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Student Government

The Doctors Charter School Student Council is the structure for all non-academic groups that meet in the middle and high school and are governed by a Bylaw. Amendments to these bylaws will require a two-thirds majority vote by the Doctors Charter School high school community. Final approval of this bylaw and any amendments to it must be given by the Faculty Sponsor and the Executive Director of the school. The Doctors Charter School Student Council will seek to provide the structure, the organization, the guidance and the personal attention that is vital in enabling individuals to express themselves, to learn about people and to grow in wisdom while serving the larger community. Through its support of group activities, the Student Council will aid each student and faculty member in finding a unique role for serving the school and an active means for participation in the community. In order to carry out this objective, the Student Council opens all of its meetings to anyone in the high school community. The Student Council wants to enhance the quality of life at Doctors Charter School by empowering each person to engage actively and personally in creating an atmosphere that fosters self-development and community concern in accordance with philosophy and mission of our school. Two students from the middle and high school will be appointed for the PTSA Board.

Community Service

In the spirit of the Mission and Values of Doctors Charter School, there is a strong commitment to its Community Service Program. It is expected that students complete a minimum required amount of community service hours. These hours must be completed before the designated review day.

The responsibility of attending agencies and completing hours during the school year falls on the individual student. It is our hope that Doctors Charter School students will reach a level of involvement at a particular site that exceeds the minimum required number of hours. All community service hours must be completed at school-recognized and approved agencies and properly documented with the Coordinator of the Community Service Program. Completion of 25 hours per school year is a graduation requirement for a total of 100 hours. Community hours must be submitted by the end of the 3rd nine week period. Please note that to qualify for the Academic Scholars Award of the Bright Futures Scholarship Program a minimum of 75 hours of service during High School is required.

Clubs

Clubs are service and/or special interest groups made up of students and faculty and are considered extracurricular organizations.   DCS offers a wide variety of clubs; some have specific participation requirements.  Some clubs may not meet every week, and the schedule is subject to change; most meet after school at 3:30.  Please contact the club sponsor for additional information.

Last updated 10/1/2009