Clubs and Activities
Tom Ming
Activities Director
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5000 Role Models of Excellence
Purpose:
Sponsor: M. Reaves reavesm@duvalschools.org
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American Red Cross
Purpose: To prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Sponsor: E. Searl burnette@duvalschools.org
Anchored 4 Life
Purpose: The Anchored4Life program is the place where connections happen. It is a peer-to-peer club to connect youth while building transition and resiliency skills. The program provides opportunities for peers to enhance social skills, learn leadership skills, build character, improve self-esteem, and integrate into their community.
Sponsor: K. Riley archonk1@duvalschools.org
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ASL Honor Society
Purpose: American Sign Language Honor Society celebrates and honors students who have made an enthusiastic commitment to the study of ASL and Deaf culture.
Sponsor: K. Byrd byrdk2@duvalschools.org
Meeting time and location: T-4 1st Thursday of each month after school.
Band
Sponsor: R. Salinas SalinasR@duvalschools.org (904) 455-2281
Beaches Book Club
Purpose: Aims to connect students with classic and contemporary books to grow a love of reading.
Sponsor: P. Bernstein sarvisp@duvalschools.org
Meeting time and location: once or twice a month at 2:15 in room 104.
Beaches Go Green
Purpose: To educate people about the importance of reducing our carbon footprint and reducing plastic use. We participate in community clean-ups and classroom education at other schools.
Sponsor: D. Westrich westrichd1@duvalschools.org
Meeting time and location: 2:10-2:30 every other Tuesday Room 177
Black Student Union
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Sponsors: S. Daniels/D. McNair-Pinkney danielss2@duvalschools.org mcnair-pid@duvalschools.org
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Brain Brawl
Purpose: To play other high schools in academic competition
Varsity Sponsor: J. Allen allenj7@duvalschools .org
Meeting time and location: Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:00-3:00 room 176
JV Sponsor: M. Poole poolem@duvalschools.org
Meeting time and location: Fridays 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Room 122
Breast Cancer Awareness
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Sponsor: H. Kopp kopph@duvalschools.org
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Chess Club
Purpose: To challenge your mind and cognitive processing skills and meet new people to have a fun time.
Sponsor: N. Shellhorn shellhornn@duvalschools.org
Meeting time and location: Mondays 2pm room 112
College and Career Readiness Club
Purpose: The purpose of the Career and College Readiness Club is to help guide students to become more successful throughout their academic careers.
Sponsor: J. Powell powellj2@duvalschool.org
Meeting time and location: First Thursday of each month 2pm in the Media Center
Create For Kids
Purpose: A service-based, student organization dedicated to supporting pediatric patients at Wolfson Children's Hospital through creativity and compassion.
Sponsor: Ms. H. Chalker chalkerh@duvalschools.org
Meeting time and location: Every Wednesday 1:50pm - 2:45pm in room 131
Debate Club
Purpose: To expand and enhance civic knowledge and reinvigorate public debate and civic discourse in Florida schools. To provide the opportunity to put the principles, ideals, and values of debate into practice by providing opportunities for members to actively research and address the issues in our community and to encourage these individuals to develop a passion and lifelong commitment to ending these issues.
Sponsor: N. Shellhorn/S. Daniels shellhornn@duvalschools.org danielss2@duvalschools.org
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DND Club
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Sponsor: M. Poole poolem@duvalschools.org
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Drama
Sponsor: T. Ming mingt@duvalschools.org (904) 455-2269
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Purpose: A community working to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.
Sponsor: L. Romyanond romyanondl@duvalschools.org
Meeting time and location: Thursdays after school at 1:45 and one Friday a month during all lunches (media center) Room 151
Fletcher Forensics Science
Purpose: Students will gain understanding and insights into the science of Forensics, the STEM skills needed in this profession, and the role of forensics in society.
Sponsor: K. Dunn dunnk@duvalschools.org
Meeting time and location: 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:50 Room 102
Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA)
Purpose: FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.
Sponsor: Ms. Mcnair-Pinkey mcnair-pid@duvalSchools.org
Meeting time and location: 3rd Thursday of each month 2 pm room 157
Other information: Dues: $20; t-shirt $11
Garden Club
Purpose: To help students learn about gardening while partnering with local gardening groups and volunteering to help improve and maintain them. To build and maintain a garden area in the atrium.
Sponsor: T. Polhemus polhemust@duvalschools.org
Meeting time and location: 2nd Wednesday Monthly 2:05 PM Room 184
Greater Purpose
Purpose: To help create a better environment around Jacksonville with the purpose to get students involved.
Sponsor: Ms. K. Byrd byrdk2@duvalschools.org
Meeting time and location: monthly Room T4 with additional volunteer/service projects seasonally
GROW
Purpose: It's about our health and strength. It's about wholeness and wellness. It's about our relationships with ourselves and others. The GROW Club educates teens about mental wellness. The focus is on positive relationships, including how teens feel about themselves. The club also focuses on maintaining a positive climate within the school.
Sponsor: T. Reed reedc1@duvalschools.org
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Interact
Purpose: Interact is a service organization whose motto is "Service Above Self." We provide volunteer opportunities to students that support the beach community.
Sponsors: S. Simson simpsons@duvalschools.org (904) 455-2287
S. Daniels danielss2@duvalschools.org (904) 455-2228
H. Kopp kopph@duvalschools.org (904) 455-2259
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Jewish Student Union
Purpose: To get more Jewish teens in school to be more involved and educated about Judaism.
Sponsor: S.Daniels danielss2@duvalschools.org
Meeting time: Once a month based on holidays room 135
Key Club
Purpose: Community Service. We are dedicated to improving the community through various volunteer activities.
Sponsor: C. Vanlue vanluec@duvalschools.org
Meeting time and location: Every Tuesday at 2 pm Room 119
Miss Fletcher
Purpose: These young ladies (juniors) will learn interview skills, poise and stage presence, and cultivating their talents in an effort to become Miss Fletcher and win scholarships for college.
Sponsors: K. Salls sallsk@duvalschools
T. Wortherly wortherlyt@duvalschools.org
Mock Trial
Purpose: To learn oral advocacy and debate skills, while learning evidence analysis and the American legal system.
Sponsor: T. Wortherly wortherlyt@duvalschools.org (904) 455-2305
Coach: A. Rumancik amberrumancik@yahoo.com
Meeting time and location: Mondays and Wednesdays at 6pm in the Courtroom (for members only)
Model United Nations
Purpose: To foster awareness and understanding of current global issues.
Sponsors: S. Daniels danielss2@duvalschools.org
N. Shellhorn shellhornn@duvalschools.org
Meeting time and location: Tuesdays 2pm Room 135
Mu Alpha Theta
Purpose: Mu Alpha Theta is an organization dedicated to promoting scholarships in mathematics and establishing math as an integral part of high school and junior college education.
Sponsors: C. Kennedy kennedyc@duvalschools.org (904) 455-2255
J. Tracy Tracyj2@duvalschools.org (904) 455-2295
Meeting time and location: Every other Monday 1:50 - 2:20 in the Media Center Click here for more information
National Art Honor Society (NAHS)
Purpose: NAHS purpose is to assist student members to attain their highest potential in all forms of art, and to raise awareness of art education throughout the school and community
Sponsor: K. Grandy brodtk@duvalschools.org
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National English Honor Society
Purpose: Academic recognition; networking with others who share an enthusiasm for the language arts; service to peers, school, and community. Recognize high-achieving students in the subject areas of English/Literature and to help get them more involved in service to our school and local communities.
Sponsor: N. Gilbert gilbertn@duvalschools.org
Meeting time and location: Monthly on Thursdays 2:05pm Room T7
National Honor Society
Purpose: To promote scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
Sponsor: S. Kemmerer Kemmerers@duvalschools.org
C. Andrews andrewsc@duvalschools.org
Meeting time and location: First Tuesday and Third Thursday of the month 2pm Media Center
Paws For a Cause
Purpose: Raise awareness and volunteer opportunities for students in our community for animals.
Sponsor: D. Schott SchottD@duvalschools.org
Meeting time and location: Room 236
Psychology
Purpose: To educate, inform, and discuss psychological concepts and how they relate to the real world.
Sponsor: S. Kemmerer kemmerers@duvalschools.org
Meeting time and location: 1st Tuesday of the month in Room 134
Science National Hornor Society
Puropose: Our mission is to encourage leadership and support students' academic achievements in science.
Sponsor: S. Van Pelt VanpeltS@duvalschools.org (904) 455-2297
Meeting time and location: One Friday per month Room 107
Senior Class
Sponsors: K. Salls: sallsk@duvalschools.org (904) 455-2282
R. Banks: banksr@duvalschools.org (904) 455-2213
T. Wortherly wortherlyt@duvalschools.org (904) 455-2305
SGA (Student Government)
Purpose: Student Government, leadership skills, Develop positive peer relationships, various future college opportunities
Sponsor: P. Bernstein: sarvisp@duvalschools.org
Meeting time and location: as needed in Room 104
Spanish Honor Society
Purpose: To promote the study of Spanish language and culture in our communities.
Sponsor: F. Usher usherf@duvalschools.org
Meeting time and location: Every other Wednesday 2 pm in T-1
Speak Up Club
Purpose of the Club: You will commit to being an ambassador of kindness each day, so they may lead an example and support ending the stigma associated with mental health.
Sponsor: S. Daniels danielss2@duvalschools.org
Meeting time and location: 2pm Mondays Room 135
Turning Point USA at Fletcher
Purpose of the club: To educate students about the importance of fiscal responsibility, free markets, and constitutional rights through innovative campus activities and non-partisan, thought-provoking discussion.
Sponsor: C Burgos-Johnson johnsonc3@duvalschools.org
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Women In STEM
Purpose: To encourage young ladies to pursue careers in STEM. Empower and inspire ladies to recognize their own potential in a STEM field.
Sponsor: T. Polhemus polhemust@duvalschools.org
Meeting time and location: Room 184
Yearbook
Purpose: Yearbook Club/Class is a student-focused publication club/class where students work together to collaboratively build the Senator yearbook each year. Yearbook Club/Class meets during 3rd period and after school to work on the yearbook, plan page designs using eDesign, write captions and headings for pages by interviewing students, learn how to take and arrange the pictures taken by the school photographers, and sale business ads to our community.
Sponsors: S. Murrell murrells@duvalschools.org (904) 455-2271
Meeting time and location: 3rd period Room T-8
Young Life
Purpose: Young life is all about supporting kids right where they're at. Our leaders intentionally build positive relationships with adolescents to create space for belonging. Our hope is to connect with kids experiencing loneliness, pressure and times of anxiety or depression, to introduce joy, hope and real connection.
Sponsor: A. Magill abbymagill.yl@gmail.com
Meeting Time and location: Tuesday Nights at 7:27pm