Campus Clubs
Art Club Giving students a comfortable environment to discuss, draw and write Anime.
Advisor: Mrs. Lanni President: John L. and Amana C. Meeting room: 2 Day: Wednesday
CSF and National Honor Society Advisors: Ms. Nolan Meeting room: PAC Day: Thursday when needed
CSF President: Jillian Ames, VP: Michael Otte, Secretary: Courtney Eggelston and Sydnie Ritchie, Treasurer: Lizzie Reid-Wainscoat
NHS President: Lauren Friend, VP: Darby Bukowski, Secretary: Sarah Mount, Treasurer: Torunn Sweers
CSF Application (pdf) and Course Listings
NHS Membership Selection Information (pdf) and NHS Membership Recommendation Form (pdf)
Two honors clubs are available for students: If your student is enrolled in college prep classes and is planning to attend a university or college, we urge you to encourage him or her to become a member of either or both honors clubs. Membership information is
available at meetings announced in the Daily Bulletin, or by phoning the CSF and NHS advisors at 335-4425.
CSF is the most prestigious academic honors club recognized statewide. Members are encouraged to contribute to the school and community through tutoring services. Student officers usually organize at least one cultural field trip per year and one fund-raiser, which contributes to field trip expenses and small club scholarships.
The system, which determines whether a student graduates as a "Life Member", or a "100% Member" is rather strict and complex: To qualify, students must achieve a total of ten points for the grades achieved in all their classes. A letter grade of "A" = 3 points, while a grade of "B" = 1 point. However, a " B" grade in an AP or UC-approved Honors course = 2 points. A "C" = 0 points and any grade of "D" or "F" automatically disqualifies a student."Students must have seven points in specific List 1 or List 2, A List, University of California, "college prep" academic courses (see COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS in this guide) and the other three points can derive from List 3 or B List courses as well as other electives. (See the CSF application and Course Listings above.)
Students are eligible to join at the beginning of the second semester freshman year as honorary members. Students who have been dues paying members for four semesters, including a semester of senior grades, are considered "Life Members" and will receive honors at the Senior Awards ceremony and at graduation. Students earn certificates, gold cords, and gold tassels. Those who have been dues paying members for seven semesters are considered "100% Members" and receive an additional certificate.
NHS, though founded in 1921, is a new honors club for our student body. NHS recognizes academic achievement while encouraging characteristics considered essential to citizens in a democratic society. Membership is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors who reflect outstanding accomplishments in the areas of scholarship, character, leadership, and service. NHS differs from CSF in three ways: 1) it is a national organization; 2) it’s academic requirements are less stringent than those of CSF; however, 3) it emphasizes and expects involvement, participation, and leadership in school and community activities.
Through NHS chapter service activities, members will maintain and extend the qualities that won them selection. Hence, membership is considered both an honor and a commitment. In addition, as with CSF membership, college admissions officers often regard NHS membership as a valid indicator of success after high school graduation. Interested students who have achieved a grade point average of 3.0 or higher submit an information sheet summarizing their activities along with an essay that demonstrates
how they exercise leadership, service, and character. In addition, a parental (or guardian's) endorsement and two recommendations are also requested. A faculty council, who then makes the final selection, reviews this information. After the faculty council has made its selections, the advisors invite those students to become members. Elected officers determine the initiation ceremony and organize field trips and service activities. Senior dues-paying members receive blue and gold tassels and a certificate at
Senior Awards.
Cultural Awareness/National Coalition Building Institute
Advisor: President:
Meeting time: Tuesday lunch in room I-102
To help increase awareness of diversity in our school and community and provide a workshop for all 9th graders on prejudice reduction and safe school environment.
Federation of Christian Athletes A faith based club devoted to christ and his teachings.
Advisor: A. Lanni Presidents: Meeting Room: Art Day: Thursday
Interact Club A Rotary-sponsored service club that gives young people an opportunity to participate in fun, meaningful service projects while developing leadership skills and meeting new friends. : Meetings: Mondays http://us.geocities.com/boskybiscuit/
Key Club
Community service organization sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. Dedicated to helping people and/or events in our school and community. Adviser: Julie Salido Meeting place: Rm G-6, Day: Thursday
Literary Arts Club Devoted to publishing student literature. Members publish a yearly journal containing writing submitted to the Literary Arts magazine. Advisor: Mrs. Darrough Meeting room: 43 Day: Wednesday
Badminton Club Have a good time practicing badminton skills, play games, and win tournements!
Advisor: Mr. Arredondo Meeting Room: Gym Day: Thursday
Speech and Debate Members participate in competitive speech and debate tournaments throughout Northern California. We are a member chapter of the the California High School Speech Association, the Coast Forensic League and the National Forensic League, which is the nation's only extra-curricular academic honors club (founded 1925). Member students can earn honor degrees from the NFL and receive awards at the Senior awards ceremony and at graduation.
Advisor: Mr. Notari
Meets: Tuesdays/Fridays