2023-2024 CLUBS & HONOR SOCIETIES Catalog
INTRODUCTION
Clubs are a fun and enriching way to get involved in the Sagemont Preparatory School Community. Sagemont Prep's diverse club community provides students the opportunity to meet with other like-minded individuals and further explore this shared interest. Clubs provide students the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills, present innovative ideas, and collaborate with club members to further improve their respective club/honor society.
Throughout this catalog, students and parents will gain access to the various club and honor society offerings for the 2023-2024 academic year alongside a brief description to provide insight on each extracurricular offering and its requirements, expectations, and intended audience.
We hope to see you all involved this year!
Serena Mair DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONSCLUB & HONOR SOCIETY SUPPORT TEAM
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Mr. David Roe
droe@sagemont.com
CO-CHANCELLOR
Leah Cohn
leah.cohn@sagemont.com
CO-CHANCELLOR
Alexa Frances
alexa.frances@sagemont.com
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Serena Mair
serena.mair@sagemont.com
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICE & FUNDRAISING
Wahaab Malik
wahaab.malik@sagemont.com
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Rami Shihadeh
rami.shihadeh@sagemont.com
Clubs and honor societies on the Upper Campus serve to extend beyond the academic realm and connect students with the principles needed for success whilst instilling the values and fundamentals of scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship, and character. Students who strive to become involved in the student body and make a difference in their academic environment will greatly benefit from the intellectually sparking network available at Sagemont Prep.
IntellectualCuriosity &Creativity
Mindfully regarding our keen academic focus, the extracurricular body of Sagemont Prep acknowledges the limitations of the classroom setting and strives to serve as a home for deeper connection-making. Through intellectual exploration exceeding the bounds of the classroom, students gain the ability to challenge their leadership and collaborative skills by engaging with leaders in the community and broadening their skills of expertise through various academic and interest initiatives.
AnalyticalThinking &ProblemSolving Collaboration
As active agents of change, students who hold membership in clubs and honors societies on campus have a great responsibility to efficiently and effectively address the complexity of rising issues and problems in our community and environment. Students are encouraged to provide service through creativity in order to find innovative solutions.
Responsible Risk-Taking Reflection
Individuals build relationships to support each other and collectively share ideas and strategies to meet their goals better and discover new opportunities.
Students experience reliability on independent exploration and student-powered confidence to better pursue new skills in partnership and leadership.
Campus leaders continuously challenge and access themselves by examining their progress, and strengths, reflecting on self-awareness, and striving for continuous improvement in intellectual and personal growth.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (STEM)
MS Science Club
Our MS science club is looking for more scouts to join and promote our club. Our goal is to have completed science competitions within our own school and the rest of the community, inform students on the fun and importance of science, do a bunch of colorful experiments, and by the end of the year have hundreds of people informed on our club and our amazing science. We would also love to socialize with other clubs/schools to create fun experiments and events towards students and society.
Robotics (MS/HS)
At Sagemont, our Robotics team works to foster exploration, collaboration, creativity, and innovation in the minds of students through the use of robotics technology and camaraderie. Open to both middle and high school students, Robotics ensures a diverse educational experience through frequent programming and building of robotics as well as training for and participating in regional competitions.
Aerospace Engineering
At Sagemont Prep, our Aerospace Engineering club is a collective dynamic of both middle and high school students. Together, students work to build rockets and engage in various competitive rocketry activities on both the regional and state levels. Students can expect to collaborate, fundraise and plan for the Student Astronaut Challenge whilst actively gaining scientific and intellectual thought.
CREATIVITY
Art Portfolio and Art Club
Looking to dedicate more time to your art projects? On our campus, students seeking to gain more experience and knowledge in the artistic realm should consider participating in either the Art Portfolio or Art Club. Here, students can expect to work beyond the traditional arts curriculum and build upon skills learned in the classroom setting.
Sagemont Synergy
Sagemont Synergy is a culmination of the vocal, guitar, keyboard, percussion and rock band programs at the Sagemont Preparatory School in Weston, FL. Monday’s Synergy Singers is for anyone who loves to sing and perform. Tuesday’s Guitar & Keyboard Club is for beginning students to step into the musical world, and experienced musicians to further their talents. Wednesday’s Rock Band Club is for musicians who have some experience and are looking to collaborate with others to play and perform popular songs. Additionally, Tri-M Honor Society is held every Friday and open to music students who want to promote the joy of music, both within our school and community in order to advance the spirit of good music and musical knowledge.
Sagemont Scenic
Sagemont Scenic serves as a culmination of the works of stage production and set building. Students who choose to pursue the extracurricular can expect to work directly with the International Thespians Honor Society whilst developing skills that go beyond the bounds of the classroom. Members can expect a collaboration-based creative experience that enriches the fundamentals of production.
UNITY AND ADVOCACY
Black Student Union
Founded in the past academic year, Black Student Union serves to educate and provide a safe space for unity, collaboration and community amongst middle and high school students. BSU works alongside local community leaders and organizations to provide community service opportunities, mentorship, and support to all its members. With meaningful connections spanning from local black designers to congressional representatives of the black community, our club works to not solely educate our students on critical matters, but to serve for means of expression and creativity within a diverse community. As a BSU member, you are provided a space to be uniquely you whilst implementing an open-minded perspective, utilizing your resources, collaborating with peers, and taking responsible risks through intellectual curiosity with frequent intervals of self-reflection.
Sagemont Feminist Group
The Sagemont Feminist Group aims to bring awareness to women’s and other human rights issues whilst simultaneously building a safe place for everyone to discuss and learn about feminism. Additionally, SFG serves to help women and girls within the local community and around the world through fundraising, event planning, and the production of our quarterly Femistic pamphlet.
STUDENT VOICE
Speech and Debate Club
Speech and Debate Club serves to help students improve their communication and speech skills while discussing contentious topics and developing arguments backed by well-researched facts and evidence. During the academic year, we anticipate members to participate in school-wide debate competitions, host a mock debate assembly, and participate in activities such as hat debates and games of rebuttal tennis during club hours.
Student Government
Student Government Association is an organization conducted by students and supervised by adults. The purpose of SGA is to give students an opportunity to develop leadership by organizing and carrying out school activities and service projects. In addition to planning events that contribute to school spirit and community welfare, the student council is the voice of the student body. They help share student ideas, interests, and concerns with the school-wide community. Any student who is interested in leadership, organizational behavior, event planning, or becoming more involved in the school is welcome to become involved.
INTEREST GROUPS
Fishing Club
.Sagemont’s newly established Fishing Club works to bridge the gap of students in both middle and high school with interests that lay within the activity of fishing. Members can anticipate collaborative travels with the SCUBA club around the region of South Florida. Additionally, students can expect conversational activities and meetings revolving around central themes of discussions on where to fish, fishing safety, and the overall principles of the practice.
Scuba Club
The Sagemont SCUBA Club is dedicated to helping each other achieve their Open Water SCUBA certification while having fun, upholding safety, appreciating the sea and its life, and promoting ocean conservation within our community. We anticipate participating in events such as the coral restoration dive fundraiser, certified members monthly dives, and school wide experiences such as Trunk or Treat and International Fair.
Sagemont Preparatory Media Association
Sagemont’s Media Association was developed to engage students in communications and media whilst cultivating school spirit. Members work toward the overall goal of the production of our school’s daily morning show, The Morning Roar.
INTEREST GROUPS
Chess Club
The Sagemont Prep Chess Club serves as a friendly, chess-loving group of outstanding students who take it upon themselves to have fun while playing chess and gaining knowledge about our wonderful board game/art.
Card Conquest
At Sagemont, Card Conquest serves as a hub for players of trading card games. Students will engage in a competitive manner whilst simultaneously planning and participating in school-run events. Students can look forward to playing games such as: Magic:The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Pokémon.
Culinary Club
Culinary serves as a creative and collaborative outlet for students looking to gain hands-on experience in the kitchen. Students will learn the art of food science and kitchen safety as it relates to our health and well-being.
Investment Club
In Sagemont Prep‘s Investment Club, students gain the ability to learn the fundamentals of financial management through monetary decision making, stock dissection and discussion, and reviewing collaborative investment tactics.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Interact Club
In collaboration with the Rotary Club of Weston, Sagemont Prep’s Interact Club serves as a community service based organization. Students who are currently seeking opportunities to gain experience in various disciplines of community involvement whilst simultaneously working to receive service hours should consider joining Interact this year.
Difference Makers
What exactly is a difference maker? Through collaborative efforts, Difference Makers works to help students add extracurricular, community service and internships to their resumes. We focus on getting students experience in areas they want to study further in college through internship opportunities. We also intend to not only better our students, but our community as a whole. This will be done through our efforts contributing to food drives, assisting Habitat for Humanity, and creating care packages for college students. Pushing students to go out in their community and gain connections with mentors that can help navigate their future through internship. Students also get to learn how the application process works and gain real world experience. We are confident this will benefit many students as well as the school through community service and internship opportunities.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Business and Entrepreneurship Club
This club focuses on fostering innovation through entrepreneurship. The staff help manage and work within our student-run Cafe. Students work the cash register, grill, drink station and aid in sanitary processes. During meetings ideas are pitched, strategic alliances are formed as well as culinary creations are made.
The goal of the DECA club is to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for college and careers. We plan to achieve this goal through training, leadership and networking events, and fundraising throughout the span of the academic year. Students will learn the principles of business and entrepreneurship through competitive events at the local, state and national level.
Overall GPA: 3.0
Entrepreneurship GPA: 3.5
DECA
HONOR SOCIETIES
Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society
Overall GPA: 3.0
Social Science GPA: 3.5
Must be in the Honors or AP Levels of Social Science
Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society describes their organization: Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies.
National Honor Society (HS) and National Junior Honor Society (MS)
NJHS Requirements:
Overall GPA: 3.75
Community Service: 50 hours per year once inducted
The National Junior Honor Society describes their organization: “The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship and helps middle-level students develop the knowledge and skills to become well-rounded student leaders in their school, community, and beyond.”
NHS Requirements:
Overall GPA: 3.75
Community Service: 100 hours per year once inducted
The National Honor Society describes their organization: “The NHS program empowers and equips your students with the knowledge and skills to be transformative leaders in your school, community, and beyond. In addition, it provides a necessary bridge between students and school leaders helping you to engage and hear what students think, feel, and need.”
Science Honor Society (HS)
At Sagemont Prep, our chapter of the National Science Honor Society works to encourage and recognize scientific and intellectual thought. Together, as a society, we collectively work to advance student‘s knowledge of modern and classical science through community service, collaboration, and fundraising.
Overall GPA: 3.0
Science GPA: 3.5
*Must be in the Honors or AP Levels of Science
HONOR SOCIETIES
Art Honor Society
Overall GPA: 3.0
Art GPA: 3.5
*Must be in a visual or performing arts class and/or club
National Art Honor Society describes their organization: For more than 40 years, the National Art Honor Society programs have provided national recognition and opportunities for students who exhibit outstanding scholarship in the visual arts, and for their teachers. Participation in NAHS provides your students, faculty, school, and community with invaluable benefits—including peer recognition, leadership growth opportunities, college and career preparation, recognition of your art program, and so much more.
Spanish Honor Society (HS) and Spanish Junior Honor Society (MS)
SHS and SJHS:
Overall GPA: 3.0
Spanish GPA: 3.5
Community Service: 50 hours per year once inducted
*Must be in Spanish Class or Club
SHS describes their organization: The SHH is an honor society for high school students enrolled in Spanish and/or Portuguese, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP). The SHH was formally organized as the Spanish National Honor Society in 1953. The name was changed to Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica in 1959.
National English Honor Society
Overall GPA: 3.0
English GPA: 3.5
*Must be in the Honors or AP
Levels of English
NEHS describes their organization: The National English Honor Society (NEHS), founded and sponsored by Sigma Tau Delta, is the only international organization exclusively for secondary students and faculty who, in the field of English, merit special note for past and current accomplishments. Individual secondary schools are invited to petition for a local chapter, through which individuals may be inducted into Society membership. Immediate benefits of affiliation include academic recognition, scholarship and award eligibility, and opportunities for networking with others who share enthusiasm for, and accomplishment in, the language arts.
HONOR SOCIETIES
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Overall GPA: 3.0
Music GPA: 3.5
*Must be in a music class and/or club
The Tri-M Music Honor Society is a program of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), which focuses on creating future leaders in music education and music advocacy.
Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society
Overall GPA: 3.0
Math GPA: 3.5
Must be in the Honors or AP Levels of Mathematics
Mu Alpha Theta describes their organization: Mu Alpha Theta: Provides a method for schools to recognize and encourage students who enjoy and excel in mathematics. Organizes a national convention for students and teachers to participate in math-related events and interact with others from across the country. Rewards outstanding extracurricular achievement by offering special awards, scholarships, and grants to students and their faculty advisers.
International Thespians Honor Society
. The purpose of the Florida State Thespian Society, Inc.(or Organization) is to provide opportunities for growth and development for students through the theatre arts. Our mission is to collaborate with fellow educators, advocates, and artists to make theatre an instrument of lifelong learning for our students. To achieve this goal, we will strive to honor students in all of the major areas of theatre. Our goal is to instill a sense of theatre in all our students so that they may enhance their own enjoyment and appreciation of the theatre as an audience, a performer, a technician, a producer, a patron, a playwright, or a critic. We aim to involve our students in the process of creating theatre, thereby encouraging them to use their talents and interests in the world of theatre and become contributing artists or audience members throughout their lives.
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