The underlying assumption in granting governing responsibility to students is that students will use their governing power and influence wisely and responsibly. Electing students who sincerely wish to represent the interests and concerns of all students is the focus of student government at Oakmont. Once elected, these students should be responsive to the needs of their constituents and conversely, their constituents should demand of them feedback and the opportunity to be heard through their student government.

    Student Council

The Student Council consists of six (6) elected representatives from each class in grades 9 through 12. The Student Council represents the student body at Oakmont and brings matters of student concern to the Administration and School Committee. It serves as the student voice in school policy and attempts to maintain a positive student attitude and student involvement in our school and community.

The Council is responsible for student activities and elections, participates in state and regional conferences in the central district and attends the state conference each year in April.

    Massachusetts Department of Education Student Advisory Council

Two (2) students from grades 9 through 12 are elected in March each year as representatives to the regional SAC. Members attend monthly meetings to discuss educational concerns and needs in the state, and are also active participants in educational decision-making at state and regional levels.

    Student Advisory Committee to the School Committee

Eight (8) students, from grades 9 through 12, are selected by the Principal each year as representatives to the Student Advisory Committee. The SAC provides an opportunity for dialogue between students and the administration as well as a vehicle for students to have a voice in their educational process at the school committee level. SAC meets twice monthly after school and sends a representative to each regularly scheduled school committee meeting. The SAC chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary are elected from the membership at the end of each school year.

    Oakmont School Council

Five (5) Oakmont students, the Presidents of the Senior, Junior, Sophomore, and Freshmen classes and the Student Council President, are appointed to the school council each year by the Principal.