• State Superintendent's Student Advisory Council Applications

    The Student Advisory Council will meet with State School Superintendent Richard Woods several times during the 2025-2026 school year to discuss how state-level decisions affect students throughout Georgia.

    DEADLINE & INSTRUCTIONS
    Applications must be submitted by September 5, 2025, at 5 p.m. Late applications will not be accepted. GaDOE will contact selected students via email. All students can visit gadoe.org/studentadvisory on September 30, 2025, at 10 a.m. to see the complete list of selected Student Advisory Council members. Please note that we typically receive hundreds more applications than we can accept. Not being chosen for the Student Advisory Council does not mean the student's application did not meet the qualifications.

    ELIGIBLE STUDENTS
    All students in grades 10 through 12 are eligible to apply. We are not accepting applications from any other grade levels this year. Please note that we are seeking a range of students with unique perspectives. We include questions such as GPA to ensure we receive feedback from all students, not just those with the highest grades. There is no required GPA to participate in the Student Advisory Council.

    SERVICE PROJECTS
    Each year, members of the Student Advisory Council are required to participate in a service project of their choice as part of their commitment to the organization. This project enables students to engage with their community, develop leadership skills, and make a positive impact on meaningful causes. The service project can vary widely, ranging from local community clean-up efforts and charity fundraisers to educational workshops and social advocacy campaigns. By participating in these initiatives, council members fulfill their service requirements and cultivate a sense of civic responsibility and teamwork. This experiential learning helps students understand the impact they can have on their community and encourages them to continue engaging in service activities beyond their time on the council.

    MEETINGS
    The 2025-2026 Student Advisory Council will meet four times on the following dates. Members are expected to attend all scheduled Student Advisory Council (SAC) meetings to demonstrate commitment to their roles and responsibilities and contribute effectively to the council's activities. GaDOE will provide overnight lodging for members who live more than 50 miles from the meeting location.

    • November 20, 2025
    • January 22, 2026*
    • March 5, 2026*
    • April 23, 2026*

    *2026 dates are subject to change. We will notify SAC members of any changes well in advance.

     

    CONTACTS

    School Contacts

    Academy Director- Heather DeJohn-Mathis (hdejohnmathis@paulding.k12.ga.us)

    Current Student Advisory Representative- Amaya Williams, 12th Grade

     

    State Contacts

    Please submit any questions to students@doe.k12.ga.us. Please note that we send all communications with Student Advisory Council members and parents via email. You must include a valid email address that you monitor regularly and respond to emails from students@doe.k12.ga.us promptly. 

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