Frequently Asked Questions

Leadership/ASB

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What specific work does leadership actually do?

We do a wide range of work for school including planning significant events like fundraisers, dances, rallies, etc. Events like Prom, Homecoming, spirit weeks, Battle of the Classes, and Multicultural Night all involve leadership and ASB. Besides this, we are involved in affairs for the whole school, such as decisions on club grants and event approval, most of which takes place through student council meetings held every week Monday or Tuesday during 4th period in the cafeteria. and continuous work with administration during the school year. For more details feel free to take a look at our student council meeting minutes, which include decisions made and share-outs where members of leadership summarize their work and projects for the week

What exactly is ASB? What is the difference between ASB, class officers, and leadership?

 

ASB stands for “Associated Student Body” and acts as the student government for our school. Our goal is to serve our student body with equity and compassion, making events as accessible to all students as possible and representing the voices of our student body in our positions.

Class officers are more focused on representing and serving their respective grade level, though they still contribute to whole-school service as well. LEADERSHIP is the sum of all ASB officers AND class officers. The two terms ASB and leadership are often used interchangeably, and both refer to our governing body for students at Homestead.

How can I contact leadership? Who are the members of leadership?

For general inquiries feel free to reach out to our President (spark670@student.fuhsd.org) or our Secretary (vwang144@student.fuhsd.org). To see position specific contacts, please check out our contact information document which includes all members of leadership as well as their respective positions and groups. We kindly ask that you use the emails listed and only reserve phone numbers for emergency situations.​

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How many people/positions are there in leadership? 

There are 44 total members of leadership (24 ASB and 20 Class Officers). ASB features an executive cabinet of four people as well as commissioners focused on different functions of leadership. Each grade level or "class" has 5 positions available for class officer/cabinet members.

What events is leadership holding right now? 

To see what types of major events are being held by leadership right now, check out our upcoming events page.

How can I contribute and help out in events held by leadership?​

One of the peak activities where a lot of the student body gets involved and helps out with is Homecoming. Anyone can come to our weekly float decoration parties at school to help your class prepare for Homecoming. Students can also get involved in BOTC (Battle of the Classes) where grade levels compete with each other during a week filled with fun activities, performances, and games. Be on the lookout for recruitment posts for BOTC and email blasts for these activities if you are interested!

 

Clubs

How do I apply to become a club at Homestead?

To become a club at Homestead you must go through the club application process outlined on our Club Applications page

How can I join a club in Homestead?

To find clubs you're interested in you can view our full list of clubs and their meeting schedules on this spreadsheet, or check out our Explore Clubs page for information on what each club has to offer.

What is club n’ grub?

Club N’ Grub is a event for clubs to sell delicious foods, raise money, and interact with their members and the student body. From brownies to tamales, come out to have a good time and grub on some delicious foods :)

What are the benefits to being a Homestead ASB recognized club?

The benefits to being an ASB recognized club include

1. Ability to receive funding through ASB Club Grants.

2. Ability to receive compensation for your club purchases through club accounts.

3. The use of Homestead facilities in hosting events and meetings.

4. Multiple different avenues of advertising such as morning announcements, email blasts, and student bulletin.

5. Clubs can represent Homestead High School in outside events and have Homestead High School in their name.

Why do ASB recognized clubs have to follow ASB bylaws?

1. The system is in place to make sure all ASB recognized clubs are active and interacting with the Homestead community; if a club is inactive, ASB needs to know and figure out how to best support the club.

2. Additionally, we want to minimize confusion and be able to coordinate with our school's faculty. Facilitron is in place so that we make sure each club gets the space they book for the time they booked it.

3. Clubs do not have to be ASB recognized! But those who do and enjoy the benefits that come with it must follow the bylaws put in place.

 

HOP

What is HOP day?

1. HOP day is an opportunity for incoming freshmen and new students to tour homestead and connect with HOP leaders through interactive events and ice breakers. This is a chance to help integrate freshmen into homestead culture and experience what it is like to be a mustang before the school year officially starts! 

How can I become a HOP leader/mentor?

1. We hold interviews and applications to determine who would be the best fit to lead groups of incoming freshmen and new students.

What is HOP?

1. HOP is Homestead's Orientation Program where Homestead students and staff aim to facilitate a smooth transition for incoming students and allow them to bond with HOP leaders through activities and events over the course of the year.

 

EL

What does EL do?

1. Mission: To support the EL community at Homestead and to make sure that they feel included in school events as well as to spread cultural diversity on campus

2. EL hosts weekly ambassador meetings during tutorials where fluent English speakers are paired up with first-year English learning students. Meetings start with discussion questions, a word of the day, announcements, and then end with an interactive activity.

3. EL is also responsible for planning Multicultural Week and Multicultural Night, as well as other cultural events designed to spread awareness about different cultures.

What does ELD stand for?

1. English Learning Department

2. The EL Commissioners work under this department.