St. Theresa Student Council exemplifies the Mission and Philosophy of our School. Each member upholds all school rules, promotes school spirit, fosters good citizenship and provides a positive example through overall conduct, effort and grades. Student Council serves to engage students in learning about democracy and leadership as representatives of the students, staff and community members of our school.

The Student Council is comprised of forty-two students. Students are encouraged from the start of the school year to become part of St. Theresa School’s Student Council. Hard work and focus are essential to campaign for a seat on the Council as well as good grades, attendance and Teacher recommendations. If eligible, students apply to run for their desired position according to their grade level in the following school year. Once accepted, they will campaign for a few days with speeches, posters and sticker giveaways. On Election Day, students running for President give speeches to the entire school during Morning Assembly. Shortly after, all 3rd – 7th graders cast their votes electronically. The new Student Council Members are announced by the end of day. The Democratic process comes to life at STS on Student Council Election Day.

Responsibilities of 8th grade Student Council Members:

• Organizing Morning Assembly before the start of school
• Pledge of Allegiance, prayers and intentions for the day
• Delivery of School Sports News, School Virtue of the Week

Responsibilities of 3rd – 8th grade Student Representatives of classrooms:

• Guides and helpers of specific teachers and students in those classrooms

All Student Council Members participate in as many school-related activities as possible and spearhead spirit building events such as:

• Live like Bella sock drive for Pediatric Cancer
• Christmas Hat and Socks Day
• Catholic Schools’ Week and much more!

They are responsible for attending all meetings, completing school projects designated for Student Council, making up missed classroom time due to Student Council activities and being organized throughout the school year.

Duties of Student Council Officers, Commissioners and Representatives

Meetings: Student Council members meet once a month, generally on the first Wednesday of the month. They are guided by their Student Council Moderators, Mrs. Lily Rodriguez, former teacher of 5th-8th grades and Mrs. Mercy Bringas, current Math teacher of 5th & 6th grade.