Last Year, SGA...

• Raised over $400 at Founder's Day!

• Raised $7,350 for "Food For the Poor of Haiti" through Fund raising at a Bake Sale at the Aventura Mall! (read more)

• Organized collection of Food and Supplies for the victims of the devastating Earthquake in Haiti!

• Organized the First Alumni Return Day in which over 90 graduates from the class of 2008 and 2009 attended! (read more)

• Worked to accomplish campaign promises of a traveling soccer team and a longer Field Day!

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What will they accomplish this year with YOUR help?!

The Aventura City of Excellence School is proud to announce the formation of the Student Government Association for the 2010-2011 School Year.

All eligible students must meet the following requirements:

• Would be described by teachers and friends as a "Role Model" for the Student Body.

• Have good citizenship and scholastic records meaning no grade lower than a C on their most recent report card and be without negative comments or conduct. (Students with negative comments on their most recent report card can still run for office with recommendation from a current teacher and administrative approval.

• Willing to participate in after-school meetings and activities, including some weekend activities.

• All students are eligible to run for Homeroom Representative.

All Eligible Students May Run For The Following Positions:

Job Title : PRESIDENT: (Eighth Grade Only)

Responsibilities: 

• Serve as a role model for the entire Student Body

• Shall preside at all meetings and assemblies.

• Shall be chairperson of the Student Council and appoint a Sergeant-at-Arms from elected Homeroom Representatives.

• Will set the agenda for all meetings and will open the floor for debates on issues brought up by the Homeroom Representatives.

• Have such other powers and responsibilities as usually pertained to this office.

Job Title: VICE PRESIDENT (Seventh Grade Only)

Responsibilities:

• Shall preside over the meetings of the Student Council or assemblies when the President is absent.

• Shall call the roll and keep the homerooms reminded about sending their Student Government representatives.

• In charge of all dances and other social activities and shall act as host or hostess at these social functions.

Job Title: TREASURER (Sixth or Seventh Only)

Responsibilities:

• Responsible to present the financial reports to the Student Government.

• Responsible to meet with the school administrator for up-to-date budget matters.

• This office is also in charge of presenting budget requests for funds by school organizations or activities so strong candidates should have a strong mathamatical background.  **Mathamatics teacher recomendation required**

Job Title: SECRETARY (Sixth or Seventh Only)

Responsibilities:

• Shall keep accurate written records of the Student Government meeting.

• Responsible for typing the minutes, providing copies to homerooms and giving the original copy to the school administrative secretary.

• Responsible for keeping all minutes in a notebook.

• Responsible for writing correspondence to people or organizations thanking them for their contributions the Aventura City of Excellence School.

Job Title: HOMEROOM REPRESENTATIVE (All Grades)

Responsibilities:

• Shall be the most direct link between the Student body and the Student Government Officers

• Shall report on suggestions/recommendations from the individual homerooms at Student Government meetings

• One will be chosen by the President to serve as the "Sergeant-at-Arms," the 5th SGA Officer