Lovejoy High School Homecoming Student Government Association. Application Guidelines

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1 Lovejoy High School Homecoming Student Government Association Application Guidelines Please read all instructions carefully before completing the application package. 1. Application must be typed or completed in blue or black ink. 2. All applicants must submit a picture, via to kari.callier@clayton.k12.ga.us. 3. All applications MUST be turned in to Ms. Callier in Room 1107 or her front office mailbox on or before Thursday, September 6, 2018 during your lunch period or after school. 4. Applications submitted after September 6, 2018 WILL NOT be accepted. 5. There is a $50 fee to be paid after you have been notified of your eligibility to run. This fee will be due Monday, September 10, This fee is used to purchase flowers, sashes, lunch, entry to game, Homecoming parade, Homecoming refreshments and other Homecoming items for our Coronation and Field events. You cannot campaign until this fee is paid. 6. Three (3) teacher recommendations (2 Core classes and 1 Elective) 7. A one page essay stating why you should represent your class as King /Queen. 8. Incomplete applications will be automatically disqualified. 9. Do not fold, bend, or mutilate the application. Please feel free to contact kari.callier@clayton.k12.ga.us if you have any questions. Election: Elections will be held, Thursday, September 13, We will be voting via student s G-Suites accounts. Voting will be all day, in the Media Center and during Language Arts classes. Qualifying Criteria: The young man and young lady must: 1. Be enrolled as a student at Lovejoy High School. 2. Must have an accumulated unweighted grade point average of 2.0 or above OR 3.0 or above for Mr. and Miss LHS, which is included in this packet. 3. Maintain good attendance in all classes with no ISS or OSS and no referrals. 4. No applicant will be accepted if he or she has accumulated more than 10 absences (excused or unexcused) or more than 4 tardies this school year in each class. 5. Attend all rehearsals and meetings. 1

2 Homecoming 2018 Welcome to HOLLYWOOD!! DATES ACTIVITY/EVENT EXPLANATION Available on LHS Website and SGA Google August 31 Applications available Classroom September 6 Deadline for turning in Ms. Callier located in Room 1107 or front office application mailbox. September 7 Eligibility list posted and will be called/ ed Posted in Cafeteria and on Ms. Callier s door September 6 Interviews for Mr. and Mrs. LHS Media Center 4:10 September 7 Mandatory Homecoming Media Center 4:15 pm or TBA (during school Court Meeting day) September Campaigning Rules and regulations will be discussed September 10 Campaign Video Send to kari.callier@clayton.k12.ga.us September 13 Election Using G-Suites in Media Center and Language Arts Classes September 15 Parade Lovejoy Road 10am (Lineup at 8:30 am) September 15 Festival Lovejoy High School Front 11 2pm September 16 Coronation LHS Commons 5:00 pm September Homecoming Week Homecoming Court MUST participate in ALL activities September 20 Field Practice 12 Oaks Stadium 5:00 pm September 21 Homecoming Game Campaign Guidelines Game: 7:30 pm (Formal attire) DO NOT SUBMIT THIS SHEET WITH YOUR APPLICATION All candidates will follow campaign guidelines ALL CAMPAIGNING MATERIAL MUST BE DONE BEFOREAND AFTER SCHOOL OR LUNCH ONLY! NO EXCEPTIONS! Campaigning will take place September 10 12, All posters, flyers, and any other materials pertaining to your campaign must be removed on or before 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12, All Homecoming Court candidates MUST be present in school during ALL homecoming activities. If any candidate is absent you will not be allowed to participate during half time of the football game Voting will take place Thursday, September 13, 2018, using G-Suites accounts in the Media Center and in your Language Arts classes. Homecoming Court winners will be announced at the game on the field during Halftime. 2

3 ATTIRE FOR FEMALES: Comfortable shoes, soft hair style, post earring, single strand of pearls or simple gold or silver necklace. Tattoos must be covered. Grade Level Representatives (9 th -12 th ) and WildCat Gentlemen a. Attire for Coronation-Navy/Black Suit and Navy Tie b. Attire for Homecoming Game-(winner only)- Navy/Black Suit and Navy Tie Ladies c. Attire for Coronation-Navy Blue Evening Gown d. Game: (winner only) same attire Homecoming King/Queen Gentlemen a. Attire for Coronation-Navy/Black Suit and Light Blue Tie b. Attire for Homecoming Game (all finalists)-navy/black Suit and Navy Tie Ladies a. Attire for Coronation-White Evening Gown b. Attire for Homecoming Game (all finalists) - same attire Mr. and Miss LHS a. Gentlemen a. Attire for Coronation-Navy/Black Suit and Matching Tie to suit b. Game: (winner only) same attire b. Ladies a. Attire for Coronation -Light Blue Evening Gown b. Attire for Homecoming Game- (winner only) same attire Homecoming Court Candidates do not have to purchase a ticket for the football game. However family and friends MUST purchase a ticket. Homecoming Court will be presented during halftime of the football game. Location: 12 Oaks Stadium Friday, September 21, 2018, 7:30 p.m. Lovejoy vs. Drew CAMPAIGN RULES Any candidate who removes, causes to be removed or relocates another candidate material is subject to being removed from the ballot. The sponsor reserves the right to make judgment about any complaint brought to the attention of the Student Government Association. The candidate will automatically be terminated if any of the rules stated are violated. All campaign items (flyers, posters, and banners) must be not be offensive in content/pictures or language. No posters are allowed in the Main Office windows. NO Food (of any type) can be used for campaigning. Please refrain from using slang on flyers and signs, if used materials will be rejected. PROPER GRAMMAR MUST BE USED Posting of any flyers must be done before and after school. Only one large post/banner can displayed in the school cafeteria Flyers can be posted in classrooms at the teachers discretion Stickers cannot be posted on the walls of the school Disrespectful/Negative campaigning or personal attacks will not be allowed. Masking tape is the only tape that can be used. 3

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5 STUDENT APPLICATION Please Type or Print Clearly in BLUE or BLACK ink only. First Middle Last Student ID Grade T-Shirt size Address Home Phone ZIP Code Cell Phone Address Date of Birth Hobbies Parent/Guardian Clubs or organizations involved in during the current year Check the position you are vying for WildCat (DES Dept. Only): Mr. WildCat Ms. WildCat Homecoming: Mr. Homecoming Ms. Homecoming (Seniors Only - GPA 2.0 or Higher) LHS: Mr. LHS Ms. LHS (Seniors Only GPA 3.0 or Higher) The male and female that receives the HIGHEST number of votes will become the Class King and Class Queen and presented with a crown/tiara. ALL males and females that are a part of Coronation are a part of the Homecoming Court and will presented with a sash and flower at Coronation. Class Kings and Queens (GPA 2.0 or Higher Required) CLASS OF 2019: Mr. Senior Miss Senior CLASS OF 2020: Mr. Junior Miss Junior CLASS OF 2021: Mr. Sophomore Miss Sophomore CLASS OF 2022: Mr. Freshman Miss Freshman Student s Signature Date = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = DO NOT WRITE IN THE SPACE BELOW Must be completed by your Counselor GPA CONDUCT GPA Excused Unexcused Tardies Counselor Signature This portion for the Homecoming Committee Only Approved Not Approved Reason(s) 5

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7 Mr. and Miss Lovejoy Criteria Must have a 3.0 G.P.A. or better Submit a copy of an unofficial transcript along with this application Must be 12 th grade Participate in at least 2 extra-curricular activities No disciplinary Infractions Three (3) teacher recommendations (science, social studies, math, English, ROTC) APPLICATIONS DUE by Thursday, September 6, 2018 (Room 1107, Mrs. Callier) by 4:00 pm Interview applicants Men- Wednesday, September 6, :10-4:30 Women-Thursday, September 6, :30-5:00 A one page essay stating why you should represent your class as King /Queen. Be sure to include Extra Curicular Activities: DO NOT EXCEED THREE LISTINGS. Activity #1: Activity/Organization Role in organization Dates of involvement with activity Weekly time commitment Campus Activity #2: Activity/Organization Role in organization Dates of involvement with activity Weekly time commitment 7

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9 Homecoming Court Recommendation Form ***Please do not give to the student. ***Turn into Callier room 1107 or in the front office mailbox by Sept 16, 2018 Name of Student: Grade Level: School: Referral Person/Title: Subjects(s) Taught Student: (2 Core Classes and 1 Elective Class) Student Assessment Exceptional Above 4 Below 2 No Basis for Judgment Academics Punctuality Initiative Attitude towards teachers Behavior Leadership ability Attendance Work ethic Oral Expression Overall recommendation NOTE: Your comments are most beneficial in the total selection process! Why would the candidate make a good representative for our Homecoming Court? Recommender s Name (Please Print) Recommender s Signature Recommender s Title Date 9

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11 Homecoming Court Recommendation Form ***Please do not give to the student. ***Turn into Callier room 1107 or in the Front Office Mailbox by Sept 6, 2018 Name of Student: Grade Level: School: Referral Person/Title: Subjects(s) Taught Student: (2 Core Classes and 1 Elective Class) Student Assessment Exceptional Above 4 Below 2 No Basis for Judgment Academics Punctuality Initiative Attitude towards teachers Behavior Leadership ability Attendance Work ethic Oral Expression Overall recommendation NOTE: Your comments are most beneficial in the total selection process! Why would the candidate make a good representative for our Homecoming Court? Recommender s Name (Please Print) Recommender s Signature Recommender s Title Date 11

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13 Homecoming Court Recommendation Form ***Please do not give to the student. ***Please return this form to Ms. Callier - Room 1107 or front office mailbox by September 6, 2018 Name of Student: Grade Level: School: Referral Person/Title: Subjects(s) Taught Student: (2 Core Classes and 1 Elective Class) Student Assessment Exceptional Above 4 Below 2 No Basis for Judgment Academics Punctuality Initiative Attitude towards teachers Behavior Leadership ability Attendance Work ethic Oral Expression Overall recommendation NOTE: Your comments are most beneficial in the total selection process! Why would the candidate make a good representative for our Homecoing Court? Recommender s Name (Please Print) Recommender s Signature Recommender s Title Date 13