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2 | Academic | FIBR/Finance Club | The FIBR Club aims to provide students with learning opportunities and networking opportunities with local business leaders | Anson Vu, Kyla Doss, Lawton Harry | Robert Shelton | Tuesdays after school (subject to change) | Room 3104 | ||||||||||||||||
3 | Academic | Ultimate Problem Solving team (UPS) | We want to facilitate problem-solving in STEM fields to share an emphasis on innovation, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Participating in the problem-solving club can help students develop their design thinking process. This club can also provide an opportunity for students to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to real-world problems. In addition, working on problems as a team can help students learn to work effectively with others and build teamwork skills. A problem-solving club can be a place where students feel connected and supported, fostering a sense of belonging and community within the school. Overall, students will develop fundamental skills and the club will foster a positive learning environment. | Jihoon Park, William Zygmont, Camilla Waits, Chynna Zhang, Sonoma Oster | Cassy Smith | Every other Wednesday. Google Classroom Code: fiu5f25 | 2008 | ||||||||||||||||
4 | Academic | Mock Trial | An academic club where students learn the way a trial is handled in court. Students play the roles of attorneys and witnesses based on the witness statements and evidence provided in the case materials. Professional attorneys or judges serve as the Presiding Judges and Evaluators (jury). Teams are evaluated on their ability to make a logical, cohesive and persuasive presentation, rather than on the legal merits of the case. | Erika Leach Catherine Thibadeau Marlene Salgado-Benitez | Tuesday and Thursday 6:00-8:00 PM | 1504 Art room | |||||||||||||||||
5 | Academic | Math Club | Math Club is for all who want to have fun doing math. We engage in multiple competitions throughout the year, both local and national. No qualifications or application required. Just show up with math in mind! | Anna Janke Ellen Kolesnikova Hannah Lee Lucas Medina Violet Frediani | Mr. Hopkins and Mr. Custer | Thursdays | 2126 | ||||||||||||||||
6 | Academic | Mu Alpha Theta | Mu Alpha Theta (National Math Honor Society) serves to recognize and promote student mathematical achievement, and to promote leadership and service in the scholastic environment, and colleges and universities recognize Mu Alpha Theta as an important part of a student's academic resume. Any freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior who have at least a 3.75 weighted GPA, 85 average across all math classes taken in high school, and have taken and passed both Algebra I and Geometry are encouraged to apply. To remain in good standing, members must earn 15 credits (10 for new members) over the school year, with 5 being volunteer credits. | Ms. Stevenson | 1st Monday of the Month. Mornings in Ms. Stevenson's room | 2114 | |||||||||||||||||
7 | Academic | Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society | Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society is a national organization affiliated with the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) that recognizes academic excellence in the field of social studies among high school juniors and seniors. Through a chartered chapter, the club inducts outstanding students who demonstrate strong achievement and interest in social studies, while fostering deeper understanding of and appreciation for the discipline. | Cassandra Black | 2nd Wednesday of each month. After school (3:40-4:30pm) | 3011 | |||||||||||||||||
8 | Affinity | Asian Student Union | Join Decatur High’s Asian Student Union! We celebrate AANHPI cultures through cooking, trivia, and field trips. We also mentor students via our Glenwood Elementary buddy program Sidekicks (application required). AANHPI students and allies are all welcome! Join our community. | Chynna Zhang, Junebug Brown, and TBD | Gina Park and Beth Lewis | Mondays after school (3:45-4:15) | 2108 | ||||||||||||||||
9 | Affinity | Black Student Union | The intent of the DHS-BSU is to engage students in activities that will strengthen the intellectual and social objectives of its members, and to provide awareness, resources, and support for students of color their allies, and among all its members and the community.DHS students have a great need to be heard. The DHS-BSU will provide a safe space to discuss tough issues and empower students to channel concerns. Secondly, DHS students will be given the opportunity to receive a deeper learning about their culture, and as a result, a more profound love for themselves. Self-esteem is at the core of why this club is needed. In an effort to unify, educate, and empower the Decatur High School community, meaningful discussion, community service, engaging activities, and interactive workshops will be a part of this dynamic group. * | Cassandra Black | Thursdays 3:45-4:30 | 3506 | |||||||||||||||||
10 | Affinity | Fellowship of Christian Athletes | A religious club where everyone is welcome. We meet weekly and begin with a fun game. We eat Chick-Fil-A biscuits as we listen to a message from one of the student leaders, and then we break out into small groups and discuss questions that relate to the sermon. Meetings only last about 20 minutes and it is a great way to talk about your faith and build a community within the Christians in Decatur! | Emma Bouteiller, Palmer Jones, Pargen Robertson, Kyla Doss, Janey Lemon | Sam Kasper | Wednesday at 8 AM | A 109 | ||||||||||||||||
11 | Affinity | French Club | French club is open to anyone interested in the French language and Francophone culture! Club activities typically include playing French games, celebrating Francophone culture/holidays, and practicing speaking French in a fun conversational setting. All levels of French speakers are welcome, and you do not have to take French to participate. | ||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Affinity | Gender and Sexuality Alliance | The Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) is a support, social, and activist club which provides a safe place for students to talk about issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity and expression, and work to end homophobia and transphobia. Open to all students who want to support other students. | Sariah Louis Sunny Harper Elena Cole | Maura Burke (lead sponsor), Ryan Cato (lead sponsor), Ken Jackson, and Sean Deweese (financial logistics sponsor) | Room 1149 | 2006 | ||||||||||||||||
13 | Affinity | GENTS | Male Mentoring | Dr. McAdoo | Thursday 3:45-4:30 | ||||||||||||||||||
14 | Affinity | German Club | Students will futher discuss and interact with all things German including games, conversations, food, movies, competitions, usw. We will also be planning and practicing for the annual Georgia State German Convention in February. | Timo Snider google classroom code: nob2paq | tbd | 1153 | |||||||||||||||||
15 | Affinity | German Honor Society | Students in IB1 or higher with a certain GPA can join into this honor society to further their interest and knowledge in German | Timo Snider | schedule when needed | 1525/26 | |||||||||||||||||
16 | Affinity | Hispanic Heritage Club | Our club is a place of inclusivity and is welcome to all, but highly encourages Hispanic students to join. Our goals include: Providing a space for all students to learn more about Hispanic & Latino culture Reconnecting Hispanic & Latinx students with Hispanic culture because after immigrating to America there is a tendency to assimilate into American culture Increasing awareness of education disparities among Hispanic & Latinx high school students | Aida Pereira | Sr. Pereira | Once a month. Day TBD | 1085 | ||||||||||||||||
17 | Affinity | Jewish Student Union (JSU) | Are you interested in learning about Jewish or Israeli culture, history, foods, holidays, and more? Even if you’re not Jewish, and learn about all this, plus learn about Judaism, how to fight Antisemitism, and more! | Ben Kaplan and Jules Shelkoff | Second Wednesday of the month at 3:45 | 1517 | |||||||||||||||||
18 | Affinity | Muslim Student Union | This is a safe space for Muslim students to gather. | Anisa Sharif, Sacadiyo Sheikh, Said Abdikadir, and Humza Robinson | Ms. Ruark and Herbert Robinson | Every Monday after school | 1525 | ||||||||||||||||
19 | Affinity | Spanish Club | Spanish club is a group of students and teachers with an affinity for the Spanish language and culture. We meet once or twice a month to celebrate all aspects of the culture: music, food, dance, art, etc. | Graham Pereira | Once a month. Day TBD | 1085 | |||||||||||||||||
20 | Affinity | Women in Medicine | Women in Medicine is a club for girls interested in any career in healthcare to learn about the medical field, connect with each other, have fun experiences including field trips and guest speakers, and gain leadership skills! We would love to see you at a meeting! For more information, join our google classroom. Google Classroom Code: 4vm7hgh | Juniper Lake, Serena Shariff, Anna Denius, Sami Edney, Caroline Tusher, and Sammie Scott | Dr. Cassey Smith | 1-2 Thursdays a month from 3:45-4:15 | in room 2008 | ||||||||||||||||
21 | Affinity | Her Voice, Her Power | This is a feminism club. We will explore inspirational women in history and women's rights around the world | Mikaela Duffy-Koojo | Dr. Duffy | 2nd Monday of each month | 2115 | ||||||||||||||||
22 | Affinity | Young Ladies of Excellence | YLOE is designed to provide a safe space for young ladies of color to build leadership and promote healthy self-esteem. We build leadership skills and character traits such as honesty, personal accountability, learning to listen to the viewpoints of others, clear communication, goal setting, critical thinking and sound decision making. These skills are essential to success in school, work and life. Additional program elements include ongoing academic support, career symposiums, community field trips, guest speakers, and many other unique components. | Ella Harley, Cartherine Jackson, Qushon Taylor-Bertram & Alexis Glenn | Every Thursday in the Media Center | ||||||||||||||||||
23 | Art/Media | Ceramics Club | A club for people who want to work with clay. All experience levels are welcome. | Sadie Douglas-Pratt and EJ Clark | Catherine Thibadeau | 2nd and 4th mondays every month | 1504, the art room | ||||||||||||||||
24 | Art/Media | Decatur High School Film Society | A non-academic club for film lovers and potential filmmakers where they can discuss film, participate in film projects, and even watch films. | Ethan Williams, Cole Kashdan, Zoe Zisook, and Joshua Rombrerg | Chris Brune | Every other Monday 3:35 | 3535 | ||||||||||||||||
25 | Art/Media | International Thespain Society - Troupe #5905 | ITS is a Theatre Honor society that recognizes excellence in participation in theatrical productions at DHS. Students must meet eligibility requirements for induction (number of hours spent working on 'high quality' theatre. Minimum of 100 required for induction). We will meet once a month to manage troupe business and plan events. We will attend the Thespian Convention (ThesCon) in February. | Raven Owen-Beyer and Emily Nichols | 2nd Tuesday of the month at 8am in the PAC | Email Ms. Rawlins for more information about induction and virtual meeting times | |||||||||||||||||
26 | Art/Media | Improv Club | Play games and have fun with your friends in Improv Club! Through game play you will learn skills like listening, collaboration, spontaneity and also improve your acting skills! | Margaret Waltemath-Lewicki and Elsa Chapman | Emily Nichols | Wednesdays 3:45-4:30 | |||||||||||||||||
27 | Art/Media | Photography Club (Snapshot) | Snapshot is Decatur High School’s student-led Photography Club. The club exists to give students a chance to make photographs together and learn more about photography concepts and skills and styles. Snapshot welcomes photographers of all different experience levels and interests and cameras (to quote photographer Chase Jarvis, “the best camera is the one you have with you.”). The club meets weekly and does regular photography themes, guest speakers, photowalking outings, camera lessons, and photo editing sessions. We also host an annual photography show and school-wide photography contests. | Arman Ashouri, Maddy Yoo | Amanda Lockhart | Tuesdays 3:45-4:30 | Room 2007 | ||||||||||||||||
28 | Art/Media | Extracurricular Musical | There will be one extracurricular musical production each school year. Auditions and crew applications are open to ALL DHS students at the start of the school year. This production is separate from the Musical Theatre Class production. | Raven Owen-Beyer | Spring | Theater | |||||||||||||||||
29 | Art/Media | Fashion Club | In Fashion Club, our goal is to create a safe space where uniqueness and identity matter and are celebrated, and how this is shared through your style. At meetings, we craft, thrift, learn about designers/the style world, DIY/upcycle, play Dress to Impress, and generally build community around our common passion for fashion. We also have a goal to build a large annual community project relating to fashion. Whether you love looking at, wearing, making, or re-making clothes, you are welcome here. | After school every other Tuesday. Google Classroom code is vwnofez | 3525 | ||||||||||||||||||
30 | Career | CTI Club | Career Technical Instruction (CTI) is a CTSO for students with disabilities enrolled in career classes. Our group helps to develop individual strengths and leadership skills leading to success in class and in the community. | Marca Tigner | Meetings as needed | ||||||||||||||||||
31 | Career | FCCLA | FCCLA (Family Career Community Leaders of America) members develop skills for life through: character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation. | Google classroom or email (sblair@csdecatur.net sblack@csdecatur.net or cduzan@scdecatur.net) | Every other Wednesday at 3:45 in C101 or C110 | C101 or C110 | |||||||||||||||||
32 | Career | SkillsUSA | SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student excel by providing educational programs, events, and competitions that support career and technical education (CTE) in the nation’s classrooms. | Mario Moore, Maria Garcia, David Messer. Google Classroom code bng7w4q, email mmoore@csdecatur.net | Thursdays in C220 | 3:45 - 4:30 PM C220 | |||||||||||||||||
33 | Career | Architecture Club | Architecture club fosters a fun and engaging environment for students to expand their interest in architecture and express themselves through design activities. Architecture club allows like minded students to connect through design and collaboration. Typical club activities include building challenges, model building, creative projects, and field trips around Atlanta! | Harmonie Johnson | Mario Moore | TBD | C213 | ||||||||||||||||
34 | Career | Design Club | The DHS Design Club is a place to do fun stuff in the graphic design lab, hang with other designers, learn about design competitions and try new materials, get design guests to share their expertise. | Maya Lucas | Maria Garcia | Tuesdays | C220 | ||||||||||||||||
35 | Community building/Volunteer | Best Buddies | The Decatur High School Best Buddies chapter is one of the many branches belonging to the Best Buddies International Organization. Best Buddies strives to create, facilitate, and deepen relationships between students who are neurodiverse and neurotypical. In Best Buddies, a neurodiverse student and neurotypical student will be paired together for a one-to-one buddy system. Within this pairing, students will create meaningful connections with their peers, while connecting with those they might not normally have spent time with prior to Best Buddies. | Clover VanMatre and Anna Charen | Desire Cabrices and Ayoka Shakir | One Monday per month, immediately after school | |||||||||||||||||
36 | Community building/Volunteer | Fast Friends | The club will help DHS strengthen its community and the school’s focus on inclusivity. We will strive to create a safe and inclusive space for students to have fun and do activities that will strengthen friendships. Fast Friends also hopes to build connections between neurodiverse and neurotypical peers, to create a more understanding school environment. | Kieva Morrison and Stella Martinez | Desiree Cabrices & Ayoka Shakir | WIN and Monthly After School Sessions | 3007 | ||||||||||||||||
37 | Community building/Volunteer | Key Club | Key Club International is a service and leadership organization sponsored by Kiwanis International. Key Club members organize and participate in acts of service in the community including food drives, fundraising, and Special Olympics. Applications for membership will be outside room 3136 the third full week of August. | Willow Harris Sarah Woodlief | Sean DeWeese Google Classroom code 5xwid6u | 2nd Wednesday of each month 8:05 a.m. in room 3136 3:45 p.m. in the media center | Rm 3136 | ||||||||||||||||
38 | Community building/Volunteer | National Honor Society (NHS) | NHS recognizes and promotes high standards for scholarship, leadership, character, and service within Decatur High School's student body. In September of each year, juniors and seniors with a 3.7 weighted GPA are invited to apply to NHS. Those who meet the expectations for character, leadership, and service are inducted into NHS in October. In order to remain a member in good standing, members must maintain a weighted 3.7 GPA, have good attendance and behavior records, and complete a certain number of service hours. First-year members must complete twelve (12) hours of service. Second-year members must complete sixteen (16) hours of service. | Mrs. Williams Strange and Ms. Taylor | Members meet once a month. | PAC | |||||||||||||||||
39 | Community building/Volunteer | Period Positive | The DHS Period Positivity club aims to end menstrual stigma, normalize talking about periods, and improve menstrual literacy. It treats menstruation as a normal, healthy part of life rather than a dirty secret. We also work to supply our local students and international communities with period products. | Mikaela Duffy-Koojo | Maria Garcia | Wednesdays | C220 | ||||||||||||||||
41 | Community building/Volunteer | Student Government Association (SGA) | SGA is the voice of the student body. Student leaders are ELECTED every year to represent their classes. | Javier Fernandez and Amanda Lockhart | Every other Tuesday and Thursday mornings 7:40 to 8:20 a.m | Media Center | |||||||||||||||||
42 | Dance | Decatur Diamonds Dance and Majorette Team | The Decatur Diamonds Dance/Twirl Team exists to provide students with a structured, empowering, and creative outlet that promotes both personal and academic growth. Through the art of dance and twirl, we cultivate discipline, teamwork, leadership, and self-confidence while emphasizing excellence in character, conduct, and scholarship. Our purpose is to create a positive, supportive environment where students can build meaningful relationships, receive mentorship, and channel their talents into something constructive and rewarding. We are committed to developing not only skilled performers, but also confident, respectful, and accountable young leaders who value education, integrity, and community engagement. As ambassadors for the City Schools of Decatur, the Decatur Diamonds proudly represents our school at games, parades, and community events—striving for excellence in performance, professionalism, and service in all that we do. | Keisha Harley, Shaquira McGrath, Kiana Wills | |||||||||||||||||||
43 | Environmental | Environmental Club | Students passionate about creating a school sustainability plan—the intersection (or “sweet spot”) where Environmental goals, Social goals, and Economic goals all come together to create a sustainable society. | Debra Lydon | Last Thursday of the month at 3:45 | 3504. Google Classroom join code: t7wihvz | |||||||||||||||||
44 | Environmental | Gardening Program | The Gardening Club maintains gardens around campus and strives to increase the native plant population at DHS | Mr. Burnwall | Wednesday After school | 2142 | |||||||||||||||||
45 | Environmental | Ivy League | The purpose of the Ivy League is to remove ivy from trees in public areas in and around Decatur in order to save trees. There will be monthly excursions to nearby parks and wooded areas to remove Ivy from trees. | Mr. BurnWall | 1094 | ||||||||||||||||||
46 | Environmental | Roots & Shoots Club | We are a service based club working on several environmental projects in our community! Last year we worked to re-do our school's courtyard, and this year we are involved in efforts to get sustainable lunch trays in our cafeteria. | Ellie Benson, Sofia Rosenthal, Sophie Levine-Tsang, Mary Dengler, Joey Anderson | Ms. Carnathan | Every Other Monday | 1516 | ||||||||||||||||
47 | Games | Dungeons & Dragons Club | Members will create a place where people can have fun and play DND. It really helps people creatively express themselves in different ways, and can help people make new friends through campaigns. | Sean DeWeese Google Classroom code is: wjnoqit | Thursdays 3:45 p.m. | Rm. 3136 | |||||||||||||||||
48 | Games | Fantasy Stork Club | This club is where fantasy football is mixed with live stork racing. Before the White Stork migration across Europe begins in the spring, we form teams, select specific GPS-tagged storks to follow, and then we track them in real time through their migration using the Animal Tracker app. Points are awarded for storks that start migrating first, reach their destination first, travel fastest, don't die, etc. Awards are provided for winning teams. | Mr. Custer (dcuster@csdecatur.net) | Bi-weekly, November through May | 2140 | |||||||||||||||||
49 | Games | Rubik's Cubing Club | Rubik’s Cubing Club is a fun, student-led space for puzzle lovers of all skill levels. Whether you’re learning your first solve or working to beat your personal best, members practice problem-solving, pattern recognition, and speed cubing techniques in a relaxed, supportive environment. The club includes timed challenges, friendly competitions, strategy sharing, and opportunities to participate in school or local cubing events. No experience required, just curiosity and a love for a good challenge! | Gavin Messer and Tristan Davis | David Messer | Every Tuesday from 7:45 to 8:20 AM | C220 | ||||||||||||||||
50 | Health & Wellness | Mental Health Awareness Club | The Mental Health Awareness Club provides a safe and comfortable space where students can learn mental health and foster greater awareness and understanding of youth mental health. We do this through projects that benefit our community and the social set. | Parker Kloth | Jennifer Gonzalez | One Monday per month, 3:45-4:30, (specific Monday or time may vary) | 3112 | ||||||||||||||||
51 | inclusion | World Culture Club | Students from all sorts of cul;tures gather to explore themes of our global community. We also organize a Global culture fair... | Jennifer Gonzalez | Rm 3112 | ||||||||||||||||||
52 | Literary | Ladies in Lit. | Ladies in Lit. is a book club of young ladies who meet to discuss literature, especially works of fiction. Students read approximately 6 works of fiction per year. | Maggie Vasquez | Courtney Fetters Google Classroom Code: slq2qxz | Every Thursday after school (Rm. 3534) | 3534 | ||||||||||||||||
53 | Literary | Letter Writing club | Letter Writing Club is a place to come and write letters to various organizations and learn new penmanship skills, such as calligraphy. Service hours will be given on days when we write to retirement homes and other spots in the community. | Jedwards@csdecatur.net Google Classroom: code- 5zdvio5 | 3006 | ||||||||||||||||||
54 | Literary | Literary Team | Compete in Oral Presentation, Extemporaneous Speaking or Essay Writing. Students will hone their reading, writing and speaking skills in order to compete against other schools in the region and state. Students must meet athletic eligibility requirements. This is also considered a SPORT | Shelby Coffin | Season from Nov-March, practices every other Friday 4-5PM | 3515/3522 | |||||||||||||||||
55 | Literary | RAT Club (Reading and talking) | Do you enjoy discussing deep books with your friends? Do you want to read difficult books but struggle to understand them alone? Are you fed up with The Great Gatsby? Sick and tired of weirdly crytic old men who are seen as literary geniuses? Join the Reading and Talking (RAT) Club! We are a book club for students who want to cover more books than the curriculum allows! We'd like to make reading challenging books easier by providing a discussion space and intriguing conversation for students who can't wait to delve deeper into literature. We will read 1 book every 1-2 months and discuss them in bi-monthly meetings (with snacks provided by members). | Ella Hart | Susie Weetman | Mondays after school | 3523 | ||||||||||||||||
56 | Literary | Reading Bowl | Students read books on the GA Teen Book list and compete against other schools in a reading bowl competition. | Andres Pawloski and Aaron Shannin | Nicole Roohi | Mondays and/or Fridays at 8:00 | Library Theater | ||||||||||||||||
57 | Literary | Writing Center | The Writing Center is an after-school tutoring program that seeks to support DHS students to improve their academic and creative writing skills. Skilled upperclassman writers can apply to become student-tutors and earn volunteer hours in the Writing Center. All DHS students can drop in to the Writing Center, and be matched with a WC student-tutor, to receive tutoring and feedback on their writing. The WC is sponsored by two DHS English teachers, Mr. Chris Brune and Ms. Frances Wilson, who can also offer additional support, including feedback on student college essays. Questions about the WC? Email fwilson@csdecatur.net and cbrune@csdecatur.net | Frances Wilson, Chris Brune | The Writing Center will be meeting in the media center/library learning commons, after school on Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 3:40 to 4:40. | Location: Media Center | |||||||||||||||||
58 | Music | Retro Revue | Retro Revue is an opportunity for students to show off their musical skill and have a great time! To be involved, students must audition. They can audition as instrumentalists, vocalists, or both. After auditions, students will be divided into bands. These bands will have a few months to practice, off campus, before the performances! Between shows students will have opportunities to perform in the community. Auditions are December 9 - 11 and our show will be May 9 and 10th! | Paul Johnson | Auditions are December 4 -6 and our show will be May 10-11! | ||||||||||||||||||
59 | Music | Winterguard | This activity is open to all students, no experience required. Students will spin flags, weapons, and dance to a choreographed show. Competitions will be held around metro Atlanta. | Lisa Stevenson Info at decaturband.org | 2114 | ||||||||||||||||||
60 | Political | Close Up | DHS has been sending kids to Washington DC for over 20 years to meet with students across the nation, discuss current events, tour the Capitol, and explore cultural sights and events. Join us if you like to talk to people who may or may not agree with you! Get more information and sign up at our website HERE | Jennifer Gonzalez, Kristen Embry Check out the website for information here | Sept- March | 3112 | |||||||||||||||||
61 | Political | Debate and Speech Team | We are a member of the Atlanta Urban Debate League (AUDL). The Atlanta Urban Debate League is committed to providing excellent debate education programs, services, and opportunities to diverse students, educators, and members of the community. Students have the opportunity to debate at tournaments at least once a month in the metro area. In addition, advanced students can participate in the Emory Debate Ambassador's program and through the Georgia Forensic Coaches Association. More information can be found: www.atlantadebate.org and www.gaspeechanddebate.org/ | Beth McMahon and Susie Weetman Check insta @decaturdebates for more info | Tuesday (Varsity/JV only) and Thursday (all) | 3505 | |||||||||||||||||
62 | Political | Model UN | Students get together and talk about international things and practice public speaking .Students participate in mock United Nation simulations while working on their problem solving and collaboration skills. | Alex Hogben Lu Dignam Kendall Henderson | Kristen Embry/Jess Edwards kembry@csdecatur.net, jedwards@csdecstur.net | Thursdays 3:45 | 3002 | ||||||||||||||||
63 | Science | Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) | HOSA, or the Healthcare Occupations Students of America, is the largest international student organization dedicated to the healthcare field. It's designed for students who are passionate about pursuing careers in health and medicine, and members have the chance to explore various healthcare professions, compete in skill-based events, and engage in hands-on learning experiences that directly prepare them for future careers. Yearly in March, we attend the SLC, which is a state-level competition and networking opportunity with other students interested in healthcare. Our club also hosts many guest speakers, field trips, and labs. Whether you’re interested in clinical practice, research, public health, or any other healthcare sector, HOSA is the perfect place to get the resources and support to help you grow, develop, and succeed in your academic and professional pursuits! | Sophia Jiang, Willow Harris, Leighton Cohen, Leona Ran, Sophie Clark, Jihoon Park, Juniper Lake, Maia Rasnik-Stryker, Nuha Muneer, Finley Gallagher, Leah Silver | Cassy Smith Google Classroom Code: mg5o2vi | Every other Thursday afterschool | 2008 | ||||||||||||||||
64 | Science | The Chemistry Center | This is a club for students who have completed at least one year of high school chemistry or IB chemistry and would like to: (1) prepare for the state Chemistry Olympiad exam, (2) provide tutorial support to first year chemistry students, and (3) engage in planning and carrying out chemistry-related enrichment activities. | Sophia Jiang Albert Li Wade McDougall Maya McLoughlin | Debra LeDoux | Meetings as needed | 3115 | ||||||||||||||||
65 | Science | National Science Honor Society (NSHS) | The SNHS emphasizes leadership and service, encouraging students to take on roles within the organization and contribute to their community. In September of each year, sophomores, juniors and seniors with a 3.5 weighted GPA in Science are invited to apply to NSHS. Those who meet the expectations for character, leadership, and service are inducted into NSHS in October. In order to remain a member in good standing, members must maintain a weighted 3.5 GPA in science, attend one meeting per semester, have good attendance and behavior records, and complete 5 service hours. | Serena Shariff, Amanuel Abebe, Anna Charen, Mary Dengler, and Nadia Shrager | Cassy Smith | 1st Wednesday of the month | Library | ||||||||||||||||
66 | Science | Neuroscience Club | We are a student-led club where students can explore the field of Neuroscience and Psychology while making connections with our peers and leaders in the field. We will have fun with social events, academics, and research. | Bala Singh and Luca Alvarez | Altizer | Tuesday 3:45-4:30 | 3114 | ||||||||||||||||
67 | Science | Science Olympiad | Science Olympiad is a competitive academic team representing DHS at tournaments that are much like academic track meets, consisting of a series of 23 team events. Each year, a portion of the events are rotated to reflect the ever-changing nature of genetics, earth science, chemistry, anatomy, physics, geology, forensics, mechanical engineering and technology. By combining events from all disciplines, Science Olympiad encourages a wide cross-section of students to get involved. Emphasis is placed on active, hands-on group participation. | Sadie Church, Allen Gong, Albert Li, Gavin Messer, Isabella Nye, Jihoon Park, and Jasper Serrie | Debra LeDoux and Dave Schaar, assisted by Sergei Kilic and Naomi Martinez | 3:45 to 5:00PM on Wednesdays right after school in 3115 | 3115 | ||||||||||||||||
68 | Science | WIT GIRLS (Women in Technology) | WIT Girls collaborates with the Georgia business community to provide middle and high school girls with hands-on experience and educational workshops in STEAM | Sophie D'Elena & Kate Sherwood | Deirdre Pierce | TBD | 3128 | ||||||||||||||||
69 | Sports | Baseball | Varsity and JV | Spring | |||||||||||||||||||
70 | Sports | Boys Basketball | Varsity, JV, & 9th Grade Teams | Rory Welsh | Winter | ||||||||||||||||||
71 | Sports | Boys Golf | Golf Varsity & JV | Alex Sawyer | Spring | ||||||||||||||||||
72 | Sports | Boys Lacrosse | Varsity & JV | Samuel Kasper | Spring | ||||||||||||||||||
73 | Sports | Boys Soccer | Varsity and JV | Derrick Burgess | Spring | ||||||||||||||||||
74 | Sports | Cheer | Varsity and JV | Courtney Burnett | Fall &lWinter (Spring tryouts) | ||||||||||||||||||
75 | Sports | Climbing Club | Our mission is to provide young people passionate about or interested in rock climbing a community of their peers to support them in their climbing journey. | Milla OConnel and Valentine Baldwin Vejar | Dr. Roark | Wednesday afternoons at 3:35 in Room 1525 | 1525 | ||||||||||||||||
76 | Sports | Cross Country | A close knit team of runners who bond through a sport that almost anyone can do. We pride ourselves on accepting all levels of runners and encouraging every participant to do his or her best. | Mary Souther, Paul Johnson | M, T, W, Th: 4:00-5:30 PM W & F: 6:15-7:30 AM | ||||||||||||||||||
77 | Sports | Esports | Tryouts and practices start in the Winter. Competition is in the spring. | Rodney Swift & Regina Jessie | Winter and Spring 4:00 PM | ||||||||||||||||||
78 | Sports | Fencing Club | The Decatur High School Fencing Club (DHSFC) promotes the art and sport of fencing within the DHS community through education, recreation, comradery and competition Club membership is open to all interested students regardless of experience with the sport, athletic skills or experience. All club members will be taught how to fence and compete in the sport. The DHSFC is a member of the Georgia High School Fencing League (GHSFL), which includes over 20 high schools and over 300 fencers from throughout the Atlanta metro area. | Edith Agbodjan | Wednesday, 3:50 – 6:00 PM | Wednesday: PAC Lobby Thursday: Rm 3019 Hallway | |||||||||||||||||
79 | Sports | Football | William Felton | Fall Sport Season | |||||||||||||||||||
80 | Sports | Girls Basketball | Varsity and JV Teams | Nick Deloach | Winter | ||||||||||||||||||
81 | Sports | Girls Flag Football | GHSA Sport we are starting our fifth season this fall. Please contact Coach Maze at carrissa.maze@csdecatur.net for more information or questions. | Carrissa Maze | Conditioning Monday/Wednesday. Tryouts on Sep 8 | DHS stadium | |||||||||||||||||
82 | Sports | Girls Golf | Golf | Alex Sawyer | Spring | ||||||||||||||||||
83 | Sports | Girls Lacrosse | Varisty and JV teams | Alex Powers | Spring Sports Season | ||||||||||||||||||
84 | Sports | Girls Soccer | Varsity and JV | Spring Sports Season | |||||||||||||||||||
85 | Sports | Girls Volleyball | 9th Grade Team, JV, and Varsity Teams | Varsity Coaches: Laura Spriggs Carly Crowder Marca Tigner JV Coaches: Hannah Finch Kim Rawhoof 9th Grade Coaches: Kat Parler Kristen Sloan | Fall Sports Season 4-7:30 PM in DHS Gym | ||||||||||||||||||
86 | Sports | Gymnastics | JV and Varsity Team (depending on interest) | Desiree Cabrices | Spring Sports Season | ||||||||||||||||||
87 | Sports | Pickleball | Pickleball Club offers its members a fun and inclusive space to play pickleball and enjoy fun social events with their peers. | B. Rosolsky | Wednesday, September 6th (we will decide our club meeting dates after gathering data from the interest meeting) | 3515, and our Google Classroom code is eaxqinw. | |||||||||||||||||
88 | Sports | Softball | Varsity and JV teams. Speak with Coach Williams for information | Taryn Williams | Fall Sport August-October (Most Days) | 4:00-6:00pm | |||||||||||||||||
89 | Sports | Swim and Dive Team | Male and female varsity teams | Molly Randall | Winter Season | ||||||||||||||||||
90 | Sports | Tennis Team | Boys/Girls, JV and Varsity Tennis Teams. Informational session will take place in November/December and tryouts occurring in January. | David Messer | Spring Season | C220 | |||||||||||||||||
91 | Sports | Track and Field | Individual and team events in running, jumping, and throwing. | Mary Souther | Spring Season 4:00 - 6:00 PM | ||||||||||||||||||
92 | Sports | Ultimate Frisbee | Students learn to play ultimate frisbee and compete in local tournaments and games. | M,Tues,Thur w/additional weekend games 4-6 | 1517 | ||||||||||||||||||
93 | Sports | Wrestling | Male and female Varsity and JV wrestling teams | Nicco Salvador | Winter | Wrestling Room | |||||||||||||||||
94 | Tech | Decatur Robotics | Decatur High School has two competitive robotics teams. The FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition) team is equivalent to a varsity sports team. Teams do much more than build robots and have something for everyone. Beyond building, designing, and programming robots, roles include community outreach/service, fundraising, social media and branding, and more. No prior experience is necessary. Visit decaturrobotics.org for more information. | Anika Kailasam, Noelle Gerardi, Charles Kennedy, Duncan Brady, Lila Becker, Sukrit Kailasam, Theo Nguyen, Cullen Hill | Cassy Smith | T/Th 3:45-6:00 | FRC: 2128 | ||||||||||||||||
95 | Tech | TECH CLUB formerly known as CODECATUR | Are you passionate about technology? Do you love building, designing, and creating? Tech Club is the perfect place for you! We work on exciting projects like building PCs, launching rockets, developing video games, and much more. Whether you're interested in programming, circuitry, or PC building, you'll find a welcoming and supportive community here. All experience levels are welcome, from beginners to experts. Even if you just want to hang out and work on your own personal project, we’d love to have you! | Duncan Brady & Charles Kennedy | David Custer Google Classroom with join code 4YNMMZ5 Mr. Custer (dcuster@csdecatur.net) or | Wednesdays 3:45 - 5:00 | 2140 | ||||||||||||||||
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