Clubs

Science Club

The objective of the science club is to expose students to all aspects of the scientific community. Students that get to participate will walk away with an experience they will remember for a lifetime. It all starts with an application and a screening process which selects up 30 students. Applications require parent/guardian signature because the science club requires a significant amount of time devoted to the club and parents need to be aware of the time commitment as well as be on board to support their student. After the screening process and the students are chosen, based on their interest in science, weekly meetings begin where attendance is taken. Only active members get to participate in club activities such as field trips. Inactivity is defined as 3 consecutive missed meetings or events without valid excuses. Valid excuses are determined by the sponsor. Semester dues of $10 per student are paid before students get to participate in field trips. The science club field trips and fun events are rewards for being active in the science club and putting in time to help out with school campus preservation.

Student Government

The Student Government Association provides social activities, community service and a voice for the student body at Academics Plus Charter School.  Each officer and representative was elected into their position.  The SGA consists of four officers, President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, as well as class representatives from each high school class.  Some of the social activities the SGA has planned for 2007-2008, are a homecoming dance, Sadie Hawkins dance, prom, a talent show, along with numerous fundraisers and community service projects.

Beta Club

The Academics Plus Charter School chapter of the Beta Club is affiliated with the national organization (http://www.betaclub.org/). The purpose of the Beta Club shall be to promote the ideals of character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students, to reward meritorious achievement and to encourage and assist students in continuing their education after high school. The Beta Club Vision Statement, states that it is a “student-centered organization” that “continually develops and nurtures individuals by providing opportunities and experiences enabling them to demonstrate the ideals of character, achievement, service and leadership in a global community.” Membership in the Beta Club is open to those students with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0.  The Academics Plus chapter does not charge membership dues. Meetings are held in Room 117 at 12:15 every other Wednesday. The president of the school chapter for the 2007-08 academic year is Emma Langsdon. The faculty sponsor is Bill Jones.