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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 once weekly with dates and times still TBD.
Aviation
Club - Students will be
introduced to drones and other flying inventions. Students will be 3D printing
drone parts, flying drones, and building their own. Interested students should
see Mr. McCoy.
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
D&D Club: This is a club for students
who would like to play D&D and other similar table-top games. The sponsor
of this club is Mrs. Condra.
Debate Club: This club is a place for people to argue and discuss their opinions on different topics from technology to politics to philosophy. Interested students should see the sponsor, Ms. Millard.
Dig Fab Badging – Students will meet weekly (or as necessary) during Tech Time to work on becoming Master Fabricators through the STEM School Badging system. See this link for more information.. 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.
Graduation
Advisory Committee - This
committee is appointed by faculty and made up of 11th and 12th grade students
who will work on all things having to do with the graduation ceremony. The
committee meets a few times throughout the year. Watch Canvas for announcements on submitting
your application to join. The committee staff sponsors are Mrs. Pearson and
Mrs. Parris.
Hack
Club - This is a club
where students become a part of a coding community, hanging out and having fun
working on self-directed coding projects. This club meets weekly on Wednesdays
from 4:45pm to 6:15pm. Interested students should connect with the faculty
sponsor, Mr. McCoy.
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.
Invention
Challenge – The Bright Spark Invention Challenge is a free virtual entrepreneurial innovation competition for 4th-12th grade students hosted by Bridge Innovate. Students use the design thinking process to identify a real-world problem, empathize, ideate, and prototype an invention.The final submission is a 90-second pitch video.Register here (https://www.bridgeinnovate.com/invention-challenge) by September 25th to join. Club Sponsor
is Ms. Burrus.
Latino Student Association - The Latino Student Association is a club where Hispanic students can come together to share their background and experiences as students at STEM School. The club sponsor is Mrs. Femal.
Multicultural Club - The multicultural club brings together students from
a range of diverse cultural backgrounds, neighborhoods, schools, ethnicities,
religious affiliations, etc. and celebrates the differences and similarities
inherent in each. Ms. Brockelbank is the club 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 FIRST Robotics: http://www.usfirst.org. Signups will take place in the fall. Students will compete
this spring in Huntsville, AL in a regional competition. See the robotics team
website at https://sites.google.com/hcde.org/stemrobotics/home?authuser=0 for more information. Interested students should see
Mr. Vanzant or Mrs. Lowry.
STEM Gala - Our STEM Gala will be a spring event to
recognize our graduating seniors, followed by our Junior/Senior dance. This
committee will be faculty selected by application. These students will be
responsible for implementing all the plans and designs for location, menus,
speakers, etc. Interested students should fill out the attached application and
return to Ms. Stanley: STEM Gala Application Meetings will be held at least
once a week with increasing meeting times as the event gets closer.
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.
STEM
Student Ministry - a student 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 fellow student Joshua Wilson. Meeting time will be every Thursday morning at 9:00am in the Riverview Conference Room. Watch Canvas announcements for more
information. Non-participatory faculty representative is Mrs. Pearson.
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.
Women
Empowerment Club - This
club meets weekly during lunch 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.
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.