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