Goals & Objectives

Before a Student Council can have any degree of success, it must have definite purposes for existing, and its members, the student body, and the faculty and staff must be aware of what these purposes are. While the specific objectives may vary, there are certain basic ones that, as an advisor, I foster. These basic objectives include:
1. To develop attitudes of, and give practice in, good citizenship. A. Understanding how a democracy works B. Teaching respect for authority C. Gaining practice in self-discipline D. Training for leadership and followership E. Accepting responsibility 2. To assist in school management 3. To provide a training ground for developing leadership 4. To provide a forum for student expression 5. To promote the general welfare of the school A. Improving student-student, student-staff, student-community relationships B. Developing and maintaining good school spirit C. Promoting scholarship D. Helping to solve school problems E. Orienting students F. Developing high ideals of personal conduct [The above objectives were provided as a service of the WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL COUNCILS]

*Based on the above objectives, students will plan, execute and evaluation activities in the following REALMS:
RECREATION EDUCATION ATTITUDES LEADERSHIP MONEY SERVICE {dances, movies, recognition parties} {international culture week, teen depression, career day, TV Free Day} {school pride week, spirit days, appreciation/recognition} {elections, workshops, MASC/MCJC/MCR activities, advocacy} {fundraisers including dances, spirit links, candy sales} {canned food drive, sunshine committee, soup kitchen, fall clean-up}

[*Earl Reum, A MAP OF STUDENT GOALS, Student Advocate, September 1981]