Erie High School – Student Council

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

All students elected to student council must take this class. The main focus of this course is leadership training. Students will be expected to lead discussions, give presentations, write evaluations, and organize school events. Parliamentary procedures will be taught. Membership typically consists of 5 elected officers and 5 representatives per grade with exceptions as deemed necessary by the sponsor and administration. No fees required. * * * CTE9036A/B Publication (Yearbook)(this is a year long class) Grades 10-12 2 semesters/1.0 credit This is a Practical Arts elective credit, not an English credit. Fees Required Students in Erie Yearbook explore the full spectrum of print media while producing the school’s yearbook. The course emphasizes journalistic writing, interviewing, editing, graphic design, digital photography, and advertising, with instruction paired with hands-on lab experiences in community reporting. Students build leadership skills, particularly in editor positions, while learning to create content for specific audiences. Collaboration and teamwork are essential, and students must be available after school, especially during deadlines. This course meets on alternating days throughout the school year and requires time outside of school hours. * * * National Honor Society Grades 10-12 This is not a course but students with a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher are invited to apply after 3 semesters. The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The Erie Chapter of NHS is an active participant in the Erie, both at EHS and in the community. NHS is committed to making a positive difference in the school and community by devoting countless volunteer hours in a wide variety of community events, as well as school events such as a biannual blood drive, a Leukemia and Lymphoma Society fundraiser, a food drive to support the local food bank, and support in a variety of ways for our troops abroad and at home.