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2015 5-2016 6 Co-Curricuular Booklet Theree are so many w ways to get invvolved at Saintt Ursula Academy! This booklet includes infformation about the nearly 6 60 student group ps on campus tto help you find groups that are of interestt to you. Questions ab bout getting ular Involveme ent at SUA: Goalss for Co‐Curricu involved? We e’re here to • Learn moree about yourse elf by exploringg your interestts or trying som mething new t Ms. Durso help! Contac • Make frien nds with studen nts by sharing common expeeriences ennings. or Ms. Je • Develop leeadership skills; including com mmunication, ccollaboration, and problem ssolving • Apply lesso ons from the classroom to reeal life experien nces Co‐curricular studen nt groups at SU UA are clustereed into four maain categories:
Club bs: The purpo ose of these grroups is for stu udents to explo ore common in nterests and paassions. Clubs ttherefore havee a more internal fo ocus – connectting students w with shared intterests and creeating opportunities to develop that interesst. Clubs are a great wayy to meet peop ple who might not be in yourr classes, but w who share an in nterest with yo ou. Clubs typicaally meet during lun nch.
Stud dent Organizattions: Student organizations have an extern nal focus – eacch of these groups produces, represents, orr governs something for the rest o of the SUA com mmunity. Due tto their organizational goals, student organ nizations tend to require a greater time commitme ent than clubs. Student organ nizations typicaally meet durin ng 5th bell, thou ugh some grou ups may requirre after‐scho ool commitments for practice, special even nts, etc.
Honor Societies: TThese groups are open only to students who achieve veryy specific criterria in academicc excellence in the respectivee discipline. Students are invited to partticipate when tthey meet the eligibility criteeria. Continued d involvement in the group iss contingen nt upon continued academic excellence.
Com mmunity Servicce: We hope all SUA studentss get involved iin community service, and to o make it easieer to get involved, we have a number o of community sservice groups from which to o choose. These groups coord dinate studentt volunteerism during school,, after scho ool and out of school.
You might be wonderingg… How m many groups sshould I join? I challenge eacch of you to join at leasst 1 group and d try to find 3‐4 4 that interest yyou. The goal iis to find d things you’ree really excited d about, so go ffor quality of experience rather th han quantity of groups. What if I don’t know w anyone in th he group? Joining a club/o organization is a wonderful w way to meet neew people and make new friends. TThe groups ran nge in size anyw where from 10 0‐ 200 m members. Mostt groups are arround 20‐30 peeople, so you’ll have aa lot of time to o get to know ffellow studentss. I’m interested in this group, but I don’t have an ny experience with tthe activity (e.g., skiing, knittting, coding, b building robotss, etc.). Can I still join?? YES!!! Clubs//organizations at SUA are meant to be a placee for you to learn new skills and test out differeent interests. If you’re curiou us about an acttivity, sign up aand checkk it out!
How do o I know when the groups me eet? All of the clubs and organizaations are assiggned a specificc meeting timee. Student organizaations meet du uring 5th bell – on either SO1 1, SO2, or SO3 days. Clu ubs meet durin ng lunch, also n numbered 1, 2 2, 3. Some groups, like Ambassad dors, meet on aa special sched dule during 5th bell, and other groups, like Yoga Club and Mockk Trial, meet after sch hool. I’m interested in two groups that m meet at the sam me time. Whatt do I do?? Pick one to trry this year, and then you can n always try the other grroup next year. It’s okay to m make a choice n now; there willl always b be time to try tthe other expeerience in the ffuture. You can n also talkk with the mod derators for thee groups to seee if there are ways to be involved ou utside of regular meeting tim mes.
I'm not sure there's a group for me.. What do I do? If you’re not sure how w to get starteed with clubs and organizatio ons, please come seee Ms. Durso o or Ms. Jenningss. There's a place for you here, an nd we’d love to o talk with you about getting involved!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................ 5 ACADEMIC TEAM ................................................................................................................................................................ 5 AMBASSADORS ................................................................................................................................................................... 5 ANIME CLUB ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5 ART CLUB ............................................................................................................................................................................. 5 ASTRONOMY CLUB .............................................................................................................................................................. 5 CAMPUS MINISTRY COUNCIL .............................................................................................................................................. 6 CAPPIES ............................................................................................................................................................................... 6 CLASSIC MUSIC SOCIETY ..................................................................................................................................................... 6 CLASSICS CLUB .................................................................................................................................................................... 6 COMPETITIVE CRAFTING CLUB ........................................................................................................................................... 7 DANCE TEAM ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 DEBATE CLUB ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7 EARTH CLUB ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7 EQUESTRIAN ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8 FANTASY AND FICTION........................................................................................................................................................ 8 FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES ............................................................................................................................... 8 FEMINISM ........................................................................................................................................................................... 8 FOOD AND NUTRITION ....................................................................................................................................................... 8 GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (GAA) ................................................................................................................................. 9 GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION BOARD (GAA Board) .......................................................................................................... 9 GINGERS AND COMPANY .................................................................................................................................................... 9 GOOD SAMARITAN CLUB .................................................................................................................................................... 9 HANDS ACROSS the CAMPUS (HAC) ................................................................................................................................... 9 IMAGES.............................................................................................................................................................................. 10 INTERALLIANCE ................................................................................................................................................................. 10 KNITTING CLUB ................................................................................................................................................................. 10 LIBRARY ADVISORY COUNCIL ............................................................................................................................................ 10 LIFE CLUB ........................................................................................................................................................................... 11 MOCK TRIAL ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11 MODEL UN ........................................................................................................................................................................ 11 NEWSPAPER – THE LIGHT 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OJCL CLASSICS ................................................................................................................................................................... 12 PEER ADVISORY LEADERS (PALs) ....................................................................................................................................... 12 PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB ........................................................................................................................................................ 12 ROBOTICS CLUB ................................................................................................................................................................. 12 SAINT URSULA PLAYERS (SUP) .......................................................................................................................................... 13 SCIENCE OLYMPIAD ........................................................................................................................................................... 13 SENIOR BOOK CLUB .......................................................................................................................................................... 13 SIGN LANGUAGE CLUB ...................................................................................................................................................... 13 SISTERS IN CULTURAL UNITY (SICU) .................................................................................................................................. 14 SKI CLUB ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14 STUDENT COUNCIL ............................................................................................................................................................ 14 STUDENTS FOR ADVANCEMENT (SFA) .............................................................................................................................. 14 SUAT (SUA Tech Team) ..................................................................................................................................................... 15 TIE DYE CLUB ..................................................................................................................................................................... 15 WORLD AFFAIRS CLUB ...................................................................................................................................................... 15 YEARBOOK – THE CREST .................................................................................................................................................... 15 YOGA CLUB ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16 COMMUNITY SERVICE GROUPS .................................................................................................................................................... 17 STUDENT OUTREACH SERVICES (SOS) ............................................................................................................................... 17 SOS ROOKIE GROUP .......................................................................................................................................................... 17 CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING ACTION TEAM (CSTAT) ...................................................................................................... 17 BULLDOG BUDDIES ........................................................................................................................................................... 17 IMMERSION SERVICE EXPERIENCES .................................................................................................................................. 18 HONOR SOCIETIES ..................................................................................................................................................................... 19 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY .............................................................................................................................................. 19 FRENCH HONOR SOCIETY .................................................................................................................................................. 19 LATIN HONOR SOCIETY ..................................................................................................................................................... 19 SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY ................................................................................................................................................. 19 INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY ................................................................................................................................ 20
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2015-2016 Meeting Schedule At A Glance Meeting Time Club Lunch 1
Club Lunch 2
Club Lunch 3
Student Organization 1
Student Organization 2
Student Organization 3
World Language Honor Societies (WLHS) Lunch
Special 5th Bell
Groups Astronomy Coding Club Fantasy and Fiction Fellowship of Christian Athletes Feminism Club Anime Classics Club Competitive Crafting Debate Equestrian Club Arts in Service EARTH Club Film/Video Club Good Samaritan Club INTERalliance Cappies Library Advisory Council Newspaper – The Light Classic Music GAA Board Hands Across Campus OJCL Classics Campus Ministry Council CSTAT Literary Magazine – Images Model UN French Latin Spanish Ambassadors
GAA
National Honor Society
PALS
Special Lunch
Intramurals
After School
Academic Team Bulldog Buddies Dance Team
Meeting Dates Food and Nutrition Saint Ursula Players Ski Club Tie Dye Club
Term 1: 8/18, 9/1, 9/21 Term 2: 10/16, 10/29, 11/12 Term 3: 1/7, 1/21, 3/7 Term 4: 4/7
Gingers & Company Photography Club Robotics Senior Book Club World Affairs Knitting Club LIFE Club Sign Language Club
Term 1: 8/20, 9/3, 9/24 Term 2: 10/22, 11/2, 11/16 Term 3: 1/8, 2/18, 3/10 Term 4: 4/25
SOS Rookie Student Council
Term 1: 8/18, 9/1, 9/21 Term 2: 10/16, 10/29, 11/12 Term 3: 1/7, 1/21, 3/7 Term 4: 4/7
Science Olympiad SOS Yearbook – The Crest
Term 1: 8/20, 9/3, 9/24 Term 2: 10/22, 11/2, 11/16 Term 3: 1/8, 2/18, 3/10 Term 4: 4/25 Term 1: 8/25, 9/17, 9/29 Term 2: 10/27, 11/5, 11/17 Term 3: 1/12, 3/3 Term 4: 4/5, 5/3 Term 1: 9/9, 10/1 Term 2: 11/3, 12/3 Term 3: 2/1, 3/9 Term 4: 4/20, 5/11 Term 3: 2/4 Term 4: 5/5
SUAT SFA
Term 1: 9/15 Term 2: 10/20 Term 1: 9/22 Term 2: 11/19 Term 1: 9/8 Term 2: 11/3 Term 1: 9/14 Term 2: 10/15, 11/10, 12/3 Term 1: 9/2, 9/30 Term 2: 10/28, 11/18, 12/2
Term 1: 8/25, 9/17, 9/29 Term 2: 10/27, 11/5, 11/17 Term 3: 1/12, 3/3 Term 4: 4/5, 5/3
Term 3: 1/14 Term 4: 5/9 Term 3: 2/1 Term 4: 4/28 Term 3: 1/5, 2/2, Term 4: 3/22, 5/10 Term 3: 1/13, 2/3, 3/2 Term 4: 4/6, 5/4
Mock Trial Sisters in Cultural Unity Yoga
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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS ACADEMIC TEAM Moderator: Mr. Hittle Eligibility: Students must be quick thinking, knowledge seeking and always ready to hit that buzzer. The academic team routinely represents the fastest thinkers who have incredible knowledge in a variety of subjects. Requirements: Must attend all in‐school meetings, sign up for at least 4 competitions/tournaments, and attend two practices a month after school. Goals & Objectives: To represent SUA competing in matches for the Greater Academic League. To foster an atmosphere that supports the pursuit of academic excellence. Outside/After school activities: Competitions at Cincinnati State in the fall and early winter, practice sessions after school and an end‐of‐the year party. The academic team will also represent SUA at the Science Bowl. Meetings: C126, after school AMBASSADORS Moderators: Ms. Dellecave Eligibility: Students audition as freshmen (both in the fall and spring). Once accepted in the spring, they continue as Ambassadors for their remaining three years at SUA. Requirements: Must attend every meeting. Failure to attend meetings or scheduled events means that you may be suspended or dismissed from the Ambassador organization. Goals & Objectives: To represent SUA in a confident, enthusiastic, and skilled manner in the school setting and in the community. Ambassadors participate in 8th grade shadow visits to SUA, Open House, High School Placement Test, Showcase Nights, Freshman Registration, correspondence for incoming freshman, blogging for our website and various recruiting events throughout the year. Outside/After school activities: Some events are in the evenings and on weekends. M eetings: Theater, special schedule ANIME CLUB Moderator: Ms. Utecht Eligibility: Members must have an interest in Japanese culture and have a passion for anime. All students are welcome. Requirements: Attend all meetings and participate in activities. Goals & Objectives: To discover Japanese culture through mythology research and historical settings of a manga/series, to learn about this popular genre of Asian film and its effect on life in America, to enhance short‐story writing and illustration abilities, to read and discuss new/favorite mangas and watch anime movies. Outside/After school activities: Japanese holiday celebrations, anime conventions, sushi dining. Meeting: KC20, Club Lunch 2 ART CLUB Moderator: Mr. Nicaise Criteria: Open to all SUA students with interest in learning about, experiencing and making art. Requirements: Members should attend, to the best of their ability, all meetings and complete all club projects. Goals & Objectives: To build a greater awareness about how art enhances individual and community life. Outside/after‐school activities: None regularly scheduled, but possible depending on group interest. Meetings: FAB, Club Lunch 3 ASTRONOMY CLUB Moderator: Mr. Strubbe Requirements: Members expected to attend most of the monthly meetings at the Cincinnati Observatory Center, and encouraged to attend organizational meeting during club lunch bell. No science background is required.
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Goals & Objectives: Explore the universe using telescopes, learn what’s new in space, and meet others with similar interests. Members often have individual interests, such as learning how to use the big telescopes at the observatory, researching planets, solar viewing, looking back in time at nebulae, star clusters and galaxies. This is not a class and has a social club atmosphere. Outside/After school activities: Night time observations at the Cincinnati Observatory and stargazing at local parks. Possible visits to planetariums and more. Meeting: S004, Club Lunch 1 CAMPUS MINISTRY COUNCIL Moderator: Ms. Caito Eligibility: The Council is open to all SUA students in good standing. Requirements: Attending meetings on SO3 days as well as meetings to help plan and implement Masses, prayer services, and Campus Ministry events. Goals & Objectives: The Campus Ministry Council is a SUA student organization dedication to planning and implementing the Masses and prayer services with the Campus Minister. All school liturgies, class Masses and prayer services are a vital part of the SUA mission to empower the potential of each student to become a woman of faith, integrity and courage committed to building a better world. Meetings: Chapel, SO‐3 CAPPIES Moderator: Ms. Pemberton Eligibility: Cappies is a group for students in the art of dramatic criticism. The team visits high schools around the tri‐ state area to see their theatrical productions. Critics write and submit a review for each show they see, and at the end of the year all critics from across the tri‐state gather to vote for the top shows. Finally, the year culminates with a large gala honoring the critics and the highest achieving shows. Requirements: The team is limited to nine students, and open to all grade levels. A writing sample may be required before admittance. Students should be ready to meet monthly for information sessions. Students should also have a flexible calendar that allows them to see a minimum of five shows at area high schools. Goals & Objectives: For students to grow in their appreciation and respect for the theatre and writing as well as to promote high school theatre across the tri‐state. Outside/After school activities: Students can enjoy free tickets to area high school theatre productions, training workshops, voting workshops and Year End Gala at the Aronoff Center. Meetings: Theater, SO‐1 CLASSIC MUSIC SOCIETY Moderator: Ms. Backherms Eligibility: Open to all students who are interested in listening to and/or performing “classic” music of all eras and styles including pop, rock, jazz, musical theater, music from movies and TV, and classical, as well as original music yet to be determined to be “classic!” Vocalists and instrumentalists are welcome! Requirements: Expected to attend all meetings, exhibit the appropriate behavior of a performer or audience member, and positively support those who are performing. Goals & Objectives: To promote an appreciation of diverse styles of music at SUA , and to provide a venue for performance to its members who are studying repertoire in preparation for auditions, music competitions, contests, festivals and recitals, or simply for enjoyment! Outside/After school activities: May have the opportunity to attend professional concerts or recitals. Meetings: Orchestra Room, SO‐2 CLASSICS CLUB Moderator: Ms. Hammond Eligibility: This club is for students interested in learning about and celebrating all things Latin and Ancient Rome. No enrollment in Latin is required. Saint Ursula Academy 2015-2016 Co-Curricular Booklet 6
Requirements: Attendance is mandatory at meetings, during which we have fun, organize social or service activities, and discuss all things Classic. To maintain active membership, members must attend meetings, attend at least one social event, and attend at least one service event. Goals & Objectives: To promote knowledge of the classics and build a community among students of the classics and students interested in classics at SUA. Outside/After school activities: Social events (i.e. themed parties, picnics, and outings); service events (i.e. volunteer with local agencies, participate in make a difference day with Ohio JCL); annual conventions (state and national). Meeting: E222, Club Lunch 2 COMPETITIVE CRAFTING CLUB Moderator: Ms. Balz Criteria: All grades can join. Potential members need to be interested in crafting but don’t need any skills. Requirements: Must pay $10 in dues, must have a passion for crafting. Goals & Objectives: To provide students an opportunity to improve creativity and critical thinking. Members will have craft war competition in which teams will have limited supplies to make the most crafty craft. Prizes will be awarded. Outside/After school activities: none Meetings: C225A, Club Lunch 2 DANCE TEAM Moderator: Ms. Rose Eligibility: The Dance Team will consist of SUA students who have attended tryouts, auditioned before judges and have been asked to be on the team. Requirements: Dance Team members must pay the fees, sign the Code of Conduct and Handbook, attend mandatory weekly practices between July and March, and attend scheduled choreography rehearsals, performances and competitions. Goals & Objectives: By showcasing the talents of students through dance, the Dance Team promotes positive school spirit supporting the school teams and events, demonstrates a positive reflection of SUA when performing off campus, and establishes healthy self esteem and increased fitness. Outside/After school activities: Mandatory attendance to a 3‐day choreography camp, mandatory performances at other high schools, universities and community events. Meetings: Practice twice a week after school and other days as needed; schedule provided to team members. DEBATE CLUB Moderator: Mr. Hacker Eligibility: Open to all SUA students. Requirements: Attendance at all monthly meetings. Goals & Objectives: To increase awareness of current issues, strengthen public speaking skills, and learn to research and develop skills in persuasive speech, regardless of the topic or personal stance. Outside/After school activities: TBD Meeting: E101, Club Lunch 2 EARTH CLUB Moderator: Mr. Simcoe Eligibility: Open to all students interested in promoting environmental sustainability. Requirements: Must be concerned with environmental issues, willing to gain greater awareness of these issues, and able to participate in the club activities. Goals & Objectives: To create a greater awareness of environmental issues and to support action on those issues both inside and outside the SUA community Outside/After school activities: Organizing and operating the recycling program on SUA campus, watching films on environmental issues, engaging in nature walks and community clean‐ups, supporting various environmental organizations, and more Saint Ursula Academy 2015-2016 Co-Curricular Booklet 7
Meetings: S105, Club Lunch 3 EQUESTRIAN Moderator: Ms. Mertens Eligibility: Open to all SUA students. Requirements: Students are expected to attend all meetings and all events possible. Goals & Objectives: Our goal is to provide a fun and educational environment in which students can come together and share their love and knowledge for horses with one another. We strive to increase general horse knowledge for all members whether they have past horse experience or not. All students are welcomed. Outside/After school activities: Mounted & unmounted lessons/schoolings, trail rides, & shows. Meeting: C232, Club Lunch 2 FANTASY AND FICTION Moderator: Ms. Herald Eligibility: Membership limited to 12 students. Goals & Objectives: To enjoy and discuss books, sharpen criticism skills, and foster an appreciation for books of all genres. Outside/After school activities: TBA Meetings: E204, Club Lunch 1 FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES Moderator: Ms. Fontaine Eligibility: Open to all SUA students. Requirement: FCA is a voluntary, student‐led organization. Each Huddle (meeting) is led by Huddle Leaders (students) to discuss and engage in their faith. Members may participate in local, regional, and state activities throughout the school year. Through these interactions, students will gain leadership skills, network with other FCA members outside of SUA, and build a stronger foundation of their faith. Goals/Objectives: To combine students’ passion for sports and/or the arts with their passion for Christ, and teach them that these two worlds don’t have to be separate. FCA wants to give meaning to the gifts (athletics, arts, and more) that all of us are given and use them for something more. Outside/After School Activities: TBD. We may take field trips on a Saturday or after school. Club members may be asked to volunteer to at local charities, serve meals at Thanksgiving, shop for Christmas gifts for an adopted family during the holidays, and more. The outside events and opportunities are open to what the club members decide to do. Meeting: TBD, Club Lunch 1 FEMINISM Moderator: Ms. Adkins Eligibility: Open to All Students Goals & Objectives: This club will further the understanding of the lives of women around the modern world and will discuss current issues of women, presenting ways that Ursula women can help. Each meeting, a different area of the world will be discussed, enlightening the club members on the common issues that women around the world face. Outside/After school activities: TBD Meeting: E103, Club Lunch 1 FOOD AND NUTRITION Moderator: Ms. Adamson Eligibility: Open to all SUA students. Requirement: Attend meetings, participate in club luncheons, help maintain the herb garden, and participate in group activities, including field trips. Goals/Objectives: To educate self and others about healthy eating through a variety of activities. Saint Ursula Academy 2015-2016 Co-Curricular Booklet 8
Outside/After School Activities: We may take field trips on a Saturday or after school. Club members will be asked to volunteer to water and maintain the herb garden, possibly on weekends and over the summer. We will be preparing food for club luncheons, and possibly for fund raising. We continue to explore new ideas that are consistent with our club goals for healthy eating as a component of a healthy lifestyle. Meeting: S003, Club Lunch 1 GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (GAA) Moderators: Ms. Perry and Ms. Wilker Eligibility: ALL ATHLETES MUST BE A MEMBER OF GAA. Club members must conduct themselves with dignity, courtesy and consideration during all meetings and activities. The GAA Board consists of 2 presidents, 2 vice presidents and 8 board members. Requirements: Attend, be punctual and actively participate in club meetings and activities. All members must support the magazine and flower sales and attend the mandatory GAA meetings throughout the year. Failure to live up to GAA requirements may result in forced resignation. Goals & Objectives: We do whatever it takes to increase spirit and enthusiasm for our school athletic teams. Outside/After school activities: Attendance at Father‐Daughter Dance and all athletic contests is expected. Important dates: Father‐Daughter Dance January 24, 2016, 5‐10pm, Music Hall Meetings: GAA meets on 4 mandatory dates – 9/22/15, 11/19/15, 1/14/16, and 5/9/16. GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION BOARD (GAA Board) Moderators: Ms. Perry and Ms. Wilker Eligibility: The GAA Board consists of 2 presidents, 2 vice presidents and 8 board members. Requirements: Attend, be punctual and actively participate in club meetings and activities. Sell 8 magazines for the fall magazine drive; prepay $30 for the spring flower sale. Attend the three mandatory GAA meetings per year. Failure to live up to GAA requirements may result in forced resignation. Goals & Objectives: We do whatever it takes to increase spirit and enthusiasm for our school athletic teams. Outside/After school activities: The board meets during 5th bell and additional meetings are held before school and in the summer when necessary. Attendance at Father‐Daughter Dance and all athletic contests is expected. Important dates: Father‐Daughter Dance January 24, 2016, 5‐10pm, Music Hall. Meetings: Gym skybox, SO‐2. GINGERS AND COMPANY Moderator: Ms. Kramer Eligibility: Open to anyone who is passionate about spreading knowledge about Melanoma in the hopes of improving public safety. Goals and Objectives: To raise awareness and funds to stop Melanoma and to education the community about the necessity of skin protection. Outside/After School Activities: TBD Meetings: East‐West Conference Room, Club Lunch 2 GOOD SAMARITAN CLUB Moderator: Mr. Hacker Criteria: All grades are eligible; no specific skills required. Requirements: Attend meetings with a positive attitude and eagerness to help others. Goals & Objectives: This club strives to live our Ursuline characteristics through projects by making a difference inside or outside of the SUA community. We strive to construct ways to make an impact on individuals’ lives through small acts of kindness. Meetings: East/West Conference Rooms, Club Lunch 3 HANDS ACROSS the CAMPUS (HAC) Moderators: Ms. O’Neal and Ms. Williams Saint Ursula Academy 2015-2016 Co-Curricular Booklet 9
Eligibility: Open to all SUA students open to appreciating the diversity and uniqueness of each person Requirements: Meeting 6 times a year or as needed during 5th Bells, participating in club activities. Goals & Objectives: HAC stresses the multi‐cultural and multi‐ethnic origins of the United States as it works to dispel stereotypes and foster positive cross‐cultural understanding among the members of the school community, the Walnut Hills neighborhood, greater Cincinnati and the Global Community. The ultimate goal of HAC is to inspire students to do their part in their daily lives to work to eliminate all forms of prejudice and exclusion. Current programs: Salad Bowl Luncheon Series, March All‐School Assembly, Cultural Displays in East Foyer Outside/After school activities: Joining with other HAC programs at schools such as St. Xavier and Ursuline Academy for activities including movie outings and speakers (additional activities will be determined by student interest) Meeting: KC02, SO‐2 IMAGES Moderator: Mr. Hittle and Ms. Herald Eligibility: Interest in creative writing, willingness to be a careful and critical reader of poetry, short stories and other creative works. Requirements: Attendance at meetings and a willingness to edit students’ work. Goals & Objectives: To raise awareness of creative endeavors at SUA; to serve as an outlet of creative expression; to generate student interest in the literary arts and to encourage students to share their works with a larger audience. The end product is a student created literary magazine. Outside/After school activities: “Coffeehouse Open Mic” at the end of the year. Meetings: E302, SO‐3 INTERALLIANCE Moderator: Ms. Baker Eligibility: Open to all SUA students Goals and Objectives: To promote the Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) and business fields through programs and events for high school students. The SUA Interalliance Club is a student‐run organization that works in cooperation with INTERalliance of Greater Cincinnati. The INTERalliance of Greater Cincinnati is a network of executives from over 50 area businesses, 3 local universities and nearly 100 area high schools. The purpose of INTERalliance is to promote the Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) and business fields through programs and events for high school students. Outside/After school activities: TBD Meetings: E101, Club Lunch 3 KNITTING CLUB Moderator: Mr. Moran Eligibility: Open to all SUA students and staff who are interested in knitting or crocheting. Requirements: No prior knowledge or skills necessary. Bring an open mind and a positive attitude. Bringing yarn, needles. Crochet hook is recommended but not required. Goals & Objectives: Each member is encouraged to make one scarf or item per semester. Outside/After school activities: Most knitting or crocheting will be done in school, but students are encouraged to work on their projects during their own free time. Meetings: E302, Club Lunch 3 LIBRARY ADVISORY COUNCIL Moderator: Ms. Herald Eligibility: Students from all grade levels are invited to participate. Must have a strong background in service and enjoy the library atmosphere. Requirements: LAC helps govern the use and services of the library. Students are asked to maintain the library's collection and utilize the goods and services the library provides. Goals & Objectives: To offer students a unique perspective of information services and the library's place in society. Saint Ursula Academy 2015-2016 Co-Curricular Booklet 10
Outside/After school activities: TBD Meetings: Library office, SO‐1 LIFE CLUB Moderator: Ms. Kuhn Eligibility: All are welcome to participate in events or meetings that interest you even if you are not an official member of the club. We have expanded our topics of discussion to include not only abortion, but also capital punishment, genocide, end of life issues, etc. *For official members, we ask that you are willing to share in the common interests of all aspects of life, have a passion for protecting the dignity of human life, and come with an open mind as we share our experiences and passion. Requirements: Attend monthly meetings and participate in additional activities (on or off campus) as you are available. Goals & Objectives: The SUA LIFE Club encourages our school community to be aware of the many issues and corresponding decisions affecting human life in our world today. Outside/After School Activities: We encourage you to volunteer at local pro‐life agencies or participate in pro‐life events. These may include organizations involved with anti‐abortion, death penalty, end of life or genocide issues. We will organize some events through the club and we also encourage you to volunteer on your own. All SUA students will have an opportunity to participate in the March for Life in Washington, D.C. If we have too many applicants, those LIFE Club members who regularly attend meetings and participate in activities will receive first consideration. Club Days: E203, Club Lunch 3 MOCK TRIAL Moderator: Mr. Tonnis Eligibility: Interest in the court system and willingness to give up time from the beginning of October to February to prepare and compete. Requirements: Open to all students interested in the judicial system. Goals & Objectives: Students present a legal case before a judge and competitions are held with other high schools in the area. Outside/After school activities: Meetings are held after school from October to February. Competitions are held on the city and state levels. Meetings: Mother Baptista Room (Keller Center), after school MODEL UN Moderator: Mr. Stickel Requirements: Members of the club are expected to attend all meetings and complete all research. They must be available for competition dates. We expect that Model UN members uphold the values of the United Nations: camaraderie and respect for others. No background debate or Model UN experience is required. Goals and Objectives: We want to learn about the world’s people, countries, and cultures through debate, research, and compromise. We expect to participate in Model United Nations conferences around the city. The club will be interesting and fun. Outside/ After School activities: Competitions will be outside of school, and we plan to have a few meetings outside of school right before the competitions. Meeting: E105, SO‐3 NEWSPAPER – THE LIGHT Moderator: Mr. King Eligibility: Open to all SUA students Requirements: Students must be interested in and adept at writing, and also must be good at honoring deadlines. Goals & Objectives: Our goal is to produce at least four issues a year. Within each issue, we strive for clear and concise writing, strong visual elements and up‐to‐date and interesting information. Outside/After school activities: TBD Meetings: E301, SO‐1 Saint Ursula Academy 2015-2016 Co-Curricular Booklet 11
OJCL CLASSICS Moderator: Ms. Hammond Eligibility: Students must meet one of the following requirements: (1) be enrolled in a Latin class at SUA. This included students who are not taking Latin in the fall semester but are enrolled in Latin for the spring semester. (2) Have previously been enrolled as a Latin student (at any level). Requirements: Attendance is mandatory at meetings, during which we have fun, organize social or service activities, and discuss all things Classic. To maintain active membership, members must attend meetings, attend at least one social event, assist with the club service project as well as be an active member of another OJCL based project (banner, scrapbook, spirit, construction, skit). Students in OJCL must intend to go to State Convention in Columbus, OH in early March. Students must attend at least 3 service events before Convention in March. Goals & Objectives: To promote knowledge of the classics and build a community among students of the classics and students interested in classics at SUA. As members of the Junior Classical League (JCL), we also seek to promote the study of classics in our city, state and national communities. The ultimate goal of the OJCL club is to prepare for and attend OJCL State Convention in the spring and NJCL National Convention in the summer. Outside/After school activities: Social events (i.e. themed parties, picnics, and outings); service events (i.e. volunteer with local agencies, participate in make a difference day with Ohio JCL); annual conventions (state and national). Meetings: C222, SO‐2 PEER ADVISORY LEADERS (PALs) Moderator: Ms. Durso and Ms. Jennings Eligibility: Only juniors and seniors may serve as PALs. Eligible students apply and will then interview with the moderators during the spring semester for the following school year. Requirements: Junior or senior standing at the time of being a PAL. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good academic standing. PALs must also respect and support SUA and its policies, teachers, administration and staff; constantly adhere to all school policies (including uniform regulations), collaborate effectively with moderators, PALs, and Advisors; and comply with what is expected of an SUA leader. PALs must attend all meetings, training, and special events or risk being removed from the PAL role. Goals & Objectives: PALs facilitate Advisory sessions with the faculty advisor. PALs spend time with their Advisory groups building rapport, promoting school spirit and empowering the young women to help them establish a foundation for success in high school. Advisory groups discuss topics relevant to the SUA experience as each student continues on her path to becoming a woman of faith, integrity and courage. Outside/After school activities: PALs must participate in the SUA Leadership Academy in March, PAL Orientation in August, and New Student Orientation in August, as well as other events indentified in the PAL commitment form. Meetings: Theater, special schedule PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Moderator: Ms. Koehl Eligibility: Open to all SUA students with an interest in photography Requirements: Attend all meetings and have some type of camera or smartphone. Goals & Objectives: Learn how to use your smartphone to take AMAZING photos. Create a personal portfolio of photos taken throughout the year. Participate in the SUA Letter Project to see SUA’s campus in a new perspective. Learn more about how photography affects the way we live. Express love of art through photography. Outside/After school activities: Trips to the Krohn Conservatory, Eden Park, various locations in downtown Cincinnati, in order to take photos to share with the SUA community and other individual assignments. Meetings: C126, Club Lunch 2 ROBOTICS CLUB Moderator: Mr. Porter Criteria: All grades can join and no skills are needed. We will help you with what you need to know to get you started in building and programming your creations. Saint Ursula Academy 2015-2016 Co-Curricular Booklet 12
Requirements: Each student will come up with her own goal (building a scratch robot, learning a new programming language, becoming involved in a robotics competition, etc.) and then work to complete that goal during the year. Goals can change during the year as you learn more and try new things. Goals & Objectives: To design, create, program and explore robotics with the goal of eventually creating a robotics team. Outside of School Activities: Meeting dates will vary and will be determined based on interest and students’ schedules so as many people can become involved as possible. Meetings: S107, Club Lunch 2 SAINT URSULA PLAYERS (SUP) Moderator: Ms. Pemberton Eligibility: St. Ursula Players is an organization for individuals who share a love for all aspects of theatre. Students can participate in fun theatre‐centered events all year while supporting the St. Ursula Academy Theatre Department & the Cincinnati Theatre Community. Students of any grade level or level of theatrical experience are encouraged to join. Requirements: Attend club sponsored activities and meetings. Display a love and respect for the performing arts. You DO NOT have to join this club to participate in a Theatre Department production. Goals & Objectives: To foster an in‐depth appreciation of all things theatrical as well as to promote the performing arts in the St. Ursula community & beyond. Outside School Activities: Students can be involved in a variety of theatrical events including workshops, showcases, movie nights, trivia nights, cabaret nights, outside productions & some performance community service. Meetings: Theater, Club Lunch 1 SCIENCE OLYMPIAD Moderator: Mr. Vogel Eligibility: Open to all SUA students. Requirements: Must attend all meetings including weekly/biweekly meetings to be scheduled outside of school, be available on March 5, 2016 for the regional competition, and be passionate about the sciences. Goals/Objectives: This club works throughout the year to prepare for competitions, as well as enhancing and refining known knowledge of the sciences. The Olympiad competitions challenge students to demonstrate prowess in all areas of science, including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Other activities/Outside of school: Weekly/biweekly meetings (to be scheduled) to prepare for the competition. Meeting room: S007, SO‐2 SENIOR BOOK CLUB Moderator: Mrs. Adkins Eligibility: Accepting seniors until the last meeting, which will then be open to juniors interested in continuing the club for their senior year. Requirements: Purchase/borrow the selected novels and attend the meetings. You must also be willing to have an open mind to all types of literature, and express your view of the novel to others. Goals & Objectives: To read a diverse selection of novels chosen by student members while exploring different authors and their techniques. Students learn how to critique a piece of literature in a group setting, and how to accept and understand another’s point of view. Outside/After school activities: Read the selected book by the due date. Meetings: E103, Club Lunch 2 SIGN LANGUAGE CLUB Moderator: Ms. Potter‐Wroblewski Eligibility: Open to all SUA students. Requirements: Attend all meetings and have an interest or passion for ASL American Sign Language for the Deaf Goals and Objectives: To learn ASL, study deaf culture, and volunteer for organizations that provide services to the Deaf Community of Greater Cincinnati Saint Ursula Academy 2015-2016 Co-Curricular Booklet 13
Outside/After school activities: Volunteer opportunities for SUA students. Some possible opportunities may include: observing a deaf performance or prayer service, forming a choir to sign sacred songs for liturgies or events, meeting people who are deaf or hard of hearing or who work directly with people who are deaf or hard of hearing, learning about cochlear implants through a speaker/presentation, learning about careers that involve using ASL, having fun and perhaps watching episodes of "Switched at Birth" Meetings: Room C130, Club Lunch 3 SISTERS IN CULTURAL UNITY (SICU) Moderator: Ms. O’Neal Eligibility: Open to all SUA students interested in promoting sisterhood and awareness of African and African American history and culture. Requirements: Must be willing to attend afterschool meetings 1‐2x/month and participate in group activities. Members are expected to volunteer, mentor and assist with activities for the Young Women’s Institute student activities (6th‐8th grade leadership program at SUA) hosted throughout the academic year. Goals & Objectives: Our organization’s mission is to celebrate and bring awareness of African and African American culture and achievement through art, history, presentation and education. Outside/After school activities: African Culture fest at Museum Center, Martin Luther King Breakfast, NAACP Dinner, Dada Rafiki Gifts Conference, volunteer opportunities and various other field trips. Meetings: Ms. O’Neal’s office, special schedule to be shared with members. SKI CLUB Moderators: Ms. Baker Eligibility: Open to all SUA students who like snow; who want to learn to ski, snowboard or tube, or who already ski, snowboard, or tube down the slopes. Requirements: There are no meetings to attend, except the first one! Goals/Objectives: The SUA Ski club has been developed in order to encourage students who enjoy skiing or want to learn, as well as encourage friendships, fellowship and fun during the winter months. Ski passes are offered to club members at a discounted rate from Perfect North Slopes. Any friends or family members outside of SUA are permitted to purchase passes through our club. We will announce the web location and password to the club members so they can make their desired purchases online. Throughout the winter months we organize carpools and meet at the Perfect North Slopes. Members can choose to attend on those dates as well as use their passes weekly on their own. After school: All ski trips to Perfect North will be after school or on weekends – join us for some or all events! Meeting: E101, Club Lunch 1 STUDENT COUNCIL Moderators: Mr. Fleming & Ms. Durso Leadership: Student Body Presidents: Gracie Ehemann & Emma Maliborski, Secretary: Maggie Sullivan Eligibility: All students are eligible for membership. However, participation is contingent upon maintaining a passing grade in all classes. Requirements: All class levels elect Student Council Co‐Chairs, a secretary, class presidents and classroom officers. All members should attend meetings and events sponsored by the Student Council unless excused by the moderators. Goals & Objectives: To provide training and experience in the skills and techniques of good citizenship and leadership through democratic procedure. Outside/After school activities: Some events that Student Council sponsors are not held during the school day (i.e., dances). Meetings: Chorus Room, SO‐1 STUDENTS FOR ADVANCEMENT (SFA) Moderator: Ms. Vogelgesang Eligibility: Sophomores, juniors and seniors Saint Ursula Academy 2015-2016 Co-Curricular Booklet 14
Goals & Objectives: Provide volunteer support and serve as student liaisons for Alumnae/Advancement events and projects. Educate students on the importance of giving back to SUA with their time, talent and treasure while they are current students and as future alumnae. Requirements: Members are expected to confidently interact with alumnae and their guests, and represent SUA in a professional and enthusiastic manner. Members are expected to volunteer for the majority of Alumnae/Advancement events. All SFA service hours to our school help fulfill NHS service requirements. Members are required to meet during 5th Bell Student Organization days. Members may not miss more than two meetings, unless excused by Moderator with a 24 hour e‐mail notice. Members are expected to wear their GOLD nametags at all school events. Outside/After school activities: A majority of Advancement/Alumnae events occur outside of the school day. Events for 2015‐2016 include the following but are not limited to: Reunion Homecoming Weekend (Sept. 10‐12), Phone‐A‐ Thons (October/November), Giving Tuesday, Christmas Tea, SUA Ball (February), and the walk! Meetings: Academy– Theater, SO‐3 SUAT (SUA Tech Team) Moderator: Ms. Matthews Eligibility: Leaders of tech clubs and other students interested in learning about and participating in Information Technology activities. Goals and objectives: SUAT is a leadership team serving as a board which ties together the various tech clubs and organizations. Specifically that currently includes: INTERalliance, Robotics, Video, Coding and Audio/Visual. The leaders of each of these clubs are asked to serve on this board for the primary purpose of communication. Many of the tech activities are overlapping in nature. Members of the board will share information about their activities and discuss opportunities for potential activities. Examples of this would be upcoming assemblies, campus projects, outside events (ex TechOlympics), classes, speakers, etc. SUAT meetings/membership is not limited to the leaders. Anyone participating in the tech clubs or simply interested in technology is welcome to be a part of SUAT. Meetings: Ms. Matthews’ Office, SO‐3 TIE DYE CLUB Moderator: Ms. Wilker Criteria: Open to all SUA students and faculty with an interest in tie dying Requirements: There is a $10 club fee to join the club. Members should attend meetings and tie dye events. Goals & Objectives: To have fun tie dying and raising money for various causes throughout the year Outside/After school activities: Tie dying after school, location to be determined Meetings: Gym, Club Lunch 1 WORLD AFFAIRS CLUB Moderator: Mr. Stickel Eligibility: Open to all SUA students interested in international affairs and international human rights. Requirements: Attend regular meetings and club activities. Goals & Objectives: To encourage interest in international affairs, to participate in human rights campaigns; to participate in activities sponsored for secondary students by the Cincinnati Council on World Affairs, and to learn negotiation skills as a member of the APEC team. Outside/After school activities: Model APEC at the University of Cincinnati. Going to see foreign films at Esquire Movie Theater and then have dinner at the Ambar India restaurant next door. Club officers regularly attend a city wide planning committee for the Cincinnati Council of World Affairs. The group also participates in Amnesty International activities and foreign service work, including work with SU CASA and participating in a pen pal program. Meetings: E005, Club Lunch 2 YEARBOOK – THE CREST Moderator: Mrs. Adkins Saint Ursula Academy 2015-2016 Co-Curricular Booklet 15
Eligibility: Students must be willing to commit to a full year of work, must be willing to learn and navigate the Jostens publication website, must be able to select and crop photos, and must be able to write, proofread, and edit intensely. Goals & Objectives: The Club seeks to record and present the events of the school year in a manner that is comprehensive, meaningful and visually appealing. Outside/After school activities: Meetings are held during the school day at the S02 meeting times, and mandatory lunch meetings are held close to each of the 5 seasonal page deadlines. After school meetings are rare and are on an as needed basis. All meeting are held in the Student Publications room (E103). Meetings: E103, SO‐2 YOGA CLUB Moderator: Ms. Armstrong Eligibility: Interest in trying yoga, or a desire to peacefully relieve stress. No previous experience necessary. Requirements: Attend at least 60% of yoga practices and actively participate. Goals & Objectives: To find ourselves through relaxation and stretching, and become a healthier person. Meetings: Academy West Dining Room, after school
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COMMUNITY SERVICE GROUPS STUDENT OUTREACH SERVICES (SOS) Moderators: Ms. Kemper, Ms. Platz and Ms. Thomas Eligibility: Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors on a first come, first serve basis. Requirements: Desire and availability to commit to regular monthly community service outside of school in our greater Cincinnati community. Goals & Objectives: Choose an agency at which students would like to volunteer. Become part of a group who regularly volunteers, either monthly or bi‐monthly and reflect on the service experiences. A few examples of this club’s service opportunities are: serving brunch at Bethany House Shelter, serving breakfast at Ronald McDonald, visiting with the elderly, and mentoring young girls at ESPY Boys and Girls Club. Outside/After school activities: Regular service and celebration times each month. Club Day: 5th Bell SO‐2 days in various locations in Keller Center. Dues: $5 per student Meetings: Community Service Learning Office and/or Keller Center SOS ROOKIE GROUP Moderator: Ms. Platz Eligibility: Open to all freshmen only. Goals and Objectives: This outreach group introduces the freshman to a wide variety of service in a larger group setting. This group will meet during 5th Bell SO‐1 days. Members will have the opportunity to learn about and experience several types of service, such as working with the elderly, doing light rehab, assisting the disabled and volunteering with children. These opportunities will help students decide which type of service suits them best. Meetings: Keller Center Dues: $5 per student To Join: Come to first meeting with a signed commitment form. CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING ACTION TEAM (CSTAT) Moderator: Ms. Kemper Eligibility: Open to all SUA students Requirements: Desire to learn more about social justice issues and motivate others to learn, to be informed, and to advocate for those in need. Goal & Objectives: The work of CSTAT is rooted in the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. The CSTAT Club will be dedicated to providing opportunities for students to learn more about social justice issues such as fair trade products, homelessness and poverty. Then the members of this club will help to lead and plan social justice activities. Meetings: 5th Bell SO‐3 days in the Keller Center in Mother Baptista Meeting Room (KC‐04) Outside/After school activities: Grub for Justice Speaker Series and Awareness Events. Dues: $5 per student BULLDOG BUDDIES Moderator: Mrs. Platz Eligibility: Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors on a first come, first serve basis‐‐ application required. Requirements: Desire and availability to commit to once a week tutoring at a local school site. Goals & Objectives: The SUA Bulldog Buddies Program is a tutoring program designed to foster the growth of students from local elementary schools. The high school tutors and their Buddies will engage weekly in study and formation to foster the academic success of the elementary student. Outside/After school activities: Once a week tutoring on the day of your choice. After school meetings and orientation required! Meetings: Community Service Learning Office and/or Keller Center Saint Ursula Academy 2015-2016 Co-Curricular Booklet 17
IMMERSION SERVICE EXPERIENCES Moderator: Ms. Kemper Summer Mission Trips: Mission trips help to foster a sensitivity and appreciation for the struggles of the poor and disenfranchised as well as to broaden the scope of community service to which our students are invited. Summer Mission Trips focus on service to our local, national and international communities. The trips usually last for one week and are scheduled during the month of June. In the past, we have had trips in Over the Rhine in Cincinnati, Ohio; Camden, New Jersey; Billings, Montana; and Managua, Nicaragua. International Mission Trips: Due to the scope and preparation needed for international mission trips, these trips are offered every other year. The information and application process begins in the fall for these experiences versus the late winter for the other trips. Eligibility: Open to rising juniors and seniors. Requirements: Application and interview required. Mission trips have associated costs depending on the trip. Financial aid is available. Announcements will be made when applications are available.
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HONOR SOCIETIES NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Moderator: Ms. Wainscott Eligibility: Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 after the second semester of their sophomore year to initially qualify for NHS. Students must exhibit leadership skills, be a woman of character and do an initial 20 hours of community service to qualify. Requirements: Requirements for continuing membership are spelled out by chapter bylaws and are approved by the moderator. Active participation in the annual service project is required, as well as regular attendance at club meetings held once a quarter. Membership can be revoked “for reasons of failure to maintain a 3.2 GPA average, not doing 30 hours of yearly community service, having behavior inappropriate to an honor society, irregular participation in NHS activities, and failure to attend the initiation ceremony,” among other reasons. Goals & Objectives: To expand students’ community service and leadership skills through various activities and service projects. Outside/After school activities: NHS yearly service project and induction ceremony Meetings: Once a quarter in the Theater. FRENCH HONOR SOCIETY Moderator: Mr. Icsman Eligibility: Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.75 in French during the semester of initiation as well as a 3.00 or better in all other classes during that time. Students must exhibit leadership skills and an interest in French cultural activities. Students must be enrolled in French 4, French 4 Honors or higher during the semester of initiation. Requirements: Requirements for continuing membership are spelled out by chapter bylaws and are approved by the moderator. Active participation in the annual service project is required, as well as regular attendance at club meetings. Membership can be revoked “for reasons of failure to maintain a high scholastic average, of behavior inappropriate to an honor society, irregular participation in FHS activities, and failure to attend the initiation ceremony,” among other reasons. Goals & Objectives: To expand students’ knowledge of and appreciation for the French language and culture through a variety of activities and service projects Outside/After school activities: Various field trips. Meetings: E201 LATIN HONOR SOCIETY Moderator: Ms. Hammond Eligibility: Students in Latin II, III, IV, V who maintain an A average for a minimum of two terms prior to May induction ceremony are nominated for the National Latin Honor Society (NLHS), a national honor society affiliated with the Junior Classical League (JCL). In addition to the grade requirement, students must be members in good standing with the JCL and SUA members club, the SUA Classics Club. Students considered for the NLHS must also exemplify good citizenship. Requirements: Members of the NLHS are expected to attend all meetings of the SUA Classics Club, encourage involvement in Ohio JCL and National JCL activities by younger students, and assist with Classics Club service projects as a continued expression of good citizenship. Goals & Objectives: Nominated students are honored at the annual Classics Club awards ceremony at the end of the academic year. The NLHS chapter at SUA honors high‐achieving students but does not meet as a separate club from the SUA Classics Club. Senior members of the NLHS are eligible to apply for nationally competitive college scholarships. Outside/After school activities: Various and in tandem with the SUA Classics Club. Meetings: C222 SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY Moderator: Ms. Strotman Saint Ursula Academy 2015-2016 Co-Curricular Booklet 19
Eligibility: The Spanish Honor Society is open to any Spanish student who has an A‐ or better at the end of Spanish III and shows interest in the continued study of the language. It is by invitation only. You must have an A‐ average at the end of Spanish IVH to be inducted into the Spanish Honor Society in May of 2016. Students will also be required to do at least 2 hours of community service at SU CASA, the Hispanic Ministry House. Students may also volunteer at the Hispanic Festival in September at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds. Students will need to pay $5.00 dues along with submitting their commitment form. Requirements: Attend all meetings. Goals & Objectives: To work with Hispanic children at SU CASA while their parents are taking English and Computer classes. Outside/After school activities: SHS students celebrate Hispanic Holidays through music and fiestas and watch movies in Spanish during club bell. Meetings: S104 INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY Moderators: Ms. Pemberton Eligibility: The mission of the International Thespian Society is to honor student excellence in the theatre arts. The Thespian Society works in conjunction with the St. Ursula Theatre Department to promote performing arts through a variety of theatrical events in the Saint Ursula community and community at large. Requirements: Admission is earned through a point system; points can be accumulated through participating in theatrical activities. Students may be initiated at the end of their sophomore year and must have worked on 4 productions. Students must be in good academic standing to be initiated into the International Thespian Society. Goals & Objectives: For students to grow in their appreciation and respect for the theatre. Whether or not students pursue careers in the performing arts, the skills that they learn through theatre and Thespian activities are invaluable and ensure that future generations will appreciate and support the arts in our communities. Outside/After school activities: Students can be involved in a variety of theatrical events including technical work, front of house work, workshops, showcases, cabaret nights, onstage performing & some performance community service.
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