SKHS Clubs and Sports 2012-2013
For more information on specific clubs or sports just click on the advisor's name to send an email.
Academic Decathlon
Academic Decathlon is the premier scholastic competition for high school students.* The Academic Decathlon competition is comprised of ten events. There are seven multiple-choice exams-one in each of the following subject areas: Art, Economics, Language and Literature, Mathematics, Music, Social Science & Super Quiz (this year it is Science). The Super Quiz includes and oral relay portion in addition to the written exam. Both the essay and exams will be judged in a speech event as well as an interview event. *There is a new theme each year - for 2012-2013 the theme is Russia.
Amnesty International
Amnesty International is a global organization that fights against injustice and human rights violations. In the SKHS student chapter, we write letters in protest of these two things. We raise awareness of important issues in school and in local communities, and we hold fund raising events, such as, poetry slams to support the club.
Anchor - SKHS Yearbook
The Yearbook is created using photography skills and data entry. Prerequisite: Any student in good standing.
Anime Club
Anime Club meets on Mondays in the library/portfolio room and discusses/views all aspects of appropriate anime media.
Art Club
Art Club is an after school activity for any student who enjoys making art. Unleash your creativity in the 'open studio' experience. This club is for students of all artistic abilities, no art experience necessary. Meets on Wednesdays in art room 227.
Biking Club
Biking Club is an after school activity that meets in the fall and the spring. Students that are interested must have a helmet and get a waiver form from Ms. Richards in the gym. This activity is Mountain Biking. Students learn techinques for Mountain Biking ahd ride local trails off from the bike path. We meet 1-2 days a week. See Ms. Richards for more information.
Board Game Club
We play board games after school in room 201 on Fridays usually from 2-4 or 4:30 pm. We play different games each week, mostly 4-5 players per game although we do play some 2 player games. The games are mostly multiplayer strategy that runs 60-90 minutes. We teach rules - most take about 15-20 minutes to explain. (We may pick a different weekday this year).
Book Club
This is a club for people who like to read and enjoy sharing and discussing their ideas about a book with friends. It is a relaxed atmosphere and we meet Tuesdays after school in the library. If you love to read then this is the club for you.
Drama Club
The South Kingstown High School Drama Club is an after school activity that meets throughout the school year. Students that are interested in being part of our staged theatrical productions are invited to be part of the club. The Drama Club may also go on field trips to see several theatrical productions or take groups to perform in drama festivals.
French Club
The French Club offers students the opportunity to celebrate Francophone culture through music, film, food, holiday traditions and general merrymaking that goes beyond the classroom experience. All lovers of things French are welcome.
Societe Honoraire de Francais
This is the national French honor society chartered under the auspices of the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF). Students are invited to become members based on their academic qualifications in French, teacher recommendation and evidence of interest in French beyond the classroom.
Freshman Mentor Program
The SKHS Freshman Mentor Program is one aspect of the ninth grade transition program which provides freshmen with upperclassmen mentors, who act as "trusted guides". Approximately 50 mentors provide an ongoing orientation process that enable freshmen to become familiar with the policies, procedures, programs, and traditions at SKHS. Mentors meet with all the ninth graders on Thursdays during Advisory. To become a mentor, current sophomores or juniors must complete an application process in the spring. Junior mentors must reapply to become mentors as seniors. In addition to meeting with ninth graders on Thursdays, FMP activities include Freshman Orientation Night, Back to School Night, and conducting tours for transfer students. Mentors also attend the Summer FMP Workshop. Community service
could count towards completion of SLE 6.
Friends of Rachel
Rachel's Challenge is a series of student empowering programs and strategies that equip students and adults to combat bullying and ally feelings of isolation and despair by creating a culture of kindness and compassion. The programs are based on the writings and life of 17 year-old Rachel Scott who was the first student killed at Columbine High School in 1999. Rachel left a legacy of reaching out to those who were different, who were picked on by others, or who were new at her school. Shortly before her death she wrote, "I have this theory that if one person can go out of their way to show compassion, then it will start a chain reaction of the same. People will never know how far a little kindness can go."
Habitat for Community
Habitat for community is a group of students who enhance the school community by undertaking projects which improve the indoor and outdoor appearance of the high school. In addition the group collaborates with Students for Social and Environmental Justice to implement socially conscious projects within the school, such as reducing the schools carbon footprint and promoting the use of locally grown food.
Invisible Children
The Invisible Children is a group of students that works to help raise awareness for the plight of children in Africa who are forced into becoming soldiers. Some of these kids are as young as 11 and 12 years old. Please join us in our efforts to help these children.
Italian Club
The Italian Club will meet to discuss various cultural topics throughout the year. We explore various aspects of Italian life, for example: Italian film, cuisine, music and art. We will celebrate various Italian holidays including La Festa della Donna, San Giuseppe, eil sei gennaio. All are welcome!
Societa Onoraria Italica
This is the national Italian honor society chartered under the auspices of the American Association of Teachers of Italian (AATI). Students are invited to become members based on their academic qualifications in Italian and teacher recommendation.
Math Team
Math Team is a group of students who enjoy challenging math problems and like competition with other schools. We meet Wednesday from 2:15-3:15pm in room 207 for practice. We have 4 regular meets, state playoffs and New England playoffs. We generally do well finishing in top 5 out of 28/29 teams each year. Info board/display case in Math Wing.
Model Legislature
Grades 9-12
This program brings students from around our state into the political arena. Studetns serve as members of the Senate or House of Representatives, lobbyists or pages. Students are responsible for writing proposed laws (bills), serving on committees, attending caucus meetings and attending the Model Legislature Day at the RI State House.
National Honor Society
NHS is a national group of students who maintain a GPA of 4.0 and complete 33 hours of community service during the year. We invite members each year in the fall who have a GPA the previous year that meets the criteria (this is why Freshmen are not invited until their Sophomore year). We have about 120-140 members each year. Students meet others with similar goals and have a chance for leadership positions. We have more info in the Math Wing.
Photography Club
The South Kingstown High School Potography Club is an after school activity that meets Wednesday afternoons in Room 231. (starting in October) The Photography Club is for students who want to learn how to get the most out of their digital SLR camera. Students investigage and experiment with photography techniques and utilize Photoshop software to enhance and manipulate images. Students must have their own digital SLR camera.
Project Venue
Project Venue is a group trying to create opportunities for South Kingstown youth to perform and create music and art in events put on by peers. Project Venue's mission has changed a bit in the past few years. While our previous stated goal was to establish a permanent venue for the SKHS community, we now focus more on putting on music and art shows in other spots in the community. That said, we are always looking for a permanent space. Meetings are held most Mondays.
Rebellion - SKHS Newspaper
This course will expose students journalistic writing and teach basic desktop publishing skills. To satisfy course requirements, students are responsible for all aspects of the production and publication of the school newspaper, including advertising sales, researching, writing and editing forms of print journalism, functional and public documents, new stories, editorials, columns, essays and letters. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 9th grade English. We also meet after school on Tuesdays in room 214.
Robotics Club
The Robotics Club is a place where students can share ideas and gain experience in building and programming robots. The club has had teams compete in Botball, Underwater ROV competitions and First Tech. Challenge. We have finished third, second, and first place in the regional Botball competition and had a team finish in the top ten out of fifty teams in the nationals. The ROV teams finished in the top five teams during the years we competed and 2nd place last year. We have competed 2 years in the First Tech. Challenge with a second place team the first year. We are always looking for new challenges and members. The club meets after school THURSDAYS in the auto and wood shops.
SADD (Student Against Destructive Decisions)
This group promotes prevention of destructive decisions including violence, substance abuse, discrimination, etc. both within the school and community. This is a nationally developed program that was previously known as "Students Against Drunk Driving" but has since changed its name.
Sailing Club
If you have sailing experience, we would love for you to come and use it on the water this fall with the SK Sailing Club. We have access to serveral Tech Dinghies and will be using them to sail courses on Friday afternoons. We are lucky to have the use of the URI Sailing Center on Salt Pond Road. There is a nominal membership fee in order to use the URI sailboats. So come, join in, and have some fun!
South Kingstown Crisis Simulation Day
Students who take part in the Honors International Relations Program will be leading a day of world saving every April. The day involves world crisis simulation and problem solving that all students who enjoy debate, diplomacy and creative thinking are encouraged to take part in. Students will represent countries and world leaders then convene to avert wars, natural disaster response and a variety of other current and historical problems.
SK Gay Straight Alliance
This group is both an advocacy and support group for gay youth. All students are welcome to join with the goal of promoting safety, tolerance and equal rights within the school community.
SK Literary Journal
The Literary Journal is a magazine that features the art and literary expressions of the students at SKHS. Membership is open to anyone who would like to raise funds, share their writing and art, work on layout and design and raise funds to print the magazine. Anyone can submit work. Members meet bi-weekly on Tuesdays in room 319.
SKPADES
SK Pades is a significant fundraiser for the junior class. The show gives insight to life in SKHS according to the juniors. Teachers, administrators and students are portrayed in a tasteful manner. SKPades is a tradition that has been part of the South Kingstown Community for over fifty years. SKPades is pivotal in bonding the class together. It creates the opportunity for students to work with classmates that they may not have known previously. It showcases students' talents both known and hidden to the SKHS family.
Student Council
Student Council implements collaboration of all grade levels to work on issues important to the school and the community. In doing so, the council is involved with many fundraising activities and tasks that better the South Kingstown Community. Examples would be: Homecoming Dance, Spirit Week and the Angel Tree, that porvides needy families in SK with holiday gifts. Student Council is also involved in activities that better the schools appearance. It is the goal of Student Council to award scholarships to deserving students.
Students for Social and Environmental Justice/World Health Club
Students for Social & Environmental Justice is a student run organization that addresses the current social and environmental issues of our local and state community as well as global issues. Letter writing campaigns, fund raising for orphanages, cooking for local shelters, Earth Day workshops and litter-a-thons are examples of past activities.
SMILE (Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enchancement)
SMILE is for students interested in investigating science and math as well as college and career preparation. Students meet weekly to explore fun and challenging hands-on activities that integrate both science and math. In the spring the SMILE Club works with college faculty and URI students for the high school challenge weekend where they participate in a problem based science and math activites on campus. There are also an assortment of field trips throughout the year. SMILE students must maintain a grade of C or better in all subjects. Preparing students to meet the challenges of college is a primary goal of the SMILE Program. SMILE receives support from URI, NOAA, and the many private corporations. Please join us on Tuesday afternoons. Snacks are provided.
Socieded Honoraria Hispancia
This is the national Spanish honor society chartered under the auspices of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP). Students are invited to become members based on their academic qualifications in Spanish and teacher recommendation.
Spanish Club
Spanish Club is offered to all students at South Kingstown High School who would like to learn how to make authentic handicrafts, listen to music and play games. Students will have an opportunity to learn how Spanish-speaking countries celebrate important events along with a few Spanish phrases and native musicians.
Surf Club
The Surf Club's goal is to promote the knowledge of surfing, beach environments/ecology/conservation and weather patterns. Through video and beach time the students will seek to improve surfing skills and develop a healthy relationship with coastal ecology. The students will participate in beach clean-up and fundraise to help support conservation organizations all while having loads of fun!
Tertulia
Tertulia meets every Monday after school in Room 107. It is a place where students can practice speaking Spanish without the confines of the classroom vocabulary and grammar. Students of all levels are welcome as are exchange students.
Varsity Athletes Against Substance Abuse (VAASA)
VASSA is a peer leadership program in which high school varisty athletes pledge to remain alcohol and drug free. These athletes are trained to address younger students as positive role models. Members of VAASA speak to elementary and middle school students explaining that it is not necessary to drink or use drugs in order to be popular or cool. In addition they share the message that choosing not to use substances is wise for many reasons. VAASA members also dispel the myth that "all athletes drink' and they talk about having fun without using substances.
ATHLETICS
South Kingstown High School offers the following interscholastic sports:
Fall: Football, Cross Country (Boys and Girls), Field Hockey, Soccer (Boys and Girls)
Tennis (Girls), Volleyball (Girls)
Winter: Basketball (Boys and Girls), Wrestling, Gymnastics, Indoor Track (Boys and Girls),
Swimming (Boys and Girls), Hockey (Boys)
Spring: Baseball, Softball, Track (Boys and Girls), Vollyball (Boys), Tennis (Boys), Golf,
Lacrosse (Boys and Girls)
Intramurals
Various Instructors
The following intramurals are offered dependent on student interest:
Fall: Badminton, Speed & Agility, Weight Training
Winter: Basketball, Power Training, Plyometrics, Badminton
Spring: Bike Club, Core Training
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