What is District IX?
The TASC District IX is a non-profit organization connected with the Texas Association of Student Councils serving high schools, and middle schools that are within District IX Boundaries. These are: El Paso, Canutillo, Clint, Socorro, Fabens, Anthony, and Pecos Schools. Student Councils that apply for membership are able to partake in the benefits of TASC. The purpose of District IX is to develop leadership abilities in students and advisors, promote democracy as a way of life and establish and uphold high standards for local councils. With the help of local school districts, District IX has been an influential voice within schools creating change, and impacting young leaders for tomorrow. The foundation of District IX are its members, because without them we wouldn't be here today. We are District IX!
What is TASC?
The Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC) is a non-profit organization serving high school and middle level student councils in Texas. Sponsored by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals, TASC is the Texas Affiliate of the National Association of Student Councils. Its purposes are to develop leadership abilities in students, promote democracy as a way of life and establish and uphold high standards for local councils. Organized in 1937, TASC has grown to serve more than 1400 member schools in Texas. Any elementary, middle level, junior or senior high school, public, parochial or private, may become a member of this organization by paying the annual membership. TASC also offers Associate Memberships for like-minded individuals and organizations.
Our Mission
Belief/Values:
Goals:
Student Council Overview:
A Student Council is a group of elected and volunteer students working together with an adult advisor within the framework of a constitution or bylaws to provide a means for student expression and assistance in school affairs and activities, give opportunities for student experience in leadership and encourage student / faculty / community relations.
Through projects and activities, student councils work to:
- We believe in a powerful student voice.
- We believe in the journey of leadership.
- We believe in building a strong web of support.
- We believe that leadership skills can be learned and enhanced.
Goals:
- TASC will develop leadership skills, empower student voice, and positively impact school and community culture and climate.
- TASC will enhance the journey of leadership for students, advisors, and their councils by providing training and a network of support.
- TASC will offer strategic support at the local and district level.
- TASC will advocate for successful student council programs.
Student Council Overview:
A Student Council is a group of elected and volunteer students working together with an adult advisor within the framework of a constitution or bylaws to provide a means for student expression and assistance in school affairs and activities, give opportunities for student experience in leadership and encourage student / faculty / community relations.
Through projects and activities, student councils work to:
- PROMOTE CITIZENSHIP
- PROMOTE SCHOLARSHIP
- PROMOTE LEADERSHIP
- PROMOTE HUMAN RELATIONS
- PROMOTE CULTURAL VALUES
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