Class Officer Applications

Serving as a class officer at Daniel Hand High School is a demanding and time-consuming position.  Class officers must be responsible and supportive members of our school community, willing and able to spend time outside of school preparing for class events and activities.

If you meet the criteria outlined below, you are invited to apply to one of the eight positions available in your grade level.  Once the administration has reviewed and approved your application, you will be an official candidate and may proceed with submitting your essay for voting consideration.

All candidates must meet the following criteria to run for an elected position:

1. Students must exhibit exemplary behavior and citizenship.
2. Students must have an overall "C" average. (2.0 on Honor Roll Scale).
3. Students must not have excessive unexcused absences.
4. Students must obtain the recommendations and signatures of five teachers from this school year.
5. Students running for a second, third, or fourth term must obtain a recommendation and signature from one class advisor to verify they are currently an active class officer.
6. Students must complete an essay stating in 150 words or fewer why they would like to hold a position as Class Officer. Please include your name and graduation year at the top of your essay.
7. The essay must be submitted using the link listed below.
8. Both the completed signature page and the essay must be submitted prior to the deadlines outlined below to be eligible for consideration.