Student Representatives
Mission
The AFHS PTSA's mission is to help each student achieve success and reach their potential by supporting its students, families, staff and faculty.
Summary
All of our Student Reps are a vital part of the PTSA bringing enthusiasm, energy, and fresh ideas addressing issues that affect Apex Friendship High School.
The Student Reps provide monthly updates to PTSA about student concerns and activities as well as volunteer their time at PTSA-sponsored events during the school year.
Time Commitment
Approximately 12-15 hours per school year, includes meetings and volunteer work. The position starts July 1 through June.
Accountable to
PTSA Student Representatives Chair
All communication will be through the student email address
Important Dates
Deadline to apply: Friday, May 3, 2024
PTSA meetings are typically held the second Monday of every month from September through May of the current school year from approximately 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM in the AFHS Media Center. Adjustments are made based on Teacher Workdays or holidays.
Student representatives will attend a mandatory meeting with the PTSA Student Reps Chair in September and February. These meetings will occur 30 minutes prior to the PTSA meetings.
Responsibilities
Complete meeting attendance requirements:
Attend at least 4 PTSA meetings during the school year
Attend the 2 meetings with the PTSA Student Reps Chair (see above: Important Dates)
Provide communication with board members during the meetings with school updates and concerns.
You are more than welcome to attend as many PTSA meetings as you wish, as we would love to have the student body represented at all of our meetings.
Assist in inviting students to join the PTSA; enhancing student membership
Participate in planning and attending PTSA-sponsored activities
Volunteer at PTSA-sponsored events or projects. Examples include: Spiritwear, Fun Run, Communications, Reflections Celebration, Hospitality events, and Senior Committee, marketing and advertising.
Grades 10-12 must complete at least ten (10) Service Hours, of which five (5) hours must be completed during Fall semester. Only PTSA Events or PTSA projects will qualify.
Volunteer credit must be verified by committee chair or board member in charge of event/function.
Seniors are eligible for graduation cords in the Spring, if all requirements are met.
Application Process
Requirements to Apply
GPA of 2.0 or higher.
The student representative must be a member of the PTSA.
Student membership cost is $7.00 per year, renewable each new school year.
Join as a Student Member, if you are not already one
This is a year-long commitment, so if you are graduating mid-year, your application will be omitted.
Apply
Complete the application form no later than Friday, May 3, 2024.
Applications will be reviewed by the PTSA Student Reps Chair and presented to the Board.
Notification
All Representatives will be notified via school email by Friday, May 17, 2024.
All selected Representatives are required to attend the first PTSA meeting of the 2024-2025 school year.
Questions?
Please email the PTSA Student Reps Chair at studentreps@afhsptsa.org