General: Student activities are an important part of the total educational program. Student activities shall be scheduled so as to result in the least interference with curricular activities and classes. Participation: Student participation in student activities shall be voluntary and in accordance with any Administrative Regulations governing such participation. In order to be excused from classes to participate in student activities, which are scheduled during the school day, a student shall be passing in all assigned subjects and shall be in compliance with all Administrative Regulations governing such participation. Organizations: Mercy School shall permit the formation of student organizations as provided by Administrative Regulations and Procedures. Student organizations shall have at least one (1) faculty advisor and shall comply with state law, Board policy, and any Administrative Regulations regarding funds from student activities.

Government: Mercy School shall permit the formation and operation of student councils, which shall provide students with an opportunity to participate in the workings of the democratic process. Student councils shall not have any authority to make policies and/or regulations for Mercy School, nor shall they have any authority regarding disciplinary matters except for recommending the removal of a council member. Student councils may make recommendations to the Administration on any topic.

Publications: The student section of the Mercy School website will be the official forum for the Student Council. All student publications will be posted in this section. The preparation, publication, and distribution of such student publications shall be done by students working under the supervision of a faculty advisor and shall be done in accordance with the law, Board policy, and any applicable Administrative Regulations and procedures. Any Administrative Regulations shall advise students of their First Amendment rights with respect to such publications and advise them of those types of speech which are not protected by the First Amendment and which are therefore prohibited. Fundraisings: Any money raised by the student council will be deposited in the Mercy School account. The financial manager of the school will keep an account of the funds deposited. Permission must be obtained from the Principal prior to spending the money in this account.