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The purpose of clubs, athletics, and extra-curricular organizations at STEM School Chattanooga is to promote student participation in STEM as well as provide leadership/collaborative opportunities. Below is a listing of different opportunities for students. These activities are subject to change and expand from year to year. Students interested in any of the clubs should see the club representative.
4K Microscopy- This club is for any student that has an interest in the microscopic world. We will be holding monthly Open Mic Sessions during lunch. These sessions will be run by the senior members of the 4K Microscopy class. The Grad Assistants will use the 4K microscope to capture 4K-high definition images of preserved and freshly made slides. So, if you would like to see things at the micro level and learn how to use our state-of-the-art microscope, come join us. Interested students should see Mrs. Seigle for more information.
Chess Club: This club is open to any and all chess players, regardless of your skill level. We will meet once a week to hone our skills as we compete against players of similar skill. You may even get a chance to compete against Mr. Beary! Meetings will be held in Mr. Beary's room every Monday during lunch.
Climbing Team: This is a club for students who enjoy competitive or recreational climbing. Practice will be each Tuesday and Thursday after school at one of the Highpoint locations. $67 gym membership. Interested students can contact the faculty representatives, Ms. Peoples, Mrs. Johnson, or Ms. Kane for more information.
Creative Writing Club: Creative Writing club is for students who love to write, or are interested in exploring all things creative. Students can create poetry, short stories, comics, picture books, or any other form of creative writing, and workshop their writing with peers. Creative Writing Club meets every Wednesday during lunch- interested students can contact Ms. Britt.
D&D Club: This is a club for all things Dungeons and Dragons, a game where you can be anything, do anything, anywhere. Club meets in the Commons every Friday from 4:30pm-6:30pm. The faculty sponsor is Mrs. Femal.
Electric Car Team: This team builds and races an electric car. Here is a video that provides an opportunity to see a race day in action -Interested students should see Mr. Islam for more information.
Esports High School League: Playing competitive and collaborative video games can allow students to boost their strategic thinking, teamwork, communication, leadership, performance skills, and confidence building. The cost of the club will depend on the club's selected game: Season individual student Battle Passes range from $0 to $45 per semester. Interested students should see Mr. David for more information.
FCA: The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is open to anyone and everyone who would like to fellowship with students. Not a Christian? Not an athlete? Not a problem! Come on down and see what's going on during our meetings. This will be an open discussion student-led association! We will meet in the Riverview Conference Room from 9:15-9:30 on Tuesday and Thursday. Interested students should see Mrs. Hopkins for more information.
Fiber Arts Club: Fiber Arts is a club for any student who is interested in crochet/ fiber work!! During meetings, we will create works like animals, patterns, wearables, etc! Meetings may feature some knitting and/ or sewing depending on interest and supplies! This club is open to all levels of experience! If you’re interested in learning, sharpening your skills, or reaching new levels of fiber art creation, this club is for you! If you want to spend time with us, creating masterpieces, in a relaxing environment, contact Ms. Wyatt!
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City Girls: This is a digital fabrication and coding club for girls in a safe and inviting environment to develop their understanding, skills and confidence using technology to solve problems. Club will meet at the GCDI from 4:30 - 6:00. The faculty representative is Mrs. Burrus.
GSA: The Gay-Straight Alliance is a student-run organization that unites LGBTQI+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their schools and communities. Meet weekly during lunch (day TBD). The faculty representative is Mr. Kubisak.
Heads of House
Committee - The House Committee is made up of head boys and head girls for each of the four STEM houses – Staupers (guardians), Tesla (rationalists), Einstein (idealists), and Mirzakhani (artisans). Students can apply for house leads in their sophomore and junior years to be members during their junior or senior years. The House Committee designs and coordinates activities throughout the year including house competitions, social opportunities and other student-initiated activities. The faculty lead representatives are Mrs. Johnson and Ms. Kirby.
Media Club: Our Club is the group that streams a news broadcast reporting on many of the events that happen at the STEM school. Final presentations, Inventanooga, and the Teacher vs. Student basketball game are just a few of the events that we broadcast.We will also produce “pre-recorded” features for the show. All grades and experience levels are welcome, along with new ideas for creating new and interesting content. If you have ever had an interest in streaming or video production, contact Mr. McCoy. There is no cost to be involved and meetings will start on Wednesdays during lunch (first meeting September 19th).
Model UN/Youth in Government: If you have an interest in politics and you would like to learn more about the real-world operations of the Tennessee State Government and the United Nations, this club is for you. Participation in Model United Nations (MUN) and/or Youth In Government (YIG) focuses on reenacting the actual positions of people who have been elected to these organizations. We will meet every other Wednesday during lunch, 12:30-1:10pm. See the faculty representative, Ms. Hopkins, for more details.
Murder Mystery Club: We meet on the second Thursday every month after school watching PG-13 approved movies, enjoying snacks or pizza, creating murder mystery dinners,etc. In the Hub (formerly known as HQ). Interested students should connect with Mrs. Stanley, faculty sponsor.
Multicultural Club: The Multicultural Club hosts the "Multicultural Cafe", which is a quarterly meeting where we discuss cultural art while eating delicious cultural foods. Each Cafe has a designated cultural theme and artistic genre. We vote on the theme and base our menu off the interests in the group. Meeting times are 12:00-1:00, once a quarter in Mr. Carrasco’s classroom. Interested students should fill out this google form to sign up, or see Mr. Carrasco or Ms. Phifer.
National
Honor Society - The National Honor Society is an elite society composed of the top leaders, academic achievers and pillars of service at STEM School Chattanooga. NHS members strive to improve our school climate, our community and themselves through teamwork, innovation and perseverance. Mrs. Millard is the faculty contact and NHS members are invited to be a member based on academic achievement.
Novel Artist Club: The art club at STEM School Chattanooga is a student-run organization that aims to provide an avenue for students to exchange creative ideas, create imaginative artworks, and collaborate with other students and community members to promote and support the arts. Additional enrichment opportunities such as technique workshops and opportunities to display artwork will be provided. The students will develop character, intellectual skills, and work ethic by participating in creative fundraising events as part of our community service projects. Interested students should see Ms. Price-Gray. Meets once weekly with dates and times TBD.
Robotics - The Robotics Team will participate and
compete in VEX Robotics (https://www.vexrobotics.com/). Signups
will take place in the spring semester. Students will compete in a local
Hamilton County League and other local competitions against dozens of other
schools during the fall semester and early spring semester. Interested
students should see Mrs. Wineland or Mrs. Femal.
Science Olympiad - The Science Olympiad club is a fun academic competition that allows our students of diverse backgrounds to engage in hands-on, team-based science challenges. The Science Olympiad Club will create and showcase innovative content through collaboration and innovation. Interested students can see the faculty representative, Mr. Graham, for more details.
STEMbassadors - The STEMbassadors are student tour guides for the school. These students provide tours throughout the year to guests which include educators, higher education faculty and staff, business leaders, national and international guests and prospective students and parents. Interested students should see Mr. David.
STEM Gardening Club: This club is for any student who has an interest in gardening and how technology plays a part. We will be exploring different ways to garden and then try them out. We will meet weekly but the day has not been chosen. The first meeting is Monday, Sept. 11 in the GCDI. Students interested in joining should contact Ms. Ellis.
STEM Mathletes: This is a club for students who are interested in learning more about interesting math topics not usually covered in class. We’ll also be practicing for and participating in local and national math competitions throughout the year. All students are welcome, regardless of your math abilities. Meetings will be weekly in Mrs. Jaynes’ room (room 212). Time of meetings are Thursday at 8:30 AM. Lunch meeting times will be determined at the first morning meeting.
STEM Musical Collective - This club is for students interested in playing and performing music at STEM School. Students can bring any instrument or even their voice and energy. We prepare for two performances per year: the STEM Jam in October and a talent show at the end of the year. Practice dates depend on participants’ schedules. Interested students can see Mr. DiLorenzo for more details.
Student
Support Senate -
The Student Support Senate is comprised of one student representative from each
House advisee. The role of the senate is to develop and edit school rules and
positively impact school culture. The faculty representative is Mr. David.
Meetings are held monthly.
TheTrading Card Game (TCG) Club: The TCG club for the people who have the cards and need people to play against, or the people who have seen these games and want to learn how to play. We play Pokemon, Yugioh, and many other games. If you have a game that you want to teach people, please feel free to show us. We play digital and physical cards so if you don’t have a physical deck, you can download the app for the game and play that way.
Petition for the people who would want to join a TCG club to learn how to play, or play with people in a group. The group meets on Thursdays during lunch in Ms. Britt's Room
Wizarding World Film & Philosophy- We meet on the last Thursday of each month to discuss philosophy from the Harry Potter books and films. Wizarding World fans can dress up and plan to have a fun snack while we talk about the philosophical problem of the month. See Mrs. Lee for the article before the club meeting - it’s “deep.”
Yearbook Club - The STEM Yearbook Club works collaboratively to design and create a yearbook for STEM school while providing a lasting memory for the graduating senior class and all STEM students. The faculty representative is Mrs. Bolus and meets weekly on Thursdays from 4:30pm-5:30pm.
ATHLETIC
OPPORTUNITIES WITH OUR STEM PARTNER CSAS:
Baseball
(boys) - STEM students
will have the opportunity to participate at CSAS (Chattanooga School for the
Arts and Sciences). Interested students should provide their name to the STEM
School counselor. Students must have a current year physical on file with the
CSAS athletic department prior to participation.
Basketball (boys and girls) - STEM students will have the
opportunity to participate at CSAS (Chattanooga School for the Arts and
Sciences). Interested students should provide their name to the STEM School
counselor. Students must have a current year physical on file with the CSAS
athletic department prior to participation. (For casual play, see "Only
The Hoopers" club below)
Cross Country (boys and girls) - STEM students will have the
opportunity to participate at CSAS (Chattanooga School for the Arts and
Sciences). Interested students should provide their name to the STEM School
counselor. Students must have a current year physical on file with the CSAS
athletic department prior to participation.
Golf (boys and girls) - STEM students will have the opportunity to
participate at CSAS (Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences). Interested
students should provide their name to the STEM School counselor. Students must
have a current year physical on file with the CSAS athletic department prior to
participation.
Soccer (boys and girls) - STEM students will have the opportunity
to participate at CSAS (Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences).
Interested students should provide their name to the STEM School counselor.
Students must have a current year physical on file with the CSAS athletic
department prior to participation.
Softball (girls) - STEM students will have the opportunity to
participate at CSAS (Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences). Interested
students should provide their name to the STEM School counselor. Students must
have a current year physical on file with the CSAS athletic department prior to
participation.
Tennis (boys and girls) - STEM students will have the opportunity
to participate at CSAS (Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences).
Interested students should provide their name to the STEM School counselor.
Students must have a current year physical on file with the CSAS athletic
department prior to participation.
Track and Field (boys and girls) - STEM students will have the
opportunity to participate at CSAS (Chattanooga School for the Arts and
Sciences). Interested students should provide their name to the STEM School
counselor. Students must have a current year physical on file with the CSAS
athletic department prior to participation.
Volleyball (girls) - STEM students will have the opportunity to
participate at CSAS (Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences). Interested
students should provide their name to the STEM School counselor. Students must
have a current year physical on file with the CSAS athletic department prior to
participation.