Overview of Clubs and Organizations

In assisting students as they turn their potential into reality and meet the goals and objectives of the school’s mission, Brandon Hall provides a variety of co-curricular clubs and organizations.  Each organization establishes its mission, criteria for membership, and activities for the year.  All students are required to participate in at least one (1) co-curricular/extracurricular organization or team sport during the year.  Students may participate in more than one activity, provided they can meet the attendance and other requirements.  Students who sign up for an organization that meets during the school day must be in attendance. 

Not attending an organizational meeting is treated in the same manner as a “skipped” class and will subject the student to disciplinary action.  Faculty members advise the organizations and clubs and may restrict a student’s membership based on lack of participation, poor attendance, or conduct.

Normally an assembly is held in the fall in which clubs and organizations present an overview of their mission and activities.  Students may then sign up for participation and attend the organizational meetings.  Once a student has made a commitment to be in a club, s/he is expected to attend and to adhere to the requirements.   Some clubs may impose dues approved in advance by the administration.  If a group of students has an interest in forming a new organization or club, the group must first write a proposal to the school’s President explaining the mission and objectives of the club, proposed membership requirements, proposed school and community projects, the name of a teacher who might be interested in serving as the organization’s advisor, any costs involved, and a rationale of how the organization would benefit the students and the school.  The administrators will then review and make a decision as to whether the school feels that it is appropriate for the students and is in keeping with the values, standards, and mission of the school. 

Among the clubs and organizations are the following:

•Student Leadership Council (SLC)
•Board Games, Puzzles, and Logic Club
•Environmental Club
•Scrabble Club
•International/Diversity Club
•Math Club
•Science Fiction Club
•The National Honor Society
•International Thespian Society
•Yearbook
•Literary Magazine/Art Club
•Guitar Hero/Guitar Hero II Club
•Guitar Club
•Radio Control (RC)/Computer Club