Student Council at TCCA

Class Representatives: Grades 9 through 12

The responsibilities of the elected Class Representatives shall be:

• To maintain the accepted academic standard of a 2.5 GPA and acceptable behavioral record throughout the year (verified approximately every nine weeks). If this is not met, the representative will come before the Disciplinary Committee for a closed hearing to determine his or her future status.
• Shall be familiar with all Tri-City Christian Academy policies and procedures outlined in the Student Handbook.
• To attend the general session portion of all Student Government meetings.
• To give periodic reports of Student Council meetings to their respective homerooms. This will be validated by the homeroom teacher on a specified form.
• To carry back to the Student Council suggestions and complaints of enrolled students.
• To aid the Student Council members from their respective class with any class responsibilities.
• To serve on committees of the Student Council and to recruit other students to participate.

Please note, you must be a junior or a senior to serve as Student Council President.

The President:

• Shall maintain the accepted academic standard of a 2.5 GPA and acceptable behavioral record throughout the year (verified approximately every nine weeks). If this is not met, the representative will come before the Disciplinary Committee for a closed hearing to determine his or her future status.
• Shall be familiar with all Tri-City Christian Academy policies and procedures outlined in the Student Handbook.
• Shall be the Chief Executive of the Student Council and preside at all meetings.
• Shall facilitate regular two-way communication between students, faculty, staff, parents, and administration.
• Shall regularly check on Executive Officers and Class Representatives.
• Shall have the power to veto over all legislation, with approval of the Administrator, High School Director, and Student Council Advisor.
• Shall faithfully execute all provisions of the constitution and legislation of the Student Council.
• Shall serve as an intermediary between the administration and the student government and shall present all government business to the administration.
• Shall cast the deciding vote in case of a tie.
• If applicable, may serve as the Master of Ceremonies of school programs and assemblies as designated by the applicable Department Director and Administrator.
• If applicable, shall appoint all committees and the chairmen of such, and shall serve as an ex officio member of all committees.

Please note, you must be a junior or a senior to serve as Student Council Vice-President.

The Vice President:

• Shall maintain the accepted academic standard of a 2.5 GPA and acceptable behavioral record throughout the year (verified approximately every nine weeks). If this is not met, the representative will come before the Disciplinary Committee for a closed hearing to determine his or her future status.
• Shall be familiar with all Tri-City Christian Academy policies and procedures outlined in the Student Handbook.
• Shall perform the duties of the President in his/her absence (see above).
• Shall assist in the drawing up of all agendas.
• Shall assist with facilitation of regular two-way communication between students, faculty, staff, parents, and administration.
• Shall oversee the various committees, if applicable.
• Shall perform all other duties which may be assigned by the President or the Advisor.

The Secretary:

• Shall maintain the accepted academic standard of a 2.5 GPA and acceptable behavioral record throughout the year (verified approximately every nine weeks). If this is not met, the representative will come before the Disciplinary Committee for a closed hearing to determine his or her future status.
• Shall be familiar with all Tri-City Christian Academy policies and procedures outlined in the Student Handbook.
• Shall keep and file an accurate record of all Student Council meetings.
• Shall post meeting minutes in a timely manner at the conclusion of all Student Council meetings.
• Shall create meeting agendas, in conjunction with President and Vice-President.
• Shall distribute meeting agendas and minutes to all members of the Council before scheduled meetings.
• Shall perform all Student Council correspondence: keep file of all letters received and their date and day of receipt.
• Shall coordinate with the Yearbook Staff and Advisor to commemorate all student events.
• Shall write notes and letters that pertain to various student events.
• Shall create or delegate the creation of activity posters and social media content related to various events.
• Shall create or delegate the creation of content to post in the school's weekly Eagle Flyer.
• Shall receive and file monthly reports as written by all committee chairmen.

The Chaplain:

• Shall maintain the accepted academic standard of a 2.5 GPA and acceptable behavioral record throughout the year (verified approximately every nine weeks). If this is not met, the representative will come before the Disciplinary Committee for a closed hearing to determine his or her future status.
• Shall be familiar with all Tri-City Christian Academy policies and procedures outlined in the Student Handbook.
• Shall be the advocate for spiritual life to the Executive Council and to the Student body.
• Shall introduce guest Matins & Chapel speakers by name and Church represented.
• Shall act as liaison between students, teachers, staff, and administration, in coordination with the Executive Council Secretary.
• Shall keep record of all chapel speakers and Churches they represent.
• Shall organize and facilitate regular spiritual events including See You At the Pole, monthly focus campaigns, and various character education events.
• Shall coordinate with the Guidance Counselor, MS & HS Department Directors, and Theology teachers to improve student body behaviors and mindsets.