Designing+Coherent+Instruction

**__ President __** : (Grade 10) The student elected as the ‘Student Council President’ will provide leadership for the Student Council. Attendance at all meetings is a MUST! He/she will serve as a ‘captain’, encouraging the others to attend meetings, and get everyone involved in the discussions. This person will also plan, with help from the teacher/sponsor, the content of the weekly meetings, as well as the pacing and discussions. They will be responsible for the timing of the meetings, and ensure that the others are dismissed on time. As well, the President will make sure that //Council Minutes// are taken by the Secretary and that they are circulated to all of the Council members and the teacher/sponsor. **__ Vice-president __**** : ** (Grade 9) This student will provide support for the President in all of the above tasks. Their role is that of an __encourager__, coming alongside the President and backing them up. Attendance at all meetings is vital, for if the President happens to miss a meeting, the Vice-president acts as the leader. **__ Secretary __**** : ** (Grade 8) Besides providing support and encouragement for the President and Vice, the primary job of the Secretary is to keep track of Minutes. Good notes taken will help the next meeting go more smoothly! The Secretary also keeps a file of any/all correspondence, letters of permission, etc. and keeps the Council’s long-range planning in order. (An example: A letter was written to Sci-Tech, and they e-mailed us back. __The Secretary should have a copy of the two letters and be prepared to share the e-mail.__ The Secretary also assists the Treasurer in the counting of money, when collected. This person should be organized!  **__ Treasurer __**** : ** (Grade 7) The role of the Treasurer is to attend all meetings, provide support and suggestions for the future planning and be on-track and encouraging at meetings. The main job of the Treasurer is to keep track of money collected. Your job will become more active at bake sales, for example. The Treasurer and the Secretary will take leadership in the counting of money, delivering it to the office for deposit. They will also keep a journal, or //Ledger// of money (assets and expenditures – //money we have, and money we’ve spent!).//
 * __ Clear Responsibilities for Student Council Members  __**


 * In this example of 'Designing Coherent Instruction - Learning Activities', I submit a 'Job Description' for our Student Council. As teacher-sponsor, I felt it was incumbent on me to teach the members of the council their specific roles and responsibilities. Not only were these responsibilities given out __prior__ to Student Council elections for clarity sake, they are also referred to as specific jobs arise throughout the year.**