Co-Curricular Activities

THS Clubs
2009-2010

Meeting Dates:

Most clubs will meet once a month during the school day. Students that are members will receive a pass from the club advisor which will allow the student to leave class to attend the club meeting. Some clubs meet after school; talk to your club advisor to find out specific dates.

Monthly Club Days:
September 17, October 22, November 19, December 17, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 13

Academic Eligibility:

Eligibility for the first term is based on last school years 4th term performance. You are eligible with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA with no "Fs" (Freshman are exempt first term). Students who are academically ineligible will not be excused to class.

Attendance:

Students must be present during the school day in order to participate in school-sponsored functions. This includes after school activities. Students must report to their club on the assigned day and time with a pass. Anyone without a club pass will not be excused from class.

Clubs & Activities :

CLUB	ADVISOR	MEETING BLOCK	MEETING LOCATION	DESCRIPTION
Academic Team	Ramienski	A.S.	B218	Supports FCPS wide "quiz bowl competition." Students answer a variety of questions on current events, science, literature, music and sports. (After School)
Ambassador Club	Wilson, Moss, Helmold	1 meeting only 9/17 at 9:05	Guidance	Current THS will orient new students to THS policies, procedures and a tour of the school.
Anime Club	Martin	A.S.	B130
Badminton	C. Bittner	1st	Gym
Best Buddies Club	Healander/J. Sch	4th	Cafeteria	Students who want to provide one-on-one friendship with students who live with intellectual disabilities.
Book Club	Szallay	2nd	Media	Students select 2 high interest level books to read each month. They discuss previously read selections, their authors and writing styles.
Chess Club	Frey	3rd	A-133	Provide an opportunity for THS students to play the game of chess to improve skill level. All level players are welcome!
Creative Writing Club	Nash	4th	A-122	Students will share writing done outside of school.
Debate	Chuhran	2nd	A-217	The debate club will develop student's ability to speak publicly through developing an understanding of a variety of debate strategies. Students will meet for the purpose of preparing to present at the Fed Challenge held in Baltimore.
Drama	DeLucchi	3rd	D100
Environmental Club	Allred	3rd	B129
Envirothon	Stevens	A.S.	B177
FBLA	Gentry	1st	B203	Help to prepare for careers in business leadership.
Fed. Reserve Challenge	Gray	1st	B272
F.C.S.The Fellowship of Christian Students	McGrew	3rd	A178	A student led organization that is open to all students. The purpose of the group is to provide a means for students to express their beliefs, study the Bible and benefit the school and community through a life devoted to biblical principles.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes	Bishop	3rd	Auditorium
F.F.A.	Stevens	1st	B-117	For students that are interested in agricultural education, leadership, citizenship and community service.
French Club	Plank, L.	4th	A221	Students explore the French language and culture outside the classroom setting.
Freshman Club	Beck/Hedlund	2nd	Auditorium	Representation of the Freshman class and to raise money for Graduation. Class unification and Homecoming are other reasons to join!
Future Educators Club	Kalmar	Afterschool	A-270	International program for students interested in exploring careers in education.
International Thespian Society/Drama	DeLucchi	3rd	D-100	Honorary organization for theatre students. Mission is to honor student excellence in theatre arts.
Junior Club (OFFICERS ONLY)	Palmer	1st	A-212
Key Club	Geerlings/Mummert	A.S.	A131	Service Club sponsored and supported by Kiwanis International. Activities focus on service to THS, our community and the world at large.
Leading Ladies Mentoring Club	T. Bishop	2nd	Cafe	We are a mentoring club for young ladies that provides positive female role models. The Leading Ladies Mentoring Club develops skills for potential leadership roles implementing changes in the lives of young ladies in our community. The Leading Ladies purpose will help young ladies achieve their goals while transitioning into adulthood. The club provides an opportunity for creativity that forms a sisterhood though support, guidance, tutoring, and mentoring recommendations to help improve interpersonal relationships as well as academic performance for success.
Math Club	Murrell	2nd	B131	Students share methods of solving Mathematical situations using logic and problem solving skills.
Mock Trial	Blanchard	A.S.
Model UN	Ramienski	A.S.	B218
Multi-Cultural Club	Bowers	3rd	B-202	Focus on the celebration and recognition of the multitude of cultures within HS. To gain respect and knowledge of heir own cultures and others.
Muslim Club	Araujo	4th	B-211	To provide a safe enviroment to share and discuss Muslim culture.
National Art Honor Society	Kane/ Reed	3rd	A-201	To provide an opportunity for young adults to share their art abilities. Students must meet national criteria.
Necktie Club	Chandler	9:40-10:40	B-210	Facilitated by Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc. The sole mission of the club is to assist THS in the intellectual development of young men who are historically of disadvantaged populations.
Percussion Club	Babb	1st	B170	Explore beats and instuments from around the world and you may even make your own!
Ricci's Readers	Ricci	3rd	B208
Robotics	M.Schumacher/Davis	A.S.	A143
Rugby	Zitrick/Fellows	A.S.	Field
Senior Class	Hoyt/Watts	4th	B207
Ski Club-non school sponsored	Gannon	4th	B224
SAT Prep Club	Schwab
S.D.S. (Students for Democratic Society)	Henry	1st	B-220	Students interested in working for social justice. SDS is concerned with political awareness and positive action.
SGA (Student Goverment Association)	Hoyt/ Palmer	3rd	A-151	Liaison between the student body and the administration.
Ski Club non-school-sponsored	Gannon	4th	B-224
Sophomore Class	Ramsburg	1st	A122	To represent the Sophomore class and to raise money for Graduation.
Spanish Club	Arguello	2nd	Cafeteria	To educate and allow students from all backgrounds to gain a better understanding of the Hispanic culture.
Video Production Club	Schumacher, M.	2nd	A-252	To focus on producing short films to be posted in the web as well as workig on entries for the 3rd annual THS Film Festival.
National Honor Society	Crowell	A.S.		NHS invites all Juniors and Seniors that have an un-weighted GPS of 3.5 or higher, who are in good standing o apply for membership.
Weight Lifting (after-school)	O'Brien/ Wagner/ Daye/ Carey/ Swink/ Welch/Angleberger/ Bennett	A.S.	Weight Room	After school activity designed to improve overall fitness and strength of students who are interested in a healthy lifestyle.

Have a school club that isn't on here? Send an email to diane.szallay@fcps.org with your club information and it will be added to the website.