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Photos were taken from Club Day at PHS on August 27, 2007. |

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This page has information on all school clubs and activities offered at
Ponderosa High School.
Contact the club advisor for more information.
PONDEROSA HIGH SCHOOL
3661 Ponderosa Road
Shingle Springs, CA 95709
530-677-2281
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Academic Decathlon
Club Advisor:
Mrs. Kessler (ext. 341) Mr. Shears (ext. 373)
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: Meetings are held in room H-13. Please stop
by and talk to Mrs. Kessler.
Requirements: Ability to attend and a 2.0 GPA. |
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Band
(Instrumental Music)
Club Advisor:
Mr. Gunderson (ext.239)
Club Description: Members of the marching, symphonic,
concert, & jazz bands.
When/Where: Room M-1
Requirements: Membership/enrollment in one of the bands. |
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Campus Light
Club Advisor:
Mrs. Miller (ext.376)
Club Description: A gathering of Christian students for
support, encouragement, prayer, fun and fellowship.
When/Where: Mondays after school in E-1.
Requirements: Open to all. |
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CSF
(California Scholarship Federation)
Club Advisor:
Mrs. Hodson (ext.348) & Mrs. Hedegard (ext.266)
Club Description: Honor's Society
When/Where: 3rd Wednesday of the month in room H-11
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.
CSF
Application
Officer Application
Officer Duties
Awards & Scholarships |
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Drama Club
Club Advisor:
Ms. Schmelzer (ext.318)
Club Description: Play games and have fun! 2nd semester
we're putting on a one act.
When/Where: Random Mondays in the Drama Room after school
until 4:30.
Requirements: Bring comfortable clothes and have fun! |
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FFA (Future Farmers of
America)
Club Advisor:
Ms. Kovach (ext.247)
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: N/A
Requirements: N/A |
The Film and Animation Club
Club Advisors: Ms. Spallina
and Mrs. Parlin (x231)
Club Description: The club's purpose is to help members
advance their video editing, video creating, and video animating
skills. Members will share their ideas and projects with the rest
of the club in a fun and safe environment.
When/Where: The Filminators meet every other Friday in the
library after school.
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Folk Dance Club
Club Advisor:
Mrs. Garland (ext.319)
Club Description: Folk Dance Club is about learning about
other cultures and shaking your groove thing!
When/Where: Tuesdays after school in F-1.
Requirements: A good attitude and high energy. |
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French Club
Club Advisor:
Mrs. Verspieren (ext.378) & Mrs. Johnson (ext.322)
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: Collaboration Days or Wednesdays during
lunch.
Requirements: An interest in French culture. |
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GATE
Advisor:
Mrs. Hodson ext.348
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:
Advanced
Placement Program
AP Testing
Academic
Decathlon Team
Speech and
Debate Team
Capitol
Focus
Ashland Shakespeare Festival
Fine Line
literary magazine
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.
Spring 2008
Newsletter
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Interact
Advisors: Ms. Wilson (ext.386) & Ms. Frost (ext.256)
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: L-3 (2:30-3:00 p.m.)
-September 5 & 19
-October 3, 17, & 31.
-November 7 (the 21 is during Thanksgiving break)
-December 5
-January 16 & 30
-February 6 & 20
-March 5 (the 19 is during spring break)
-April 2, 16, & 30
-May 7 Requirements: Attend meetings, participate
in projects. Yearly fees are $7.00 |
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I Support American
Women (ISAW)
Club Advisor:
Mrs. Garland (ext.319)
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: Mondays after school in 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:
Mr. Perry (ext.362) & Mrs. Sartoris (ext.377)
Club Description: Service club sponsored by Kiwanis
International and Placerville Kiwanis, offering student
volunteers for events.
When/Where: Every other Monday @ 6 p.m. in small theater.
Officers meet every other Monday @ 5:30 in room S-1.
Requirements: 20 hours of service per year. $10 due,
attendance at general meetings (you get 2 excused absences per
semester). |
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Link Crew
Club Advisors:
Mrs. Garland (ext.319),
Mrs. Sartoris (ext.371), Mrs. Selk (ext.392)
Club Description: Organizes Freshman Orientation and
mentors freshmen for their first semester.
When/Where: TBA
Requirements: Recommendations from teachers. |
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Paw Print
Club Advisor: Mr.
Cavaghan (ext.383)
Club Description: TBA
When/Where: TBA
Requirements: TBA |
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Peer Counseling
Club Advisor:
Mrs. Montes de Oca (ext.331)
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 in F-13.
Requirements: Community service, teacher recommendation,
confidentiality, interview. |
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Robotics
Club Advisor:
Mr. Smith (ext.361)
Club Description: Explores the world of robotic
technology. Club members learn and use mechatronic methods to
design and build robots.
When/Where: Weekly meetings in room S-6.
Requirements: None |
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Roller Hockey
Club Advisor: Mr. Fulp (ext.352) & Mr.
King (ext.343)
Club Description: (see club name)
When/Where: Basketball Courts: Tuesday (3:00-4:30) &
Thursday (2:30-4:00)
Requirements: In line skates, helmet, knee pads. |
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Spanish Club
Club Advisor:
Mrs. Herring (ext.337)
Club Description: TBA
When/Where: TBA
Requirements: TBA |
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Speech/Debate
Club Advisor:
Mrs. Buchholz (ext.367)
Club Description: To compete in local speech and debate
tournaments and to improve speaking skills.
When/Where: Room H-14: Tuesdays from 3:00-4:30 &
Thursdays from 6:00-8:00
Requirements: Compete at tournaments and attend meetings
and practices. |
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Student Council
Club Advisor:
Mr. Burghardt (ext.249)
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.
Requirements: You must be elected or appointed into Student
Council and be a part of the leadership class. |
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Tobacco Awareness
Club Advisor:
Mrs. Millhollin (ext.381)
Club Description: TBA
When/Where: TBA
Requirements: TBA |
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Yearbook
Club Advisor:
Mrs. Samboy (ext.296)
Club Description: Responsible for the creation and
publication of the school's annual yearbook.
When/Where: 5th Period.
Requirements: Positive discipline, 3.0 GPA, & Teacher
Recommendation.
Yearbook Webpage |
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