ACADEMICS
BIOLOGY CLUB
Students will learn and have on hands experiences in the science study of biology with their peers.
Meeting time and sponsor TBA.
DEBATE
Students practice and prepare for debate tournaments.
Sponsor: Ms. Kia Davis
GIRLS WHO CODE
Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does.
Meeting time and sponsor TBA.
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONS
Students will explore different medical careers through activities, videos and speakers when possible. They will participate in community service activities focused on health awareness.
Meets Tuesdays at 2:45 p.m. in room 2246.
Sponsor: Dr. Matrice Browne
HOMEWORK CLUB
Students will provide support in completing homework from their classes.
Meets Monday and Friday during lunch and after school in room 149.
Sponsor: Ms. Audra Betzer
IT'S ACADEMIC
Prepares students to accumulate knowledge for participating in regional and national academic competition and fostering interest in academics.
Meets Thursdays during lunch in room 253.
Sponsor: Mr. Bryan Cockrell
ITALIAN/ITALIAN HONOR SOCIETY
Students engage and study the Italian language. The club promotes the appreciation of Italian culture and civilization.
Meets Fridays during lunch in room 257; contact the teacher for a Zoom link in case the meeting moves to virtual.
Sponsor: Ms. Ilenia DiCesare
LATIN
Students that are interested in Greco-Roman culture. The aim is to engage the students in activities.
Meeting time and sponsor TBA.
MATH CLUB
The JFK Math Club is a community of math enthusiasts that explores fun and beautiful math concepts not taught in school through dialogue and collaboration.
Meeting time TBA.
Sponsor: Ms. Mercy Griffith
MATHLETES
Students who participate in Mathletes learn to strengthen and refine their higher order thinking through team competition.
Meeting time TBA.
Sponsor: Mr. Anthony Armbrister
MINORITY SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Students work together to find ways to reduce the achievement gap.
Meeting time and sponsor TBA.
MODEL U.N.
Model UN is a simulation of the UN General Assembly where students perform an ambassador role while debating topics such as gender equality, climate action, global health, and more. Meetings will be spent working on skills such as public speaking, preparing reports, and researching countries, as well as preparing for conferences.
Meets Wednesdays during lunch in room 204.
Sponsor: Ms. Emma Atwood
MU ALPHA THETA: MATH HONOR SOCIETY
A national organization comprising of high achieving scholars in mathematics and beyond.
Meeting time TBA.
Sponsor: Mr. Anthony Armbrister
RESEARCH
Students will conduct research about a problem in the community and then try to find a solution.
Meeting time and sponsor TBA.
SCIENCE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
The Science National Honor Society was organized in 2000 with the following objectives: to encourage and recognize scientific and intellectual thought; to advance students’ knowledge of classical and modern science ; to communicate with the scientific community; to aid the civic community with its comprehension of science; and to encourage students to participate in community service and in turn, encourage a dedication to the pursuit of scientific knowledge that benefits all of mankind.
Meets Wednesdays during lunch in room 2246N.
Sponsor: Ms. Audra Betzer
STEM
Provides a variety of experience beyond the classroom intended to foster STEM literacy and motivate students to pursue STEM careers.
Meets Fridays 2:45-3:45 p.m. in room 124.
Sponsor: Ms. Jennifer Scheller
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Students work together in communicating student rights, interests and spirits through SGA sponsored activities.
Meets Thursdays during lunch in room 129; sophomore SGA meets in room 2246 (day TBA).
Sponsor: Ms. Je'nelle Henderson
TV STUDIO
Students work to help produce, broadcast and develop the school's television news show.
Meets Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. in the TV Studio.
Sponsor: Mr. Andrew Inches