Student Leadership and Involvement Tower Hill believes that every student is capable of developing leadership skills and offers a wide range of opportunities for students to get involved and lead. Leadership skills include communication, cooperation, team-building, leading by example, problem solving, and implementation. Positions available include student government offices, board chairs, board representatives, club leaders, athletic captains, and peer tutors.
Student Government Association
The goals of the Tower Hill Upper School Student Government Association are as follows: SGA upholds Tower Hill’s core values of honesty, responsibility and respect throughout Student Life, which represents the core pillars of our program: Arts, Athletics, Activities, Service, Honor, Social Justice, Global Initiatives, Communications, Environmental Stewardship, Social and Green Keys. SGA promotes collaboration and student empowerment through its board system. It serves as a voice for the student body (listening to problems and concerns), helps facilitate change, strives to improve community pride, upholds the honor code, and fosters leadership and citizenship among all students in the Upper School community. The specific delegated responsibilities of the SGA shall be to: ● Serve as the official representative of the student body to the faculty and administration ● Act as consultants to the faculty and administration concerning all matters of student life ● Promote school spirit and unity by sponsoring a variety of social events ● Work in conjunction with the Assistant Head of Upper School/Dean of Students concerning all matters of student life. Any student who holds a leadership position on SGA must commit to attend all meetings and SGA events throughout the school year.
Student Senate
This group is made up of the following elected officers:
Class Officers:
Student Government Association: President, Vice-President, Press Secretary Senior Reps: President, Vice-President Junior Reps: President, Vice-President Sophomore Reps: President, Vice-President Freshman Reps: President, Vice-President (will be elected at the beginning of second quarter)
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