,
Breast
Cancer
Awareness
Week,
Mental
Health
Week
or
Childhood
Cancer
Awareness
Week.
● Bring
two
ideas
of
ways
to
show
staff
appreciation
OR
create
a
Samohi
spirit
shirt
design
OR
an
incoming
Freshman
event
● Come
up
with
a
rally
theme
and
one
activity
for
the
rally
as
well
as
two
spirit
days.
Santa Monica High School
ASB Code of Conduct
I, the undersigned, do solemnly swear that I will abide by the following Code of Conduct set forth by the
Santa Monica High School ASB. The following standards of eligibility, conduct, and responsibilities
shall apply to all members during their one year term of office.
I. Academic Achievement
A. I will maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.0 Grade Point Average.
B. If I receive less than a 2.0 GPA, I understand that I will be placed on probation, unless I
have already been placed on probation. Only one period of probation is allowed during my
term. If my GPA does not increase, I understand that I will be immediately removed from
office.
II. Behavior Standards
A. As a member of ASB, I realize that my conduct must be beyond reproach at all times, both
on and off campus. ASB is set to higher standards, because I represent the entire school,
AT ALL TIMES!
B. I will abide by the SMHS School Handbook, and I understand the use of alcohol, tobacco,
or any controlled substance is prohibited.
C. I will uphold the ASB Constitution.
D. I will cooperate with the Activities Director and the ASB President.
E. I will cooperate with all ASB members and help wherever it is needed.
F. I will abide by the school dress code at all times.
G. I will carry my SMHS ID card at all times.
H. I will carry out the responsibilities of my office as stated in the Bylaws of the SMHS
Constitution.
I. I will be on time to class and all ASB events.
J. I will display good sportsmanship at all times and serve as an ambassador for SMHS at
other schools.
K. I will maintain at least a satisfactory citizenship record.
L. I understand that if I am suspended from Santa Monica High School, I may be suspended or
permanently removed from my ASB office, as determined by the Activities Director and
the Administration.
M. Failure to comply with any of these rules may result in immediate removal from office as
determined by the SMHS Activities Director and the Administration.
III. Responsibilities of Office
A. I understand that if I am elected or appointed to an ASB position I must be enrolled in the
Leadership class.
B. I understand that attendance in that class is mandatory.
C. I understand that I may be assigned tasks at ASB functions and that it is my responsibility
to work at and prepare for all ASB events.
D. I understand that I will be assigned tasks by the Activities Director and/or the ASB
President, and I am responsible to execute those tasks.
E. I understand that I am expected to attend the summer ASB retreats. These retreats are
mandatory, and I must obtain special permission prior to the retreat if I cannot make it.
Failure to attend may result in removal from office.
________________________________ _________________________________
Student Signature Parent/guardian Signature
ASB
Commitment
Acknowledgement
If
you
are
already
committed
to
many
extra-‐curricular
activities,
please
understand
that
your
ASB
commitment
will
need
to
come
second
after
your
school
work.
This
is
not
a
job
to
be
taken
lightly.
If
selected,
you
will
have
the
opportunity
to
help
lead
the
future
of
Santa
Monica
High
School.
We
have
many
challenges
ahead
of
us
next
school
year
and
this
school
needs
your
ideas,
leadership,
and
commitment
to
make
this
a
better
place
for
everyone.
***I
have
read
over
the
job
description
for
the
commission
position
that
I
am
applying
for
and
I
understand
that
I
will
be
held
accountable
for
these
jobs
if
selected
for
this
position.
Students
who
are
applying
to
be
an
ASB
commissioner
understand
that
they
will
be
selected
from
an
interview
process
with
the
ASB
executive
board
for
2017-‐2018
and
the
Activities
Director.
Commissioner
selections
will
be
based
on
your
interview,
the
presentation
of
your
task,
application,
resume,
and
past
leadership
experiences.
I
also
understand
that
being
selected
to
be
on
ASB
is
a
privilege.
If
selected
I
understand
the
responsibility
of
ASB.
As
a
member
of
ASB
I
will
be
required
to
spend
hours
outside
of
the
school
day
in
meetings
planning
for
my
school.
Many
of
the
activities
sponsored
by
ASB
throughout
the
year
will
also
require
great
amounts
of
time,
patience,
care,
and
devotion.
I
understand
that
if
selected
to
be
a
member
of
ASB
I
am
REQUIRED
to:
1.
Attend
ASB
Retreat
(Date
TBD)
2.
Attend
assigned
SAMOHI
events
throughout
the
school
year
(Registration,
performing
arts,
sports
events,
awards
ceremonies,
back
to
school
night,
open
house,
freshman
orientation,
all
ASB
events,
etc.)
3.
Attend
summer,
lunch,
and
after
school
meetings.
4.
Wear
the
ASB
gear
whenever
necessary,
with
honor
&
pride.
5.
Lead
by
example
and
always
strive
to
make
Santa
Monica
High
School
the
best
that
it
can
be.
6.
Complete
all
work
that
is
assigned
to
me
or
that
my
position
is
responsible
for.
By
signing,
I
understand
all
duties,
responsibilities,
and
commitments
of
being
a
member
of
ASB
and
I
promise
to
attend
all
meetings
and
functions
required
by
the
Samohi
student
leadership
position
that
I
am
applying
for.
If
I
fail
to
uphold
my
duties,
I
understand
that
I
may
be
required
to
resign
my
position.
___________________________________________________
Parent
Signature
__________________________________________________
Candidate
SignatureSanta Monica High School
Application for ASB
Student
Name:
_______________________________________________________________________
Grade
Next
Year:
_________________
House:
__________________
Commissioner
Position
I
am
Interested
in:
______________________________________________________________
Are
you
interested
in
running
for
an
Executive
Board
or
Class
Council
Position?
YES
or
NO
(circle
one)
E-‐Mail
Address:
_____________________________________________________________________
Qualifications:
(You
must
meet
all)
Cumulative
GPA
is
2.0
(Academics)
verified
by
signature
of
Academic
Counselor.
_____________________________________________________________________________
Academic
Counselor’s
Signature
Student’s
Cumulative
GPA
Citizenship
&
Discipline
verified
by
signature
of
Activities
Director
_________________________________________________________
Activities
Director's
Signature
Students
who
participate
in
a
sport
or
SAMOHI
summer
activity
MUST
have
a
coach
or
director
of
the
program
acknowledge
an
understanding
of
their
situation.
________________________________________________________
Coach
or
Program
Director’s
Signature
PERSONAL
QUESTIONS:
1.
Will
you
be
able
to
meet
during
lunch?
_____
yes
_____
no
2.
Will
you
be
able
to
meet
after
school?
_____
yes
_____
no
3.
Will
you
be
available
to
meet
during
summer?
_____
yes
_____
no
3.
Will
you
be
able
to
attend
ASB
retreat?
_____
yes
_____
no
4.
Will
you
be
able
to
attend
nighttime
activities
such
as
dances
and
games?
_____
yes
_____
no
5.
Are
you
willing
to
be
an
active
member
of
the
“The
Cave”
group
next
year?
_____
yes
_____
no
I
understand
the
duties
and
responsibilities
of
being
a
Samohi
ASB
officer
and
I
promise
to
attend
all
meetings
and
functions
required
by
the
Student
Government.
If
I
fail
to
uphold
my
duties,
I
understand
that
I
may
be
required
to
resign
my
position.
Student
Signature______________________________
Parent
Signature__________________________Santa Monica High School
Leadership Program
Teacher Recommendation
Student Name (Candidate): _____________________________________________
Candidate’s Interested Position: ___________________________________________
Recommending Teacher: ______________________________________
From: Ms. Boyd
Your name has been submitted by the student named above for a recommendation to become an
ASB Officer. Please take a few minutes to complete this CONFIDENTIAL form and return it to
my mailbox in the O-House office by Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Thank you for your time
and honest evaluation of this candidate.
Please circle one: P - Poor A – Average G – Good S – Superior
Responsibility P A G S
Honesty P A G S
Class Behavior P A G S
Care for others P A G S
Academic Effort P A G S
Attitude P A G S
Leadership P A G S
Social Skills w/ peers P A G S
Communication SkillsP A G S
Overall ASB potential P A G S
How well do you know this student?
Very well Well Average Not very well
How strongly would you recommend this student?
Not at all With some reservation Recommend Strongly recommend
What potential as a leader has the student shown?:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
One word that describes this student? Explain.
:_____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Any Additional
Comments:____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Signature: ___________________________________ Date: ____________________Santa Monica High School
Leadership Program
Counselor Recommendation Form
All candidates for ASB positions must ask their counselor for a recommendation. Please give
this recommendation form to your counselor. This recommendation is CONFIDENTIAL
between your counselor and Ms. Boyd. Your counselor will return the recommendation to Ms.
Boyd and turn it into her mailbox in the O-House office by Tuesday, February 14, 2017.
Thank you for your time and honest evaluation of this candidate.
Candidate’s Name: _____________________________________________
Candidate’s Interested Position: ___________________________________________
Recommending counselor: ______________________________________
Dear counselor:
Thank you for taking the time to complete this recommendation. We are looking for responsible,
hardworking, reliable students who reflect the Six Pillars of Character Counts. Your input is
very important to me. Please return when completed to Ms. Boyd’s mailbox in the O-House
office by 2017.
❏ I strongly recommend this student for the ASB position he/she is applying for.
❏ I recommend this student for the ASB position he/she is applying for.
❏ I recommend, with reservation, this student for the ASB position he/she is applying for.
Please explain:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
❏ I do not recommend this student for the ASB position he/she is applying for.
Please explain:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
What kind of growth has this student shown?:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
One word that describes this student? Explain. :
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Any Additional
Comments:____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
________________________________ ______________________
Counselor’s Signature DateInterview Schedule
I understand that:
Interviews will be taking place on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, please
see the interview times below
It is my responsibility to know when my interview time and to come prepared (be ready
to share your specific task for the commissioner position you are interested in)
and dressed in business casual. You will be interviewed by a panel that consists of the
Activities Director, an Administrator, Athletic Director, Teacher, ASB president, and
three seniors who have served in asb.
Interviews will be as follows:
Last names A-K 3:45 pm
Last Names L-Z 5:00 pm
○ Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Incoming Seniors
○ Wednesday, February 22, 2017 Incoming Juniors
○ Thursday, February 23, 2017 Incoming Sophomores
○ Friday, February 24, 2017 Incoming Freshmen
All interviews will take place in the Administration Building in
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