FAQ

FAQ

What is Student Council?

Student Council is responsible for:

• Coordinating student activities (including announcements, approving club event and money requests);

• Fostering school spirit and unity (including planning and running school events);

• Representing the student body; and,

• Serving as a connection with school administration, parents and the surrounding community.

When do meetings take place?

Meetings take place on Tuesdays after school in Room 203. All meetings are open to anyone who is interested in attending.

What events do you plan?

Student Council plans the following school events:

• Registration

• Grade 9 Orientation Day

• Grade 9 Welcome Day

• Oktoberfest

• Spirit Week & Spirit Days

• Dance

• Haunted House

• Holiday Assembly

• Valentine's Day

• Semi-Formal Dance

• One Match Clinic

• Mental Health & Wellness Conference

• Elections & Interviews

• PROM

• May Day

• Staff Appreciation BBQ

SAC also provides funding to clubs in order to hold their own events, which promotes student involvement and raises awareness.

What is the Student Activity Fee? How does it benefit me as a student?

The Student Activity Fee (SAF) helps to fund engaging opportunities that occur before school, at lunch and after school. Monies collected cover or subsidize costs of events and activities - including those run by Student Council. SAC uses the SAF collected at Registration for the following purposes:

• To provide start up operational funds for clubs and committees;

• To defray costs of organizing or participating in special events (such as student conferences, competitions, celebrations) related to the club or committee;

• To support special initiatives that clubs have requested funding via a written proposal;

• To pay the cost of one tournament per team (students on teams are required to pay the SAF);

• To provide awards/trophies for athletic excellence and sportsmanship at the annual Athletic Banquet;

• To provide funding support for teams that qualify for OFSAA; and,

• The Music, Drama, Visual Arts and Classics programs have co-curricular clubs and activities which receive funding from SAC through the SAF.

Note: The decision not to pay the SAF will mean paying higher entrance fees for tickets to school events.

How can I join SAC?

All positions on SAC are elected or appointed in late April or early May for the following school year. Application forms will be made available during Information Sessions in early April. Grade 9 Representatives are appointed in October of the current school year.

How can I stay connected with SAC?

Instagram: @mdhs_sac

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