ACTIVITY/CLUB

SPONSOR

MEETING LOCATION/TIME

DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS

Academic Games

TBA

Weekly in room 1015

Anyone can join: a series of academic games is played once a week with other county schools, culminating with states and nationals in the spring.

Academy Of Finance

Mrs. Acosta

Tuesdays after school in room 210

This is for students interested in business and finance. They compete along with DECA in state and national competitions.

American Sign Language

Ms. Crystal

Second Tuesday of each month

Promote sign language.  Students must be enrolled in ASL classes. 

Art Club

Ms. Haynes

The firs (Mondays or Wednesdays) after school in room 323

For anybody who has an interest in art

Art Honor Society

Ms. Haynes

2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.

Asian Club

Ms. Green

Every other month, Mondays after school in room 714 at 2:40 pm

No requirements to join. Cannot miss more than 2 meetings per year to remain a member in good standing

Band

Website

Mr. Jenkins

Mr. Williams

Meets daily during class and for after school rehearsals and performances.

Provides instruction necessary to further develop skills on band instruments.

Best Buddies

Ms. Wallace

Twice a month in room 316

No requirements. Members must be dedicated. This club helps to develop one on one friendship for disabled students. 

BPA

Mrs. Webster

Every 2nd Tuesday after school in room 216

This is a Business club open to all Business students. Club goes to competitions at the district, state and national levels.

Chorus

Ms. La Rosa

Meets daily during class in room 427.  Also meet after school for various rehearsals and activities.

The purpose of this class is to provide the instruction necessary to help students develop their technical skills in a choral setting. Students must be pre-approved by the teacher.

Class of 2008

Ms. Rusnak

Varies

Elected officers must attend, but open to all students; fundraisers and class trips.

Class of 2009

Ms. Morrison

Every other week in room 846

Elected officers must attend, but open to all students; fundraisers and class trips

Class of 2010

Mrs. Buchko

Varies

Elected officers must attend, but open to all students; fundraisers and class trips.

Class of 2011

Ms. Raff

TBA

Elected officers must attend, but open to all students; fundraisers and class trips.

Color Guard / Winter Guard

Mr. Jenkins

Meets 3 times a week at Taravella or local middle schools for practice.  Meets daily during class in 426.

State and national competitions which they practice for year round. Along with weekly practices, this team performs frequently year round.

Computer Competition

Mr. McMahon

Meet 2 times a month for 3 months to practice for the county competition

Students must be able to program a computer. Competitions consist of competitors having a 2hr time period to write a certain number of programs.

Crime Watch

Ms. Mamie Williams

Every Friday morning 7 am in the Auditorium

This club is for students concerned for school safety

Dance

Ms. Amy Williams

Class meets daily in room 724

To join, one must first audition. Class is open to Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors. It is a choreography and performance based class.

Debate & Forensics

Website

Ms. Goldman

Every Monday after school in room 702 / Squad meetings and practice throughout the week.

Club helps students to develop public speaking skills and participate in competition throughout the county, state, and in the nation.  This is also a class and in order to be part of the team, one must be enrolled in the debate class.

DECA

Mr. Simmons

Mrs. Acosta

Every Tuesday

Members are co-curricular in the marketing business ownership and Academy of Finance classes. Students are involved in community service projects and compete at local, state and international levels of marketing competition.

Drama Club

Web Site

Ms. Sessions

Mrs. Wallis

Once a month / varies based on activities in room 425

Required to attend 1/2 of all the meetings, participate in 1 main stage, 2 activities, sell one entertainment book and dues. This club has many activities including Musicals/ Theatre Showcases, Haunted Hayride, etc 

Drill Team/JROTC

Mr. Thomas

Meetings are Mondays thru Thursdays 2:40 – 4:30 p.m.

Students must have a 2.0 GPA, no record of discipline problems

FFEA

Mrs. Wallis

Every other Tuesday for 15-20 minutes. in room 325

Students should have a desire to become a teacher.

First Priority

Ms. Green

Undetermined

No specific requirements. This is a Christian based club that comes together to learn about the gospel of Christ.

Football Booster Club / JPT Quarterback Club

Mike St. Germain (Parent) 954-752-2939

2nd Tuesday of each month in room 310

Booster club for the Junior Varsity and Varsity Football Team.  They support the team assisting with fundraising to purchase equipment, meals, etc. 

Foreign Language Honor Society

Mrs. Taveras

Ms. Villamarin

2nd Tuesday of each month in room 1015

Club does community service, fundraising, and has new inductions at the end of each school year. Students usually in a level 3 or higher foreign language club with an A/B+ avg. 16 hours minimum of community service required.

French Club

Web Site

Ms. Mosseri

Officers meet 1st Wednesday of each month / Members meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 2:45 pm, in room 1008

Dues are $20.00. Activities reflect French Culture. Go to movies and restaurants and learn about French Customs and food.

Hispanic Multicultural Club

Mrs. Taveras

Ms. Wilson

TBA

For students interested in learning about the

German Club

Ms. Hall

Every 1st Wednesday of each month in room 515

Social Club no requirements

HOSA

Ms. Feierstadt

During classtime

This is a club for students interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. They have state competitions, fundraisers and do volunteer work throughout the school year.

Human Relations Council

Ms. Stephanik

Once a month

Open to all students.  We encourage positive human relations as a vehicle for reducing violence and promoting equality for all.

Insight for the Blind

TBA

Varies

Open to all.  Students assist the community with developing books on tape for the elderly.

Interact

Mr. O’Donnell

The 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month.

Interact is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young people ages 14-18. The program gives young people an opportunity to participate in fun, meaningful service projects while developing leadership skills and meeting new friends.

Key Club

Mr. Deleeuw

Mr. Conlin

TBA

This is a volunteer service club. Requirements are dues, in-club and out of club service hours.

Girls Lacrosse

Ms. Bond

Mrs. Herzog

TBA

Discuss the game and the philosophy of

Lacrosse.

Latin Club

Ms. Marini

1st Thursday of each month in room 1015

Purpose is to promote a more thorough knowledge of classical life, history, language, and literature.

L’Chaim

Ms. Stratton

TBA

Students interested in learning Jewish history and participating in Jewish activities.

Literary Magazine

Ms. Selah

Everyday during 4th period in Portable 9

This is a creative writing journalism magazine. Students must have first taken creative writing 1 & 2

 

Marine Science / JPT Marine Team

Ms. Valenti

Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays (2 times a week)

We actively promote ocean conservation through beach clean-ups and field trips. Students must be enrolled or have taken a marine science class and held a 2.0 GPA.

Math Competition

PI

Mr. Gordon

Ms. Carpiniello

Mrs. Evans

Mrs. Napp

Mrs. Snyder

Meet weekly from October to April.

Any student can compete.  Compete at local levels.

Mu Alpha Theta

Members

Mr. Gordon

Ms. Carpiniello

Mrs. Evans

Mrs. Napp

Mrs. Snyder

One Tuesday a month in room 557

The purpose of this club is to promote and recognize interest and scholarship in the field of mathematics. Students must have completed 4 semesters of honors math and have a 3.0 GPA.

National Honor Society

Ms. Martel & Mr. Kirk

Meets in Auditorium or Media center every first Thursday of each month at 2:45 p.m

Candidates must have a cumulative average of at least 85% or 3.0 unweighted. Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of community service, leadership and character. Application process and acceptance begins at the end of each year. Sophomores may apply at the end of their tenth grade year.

Newspaper

Ms. Cremin

Meets daily during class in room 315

The purpose of this class is to train students to gather information necessary to serve them in a journalistic media. Students must be pre-approved by the teacher for this class.

Orchestra

Website

Mr. Williams

Meets daily in room 426. Rehearsals after school.

Students who play the strings. There are performances outside of rehearsal.

Prostart

Mr. Goodman

Daily in room 314

Open to all students who wish to pursue a profession in culinary arts and hospitality.

Rho Kappa  (Social Studies Honor Society)

Mr. O’Donnell

Every other Wednesday in room 609.

Must have an overall 3.0 GPA and a 3.25 in Social Studies to qualify. 

Robotics

Mr. McMahon

Thursdays and location varies

Open to all students who have an interest and are decent with engineering and math. Sponsor, Motorola dictates meeting location, date and time. Students must provide own transportation.

Rugby

Mr. Marts

Meets Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays on the Rugby Pitch

Anyone can join.

Save What’s Left

Mr. Pesicek

Room 812

Anyone is welcome.  Discuss environmental concerns and issues.  Manage J.P.T.’s recycling program.

SADD( Students Against Destructive Decisions)

Ms. Langer

Once a month, on Thursday, in room 561

The purpose of this club is to encourage students to make responsible choices and not drink and drive. Students must attend a minimum of three meetings per year.

SHAC (Students Helping Abused Children)

Mrs. LaPay

TBA

Students wishing to help raise awareness of child abuse.

SHAPE

Mr. Simmons

Wednesdays after school in room 208

Students Helping Achieve Philanthropic Achievement – Community activities, distributing grant money to local non-profit organizationa

SMILE (Stimulating Minds in Loving Environments)

Ms. McMillion

Room 1023

Open to all students interested in helping the elderly in assisted living facilities.

Special Olympics

 Ms. Allen

Once a week in room 310

No requirements to be in club. Goal of this club is to provide athletic opportunities to students with disabilities.

Spectrum

TBA

2 times a month in room 606

Open to all.  Working to create and foster understanding and tolerance for diverse groups within school.  Also known as Gay-Straight Alliance.

SGA( Student Government Association)/ Leadership

Mrs. Ledbetter

Meets during 5th period classes in room 321.

This clubs goal is to promote school spirit throughout the student body. In order to join, students must go through a interview process first filling out a application and then sitting before a panel for a private interview. Admittance is decided, taking into consideration, conduct, grades and attendance.

Thespian Honor Society

Ms. Sessions

Mrs. Wallis

Varies

Students are required to have 15 thespian pts, 2 main stages, and attend thespian Induction.

 Yearbook

Ms. Oberlander

Meets during class

Yearbook creates the schools annual yearbook of memories. To join, students should apply the prior year.