STUDENT CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES 2012-13

Academic Challenge

Provides the opportunity to compete against students from other Peninsula District Schools testing knowledge of facts, events, and people.

Art Club

Provides open studio to students who would like extra assistance or darkroom time. Functions as a group which contributes to the visual aspect of the other art magnets.

Band	Creates an appreciation for the field of music.

Bowling

Participates in bowling in a professional manner in a team sport setting- To compete against other schools.

Character Counts

Provides students information and activities related to development of character traits.

Chess Club

Provides instruction and opportunity to play chess.

Chorus

Creates an appreciation for vocal music and to perform for the school and the community.

Debate

Promotes the ability to participate in organized and competitive debate and drama events.

DECA	Develops leaders for marketing, management and entrepreneurship.

Drama

Provide opportunities for students to participate in the theatrical arts and to develop leadership skills and a sense of community.

FCCLA (Family, Career, Community Leaders of America)

Co-curricular student organization with family focus fostering development of interpersonal, family, leadership, career goals and skills.

FEA (Future Educators of America)

Introduces students to educational practices of teachers.

French Club

Explores the different aspects of French culture to include their language, foods, customs and leisure activities.

Freshman Class

Creates school spirit and coordinate activities for the 9th Grade class.

FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)

Develop competent, aggressive business leadership; to strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work.

German Club

Explore different aspects of German culture including language, foods, customs and leisure activities.

Junior Class

Create spirit and coordinate activities for the Junior Class.

Key Club

Encourages students to provide service to home, school and community .

Model U.N.

Fosters international awareness and public speaking skills through participation in mock United Nations sessions.

Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honorary)

An honorary organization designed to promote interest and enthusiasm for mathematics students with a math grade point average of at least 3.0.

National Honor Society

An honorary organization with membership, criteria, including a grade point average of at least 3.2, active leadership in three clubs/activities, and strong character (11th, 12th graders).

Orchestra

Patriot Press-Newspaper

Use interviewing and writing skills to produce a newspaper.

Photography Club

Teaches photography skills.

SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)

Encourage students to lead a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

SCA (Student Council Association)

Promotes school spirit and student involvement in school activities and the community.

Senior Class

Coordinates and assist with activities in the Senior Class- All Seniors are welcome..

Sophomore Class

Encourages leadership, team work, and unity while imparting valuable social and organizational skills.

Spanish Club

Promotes interest in the Spanish language and culture.

Student 2 Student

Trains and provides student mentors for new students.

Teens Against Violence

Introduces students to conflict resolution methods for themselves and other students.

Yearbook

Produces the yearbook, students must be enrolled in photojournalism classes.