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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 options below and do not
have information on how to get connected to the club should see the school
counselor.
Students and parents should also follow the Canvas Classroom - STEM General.
The school counselor consistently posts opportunities for students to be
involved in activities that include, but are not limited to: career spotlights,
meeting with professionals in fields of interest to students and informal group
activities that are short term.
CLUB/ORGANIZATION
OPPORTUNITIES AT STEM:
Art Club - The art club at STEM School Chattanooga is a student run
organization that aims to provide an avenue for the 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 fund raising
events as part of our community service projects. Interested students should
see Ms. Price-Gray. Meets every Thursday, 4:30pm-6:30pm in the art room.
Basketball
Club: This is a club for any students interested
in playing/practicing basketball recreationally. Meeting outside the school building, weekly
on Wednesdays, 4:45-5:54pm. Interested
members should contact the staff representative, Ms. Kane.
Chattanooga State Clubs and Organizations - Some activities will be
open to the STEM School students, regardless if they've registered for a
college class...as part of the partnership between CSCC and the STEM school. If
a student registers for a CSCC class (whether Early College or 'traditional'
college, he/she has access to all the clubs on campus). There is no age limit.
However, if it involves some danger (like rock climbing), they would need
parent permission. The clubs are run through student life, which can be found: https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/student-support/student-life/clubs-organizations
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. $52
gym membership. Interested students can
contact the faculty representative, Mr. Christopher for more information.
D&D
Club: This is a club for
students who would like to play Dungeons and Dragons and other similar
table-top games. Club meets in the Commons every other Friday from
4:30pm-6:30pm. The faculty sponsor is Mrs. Condra.
Dig Fab Badging: Open to all students interested in exploring new
technical skills and earning micro-credentials. Location: GCDI.
Meeting times TBD based on the number of students who sign up. Club
sponsor is Ms. Burrus.
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 - https://youtu.be/-3Qign64Tm0. Interested
students should see Dr. Williamson for more information.
Gig
City Girls: This
is a 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 when time is
determined based on who signs up. The
faculty representative is Mrs. Burrus.
GSA: This is a student-run organization that unites LGBTQ+ 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.
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). Head boys and girls apply for house leads in their
junior and senior years. Underclassmen may request to participate as
representatives. The House Committee designs and coordinates activities
throughout the year including house competitions, social opportunities and
other student initiated activities. The faculty lead representative is Ms.
Brockelbank.
Kickball Club: Anyone interested
can participate. Club is designed to play kickball and have fun. Club meets
every other Thursday from 4:45pm to 6:30pm. Students interested can come and
see Mr. McCoy, club sponsor.
Movie Club: We meet every other Friday watching PG-13 approved movies and eating pizza in Ms. Stanley’s room. Interested students should connect with Ms. Stanley, faculty sponsor.
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.
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 Mr. Vanzant.
STEM Pep Band - This club is for students interested in playing
songs with instruments (no electric instruments). Students can bring any
instrument or even their voice and energy. Interested students can see Mr.
DiLorenzo for more details.
STEM
Student Ministry -
a student initiated and led club with the purpose of creating an environment
where students can come and develop their walk with Christ alongside others.
Interested students should contact the faculty representative Mrs. Pearson.
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 Dr. Donen.
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 Dr. Donen.
Meetings are held monthly.
Sustainable Future Club - The goal of the Sustainable Future Club
is to create a more environmentally-friendly school through recycling, reducing
waste and planting trees. Interested students should see the club sponsor
Mr. DiLorenzo.
TSA – The Technology Student Association (TSA) provides student members
the opportunity to explore a wide variety of STEM (science, technology,
engineering, and math) education and career-interest areas. Participation
in TSA competitions allows TSA members to apply technology and engineering
skills in challenging and innovative ways. Club sponsor is Ms. Burrus.
Volleyball Club - This club meets after school weekly on Wednesdays
and every other Monday to play volleyball.
No volleyball experience is necessary; just a willingness to have
fun. Interested students should see Ms.
Kane or Mrs. Stanley.
Women Empowerment Club - This club meets to talk about mental and
physical health, how to appreciate and respect other women (including
yourself), educate women about career fields, and talk about women idols.
Interested students should see Ms. Price-Gray. Meetings TBA.
Yearbook Club - This committee is in charge of designing and
creating a yearbook for the school while providing a lasting memory for the
graduating senior class. The faculty representative is Ms. Bolus and meets
throughout the year.
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.