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There are a variety of clubs offered at Plant High school. They are based on our students' interests. Research tells us that students who participate in clubs have a greater feeling of belonging, connectedness and engagement with the school and other students. This may help students be more successful in school.
In order to give you the opportunity to help your child select his or her club(s), the club section of our website provides a list of clubs available at our school. Please discuss this list with your child. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the club sponsor or Laura Figueredo, Assistant Principal for Administration.
By clicking here, you can access the Parental Awareness Form on which you may tell us if you wish to limit the number or kinds of clubs your student may join. Please return it to the Main Office with your student, or mail it to Plant High School, Attn: CLUBS--Laura Figueredo, 2415 S. Himes Ave., Tampa, Florida, 33629.
We will continue to provide you with information on changes that may occur during the school year. This information will be communicated to you in newsletters, student handouts, and/or our website (plant.mysdhc.org). You are welcome to call the school at any time for specific information regarding any club or organization, or to discuss any concerns you may have.
Finally, attached here, you will find a letter from the School District of Hillsborough County about the operation of clubs which sometimes conduct activities away from the school sites without school involvement. This letter clearly states that students who participate in club activites away from the school will NOT receive school business for their absence.
HONOR CLUBS
Beta Honor Club
Beta Club is a national organization whose motto is “Let us lead by serving others.” The primary qualification for this honor club is a minimum of a 3.8 cumulative unweighted GPA. The secondary qualification is a minimum of 15 service hours. The service hours must have been documented using the High School Community Service Log prior to the Beta Honor Club application deadline. Qualified tenth, eleventh, and twelfth graders will be invited to apply in the fall. All who complete the application and pay the dues will then be inducted in the latter part of the first semester. To maintain membership, students must have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher and no serious disciplinary actions.
Louan Tolbert is club sponsor and acceptance is in fall only (usually Oct/Nov). Dues are $10. T-shirts are an additional $10.
Ebony Scholars Honor Society
The Ebony Scholars Honor Society was organized to recognized high achieving African-American students. This organization helps to foster academic growth and provide opportunities via mentoring, tutoring, and college exploration. To be eligible for membership, students must have been in attendance at PHS for one semester and maintain a minimum 3.5 cumulative weighted GPA.
Mrs. Ankudowich is the club sponsor and annual dues are $10.
Gold and Black
Twice a year, the Order of the Gold and Black, Plant’s oldest and most prestigious honor society, offers the fifteen most dedicated and deserving juniors/seniors an opportunity to apply. Inductees are chosen through a rigorous application process that selects students with the most outstanding achievement in scholastic excellence, school involvement, athletics, and service associated with Plant High School. Qualified students are inducted in a beautiful dinner ceremony in front of their teachers and family. Acceptance is in October and April and dues are $50.00 for new members and $25.00 for returning.
“I DareYou”
“I DARE YOU” is an honor society for students who achieve and maintain very high scholastic standards. To become a member, one must:
Attend PHS for a minimum of one semester.
Be on the Principal’s Honor Roll at least 6 quarters, two of which must be consecutive in the same school year, while taking at least five (5) academic courses.
Participate as a mentor in the PEER program in both junior and senior years. Mr. Gonzalez is the sponsor. New members are accepted after the first and third nine weeks progress reports. Dues are $10.00 per year.
Latin Honor Society
The Latin Honor Society is a national organization open to students of Latin III and higher who have at least a “B” average in all subjects and an “A” average in Latin with no semester grades lower than “A”.
Mu Alpha Theta
Mu Alpha Theta is the National Math Honor Society. The chapter’s goals are to recognize those students who distinguish themselves in the field of mathematics, and to develop further the interest of the student body in the math area.
The requirements for membership in Mu Alpha Theta are:
ACTIVE MEMBER - Six (6) semesters of college prep math courses plus present enrollment in a college prep math course.
A minimum of 3.5 GPA in math courses
ASSOCIATE MEMBER - Four (4) semesters of college prep math courses plus present enrollment in a college prep math course.
Teacher recommendation required.
A minimum of 3.75 GPA in math courses.
Mr. Thorne is the club sponsor. Members are accepted in October and November and dues are $15.
National Art Honor Society
National Art Honor Society is a national organization open to students in grades 10-12 enrolled in an art class at least one semester a year, each year of their membership. Members must have a 3.0 overall GPA and a 3.5 GPA in art courses. They must enter their artwork in local, regional, and/or state level art shows or competitions. Members must actively participate in service projects dedicated to promoting art in school and community. Mrs. Owen is the sponsor. Sophomores, juniors and seniors are accepted in September and freshmen in January. Annual dues are $12.00.
National Honor Society
See Part I, Hillsborough County section entitled “Academic Honors”. Membership in the National Honor Society is truly an honor bestowed upon a student. Membership is granted only to those students evaluated and selected by the Faculty Council. There will be no appeal of the decision of the Faculty Council. Once selected, members have the responsibility to continue to demonstrate these qualities.
MEMBERSHIP SELECTION: To be eligible for membership the candidate must (1) be a member of the sophomore, junior or senior class and have been in attendance at PHS for one semester and (2) have a cumulative unweighted grade point average of at least a 3.50 and (3) Service hours: sophomores - 20; juniors - 35; seniors - 50. Hours must be documented in the guidance computer. Recommendation specifically regarding leadership and character. MEMBERSHIP DISMISSAL: Members who fall below the standards that were the basis for their selection shall be warned in writing by the chapter adviser and be given a reasonable amount of time to correct the deficiency. Members who are found to be in flagrant violation of school rules or civil laws or
to have served an Out-of-School Suspension may be dismissed without a warning. Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Moroney are the sponsors.
National French Honor Society
All students who have taken three (3) semesters of French and have a minimum unweighted 3.5 GPA in French and an overall minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA are eligible for membership. Mrs. Ankudowich is the sponsor and dues are $20. Applications accepted in January and February. Tapping is in March, and inductions are in April.
Science Honor Society
Requirements for Membership:
Must be currently enrolled in an Advanced Placement (AP) Science
Must be a junior or a senior
Must have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 from science classes taken
Must pay dues of $15.00 (includes t-shirt)
Ms. Gomez-Diaz is the sponsor and only seniors and juniors are admitted in October.
Spanish National Honor Society
The Spanish National Honor Society is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, La Socieded Honoraria Hispanica La Florida Chapter, and honors any outstanding students of Spanish, encourages their continued study of the Spanish language, and fosters their interest in the culture and the people of the Americas and Spain.
A student who is in his or her 3rd or 4th year of Spanish becomes eligible if he or she meets the following conditions:
Has a GPA of at least 3.5 in Spanish with no grade lower than a B in Spanish.
Has an overall GPA of at least a 3.5 in the remainder of his/her classes.
Transfer students who are members of another chapter will be added to the membership roll and continue as members so long as they maintain the standards of the PHS chapter. If a student completes his or her third year away from PHS, he or she is to be in the fourth year Spanish class to become eligible. Dues are $5.00 per year. Freshmen are excluded from membership. Mrs. Galan-Vega is the sponsor.
Social Studies National Honor Society
For all junior and senior students who excel in the study of social sciences.
Dues are $7.00.
This honor society is for juniors and seniors only. Must be currently enrolled in an Advanced Placement (AP) Social Studies course.
Must have a cumulative 3.5 GPA from Social Studies courses, if a senior, must have taken an AP Social Studies course as a junior.
Mrs. Arduengo is the sponsor and acceptance is in fall.
Thespian National Honor Society
Membership is open to students who have participated in at least two (2) major productions since 9th grade and have earned 80 Thespian hours NOTE: Thespian / Drama off-campus activity may be required. This sometimes involves individual/parent transportation and travel, etc. without an adult in actual attendance. Parents who have reservations about these conditions should consult the drama sponsor or lineup their child’s participation. (Late-evening hours may also contribute to the multitude of conditions other than the norm.) These conditions are sometimes unavoidable. Membership is bound by the requirements of the International Thespian Society and is by invitation, not open enrollment. Annual dues are $20.00. Mr. Traver is the sponsor and inductions are in the
spring.
INTEREST CLUBS
(NOTE: All of these do not necessarily function every year.) Students may join any Interest Club they wish but consideration should be given to time constraints and other obligations.
Astronomy Club
The club aims to stimulate an interest in high quality science and technology through an active involvement in astronomy. The club brings together students with similar interests in amateur astronomy for group discussions and observations. Mrs. McDannold is the sponsor.
Beta Chi
Club for Christian students to make friends, grow stronger in their faith, and to be encouraged by one another. Mrs. Guincho is the sponsor. New members are accepted in the fall and dues are $20.00 (includes t-shirt).
BEST BUDDIES
The mission of Best Buddies is to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships. The simple act of having lunch together, chatting in the hallways, or going to a school athletic event makes a world of difference to our participants. One-on-one friendships are the secret to success. Ms. Medina is the sponsor. New members are accepted in September and dues are $25 with shirt.
Club Chai
Club Chai is an organization of people who want to learn about Jewish traditions and culture. We will also perform community service and discuss the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. Mrs. Rosin is the sponsor.
Members are accepted throughout the school year and dues are $15.
DECA Club
The mission of DECA is to enhance the co-curricular education of students with interest in marketing, management, and entrepre-neurship. DECA helps students to develop skills and competence for marketing careers, to build self-esteem, to experience leadership, and to practice community service. Mrs. Taylor is the sponsor.
Drama Club
Membership is open to students with ability in acting, costume, make-up and/or designing of sets. Mr. Traver is the sponsor. Membership is primarily in the fall, but new members are always welcome. Annual dues are $15.00 and includes a t-shirt.
Ecology Club
The Ecology Club is open to all students who have an interest in the environment. Students will be involved with beautification projects and clean-ups at Plant as well as the Tampa Bay area. The Ecology Club is also responsible for cleaning and maintaining the school pond. Mrs. Drumsta is the sponsor. New members are accepted in September. Dues are $20.00. Club shirts are an additional $10.00. You can combine your dues and shirt money into one payment for a total cost of only $25 for both!
Fellowship of Christian Athletes is an interest club open to all students. During club meetings, students will hear the Christian message through guest speakers and musical presentations or participate in activities designed to encourage fellowship. FCA has been active at Plant High School for nine years and currently has over 250 members. September is the membership drive but applications will be accepted through December. Mrs. Glenn and Mrs. Phillips are the sponsors and dues are $10 for seniors. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors must bring in a $10 toy for our philanthropy. Optional $10.00 for t-shirts, due with “dues.” T-shirts are ordered in September with no reorder.
Forensic (Speech and Debate) Club/Team
Venture with us into the world of forensics where you can learn to motivate and convince the most stalwart of your opponents (i.e. your parents) of the value of your needs. Weekly meetings are open to Forensic Club members and provide the opportunity to compete on the Forensic Team. Members of three forensic leagues FGCCFL (local region of the NCFL), the FFL, and the NFL. Tournaments are on Saturdays. Compete as your calendar permits. The sponsor is Mrs. Kroegel. Membership is ongoing. Club dues are $5 and Team dues are $20. If on team there are extra expenses for lunch and registration fees.
Gay/Straight Alliance
This club promotes diversity awareness and fosters understanding among peers. Mr. James is the sponsor. New members are accepted during the first nine weeks of the school year and dues are $7.
Ice Hockey Club
The H.B. Plant Ice Hockey Club is a forum for students interested in the game of ice hockey. Members of the club are not required to play hockey, only to participate in assisting in the operation of the Ice Hockey Club. The club is open to all students in grades 9th through 12th. There are no other requirements. Mr. Deorio is the sponsor.
Lacrosse Club
The PHS Lacrosse Club works to introduce the sport of lacrosse to PHS students and to provide a strong community that fosters character growth and friendships through commitment to a team. PHS Lacrosse program is comprised of Girls Varsity and Boys Varsity and Junior Varsity teams. All Plant students are welcome! Tryouts are in January. For more information, visit http://plantlax.com/ Mr. Henson is the sponsor.
Latin Club
The PHS Latin Club is an active member of both FJCL and NJCL. In order to become a member, a student either must be currently taking Latin or have completed two years of Latin. After three years of Latin, a student is eligible to become a member of the Latin Honor Society. An “A” average in Latin is necessary to become a member of the Honor Society. Mr. Henson is the sponsor.
LINKS - Local Impact on Neighborhood Kids
LINKS is a school based honor club requiring a weighted 3.0 GPA. Members volunteer to tutor and mentor children in the sur-rounding community in both school and after-school programs. Ms. Piloto is the sponsor. New members are accepted in late fall/October and dues are $20.00.
Literary Club
The Literary Club produces a magazine each year that publishes the literary works of Plant High students. Artwork, poems, short stories, and photography make up the magazine, now called the “Paw Print.” The club offers great opportunities to promote writing and other literary works through publication opportunities, contest announcements, writing workshops, and “poetry jams.” Mrs. Smith is the sponsor and dues are $20.00.
Philosophy Club
The Philosophy Club provides a forum for the free expression of thought and speech. The club provides students with opportunities to talk about current issues in our society while tackling questions that people have been attempting to answer for centuries.
Mr. Gadnis is the sponsor. Acceptance is flexible and there are no club dues.
PHS Art Club
Requirements for membership are: interest in art and a willingness to work one hour monthly after school on Mondays, and period five on early release “club days” on Art Club projects. Art Club members work on publicity for the winter Art Show, and hanging of the Spring Art Show. Points are earned for active participation in these events, leading to awards in the spring. The PHS Art Club has a President, Vice President, Corresponding Secretary and Recording Secretary. Mrs. Goepper is the sponsor and dues are $5.00 each member or $8.00 for a pair of friends joining together.
Rowing Club
The PHS Rowing Club is an interest club that allows members to participate in the sport of rowing through a separate, non-profit organization called Plant High Rowing Association (PHRA). PHRA hires coaches, organizes team practices and participates in competitive regattas, all funded via fees collected from its participating rowers. The Plant High Rowing Club and PHRA work together to introduce rowing to students and provide a strong community that fosters character, growth and friendship. All PHS students are welcome! More information on the club can be found at www.planthighrowing.com. Mrs. Tait is the sponsor, dues are $20, and membership is primarily in September, but ongoing.
SAC- Student Advisory Committee
SAC promotes diversity awareness via Unity Days and Brotherhood/Sisterhood Week. SAC supports Winter Wonderland and peer mediation. Students are accepted into this club based on specific criteria and maintaining a positive standing in the Office of Student Affairs. Mrs. Gray is the sponsor, members are accepted in the fall, and dues are $25 (includes a t-shirt).
S.A.D.D.
SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) is an organization to promote and support student efforts to develop and maintain responsible decision-making. Ms. Williams is the sponsor. Membership is open to all interested students and dues are $20 per school year.
Sailing Club
The Sailing Club discusses racing techniques and strategy. Its purpose is to increase awareness in PHS students in the sport of sailing. Mr. Lopez is the sponsor. Membership is open to all grades. Dues are $10.00.
Youth in Government
This program provides students with an opportunity to participate in a mock legislative sessions. Knowledge gained from this experience will possibly motivate some to enter politics or government service on any level. The goal is to make all students more interested, involved, and more effective citizens as youth in our great nation. Students are expected to take positions on issues that are eventually formulated into bills. These bills have to endure a debate process from other youth from various regions of Florida in the House and Senate chambers of the State Capitol. The experience in the State Capitol is the main event and allows for creativity when produced and guided by other members. Youth members assume the roles of presiding officers as well as
those of support officials. Students may also assume the role of lobbyists, participate in the Supreme Court program, or even the Press Corp. Mr. Samuels is the Sponsor (Social Studies Dept., Rm. 140). New members are accepted through September 15th and dues are $20.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY- YOUTH COUNCIL
Six students are selected to represent PHS at a monthly meeting with students from each public and private high school in the county. These students meet at Hillsborough Community College (HCC) or one of the high schools, with leading businesspersons, the City of Tampa’s Office of Community Relations, the Tampa Police Department, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, civic leaders, school board members, and members of local and state government. Concerns discussed at the monthly meetings include education, family and social issues, recreation, employment and training, government and criminal justice.
STUDENT ADVISOR COUNCIL AND YOUTH COUNCIL
There are two (2) organizations sponsored by the School Intervention Specialist: The Student Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Hillsborough County Youth Council. All students are eligible for these two segments. Direct inquiries may be made to the School/Community Special-ist during the second week of school.
SERVICE CLUBS
The purpose is to promote service to the school and Community, while developing leadership and group cooperation. Membership is open to all students qualifying under these requirements:
Both the student applicant and his or her parent/guardian must sign the application.
Have satisfactory conduct record in the Office of Student Affairs. In addition, each interested student must, during the designated time secure an “Application for Service Club Membership” from the Main office.
Complete the application..
Return the application by the designated date.
GPA of 2.0 for each semester, membership is open to sophomores, juniors, seniors, new students, and those that have not applied before, in the fall. Membership is open to freshmen in the spring of each year.
Each application is reviewed according to the minimum eligibility requirements previously listed.
Clubs will tap inductees on a designated date during homeroom. The applicant must sign an acceptance letter and return it to the main office before he or she becomes an official club member. Any applicant who chooses to decline membership into the club is not eligible to join a service club for the remainder of his or her high school career. All members are subject to the constitution and rules of the organization.
Anchor Girls’ Service Club Ms. Thomas
Delphi Boys’ Service Club Mr. Tait
Key Boys’ Service Club Mr. Bell
Kiwi Girls’ Service Club Ms. Cozzi and Ms. Vu
La Sertoa Girls’ Service Club Mrs. Smith
Sertoma Boys’ Service Club Mr. Landers
Zeta Girls’ Service Club Mrs. Beauregard
H.B. Plant High School
2415 S. Himes Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33629
Telephone: 813.272.3033
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