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Calling ALL Colts
Calling ALL Colts
Hey future LEADERS of Cottonwood.
We are excited to announce the 2024 Class Officer Elections for the 2024-25 school year! On this page you will find important information about the election process and what it means to be Class Officer at Cottonwood. We encourage all students interested in becoming a leader to create a campaign! Please reach out to Mrs. Hsiao in room 603, or email her at jhsiao@graniteschools.org, or Ms. Smith at aasmith1@graniteschools.org in room 120 with any questions or concerns.
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Important changes for the 2024-2025 School Year…
Class Structure: The Class Officer positions and class period will be changing for the 2024-2025 school year. With the addition of Homeroom to the Cottonwood High School schedule, we will be creating a new Student Government Homeroom class that will include the 8 SBOs and 32 Class Officers. There will be an SBO class period that will consist of the SBOs and the Class Presidents only.
Class Officers: Class Officer positions have been added to match the Student Body Officer positions. There will now be 8 Class Officers per grade: President, Vice President, Historian, Communications, Artist, Stampede ASC, Dance ASC and Secretary. Secretary positions will be determined by teacher vote rather than student vote.
Voting Calculations
Teacher Recommendation
20%
You will provide your teachers with a link to fill out the recommendations. It is only your current teachers that complete these recommendations.
Portfolio
40%
The portfolio will be completed using a Google Document shared with you by an advisor.
Student or Teacher Vote
40%
Any current Cottonwood student, Freshman to Junior, can vote for their respective class officers. All teachers will vote for the position of Secretary.
Requirements
ANY eligible Cottonwood Student can run to be a Class Officer! We are looking for leaders, innovative thinkers and students who care about Cottonwood! A class officer cannot hold an executive leadership position in another organization at Cottonwood.
Academics
The requirement is a 3.0 GPA and a 3.0 CPA for Quarter 3 and it is expected that this standard be maintained throughout the year in office if elected.
While this is the academic requirement to be a class officer, if you would like to run and have a GPA lower than 3.0 for Quarter 3, see Ms. Hsiao.
Dedication
Class Officers are the appointed leaders for each grade level at Cottonwood. The activities, events, assemblies, and initiatives take a significant amount of time to plan.
Class Presidents will join the SBO class period next year. This position will take significantly more time and responsibility compared to the other class officer positions. If you choose to run for president, be prepared to have a responsibilities almost to the level of an SBO.
All other positions will not be in the SBO class period, but will join the Student Government Homeroom class.
All officers will commit to afterschool activities and initiatives.
Summer Planning
In order to be prepared for events at the beginning of the school year, we will need to complete important planning during the Summer Break. Class President, Vice Presidents and Secretaries will be required to attend Utah State University Leadership Camp from June 3-5. Other class officers will not attend this conference, but will participate in other team building activities at Cottonwood throughout the summer. On average, we spend about one week throughout the summer working on Student Government tasks. Summer days are somewhat flexible, but the two weeks before school starts is an important time for Class Officers. Mark your calendars!
Step 1: Watch this REQUIRED Information Presentation:
Once you have viewed the recording entirely, click on the link below to complete the Digital Application to declare your intent to run for office.
Step 2: Complete the Digital Application
This form will acknowledge that you intend to run for a Class Officer position. You will also acknowledge that you understand the expectations of the office and the campaign regulations.
Step 3: The Campaign
Video to Peers
Maximum of 30 seconds long
Must be a YouTube video link
Website Profile
Photo or Digital Poster
Slogan
Hallway Posters
4 Posters 3’x5’
CANNOT use duct tape or packing tape
All posters must be approved by an advisor
Step 4: Portfolio
Leadership Academy
2 virtual lessons, 5 points each
Digital Resume
Single document listing skills and experience, 5 points
Presentation on Position Related Task
Response to task associated with specific position, 10 points
Each portfolio component will be completed on the Google Document that is shared with you by an advisor. A panel of Cottonwood faculty will grade your portfolio out of 25 points.
Campaign FAQs
How do I submit my campaign to Peers materials?
An advisor will share a Google Site with you via your Granite District email. This is where you will complete the Campaign Page that will be viewed by your peers for voting.
When can I hang up my posters at school?
Posters will be approved on April 12, after school in room 603. You can hang your posters as soon as they have been approved that day. You may only hang the poster on brick surface walls using masking tape only. No duct tape or packing tape is permitted.
What if I turn something in late?
No Digital Application will be accepted after April 11. Any other campaign materials turned in late will be added to the Campaign Website as soon as an advisor can do so. You will receive a campaign penalty for each component submitted late.