THE ACTIVITIES PROGRAM
The student activities program is designed to provide vital experiences that supplement the regular academic program. The student activities program gives direct experience in the development of character, personality, and citizenship. There are four primary purposes of this program, embracing social changes and needs of contemporary society as well as individual needs.
1. To open new fields of interest which may be pursued outside
of school.
2. To use recreational time for worthwhile activities.
3. To give students opportunities for self-expression.
4. To provide an opportunity for the coordination of mind and
body.
Although the activity program seeks to educate students in creative uses of leisure time, preparation for participation in democracy is its ultimate goal. The program’s effect on the spirit of the school
community should not be underestimated or undervalued.
CLUB ORGANIZATION
Upon student request, and approval from the administration, a club may be organized and meet under the sponsorship of its faculty advisor(s). All activities are organized and sponsored by Quaboag Regional High School under the direction of the Assistant Principal. All questions about activities and activity offerings should be directed to him.
CURRENT CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
Astronomy Club Outing Club
Cougar Club (MS) Student Advisory Council
Drama Club Students Against Destructive
Literary Magazine (The Muse) Decisions (SADD)
Math Teams (JV & V) Student Council
National Honor Society Yearbook
National Junior Honor Society
Newspaper (Cougar Tracks)
SCHOOL DANCES
All students are required to show their student ID card in order to be admitted to a dance. The student must arrive within one hour after the start of the function. A student may not return after leaving the activity. Most High School events begin at 7:00 p.m. and end at 10:00 p.m., Middle School events begin at 7:00 p.m. and end at 9:30 p.m. Only school members and registered outside guests may attend school-sponsored dances. If a student wishes to bring an outside guest to a dance, the student’s name and guest’s name must be registered in
the Assistant Principal’s Office at least two days prior to the date of the dance. Attendance of a guest is at the discretion of the administration. All students are required to be checked in at a dance. Smoking is not
permitted at any school function. Some dances may be open only to members of the class. Only Middle School students will be allowed at Middle School dances, and only High School students will be
allowed at High School dances.
SPECIFIC CLUBS AND/OR ACTIVITIES
AIDES: Students from all classes may apply to be media center, office, or department aides. There is a great variety of jobs to be done. Contact any faculty or staff member to see if your assistance is needed.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: Candidates must meet the following standards and be selected by the NHS advisory committee to be eligible for induction:
A. Scholarship:
Junior induction: A grade point average of 3.33 for the four semesters of grades 9 and 10
Senior induction: a grade point average of 3.33 for the six semesters of grades 9, 10, and 11.
Members shall maintain a 3.33 grade point average or be placed on probation for one semester and then
reinstated in good standing or dismissed if the grade point average does not return to at least 3.33. Once dismissed from the National Honor Society, a student may not rejoin, even if the grade point average exceeds 3.33.
B. Character:
Candidates must have a record free from serious disciplinary action* for one year prior to induction. *Defined as: No internal or external suspensions, withdrawals, loss of academic credit due to unexcused absences, or removal from athletic teams for unsportsmanlike conduct. This information will be verified by the
Assistant Principal’s Office.
C. Leadership and Service:
Indications of leadership and/or service will be shown by ACTIVE membership in at least two of the following activities: Class Officers, Band, Departmental aides, Drama productions, Lab assistants, Math Team, One Act Plays, office aides, Peer Leadership, Photo Club, Regional Advisory Council to State Board of Education, Regional School Committee Student Representative, S.A.D.D., sports teams, student
government, student host and hostesses, student tutors, school store, and Yearbook.
Students must have been involved in these activities BEYOND THE NORMAL COURSE CURRICULUM.
Once inducted, members must perform community/school service at a minimum of 3 hours per month. A journal logging these activities will be reviewed by National Honor Society
officers and adviser monthly. NOTE: Failure of National Honor Society members to maintain the above
standards, which were necessary for induction, will result in a review by the NHS advisory committee for possible disciplinary action to include suspension and dismissal. Once dismissed, a student may not re-enter
the National Honor Society. Additional community/school service will be assigned to students who are brought before the advisory board for disciplinary reasons.
FUND-RAISING
Money-making activities must be approved, in advance, by the Assistant Principal. Sale of fund raising items will be limited to before school, and after school. NON-SCHOOL related fund-raisers must have
the approval of the administration in order to be sold in school.
FEES
Occasionally, an activity may charge a fee to help defray the activity costs. Any student who does not feel he/she can afford the fee should see the Assistant Principal.
ACTIVITY PERMISSION PROCESS
1. Activity Checklist: A special form indicating all student responsibilities and duties must be obtained from the Assistant Principal’s Office in advance. All obligations for organizing an activity should be taken
care of two weeks in advance and submitted to the Assistant Principal for approval.
2. Activity Scheduling: All requests for activities for the next school year must be submitted to the Assistant Principal’s Office in June of the present school year. This includes ALL activities ----
assemblies, lectures, musicals, dramatics, dances, etc. Requests will be reviewed and will be scheduled, when possible, for the time \and place requested. If, for any reason, the request is denied, the
advisor will be notified in writing with the reason for the denial specified. NO PUBLICITY MAY BE ISSUED, TICKETS SOLD, CHAPERONES ASKED, OR MONEY SPENT UNTIL THE
REQUEST HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL. At the beginning of the school year, clubs will be informed of the scheduled dates for their activities. these dates will have been entered on the master calendar; therefore, ONLY UNDER EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THE DATE OF AN EVENT BE
CHANGED.
