It is the charge of the Council to offer opportunities for leadership and service at BJHS and in the community. The requirements for becoming a member of Student Council is to be a student who is eligible behaviorally and academically. A detailed explanation of academic and behavioral elgibility may be found on page 32 of the Passport. Those students who desire to be a part of Student Council must sign a contract that states they will abide by the rules of the Council or risk termination of their membership. All members are expected to participate in both committee and large group projects.
Attendance is mandatory at least once a month at a big group meeting to maintain active status.
In order to participate in Council social activities, a member must have attended at least two large group meetings. Members who become ineligible for participation in accordance with school policy may attend large group meetings but are not eligible to attend committee meetings. They will be restored to full status when they have become academically eligible again. Effort and perseverance are encouraged among all members.