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The U.S. House of Representatives offers an exciting opportunity for students to participate as Congressional Pages during their junior year of high school. This unique program gives participants the opportunity to meet students from around the U.S., attend special classes and seminars at the Page School, and serve the country's leaders while working in the House of Representatives. Currently, sixty-six young men and women are appointed by their Member of Congress to serve as Pages in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congress offers both a summer Page program and a school year Page program.

Application

The Speaker's office selects the Pages and the Speaker's office will only accept applications submitted by a congressional office. The Speaker's office will not accept applications from students directly. Eligible students from the 10th Congressional District who wish to be considered for a Page position must submit their completed application to Congressman Deal's office for review and recommendation. To receive an application, write to Congressman Nathan Deal, 2133 Raybun House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515-1009. Enclose a letter expressing your interest in participating in the Page program.

Eligibility

School Year Program
To be eligible for the school year, applicants must:
  • be 16 years of age at the time of their appointment
  • be in their Junior year of high school
  • have a cumulative grade point average of "B" or better in all major courses to date
Summer Program
To be eligible for the summer program, applicants must:
  • be 16 years of age at the time of their appointment
  • have a "B" average or better
  • be willing to serve as a Page for one month during the summer before or after their junior year of high school
The definition of a "B" average is a 3.0 on a 4 point scale, or an 85 or better on a 100 point scale.

Requirements for Application

An official transcript of all grades (from 9th grade through at least the first semester of current year) is required to verify the cumulative grade point average of "B" or better in major courses. Only grades in the following subject areas will be included in the GPA tally: English, science, mathematics, social studies, and foreign language. Electives are not included in the GPA tally.

In addition to the application form and transcript, the following items are required:
  • Signed parental consent form
  • Social Security number
  • 50-100 word essay on why you want to become a Republican Page
  • Resume of extra-curricular activities
  • Three letters of recommendation
After reviewing the application, transcript, and additional items, Congressman Deal will choose one to two candidates for each Page program, and submit a letter of recommendation to the Speaker's office in Washington, D.C. The Speaker's office will then select 66 Pages for each program on a competitive basis from the pool of nominees.

Page School
During the school year Page program, the Pages attend five 40 minute classes at the Page School, which is located on the fourth floor of the Library of Congress Jefferson Building. This special school is for the school year Pages only. The summer Pages do not attend.

Accreditation
The Page School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

Courses
Students select five courses in the following subject areas:
  • American, British, or World Literature (all with composition), or Humanities
  • Algebra II/Trigonometry; Trigonometry/Pre Calculus or Pre Calculus
  • Physics or Chemistry
  • U.S. History or Government and Politics
  • Intermediate or Advanced French or Spanish
First year language courses are not offered, nor are Advanced Placement courses. All school year Pages participate on alternate Saturdays in a Washington seminar program called WISP (Washington Interdisciplinary Studies Program).

Workdays

School Year Workdays
The workday begins immediately following the last class at the Page School. It extends to at least 5:00 p.m., or until after the House adjourns for the day, depending on whichever is later. The Pages report to their Page supervisor, where the first order of the day may be filing the Congressional Record from the previous day's proceedings. Pages act primarily as messengers. They deliver legislative material between the various buildings of Capitol Hill. During the course of the day, the Pages accumulate points for "runs" (or deliveries). Those with the highest number or points are excused early when the House goes into late night sessions.

Summer Workdays
The summer workdays begin at 9 a.m.

Dress Code

Boys' Dress Code
The dress required for males is a navy blazer, long sleeved white shirt, dark gray slacks, dark socks, dark shoes and a standard issue tie.

Girls' Dress Code
The dress required for females is a navy blazer, long sleeved white blouse, dark gray skirt or dark gray pants, dark shoes, appropriate hose and a standard issue tie.

Standard Issue Ties
The ties are provided during orientation and are navy with red and white stripes.

Housing
All Pages are required to live at the Page Residence Hall (the O'Neill Building, directly behind the Canon Building), 300 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. A resident manager and five proctors living on the premises are responsible for supervision. The third floor is set aside for males and the fourth floor for females. The Pages agree in writing to abide by a strict Code of Conduct, which includes a curfew of 10 p.m. on the weeknights, and midnight on the weekends.

Furnishings
The triple rooms are furnished with twin beds, night stands, dressers, desks, and chairs. Each of the rooms has a large walk-in closet, a study area, toll controlled telephone, a small refrigerator, private bathroom and two air-conditioning units. A community room with a color television and microwave oven is available on each floor. A laundry room is located in the basement.

Compensation
The Pages are paid approximately $1,178.17 per month, with an automatic payroll deduction of $300 to cover the cost of the dorm and five dinners weekly.

Expenses
Pages are responsible for their transportation to and from Washington, their uniform, breakfast (other than cafeteria style provided to the school year Pages) and lunch on weekdays, weekend meals, school supplies and all incidental expenses. In addition, a one-time refundable security deposit of $100 payable to the U.S. Treasury is required for the dorm.

Please keep in mind that Pages are employees of the U.S. House of Representatives, and an important part of the legislative process. Before making your decision to take part in this exciting opportunity, it is imperative that you understand that all family activities, as well as home school, and community activities, which would interrupt your Page school and/or work activities must be put on hold until you are no longer a Page. Pages will not be permitted to return home to attend family reunions, parent promotion ceremonies, family trips, home school activities such as conferences, sports events, proms, etc., if they occur during the school and/or work week.

Capital
 2133 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1009
(202) 225-5211
P.O. Box 1015
Suite 520, Wachovia Center
340 Jesse Jewell Parkway
Gainesville, GA 30503
(770) 535-2592
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415 E. Walnut Avenue
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 226-5320
Suite 102
108 W. LaFayette Square
LaFayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-7042

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