Student Leadership

Student Council provides opportunity for leadership in school and community. This is a student run leadership program. All activities and events are 100% student designed and lead. 

Grade Levels: Grade 9-12, six representatives per grade by election
What day/time:  Wednesdays during Advisory, as needed
Contact Person / Advisor: Caroline Geise (Caroline_Geise@rdale.org)

Activity Fee: None. Students must apply and be elected by members of their class. 

LINK Crew is a program designed to train upperclassmen to work with incoming freshmen in order to orientate new students to Cooper High School. Leaders serve as mentors and role models throughout the year to reinforce a sense of community and guide underclassmen in their ongoing transitions in high school 

Grade Levels: Grade 11 and 12
What day/time: LINK Crew Advisories meets 1 time per week
Contact Person / Advisor: Katie Huebsch (Kathryn_Huebsch@rdale.org) and Brian Kind (Brian_Kind@rdale.org)
Activity Fee: Students pay for t-shirt, approx. $15
 

The National Honor Society (NHS) is a nationwide organization for high school students in the United States and outlying territories. Selection is based on four criteria: scholarship, leadership, service and character. Participation in service projects is required. Students who are selected participate in individual and group service projects for the betterment of the school and community.

Students are involved in planning activities to promote school spirit and a sense of belonging. Students plan events like Pep Fests, HAWK Court, Homecoming Carnival, The Kindness Campaign, The Bigs-to-Littles Toy Drive and many other activities for students.

Grade Levels: Grade 11-12
What day/time:  Weekly, during Advisory
Contact Person / Advisor: Noelle Nelson (Noelle_Nelson@rdale.org) and Ned Nelson (Ned_Nelson@rdale.org)  
Activity Fee: None. Must apply and be in good academic standing to join.