Club Name

Club Advisor & E-mail

LastnameF@fort-mill.k12.sc.us

Meeting Times & Location

Member Requirements

Description

1.

Academic Team

Mr. Lentz (lentzs)

Tue & Thurs before school in Room B219

Tryouts begin in Oct.

Academic Team is Fort Mill High School's quiz bowl team. Members compete against other schools in tournaments  around the state to answer questions from all areas of knowledge including history, literature, science, fine arts, current events, sports, and popular culture.

2.

Alpha Club

Mrs. Slater: (slaterc) & Mrs. Palmer (palmers)

1st & 3rd Tue @ 3:45 C100 hall

Must be a 10th grader with a cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher

StudentÕs participation in this club is by invitation only.  Alpha Club spends time throughout the year volunteering in the community.

3.

Anime

Mr. Sacco (saccoj)

Twice Monthly on Fri @ 3:35 in Room E105

None

The Anime and Japanese Culture Club is interested in providing all FMHS students with a forum for discussing age-appropriate Anime and Manga episodes.  We are developing an extensive lending library and have annual T-shirt design contests.

4.

Art & Photography Club

Ms. Miller (millers)

2nd Wednesday of month @ 3:40 in Room E123

 

$3.00 dues, attendance, participation in functions and interest in art and/or photography

 

WE are diverse.  Our group may have a speaker with an activity, a workshop concerning an art process, or be purely social. We have one big fund raiser each year selling coffee and snacks at the annual Illusion Coffee House.  We also have a juried art show which is on display that night.

 

5.

Beta Club

Mrs. Sides (sidesm)

Mrs. Hovde (hovdeh)

Mrs. Challenger (challengert)

Mrs. Palmer (palmers)

1st & 3rd Tue @ 3:35 in Room C101

Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher.

Members are required to pay a one-time $15 National Beta fee.  FMHS club dues are $10 per year.

StudentÕs participation in this club is by invitation only.  Alpha Club spends time throughout the year volunteering in the community.

6.

Chess Club

Mr. Lentz (lentzs)

Tue & Thurs @ 3:30 to 4:30 in Room B219

None

The Chess Club provides students with a place to learn and play chess at school. Participation in this activity helps improve critical and abstract thinking, planning, logic, and analysis.  In addition, students will improve his/her ability to concentrate and learn the value of good sportsmanship.

7.

Dance Team

Mrs. Dukes (dukesl)

Mrs. Wright (wrightc)

Tue & Thurs from 3:45 to 5:15 in Room F112

Tryouts are required for participation.  Basic dance skills and performance qualities are required.

The purpose of the Dance team is to promote school spirit within the student body and to develop a sense of good sportsmanship and friendship between other schools during athletic events

8.

Drama Club

Mrs. Williams (williamsse)

TBA

None

The Drama Club will produce the Drama Department productions. they will be responsible for building the sets, advertising the productions, running the show...etc. this will earn them pts toward becoming members in the International Thespian Society, an honorary fraternity for theatre students.

9.

FBLA

Mrs. Rochester (rochesterr)

2nd and 4th Thurs after school in Room B206

State, National, and Local dues $20.  Taken or have taken any business-related course.

FBLA is a national student organization for students in high schools and middle schools who are interested in business or business related careers. Benefits of membership are leadership skills, business competencies, community responsibilities, and self-confidence through competitive opportunities.

10.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

Mrs. Cranford (cranfordl) & Mrs. Earnest (earnestd)

Tue @ 7:55 am in ROTC Room or Gym

None

FCA sponsors activities, outreach, speakers and games that teach all more about Jesus and develop character.  As competitors, whether athletes, coaches, or fans, we are skilled persons with talents, and abilities.  The aim of FCA is to become like Jesus Christ- the greatest competitor of all time.

11.

Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

Mrs. McIntyre (mcintyrep)

Fri @ 8:00 am in Room F113

Students must have completed or currently be enrolled in at least one Early Childhood or Prostart Course

This organization provides leadership and service opportunities for students.

12.

FFA

Mrs. Mackey (mackeyk)

2nd Tuesday of month in Room F103 right after school

Student must have taken an agriculture class or be enrolled in one.

FFA promotes premier leadership, personal growth and career success!    We have monthly meetings; we attend regional, state and national events.  We also attend 3 Career Development Events that the members compete in.  We have the following fund raisers: beef jerky, poinsettia and spring greenhouse flowers sale.

 

13.

French Club

Mrs. Burriss

(burrissj)

Pick up a schedule from Mrs. Burriss in Room B322

$5 yearly dues.

Students should be interested in French and Francophone culture and should want to work on their French outside of the classroom setting.

 

14.

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)

Mrs. Pietkiewicz (pietkiewiczm) & Mrs. Priddy (priddyc) & Mrs. Howell (howellb)

2nd Tues of month @3:45 in Room G101

Students should be enrolled or planning to enroll in health science or have a strong interest in the health care field.

HOSA is a student-led organization whose goal is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry.  The mission of HOSA is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all health science technology education students, therefore, helping students to meet the needs of the health care community.

16.

Invisible Children

Mrs. Niccum (niccuma)

Wed at 3:30 in Room B209

None

Educate and inform members of Fort Mill community about the war in Uganda.  Raises money to help support schools in Northern Uganda.

17.

Jr. Prom Committee

Mrs. Dowd (dowda)

Meeting times are announced

Must be a member of the junior class

The purpose of this group is to plan prom from start to finish.  We discuss things such as theme, invitations, senior gifts, senior prom king and queen nominations, and decorations. This includes decorating the venue before prom.

18.

Key Club

Mrs. Rohaley (rohaleyb)

Every other Thursday C204

3:45-4:15

Requires payment of annual dues of $11.00.

Key Club is the oldest and largest service organization for high school students.  It is a student-led organization that teaches leadership through serving others during community projects that benefit those abroad.

19.

Mock Trial

Mrs. Dickinson (dickinsonl)

Thursdays

 Aug.-Dec. 5:30 to 6:30 pm

 Jan.–Mar.

5:30-7:30 (2-3 times per week)

None

The goal of mock trial is to educate students about the basis of our American judicial system and the mechanics of litigation. Through participation in the mock trial program, students will increase basic skills such as listening, speaking, writing, reading and problem analysis. We need talented, motivated students  in good academic standing who are not afraid to step up to the challenge

20.

Model United Nations

Mr. Morgan (morganb) & Mr. Kosanke (kosankes)

Thursdays @ 3:45 in Room C111

Students are strongly recommended to take Model UN course, but not required.

The purpose of Model United Nations is to give students the opportunity to put into practice the skills and knowledge developed through the social studies curriculum. Model UN is a debate club that explores global uses within the context of the United Nations.

21.

Outdoors Club

Mrs. Tongson (tongsonj) & Mr. Carrick (carrickj)

3rd Wednesday of month after school in Room E110

Show up to meetings and participate

 

 

22.

Project Care Club

Mrs. Freeman (freemanl) & Mrs. Knight (knightl)

Once monthly on Wednesday @ 8 in Room E201

Must be drug and alcohol free

The mission of Project Care is to develop a passion for compassion and service.  The club provides hands on service opportunities in school, local, and global communities.

23.

Robotics Club (First Robotics) Team # 1436

Mr. Lyons (lyonsp)

Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 6

(mostly 2nd semester)

Room G100

None.

The goal of the robotics club is to participate in the national FIRST Robotics competition which will be held in March at Clemson.

www.usfirst.org

 

24.

ROTC Drill Team

1st Sgt Sprague (spragues) & Lt. Col Robinson (robinsonr)

Monday through Thursday

3:45 to 5:00 pm

Must be currently enrolled in JROTC or have previously been enrolled in the JROTC course

Drill Team competes in drill competitions and provides color guards for numerous functions in both North and South Carolina.  Our color guard members come from the drill team. 

25.

ROTC Rifle Team

1st Sgt Sprague (spragues) & Lt. Col Robinson (robinsonr)

Monday-Thursday in ROTC classroom 3:45-5:30

Possess desire to learn and improve marksmanship skills. Student must also be an active cadet in ROTC, or a desire to be in ROTC.

 

Marksmanship is a skill sport that requires discipline and dedication to be good.  Practice is an important part of improving skill level.  Scholarships are available for college, and marksmanship is also an Olympic event as well.

 

26.

Spanish Club

All Spanish teachers

(viamontep)

2nd Tuesday of month

After school in Room B326

Anyone may join; do not need to be in Spanish class

Dues are $5.00

 

Meetings vary:  a program one month, eat out together another time, a service project each semester.

27.

Student Council

Mr. & Mrs. Scroggs (scroggsg) & (scroggsc)

Mondays @ 3:40 in B116

Students who serve as officers are elected by the student body.  Limited positions are available for volunteers.  All volunteers must be approved by Council Advisors

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28.

WriterÕs Club

Mr. Kivett (kivettb)

Mondays @ 3:40-4:30 in Room B213

Regular attendance is required to be considered a member. Also, members are required to follow writing workshop protocols (listening, offering constructive criticism, etc.)

 

The club provides a forum for aspiring writers to share and improve their work.

 

29.

Youth in Government (Fall Semester Only)