Student Council is Democracy in Action

Student Council gives students a voice at school, in the community, and in the state.

Student Council at San Mateo Adult School

Morning and evening Student Councils.
Officers are elected in the Fall for a one-year term.
English Secondary Language and Graduation Educational Development classes choose two Class Representatives.
Student Councils meet once a month.
At meetings, discussion and voting about decisions.
Minutes are taken at the meetings.
Class Reps report back to their classes
Teacher Advisor: Stephanie Kriebel

Have you thought about running for student council? Now is the time to do it!

Student Council officer positions are open to any student at SMAS

with motivation
willing to make the commitment
with the following English language levels:
- President: High Intermediate and above
- Vice President: Low Intermediate and above
- Secretary: High Beginning and above

Candidates must register their candidacy with Teacher Stephanie no later than September 10.

They are highly encouraged to attend an information and registration session.

Student Council Funds

Student Council Activities

Leaders and Representatives organize and participate in:

School events including holidays, International Day and Night
Special activities such as Evening Pizza Nights and Evening Book Club
Tuesday morning sales of red t-shirts, bumper stickers, pencils
Community work, such as the Second Harvest Food Drive, Community Clean-ups
Advocacy, speaking with elected officials, community advisory council, the press
Workshops at conferences on the local, state, and national level

For More Information

Learn more about English Secondary Language Student Councils here.

Take a look at our School Leaders in action here and here.