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Photos taken on Club Day
August 27, 2007.
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Academic Decathlon
Club
Advisor:
Mrs. Kessler (ext. 2341)
Club Description: Kids are given a set of materials
that they study for a semester and then compete against other
schools in the county.
When/Where: M-F (after school), Room H-13. Please
stop by and talk to Mrs. Kessler.
Requirements: Ability to attend and a 2.0 GPA.
Ponderosa is the El Dorado County winner for 17 straight years!
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Photos taken on Club Day
August 27, 2007.
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American Sign Language Club
Advisor:
Ms. Chloe Forpahl
Club Description: This club is open to all students
and staff who want to learn ASL to communicate with the Deaf and
Hard of Hearing. The club will also inform about Deaf
culture. Have fun while learning vocabulary through peer
instruction and games, participate in on/off campus activities,
as well as learn about colleges and job opportunities in the
Sign Language field.
When/Where: Room L8, Wednesdays at 2:20-3:30 pm and
occasional lunch meetings TBA
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Auto Improvement
Club
Advisor:
Mr. Taylor (ext. 2248)
Club Description: Pending
When/Where: Once a month, Auto Shop.
Requirements: Pending
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Band
(Instrumental Music)
Club
Advisor:
Mr. Gunderson (ext. 2239)
Club Description: Members of the marching,
symphonic, concert, and jazz bands.
When/Where: 5th Period, 1-3 days/week, Band Room
M-1
Requirements: Membership/enrollment in one of the
bands.
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Cheerleaders
Club
Advisor:
Mrs. Hedegard and Mrs. Porrazzo
Club Description: Pending
When/Where: M-F, Large of Small Gym
Requirements: Pending
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Campus Light
Club
Advisor:
Mrs. Miller (ext. 2376)
Club Description: A gathering of Christian students
for support, encouragement, prayer, fun and fellowship.
When/Where: Fridays, 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Room E-1.
Requirements: Open to all.
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Chorale
Club
Advisor:
Mrs. Bailey (ext. 2232)
Club Description: Pending
When/Where: Weekly, Room M-2.
Requirements: Pending
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CSF (California
Scholarship Federation)
Club
Advisor: Mrs. Hodson (ext. 2348) & Mrs. Hedegard (ext.
2266)
Club Description: Honor's Society
When/Where: 3rd Wednesday of the month, Room H-11 or
H-4.
Requirements: Membership is determined by grades
earned in academic classes. Points are given based on grades
earned. An A = 3 points, B = 1 point, an A in an AP course is
equal to 4 points, and a B in an AP course is equal to 2 points.
Complete information is printed on the application that must be
submitted each semester. Membership is not automatic, you must
apply each semester.
Deadline:
CSF applications due on or before
August 31, 2012.
Applications are available on-line or in Room H-4, H-11, or on-line below.
Turn in completed applications to H-4 or H-11
-- CSF
Application
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Officer Application
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Officer Duties
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Awards & Scholarships
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CSF Fall College
Trip
UC Santa Cruz
November 1 & 2
Permission slips and additional info available in
Room H-11.
Please return permission slips
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Drama Club
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Club
Advisor:
Ms. Schmelzer (ext. 2318)
Club Description: Play games and have fun! 2nd
semester we're putting on a one act.
When/Where: TBA, Room D-1 (Theater)
Requirements: Bring comfortable clothes and have
fun!
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FFA (Future Farmers
of America)
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FFA BOOSTERS
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Club
Advisor:
Ms. Kovach (ext. 2247)
Club Description: Agriculture students in all
grades are expected to participate in this club. Leadership
skills, public speaking, animal projects, and development of
financial responsibility are all goals of the FFA.
When/Where: Once a month, Cafeteria, calendar of meeting dates can be found
on the Ponderosa FFA web site.
Requirements: Must be enrolled in an Agriculture
class.
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February 19-26 is National FFA
Week!
Inifinite Potential is the theme this year and it
embodies all the best about FFA members, from the most
recognizable symbol of the organization, the blue
corduroy jacket--a symbol of pride and tradition, to the
brightest future of agriculture and traditions of
leadership and hard work. More than half a million
members around the nation will participate in National
FFA week activities at the local and state levels.
The
focus of National FFA Week is to tell America about the
great opportunities available for all youth. From
its beginnings in 1928, the National FFA organization
today reaches out to all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the
Virgin Islands. FFA is committed to developing
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French Club
Club
Advisor:
Mrs. Johnson (ext. 2322)
Club Description: Cultural activities such as
watching French movies, go to French restaurant, go to plays or
museums, games in French (such as Scrabble), and caroling in
French.
When/Where: Once a month, Room P-5.
Requirements: An interest in French culture.
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GATE
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Advisor: Mrs. Teixeira (ext. 2217)
Club Description:
Gifted and Talented
Education is a program designed for students with "gifted"
abilities in academics and/or the arts. GATE sponsors
a variety of student activities and programs here at
Ponderosa.
Here are several examples:
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Advanced Placement Program
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AP Testing
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Academic Decathlon Team
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Speech and Debate Team
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Capitol Focus
-- Ashland Shakespeare
Festival
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Fine Line literary magazine
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Other appropriate school programs
When/Where:
N/A
Requirements:
Students qualify for GATE by demonstrating high intelligence
or high achievement as measured on an appropriate test.
Generally, PHS GATE students are identified by our feeder
junior high schools. We accept their recommendations
of students for our program. If a student has not been
identified as a GATE student, but appears to have
outstanding academic potential, he or she may be evaluated
through referrals from parents, teachers, counselors, or the
student.
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GSA
Advisors:
TBA
Club Description: Provide support and a welcome
environment for GLBT students and their friends.
When/Where: TBA
Requirements: All students are eligible.
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Interact
Advisors:
Mrs. Fox (ext. 2308)
Club Description: Interact is a Rotary sponsored
service club. The club gives students an opportunity to
participate in fun while serving our school, our community, and
our world.
When/Where: After school, Room F-12, on the
following dates FOR 2011-12 school year:
-- September 14 &
21
-- October 5, 12,
19, & 26
-- November 9 &
30
-- December 14
-- January 11 &
18
-- February 1 &
15
-- March 14 &
28
-- April 11 &
25
-- May 9 & 16
Requirements: Attend meetings, participate in
projects.
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I Support American
Women (ISAW)
Club
Advisor:
Mrs. Melhus (ext. 2319)
Club Description: ISAW promotes a positive image of
young women in our community and on campus. We are active in our
community, participating in and organizing several Philanthropic
events during the year, and support the Susan G. Komen Breast
Cancer Foundation.
When/Where: Wednesdays after school, Room F-1.
Requirements: A desire to help our community and be
a positive role model to others.
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Key Club
Club
Advisors:
Mrs. Luna (ext. 2344)
Club Description: A service club sponsored by Kiwanis
International and Placerville Kiwanis offering student
volunteers for El Dorado County events.
When/Where: Every other Wednesday, 2:20-2:45 pm,
Cafeteria.
2012-13
meeting dates
8/22
9/5
9/19
10/3
10/17
10/31
11/28 |
1/23
2/6
2/20
3/6
3/20
4/17
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Requirements: 20 hours of service per year. $15
dues and regular attendance at general meetings (members are
allowed 2 excused absences
per semester).
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Link Crew
Club
Advisors:
Mrs. Selk (ext. 2392)
Club Description: Organizes Freshman Orientation
and mentors freshmen for their first semester.
When/Where: Once a month, Room H-8
Requirements: Recommendations from teachers.
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Mock Trial
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Club
Advisors:
Mrs. Hodson (ext. 2348)
Club Description: Mock Trial is a simulated trial
proceeding created to teach students legal procedures, reasoning,
critical thinking, decision making, public speaking, teamwork, and
leadership skills. Students work with a hypothetical criminal case
in roles of pretrial attorneys, defense and prosecution attorneys,
witnesses, court clerks, bailiffs, and jurors.
When/Where: TBA, Room H-11
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Musicale
Club
Advisors:
Mrs. Bailey (ext. 2232)
Club Description: Pending. Pre Collage and
Musical.
When/Where: TBA. Room M-2 and Theater.
Requirements: Pending.
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Peer Counseling
Club
Advisor:
Mrs. Montes de Oca (ext. 2331)
Club Description: Peer Counseling is a class in
which we will explore issues in today's society. Some issues may
be controversial and difficult to discuss. Students are expected
to keep confidentiality with personal issues discussed among
students within the class and during peer counseling sessions.
When/Where: Every day, Room F-13.
Requirements: Community service, teacher
recommendation, confidentiality, interview.
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Robotics
Club
Advisor:
Mr. Smith (ext. 2361)
Club Description: Pending
When/Where: Weekly, Room S-6
Requirements: Pending
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Roller
Hockey
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Club
Advisor: Mr. Fulp (ext.2352)
Club Description: (see club name)
When/Where: Mondays & Tuesdays (3:00 - 4:30 pm), Basketball
courts
Requirements: In line skates, helmet, knee pads.
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Spanish Club
Club
Advisor:
Mrs. Herring (ext. 2337)
Club Description: To explore a common interest in
the Spanish language and cultures of different countries.
This is a social club that offers students a chance to express
themselves and learn about others in artistic ways.
Activities include pot lucks and food festivals, watching
movies, listening to many types of music, learning dances,
creating handicrafts and visiting restaurants or theaters.
Some students often donate tutoring services in Spanish on a
monthly basis.
When/Where: The Club meets for a pot luck lunch
every Collaboration Day and holds one regularly scheduled
monthly meeting on a Wednesday at lunch in Room P-4 (currently,
it is the first Wednesday of the month).
Requirements: An interest in the cultures of
Spanish-speaking countries with an emphasis on art, music,
dance, and food.
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Speech & Debate
Club
Advisor:
Mrs. Buchholz, Assistant Coach (ext. 2367)
Team Coach: Mr. Travis Summers
Club Description: To compete in local speech and
debate tournaments and to improve speaking skills.
When/Where: Thursdays (5:00 - 7:00 pm), Room H-14.
Requirements: Compete at tournaments and attend
meetings and practices.
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S.T.A.N.D.
Club
Advisor:
Mrs. Rich (ext. 2306)
Club Description: Raise awareness about the
conflict in Darfur, advocate elected officials for substantial
legislative action, divest their schools, cities and states, and
fundraise for civilian protection.
When/Where: Every Tuesday immediately after
school, Room-H-13 or
G-2.
Requirements: All students are eligible.
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Student Council
Club
Advisor:
Mr. Burghardt (ext. 2249)
Club Description: This organization consists of
elected and appointed members of the Associated Student Body.
Student Council exists for the purpose of giving students the
opportunity experience belonging to and functioning as a part of
an elected governmental agency as well as training students in
leadership qualities. Student Council members make decisions
that can, and often do, affect the total school operation.
When/Where: 5th Period every day, Room E-6.
Requirements: You must be elected or appointed into
Student Council and be a part of the leadership class.
Freshman Officer Application
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Writers Club
Club
Advisor:
Ms. Dunkley (ext. 2250)
Club Description: Provide students with the
opportunity to share and improve various genres of writing
through peer editing in a friendly environment.
When/Where: Every Monday, 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Room H-11
Requirements: All students are eligible.
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Yearbook
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Club
Advisor:
Mrs. Samboy (ext. 2296)
Club Description: This is a class responsible for the creation and
publication of the school's annual yearbook.
When/Where: 5th Period, Room G-5.
Requirements: Positive discipline, 3.0 GPA, &
Teacher Recommendation.
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Young Life
Club
Advisor:
Mr. Wilkes (ext. 2395)
Club Description: To meet and build relationships
with students. Also provide experiences that are fun which give
them the chance to hear about the love of Jesus.
When/Where: 2-3 times/week during lunch in the Quad/H-3.
Requirements: Everyone welcome.
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