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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, Haylie Allen: alle41013@eduhsd.k12.ca.us
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: To provide a positive, supportive environment for improving our members’ academic, personal, and social skills through academic competition. The team competes annually in the El Dorado County Academic Decathlon, as well as the California Academic Decathlon if the team wins at the County level.
Meeting:
Tuesday: Flex period in H12
Thursday: Flex period 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 H14
Business and Finance Club
Business and Finance Club
Club Advisor: Mr. Labass
Club Description: Aims to provide students opportunities about personal finance, economics, market analysis, and investing. Our goal is to spread financial literacy and prepare students with real knowledge about the world of finance.
Meeting: Tuesday flex period in N8
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
Cross Country / Track and Field
Cross Country / Track and Field
Club Advisor: Mrs. Norwood (ext. 2365), Ms. Norwood
Club Description: Participate in Track and Field (Spring) and Cross Country (Fall)
Meeting:
Monday: 2:30 - 4:30 PM in P1
Tuesday - Friday: 3:45 - 5:45 PM in P1
CSF Meets (California Scholarship Federation)
CSF Meets (California Scholarship Federation)
Club Advisors: Mrs. Hodson (ext. 2348) & Ms. Iden
Club Description: To recognize and reward students for their achievement and service
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: Whole class at lunch in Theatre
Tuesday: Officers only flex
FFA Ag Mechanics
FFA Ag Mechanics
Club Advisor: Bret Harnden
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: To improve agriculture conditions and practices in and about El Dorado County. To develop agricultural skills or prepare for leadership, cooperative attitudes and
rural responsibility, in individuals preparing to enter an agriculture occupation. To advance the cause of agriculture education and to encourage the growth of FFA. To make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for: premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agriculture education.
Meeting: Once a month
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: To explore the French culture and language, as well as promote fellowship. 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 during flex
Hands 4 Hope Club
Hands 4 Hope Club
Club Advisor: Ms. Dosher
Club Description: Aim to create opportunities for youth to identify areas of need in their community where they can: make a difference and a positive impact through service learning, generate awareness of others' circumstances; inspire compassion and action; and offer opportunities for leadership development all while upholding the policies, standards and code of conduct of Ponderosa High School, as well as the Hands4Hope Mission and vision.
Meeting: 1st and 3rd Tuesday at lunch
ILS Club
ILS Club
Club Advisor: Mrs. Clements, Mrs. Johnson
Club Description: To function as a Ponderosa High School Club; to encourage participation and support for Living Independently and gaining important life skills; to manage funds raised and spent by the Club.
Meeting: E1 and F9
Inspire
Inspire
Club Advisor: Mrs. Wascher, Mrs. Klinkhammer, Mrs. Morrow
Club Description:
Meeting: Wednesday at lunch in P2
Interact
Interact
Club Advisor: Mrs. Pfeifer
Meeting: Tuesday at Flex in F14
Just Serve
Just Serve
Club Advisor:
Meeting: Thursday from 12:30PM - 12:50PM
Key Club
Key Club
Club Advisors: Mrs. Robinson Website
Club Description: To exemplify the values of Kiwanis within Ponderosa High School. Through Key Club, PHS students will gain opportunities to make a difference in El Dorado County and beyond, meet new like-minded students, and make a positive impact in the community.
When/Where: Third Thursday at lunch in J2
Requirements: 50 hours of service per year. $20 dues and regular attendance at general meetings (members are allowed 3 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 with other schools statewide. Students work with a hypothetical criminal case in roles of pretrial attorneys, defense and prosecution attorneys, witnesses, court clerks, bailiffs, and jurors.
Meeting: Wednesday - Thursday at flex and after school in H11
Off the Mat
Off the Mat
Club Advisor: Mr. Escobar
Club Description: Analyze wrestling film , collaborate ideas on technique, and watch presentations.
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: Tuesdays at flex in H8
QSA Club
QSA Club
Club Advisor: Ms. Moulton
Club Description: To create a safe, welcoming environment for all LGBTQ+ students and their cisgender heterosexual allies.
Meeting: Thursday at lunch in M1
Red Cross Chapter
Red Cross Chapter
Club Advisor: Mrs. Smith
Club Description: To educate the general public and club members about disaster preparation, prevent and alleviate suffering in the face of human emergencies, provide aid to others in times of disaster through resources and donations, and support those in need of blood.
Meeting: 2nd Tuesdays every month at flex in J5
Roller Hockey Club
Roller Hockey Club
Club Advisor: Mr. Fulp, Ms. Yorba, and Mrs. Klinkhammer (ext.2352)
Club Description: Co-Ed Street Hockey on the blacktop next to the tennis courts.
When/Where: Tuesdays from 3 - 4:30 pm on the blacktop/N5
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: Thursdays at flex in H5
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: Ms. Smith
Club Description: Dedicated to empowering students to bring their STEM projects to life. We provide a collaborative environment with access to resources and guidance from experienced peers and mentors.
When/Where: Fridays at 11:56 AM in J5
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.
TSP Improvement
TSP Improvement
Club Advisor: Mr. Williams
Club Description: To pursue community-based field trips and social events within the program to promote social awareness and team building strategies. Student success will be gained through rewarding activities and self-accomplished goals.
When/Where: 3rd Tuesday of the month at 12:15 PM in L4
Club America
Club America
Club Advisor: Mr. Escobar
Club Description: To educate, empower, and organize high school student leaders to promote freedom, free markets, and limited government, while building a strong network of trailblazers ready to lead in their schools and communities. Through civic engagement, peer-to-peer education, and student-led initiatives, Club America chapters spark conversations, register voters, and redefines what it means to be a young leader in America. Turning Point USA provided academic resources, which include: weekly activism pamphlets, short videos, free-of-charge contributor speeches, and in person support by TPUSA staff.
When/Where: 2nd Tuesday at flex in E5
Unified Sports
Unified Sports
Club Advisor: Mrs. Wascher, Mr. Lackey
Club Description: To provide opportunities for members to interact between people with and without intellectual disabilities during team athletic play, social gatherings and daily school life. Playing together, hanging together and enjoying Ponderosa life together.
When/Where: NA
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 have a safe space for students to meet who are interested in learning more about God.
Meeting: Mondays at 7:31pm/lunch off campus
Rise Club
Rise Club
Club Advisor: Mrs. Smith
Club Description:
Meeting: Thursdays every week during lunch in F3
Link Club
Link Club
Club Advisor: Mrs. Beal (ext. 2331)
Club Description:
Meeting: NA
Interact Club
Interact Club
Club Advisor: Mrs. Pfeifer
Club Description:
Meeting: Tuesdays at flex in F14
Pine and Purpose
Pine and Purpose
Club Advisor: Mr. Pfeifer
Club Description: To positively improve the trails nearby by picking up trash and leaving the areas better than we found it.
Meeting: 2nd Thursdays during lunch in F14
Bruins Mountain Biking Team
Bruins Mountain Biking Team
Club Advisor: Mr. Beunell
Club Description: A group of students who enjoy learning and discussing all aspects of mountain biking.
Meeting: Fridays during flex in S1
Civil Kindness
Civil Kindness
Club Advisor: Mr. Thompson
Club Description:
Meeting: Wednesdays at 11:50 AM in F7
Swing and Serve
Swing and Serve
Club Advisor: Ms. Moulton
Club Description: To function as a Ponderosa High School Club, encourage participation and support for serving for the community while also enjoying music, and managing funds raised and spent by the club.
Meeting:
1st and 3rd Wednesday in Flex
2nd and 4th Friday in Flex
Soccer Club
Soccer Club
Club Advisor: Mrs. Briggs
Club Description:
Meeting: Thursdays during flex in H13
Capital Club
Capital Club
Club Advisor: Mr. Angelo
Club Description: To empower students by equipping them with knowledge, skills, discipline, and resources essential for initiating, developing, and enhancing, businesses and entrepreneurial ventures. The club aims to create a platform for students to acquire practical business skills, cultivate and experiment with their business ideas, collaborate with peers, connect with entrepreneurs an industry professionals and engage in authentic entrepreneurial activities. We prioritize initiative, creativity, leadership, financial responsibility, discipline, and practical application of learning.
Meeting:
Bruin Giveback
Bruin Giveback
Club Advisor: Ms. Rizzo
Club Description: To improve the Ponderosa Campus. Give Back, Get Involved, Make a Difference.
Meeting: 2nd Thursday of the month during Flex in H4
Civil Kindness
Civil Kindness
Club Advisor: Mrs. Sharpe
Club Description:
Meeting: Wednesdays 11:56 AM - 12:29 PM in F7
Sports Mental Health Awareness
Sports Mental Health Awareness
Club Advisor: Mr. Schablaske
Club Description: To raise awareness of athletes who are struggling with mental health.
Meeting: Wednesdays during flex
Campus Light
Campus Light
Club Advisor: Mrs. Beal, Mr. Fulp
Club Description:
Meeting: Tuesdays at lunch in G4
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