The Goal of the Program
Remembering that this is not a competition but that the goal of this program is to recognize student councils for outstanding participation in the following areas: community service, student leadership, citizenship, and school spirit.
Award
Schools participating in this prestigious award program receive a Certificate of Excellence and recognition in NAESP’s publications and web site, www.naesp.org.
Fee
There is no longer a fee to enter. However, councils must be a member of ASCA to qualify for the award. Log in on the left or become an ASCA member to access the application.
Criteria
Elementary School
- Complete the Student Council School of Excellence Application Form below.
- Complete Project Description Forms for two different projects from the following categories:
- Community Service
- Student Leadership
- Citizenship
- School Spirit
- Submit a copy of your student council constitution.
- Explain how council members are elected/selected.
- Provide a letter of recommendation from your school’s principal.
- Provide a letter of recommendation from your student council president or vice president.
- Provide photos of student council activities and include the school name as the photos title.
Middle School (If your school is K-8, it will be considered a middle level school if your officers are in grades 6-8.)
- Complete the Student Council School of Excellence Application Form below.
- Complete Project Description Forms for a total of four projects from each of the following categories:
- Community Service
- Student Leadership
- Citizenship
- School Spirit.
- Submit a copy of your student council constitution.
- Explain how council members are elected/selected.
- Provide a letter of recommendation from your school’s principal.
- Provide a letter of recommendation from your student council president or vice president.
- Provide photos of student council activities and include the school name as the photos title.
Continue to the
Award Application