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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 hasan 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.

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.

Board Game Club | Bring your favorite board games and let's play! Great time to chill, play some games and have fun. We will meet once a month on Tuesdays during lunch in the Hub. Contact Ms. Stanley for more information.

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CNC Guitar Club | We will be using Fusion 360 to design a custom guitar body. Each student will purchase a guitar kit for $82 that includes all necessary electronics. Students will design a body and then install electronics. We will meet Wednesdays after school. Contact Mr. DiLorenzo for more information.

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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.

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.

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Gig 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 every Tuesday 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 Production Club | Dive into Adobe Creative Cloud tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and After Effects. Whether you're interested in graphic design, video editing, or photography, this club offers hands-on projects that help you master professional-grade software. We will meet every Wednesdays during lunch. Contact our club sponsor, Ms. Taylor, for more information.
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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. 

Bike Club | Join the bike club for a monthly group ride on the Riverwalk! Bikes and helmets will be provided by White Oak Bicycle Co-op so you don't need your own equipment to join! You will also have opportunitites to learn about bicycle mechanics and repair. All skill levels welcome! Contact our club sponsor, Ms. Taylor, for more information. Video Coming Soon

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 | If you like plants and you're interested in helping fix up the STEM School garden join our gardening club! We will meet every Monday after school. Contact our club sponsor, Ms. Cash, for more information. 
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Outdoor Club | Unleash your athletic potential with our sports club, where passion meets play! Whether you're aiming to master a new sport or just looking to stay active, we offer a fun and supportive environment for all skill levels. Club meets bi-weekly on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:45 p.m. If you would like to join us for games, training, and a community that thrives on teamwork and sportsmanship, contact Evan Ash or Mr. Graham.

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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.

 

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.

The Trading 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.

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Baking Club | The Baking Club will exchange recipes and baking techniques. Students will learn kitchen skills and social skills while enjoying delicious treats. Occasionally, we will host bake sales throughout the year. The profits will be used to purchase ingredients. We will meet bi-weekly on Wednesdays. For more information, contact our club sponsor, Ms. Ellis.

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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.