Clubs and Organizations

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Our purpose is to provide co-curricular organizations and activities to permit all interested students an opportunity to participate. Every effort is made to avoid membership requirements that would prevent this participation. Below is a list of clubs and organizations. Unless otherwise indicated, clubs/organizations are open to all Lake Weir High School Students.

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Student Membership Requirements:

Students are encouraged to join and participate in clubs and organizations. Membership requirements are contained in each club's constitutions and by-laws; there are general requirements regarding eligibility for membership in any club or organization.

In accordance with Marion County School Board and established school policies, certain requirements must be met by the individuals involved in activity programs.

These are as follows:
1. All students involved in activities must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA (9th and 10th graders may sign a "contract" in specific situations) and meet the club's requirements. Freshmen must have been "promoted" from 8th grade. Students may not have a fine on the "debt list".
2. Students involved in any activities, whether on or off campus, are governed by the Marion County Code of Student Conduct. 3. Students must complete a student participation and Parental Approval Form prior to joining any club.

Student Participation Guidelines:

A student may hold the office of president for one(1) club/organization only per school year. However, a student is not limited to the number of other offices he/she may hold in other clubs; i.e. treasurer, secretary, etc. In addition to the grade point average requirement, a good discipline and attendance record are important. A student is not to attend a club or school sponsored function on days when he/she has not attended school. It is the sponsor's responsibility to enforce this policy.

Club:
ASIMOV SOCIETY
Sponsor:
 Mark Johnson
Purpose:
 To explore science
Requirements:
 3.3 GPA
Grade Levels:
10-12
Dues:
 $15.00/year
Major Activities:
Guest speakers, star party campout, science-related field trip, sponsor National Earth Day Events
Fundraisers:

Club:
ASTRA
Sponsor:
 Chris Adair
Purpose:
 ASTRA - an acronym formed from....... A = Ability - To know that all of us have special talents to share with others. S = Service - To improve the lives of those less fortunate in the community. T = Training - To develop leadership ability and potential. R = Responsibility - To learn to accept obligations and know the satisfaction of carrying projects through to a successful conclusion. A = Achievement - To experience success; to know that a group can accomplish so much more than any one individual. ASTRA is ... •A volunteer organization for young people, sponsored by local Altrusa Clubs. •An opportunity to use your time and talent to enrich the lives of others. •Working with other local civic and volunteer groups on service projects of lasting benefit. •Interaction with the business, professional and civic leaders who are members of the sponsoring Altrusa Club. •A unique opportunity to form lasting friendships and share your ideas, goals and aspirations with others in your peer group.
Requirements:
 2.0
Grade Levels:
9-12
Dues:
 TBA
Major Activities:
ASTRA is ... •A volunteer organization for young people, sponsored by local Altrusa Clubs. •An opportunity to use your time and talent to enrich the lives of others. •Working with other local civic and volunteer groups on service projects of lasting benefit. •Interaction with the business, professional and civic leaders who are members of the sponsoring Altrusa Club. •A unique opportunity to form lasting friendships and share your ideas, goals and aspirations with others in your peer group. ASTRA is for You! •Experience the satisfaction that comes from being involved in activities that will make your community a better place to live. •Develop your leadership potential by assuming positions of responsibility in your Club. •Benefit from the assistance and experience offered by your sponsoring Altrusa Club. •Be a part of the Altrusa International Family - ASTRA and Altrusa Club members, working together to make an impact on today's world ASTRA Club Service Awards Funded by the Altrusa International Foundation, Inc. the ASTRA Club Service Awards annually recognizes ASTRA Clubs for the service activities they conduct in their communities and schools.
Fundraisers:
TBA

Club:
BAND
Sponsor:
 Michael Jennings
Purpose:
 Music
Requirements:
 Permission from the band director or approval from middle school director
Grade Levels:
All Grades (9 – 12)
Dues:
Major Activities:
Football performances and marching competitions
Fundraisers:
Various

Club:
DRAMA CLUB
Sponsor:
 Eric Hadley
Purpose:
 The Drama Club has been established to provide an opportunity for students interested in theater to participate in all aspects of play production. Students interested in performance, direction, design, technical support, backstage crafts, publicity, etc., are encouraged to join.
Requirements:
 2.0 cumulative GPA; no more than 3 unexcused absences from meetings
Grade Levels:
9-12
Dues:
 $5 CAF fee
Major Activities:
District 12 Thespian Festival; Spring production; meetings every Monday 4-6 p.m.
Fundraisers:
Candy & Flower Grams; donations

Club:
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES (FCA)
Sponsor:
 Robert Geisel
Purpose:
 Fellowship of Christian Athletes is an organization designed to help student-athletes grow spiritually and bring others to know Christ. F.C.A. is an interdenominational ministry that is Christ centered and Bible based.
Requirements:
 2.0 GPA
Grade Levels:
All Grades (9 – 12)
Dues:
 None
Major Activities:
Cook-outs, Thursday morning prayer at the pole
Fundraisers:

Club:
FFA
Sponsor:
 Curtis Garrison
Purpose:
 To instill our members with leadership skills, teach them responsibility and vital skills for future career endeavors. FFA provides a hands-on experience in a variety of career fields through agricultural education and vocational training.
Requirements:
 2.0 GPA, Enrolled in an agriculture class current or prior year.
Grade Levels:
All Grades (9-12)
Dues:
 $15.00
Major Activities:
Florida State Fair, Southeastern Youth Fair, State and National Convention, various contests, field trips, end-of-the-year Banquet.
Fundraisers:
Smoked turkey sales, chapter steer and hog sale at fair, car washes, beef jerky sale.

Club:
FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA (FBLA)
Sponsor:
 Valerie Council
Purpose:
 Provide, as an integral part of the instructional program, additional opportunities for secondary students (6-12) in business education to develop vocational and career supportive competencies and to promote civic and personal responsibility.
Requirements:
 Be enrolled in high school
Grade Levels:
All Grades (9 – 12)
Dues:
 $22.00—Local Dues $5.00 (includes FBLA T-Shirt); District Dues $2.00; State Dues $4.00; National Dues $6.00 (includes Tomorrow’s Business Leader Magazine); club activity fee $5.00
Major Activities:
FBLA District 7 Leadership Conference; Florida State Leadership Conference
Fundraisers:
Homecoming Carnival, candy sales, holiday grams, car washes

Club:
GRAPHIC ARTS/PHOTOGRAPHY
Sponsor:
 Thomas Natalino
Purpose:
 The purpose of the Graphic Arts/Photography Club is to encourage fine art awareness and increase the graphic art department’s presence in the LWHS academic community. To enhance, enrich, and foster club member’s exposure to art and creativity through field trips, student exhibitions and competitions, and presentations at various functions and competitons.
Requirements:
Grade Levels:
9-12
Dues:
 $5
Major Activities:
FAFO, TSA Competition, PAF Awards, Mall Art Show, in school Competitions
Fundraisers:

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Club:
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS STUDENTS OF AMERICA (HOSA)
Sponsor:
 Sunny Collins
Purpose:
 Introduce students to leadership skills, community responsibility, environmental concerns, and to provide an overview of medical field careers and services
Requirements:
 Be in/were in/or will be in Health Science I, II, or III, Allied Health Assisting or Medical Skills
Grade Levels:
All Grades (9 – 12)
Dues:
 $49 which includes national, state, county, and chapter dues
Major Activities:
School-wide blood drive, American Heart Association, WalkAmerica for March of Dimes, nursing home visits, Shoebox Christmas for Samaritan’s Purse, spread education about diseases and health
Fund Raisers:
Hot chocolate, snowflake grams

Club:
KEY CLUB
Sponsor:
 Michele Nereim
Purpose:
 To serve the school and community while developing initiative and leadership in a fun and positive way
Requirements:
 2.0 GPA, good character, willing to give and care about the whole community with a spirited attitude, interested in being active and wanting to be leaders throughout LWH and the community for a lifetime
Grade Levels:
All Grades (9-12)
Dues:
 $24.00
Major Activities:
Community service for children, especially the underprivileged, joint projects with Kiwanis Club, Kiwanis Pancake Day, Marion County Road Builders Association, Light the Night, March of Dimes, UNICEFF, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Ronald McDonald House, Red Ribbon, adopt a family, and recycling
Fund Raisers:
Candy sale and others

Club:
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (NHS)
Sponsor:
 Stacey Roy
Purpose:
 To promote the ideals of scholarship, character, leadership and service
Requirements:
 3.5 weighted G.P.A., a clean discipline record, impeccable school attendance, a good attitude, and an invitation from the faculty
Grade Levels:
11th and 12th grades
Dues:
 $10.00
Major Activities:
Service on personal service projects, tutoring, Habitat for Humanity, collecting disposable personal items for Domestic Violence Shelter
Fund Raisers:
Concerts at Silver Springs, bake sales, homecoming

Club:
SPANISH CLUB
Sponsor:
 Leah Greenleaf
Purpose:
 To familiarize students of Spanish with the cultures of Spanish speakers
Requirements:
 2.0 GPA
Grade Levels:
All Grades (9-12)
Dues:
 $20
Major Activities:
Dining out at local Latin American restaurants, adopting families at Christmas and Thanksgiving, Pennies for Patients donation, food drives, various community service projects
Fund Raisers:
Candy sales and Coupon for Education

Club:
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA)
Sponsor:
 Kathleen McPadden
Purpose:
 SGA students are focused on giving the students of LWH a voice in their school government and cultivating ideas of service and proper leadership in our future citizens. Students also become a part of the appropriate grade level organization – Freshman Class, Sophomore Class, Junior Class, Senior Class.
Requirements:
 2.0 for senators and 2.5 for officers, good discipline record, teacher recommendations and running for office
Grade Levels:
All Grades (9-12)
Dues:
 $10.00
Major Activities:
Fund Raisers:
Car washes, spirit items, activities, sponsorships

Club:
SWAT
Sponsor:
 Linda Francis
Purpose:
 Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) is Florida's Anti-Tobacco Youth Advocacy Organization
Requirements:
Grade Levels:
Dues:
Major Activities:
Fund Raisers:

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