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Clubs are a fun and inclusive way to interact with new people at school! If you want to join a club, a list of them is below and the teachers you can contact for more information.
Any questions about Clubs should be directed to our Club Coordinator, Paige Fletcher: flet11853@eduhsd.k12.ca.usgh
If you want to start a new club, the documents you need are below:
FUNDRAISING FORMS
FUNDRAISING REQUEST FORM (MUST BE SUBMITTED UP TO 2 WEEKS BEFORE FUNDRAISER)
FUNDRAISING RECAP FORM (MUST BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF FUNDRAISER FINISH)
Academic Decathlon
Academic Decathlon
Club Advisor: Mr. Beatty (ext. 2328) website
Club Description: Kids are given a set of materials that they study for a semester and then compete against other schools in the county.
Meeting:
Tuesday: Flex period, After school in H12
Thursday: Flex period, After School in H12
Accolade (Yearbook)
Accolade (Yearbook)
Club Advisor: Mrs. Briggs (ext. 2367)
Club Description: The yearbook club, take pictures and contribute to the Ponderosa Yearbook!
Meeting: 4th period in class
Art Club
Art Club
Club Advisor: Mrs. Yorba
Club Description: A space for artists to work and build a community.
Meeting: H14 in class, 4th period
Business and Finance Club
Business and Finance Club
Club Advisor: Mr. Labass
Club Description: Come learn about business and finance.
Meeting: N8 Wednesdays, flex
Campus Light
Campus Light
Club Advisor: Mr. Fulp, Mrs. Beal
Club Description: A gathering of Christian students for support, encouragement, prayer, fun and fellowship.
Meeting: Tuesdays at lunch in G4 or N5
Chess Club
Chess Club
Club Advisor: Mrs. Bertram (ext. 2238)
Club Description: Come to learn chess or learn to play at a higher level.
Meeting: Wednesdays and Fridays in K14
Cross Country / Track and Field
Cross Country / Track and Field
Club Advisor: Mrs. Norwood (ext. 2365)
Club Description: Participate in Track and Field and Cross Country
Meeting: Afterschool on the track or P1 every day but Sunday
CSF Meets (California Scholarship Federation)
CSF Meets (California Scholarship Federation)
Club Advisors: Mrs. Hodson (ext. 2348) & Ms. Iden
Club Description: Honors Society
When/Where: 3rd Thursday of a month in H11 during lunch
Requirements: Membership is determined by grades earned in academic classes. Points are given based on grades earned. An A = 3 points, B = 1 point, an A in an AP course is equal to 4 points, and a B in an AP course is equal to 2 points. Complete information is printed on the application that must be submitted each semester. Membership is not automatic, you must apply each semester.
Important Documents:
Drama Club
Drama Club
Club Advisor: Mrs. Fritz (ext. 2318)
Club Description: To organize, promote, and rehearse the two main stage productions at PHS, put on several smaller productions, to organize and fund drama field trips.
Meeting: Monday after school in D1
FFA Ag Mechanics
FFA Ag Mechanics
Club Advisor: Bret Harnden
Club Description:
When/Where: Monday 5th period in S3
FFA (Future Farmers of America)
FFA (Future Farmers of America)
Club Advisor: Ms. Friedmann (ext. 2247)
Club Description: Agriculture students in all grades are expected to participate in this club. Leadership skills, public speaking, animal projects, and development of financial responsibility are all goals of the FFA.
Meeting: During class and one Tuesday a month at 6 pm in large gym/cafeteria
Requirements: Must be enrolled in an Agriculture class.
FFA Floral
FFA Floral
Club Advisor: Mrs. Fletcher (ext. 2380)
Club Description: Use flowers and a variety of plants to create assortments.
Meeting: 3rd Thursday at 6:00pm in the cafeteria
Requirements: Be enrolled in an FFA or Agriculture class or elective
French Club
French Club
Club Advisor: Mrs. Johnson, E (ext. 2322)
Club Description: Cultural activities such as watching French movies, go to French restaurant, go to plays or museums, games in French (such as Scrabble), and caroling in French.
Meeting: 2nd and 4th Friday of the month in P5
Hands 4 Hope Club
Hands 4 Hope Club
Club Advisor: Mr. Thomas
Club Description: To grow the next generation of socially responsible citizens by engaging youth in community outreach.
Meeting: 2nd and 4th Tuesday at lunch in H13
ILS Club
ILS Club
Club Advisor: Mrs. Clements
Club Description: Students of the ILS Class gather together to fundraise for school trips and growing in life skills.
Meeting: Wednesday in E1
Inspire
Inspire
Club Advisor: Mrs. Wascher, Mrs. Klinkhammer, Mrs. Morrow
Club Description:
Meeting: Wednesday at lunch in P2
Interact
Interact
Club Advisor: Mrs. Pfiefer
Club Description:
Meeting: Wdnesday at flex in F14
Just Serve
Just Serve
Club Advisor: Mrs. Smith
Club Description:
Meeting: Friday at lunch in F3
Key Club
Key Club
Club Advisors: Ms. Brown (ext. 2334) Website
Club Description: A service club sponsored by Kiwanis International and Placerville Kiwanis offering student volunteers for El Dorado County events.
When/Where: Second Thursday at lunch in J1
Requirements: 50 hours of service per year. $20 dues and regular attendance at general meetings (members are allowed 2 unexcused absences per school year).
Kiddo Kindness
Kiddo Kindness
Club Advisor: Mrs. Hewitt
Club Description:
Meeting: Tuesday once a month in flex
Mock Trial Club
Mock Trial Club
Club Advisors: Ms. Hodson (ext. 2348)
Club Description: Mock Trial is a simulated trial proceeding created to teach students legal procedures, reasoning, critical thinking, decision making, public speaking, teamwork, and leadership skills. Students work with a hypothetical criminal case in roles of pretrial attorneys, defense and prosecution attorneys, witnesses, court clerks, bailiffs, and jurors.
Meeting: Wednesday at flex and after school in H11
Off the Mat
Off the Mat
Club Advisor: Mr. Escobar
Club Description:
Meeting: Thursday at flex in E5
Period @ Ponderosa High
Period @ Ponderosa High
Club Advisor: Mrs. Klinkhammer
Club Description: Focused on fighting and advocating Period Poverty and Stigma.
Meeting: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at lunch in H10
QSA Club
QSA Club
Club Advisor: Mrs. Sumpo
Club Description: The QSA Club is looking for members who are both LGBTQ and straight. We strive to eliminate the social stigmas that are common in society today.
Meeting: Thursday at lunch in M1/band
Red Cross Chapter
Red Cross Chapter
Club Advisor: Mrs. Smith
Club Description:
Meeting: Tuesdays twice a month at flex in J5
Roller Hockey Club
Roller Hockey Club
Club Advisor: Mr. Fulp and Mrs. Yorba (ext.2352)
Club Description: Co-Ed Street Hockey on the blacktop next to the tennis courts.
When/Where: Every Tuesday from 3-4:30 pm on the blacktop.
Requirements: Permission slip, in line skates, helmet, knee pads and stick. Release of Liability Form
Sending Sunshine
Sending Sunshine
Club Advisor: Mrs. Doubek
Club Description:
When/Where: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-5 in P7
Speech & Debate Club
Speech & Debate Club
Club Advisor: Ms. Walker (ext. 2268)
Team Coach: Mr. Brock Dyer
Club Description: To compete in local speech and debate tournaments and to improve speaking skills.
When/Where: Every week Tuesday & Thursday flex period and after school in room P-7.
Requirements: Compete at tournaments and attend meetings and practices.
STEM/Maker Club
STEM/Maker Club
Club Advisor: Mr. Bennet
Club Description:
When/Where: Fridays at flex in S1
Tipi Loschi
Tipi Loschi
Club Advisor: Ms. Walker (ext. 2268) and Ms. Graves (ext. 2309)
Club Description: To explore a common interest in the Spanish language and cultures of different countries. This is a social club that offers students a chance to express themselves and learn about others in artistic ways. Activities include pot lucks and food festivals, watching movies, listening to many types of music, learning dances, creating handicrafts and visiting restaurants or theaters. Some students often donate tutoring services in Spanish on a monthly basis.
When/Where: Tuesday flex period in P7
Requirements: Student is currently enrolled in a Spanish course or has taken Spanish previously. An interest in the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries with an emphasis on art, music, dance, and food.
Track & Field
Track & Field
Club Advisor: Mrs. Norwood
Club Description:
When/Where: Monday 2:30-4:30, Tuesday-Friday 3:45-5:45 at the track/stadium
TSP Improvement
TSP Improvement
Club Advisor: Mr. Tonelli
Club Description:
When/Where:
Turning Point USA
Turning Point USA
Club Advisor: Escobar
Club Description:
When/Where: Second Tuesday at lunch
Unified Sports
Unified Sports
Club Advisor: Mrs. Wascher
Club Description:
When/Where: Wednesday and Friday at flex on the field/gym
Writers Block
Writers Block
Club Advisor: Mr. Bagninski
Club Description:
When/Where: Thursday and Friday at flex in F6
Young Life Club
Young Life Club
Club Advisor: Mrs. Beal (ext. 2331)
Club Description: To meet and build relationships with students. Also provide experiences that are fun which give them the chance to hear about the love of Jesus.
Meeting: Mondays at 7:31pm/lunch off campus or G4
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