Clubs
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Art Club
Provides students who have an interest in art an opportunity to explore art and craft forms beyond what is offered in the curriculum and to advance their knowledge and love of visual arts through education and fellowship and support the growth of artists and their art to enrich the community.
Sponsor: Ms. Chau
Time: During School
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Automotive
The automotive clubs goal is to allow dedicated automotive students to have extra practice with material learned in class, an opportunity to work on their own/parents' vehicles, and learn things that may not be in the curriculum.
Sponsor: Mr. Moldoff
Time: During and after school
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Best Buddies
To establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Sponsor: Ms. Gally
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Black Student Union
Our mission here at The Black Student Union is to be a Student Government Agency that offers black students a form of identity and a social life. BSU functions as a vehicle for communication with the faculty and administration of Park Vista Community High School. The Black Student Union seeks to develop unity among black students so that they can express concerns and problems faced on campus jointly and strongly.
Sponsor: Mrs. Chrisphonte
Time: During lunch
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Book Club
Book Club provides students interested in multiple text genres to read, gather, analyze.
Sponsor: Mrs. Haber
Time: During lunch
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Creative Writing Club
Students have the opportunity to learn more about their creative writing abilities, and showcase their creative writing talents with like-minded individuals. Activities will include creative writing challenges, free writes, collaborative discussion groups, poetry readings, etc.
Sponsor: Ms. Drucker
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Debate Team
Students can develop research, critical thinking, and persuasion skills in a competitive environment. They examine relevant world issues from multiple perspectives and develop well-reasoned arguments from each side.
Sponsor: Mr. Borgmeyer
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Drama
Students learn empathy, self-confidence, and catharsis by expressing themselves through other characters.
Sponsor: Mr. Richards
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E-Sports
The purpose of the eSports Club is for students to learn collaboration, problem-solving, and strategic thinking through play and competition. By working together and against others, students will acquire skills and knowledge and develop partnerships beyond the classroom.
Sponsor: Mr. Simmons
Time: During lunch
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Environmental
The Environmental Club at Park Vista educates and empowers students and the community to raise awareness of environmental issues and promote environmentally conscientious habits. The Club participates in beach cleanups, aids in managing the recycling program, helps manage the on-campus garden and collaborates with environmentally focused nonprofits.
Sponsor: Mr. Rosenberg
Time: Once a month during lunch
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FFEA
Florida Future Educators of America This club nurtures students' interest in teaching as a career. Students read to elementary students, shadow teachers, adopt a teacher for community service hours, and volunteer in community outreach projects.
Sponsor: Mrs. Pokabla
Time: During lunch, before school
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First Priority
First Priority of America exists to educate, train, and provide resources for Christian students to share the gospel with other students on the public school campus and to help students connect to a youth ministry in a local church.
Sponsor: Mr. Woods
Time: During lunch
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Freshmen Class Council
Freshmen Class Council hosts events for their class, fundraises, and does homecoming hallway decorating.
Sponsor: Mr. Demanuel
Time: During and after school
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GSA
A club to raise awareness and to advocate for the safety and inclusion of all students (specifically LGBTQ+) through community-building activities on campus and with other clubs in the district. All students are welcome to join the club.
Sponsor: Mr. Seemann/Mrs. Lee
Time: During lunch/after school
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HOSA
Health Occupations Students of America. HOSA is a global student-led organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education the Department of Health and Human Services, and several federal and state agencies. HOSA’s mission is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience. HOSA actively promotes career opportunities in the health industry and enhances the delivery of quality health care to all people. (From the HOSA website - www.hosa.org/What-is-hosa)
Sponsor: Mr. Wallwork
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Jewish Student Connection
Club that supports better understanding of the Jewish community and culture. Both Jews and non-Jews are welcome. It is a celebration type club.
Sponsor: Mr. Strackman
Time: During lunch
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Junior Class Council
Junior Class Council hosts events for their class, hosts Senior Prom and fundraisers.
Sponsor: Ms. Ladd
Time: During and after school
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Key Club
Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.
Sponsor: Mrs. Boff
Time: During lunch and after school
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M.E.C.C
Middle Eastern Culture Club
Sponsor: Miss Fonseca
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Model UN
Students practice research, public speaking, teamwork, negotiation, and writing skills in a safe and structured environment. To work, the debate requires different people to fill different roles.
Sponsor: Mr. Borgmeyer
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MPower/PSI Alpha
MPower is a club open to any student on campus that is interested in psychology and activities that go along with greater psychological understanding. Psi Alpha is connected to MPower and is the National Honor Society for Psychology High School Students. There are specific requires that must be met, one of which is being an active MPower member and running/planning an MPower event.
Sponsor: Lisa Gilbert
Requirement: Psi Alpha
Time: After school
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Multicultural Club
Increase general knowledge about multiculturalism and positively influence multicultural involvement at PV and beyond.
Sponsor: Mrs. Ennis Dillon
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National Art Honor Society
Supports and recognizes students showing outstanding abilities in art; supports their goals of attaining the highest standards in visual arts, and brings visual arts education to the attention of the school and community.
Sponsor: Ms. Chau
GPA Requirement: 4.0 in art, 3.0 in academic
Other Prerequisite:2 teacher recommendations
Time: During school
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National English Honor Society
Supports and recognizes students that excel in language arts. Members tutor and mentor.
Sponsor: Mrs. Haber
GPA Requirement: 3.0 in ELA
Other Prerequisite:3 recommendations
Time: During lunch/before school
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National French Honor Society
The mission of the FNHS is to recognize high school students' achievement in the French language by wearing a tri-color cord at graduation, earning a special seal on their diploma, and promoting a continuing interest in French and Francophone studies through participation in cultural events and tutoring.
Sponsor: Mrs. McCarthy
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National Honor Society
NHS recognizes the well-rounded student. Membership is by invitation only in January.
Sponsor: Mrs. Dragovich
GPA Requirement: 3.6 GPA or 4.5 HPA
Other Prerequisite:3 teacher recommendations & completion of application
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National Journalism Honor Society
Supports & recognizes individual student initiative/achievement in scholastic journalism, regardless the medium.
Sponsor: Mrs. Schector
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National Math Honor Society
The purpose of a Math Honor Society is to instill the love of math in others. We support and recognize high achievement throughout the high school experience. We do public service projects that are math based to instill the love of public service in our students.
Sponsor: Mrs. Titcomb
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National Psychology Honor Society
Psi Alpha is the National Honor Society for Psychology High School Students. There are specific requirements that must be met, one of which is being an active MPower member and running/planning an MPower event.
Sponsor: Ms. L. Gilbert
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National Science Honor Society
SNHS - Academic excellence in Science includes a yearly community service project.
Sponsor: Mr. Semmelmeir
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National Social Studies Honor Society
Rho Kappa honors academic excellence in the social sciences and history. There is an emphasis on service to the community.
Sponsor: Mrs. Matyskiel
GPA Requirement: 3.5 in social studies courses and must be in an AP social studies course
Other Prerequisite:2 teacher recommendations
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National Spanish Honor Society
NSHS promotes the study of the Spanish Language and the culture of Hispanic countries. Members are encouraged to provide service to the community.
Sponsor: Ms. Martinez
GPA Requirement: 3.5 GPA in Spanish, 3.0 GPA overall
Other Prerequisite:2 teacher recommendations and completed application
Time: First EVEN block day of the month, before school and after school meetings
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National Technical Honor Society
NTHS strives to bring well deserved recognition, scholarship opportunities, and career opportunities to students who excel in one of the 108 career and technical educational fields as their profession.
Sponsor: Ms. Weinhouse
GPA Requirement: 3.0 GPA Unweighted in 3rd or 4th year of CTE
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Paw Protection
PP students work with area shelters and volunteer their time and love of animal rescues.
Sponsor: Mrs. Haber
Time: Lunch and some weekends
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PeaceJam
PeaceJam celebrates student voices and motivations to make a difference in their community. Youth work together to serve their community. At the end of the year, youth attend a conference in Tallahassee and meet a Nobel Peace Laureate.
Sponsor: Ms. Barrett
Time: During lunch
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Promise Club
Student-led group aims to raise mental health awareness and school safety.
Sponsor: Ms. Zepada
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Robotics Club
The purpose of the Robotics Club is for students to learn how to code and write commands for robotics through play and competition. By programming and controlling robots, students will acquire skills, knowledge and develop partnerships beyond the classroom.
Sponsor: Mr. Simmons
Time: During lunch
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SECME
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) based club where students use technology to build different projects using engineering design principles.
Sponsor: Ms. Gibson/Mr. Speicher
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Senior Class Council
Senior Class Council hosts events for Seniors like Senior Breakfast and graduation events.
Sponsor: Mrs. Geller
Time: During and after school
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Sophomore Class Council
Sophomore Class Council fundraises, helps with prom, and hosts events for their class.
Sponsor: Mr. Bales
Time: During and after school
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Special Olympics
Special Olympics provides an opportunity for students with intellectual disabilities to engage in year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of sports. It gives them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and share gifts, skills, and friendship with their peers, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.
Sponsor:
Time: After school 3:15-4:15
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Step Team
An organization geared towards instilling respect, poise and tenacity within a community of students. We do this through our involvement in various school activities, academic monitoring and especially through a culturally relevant form of dance referred to as step.
Sponsor: Ms. Lubin
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Student Government - SGA
SGA is a leadership class required for any student interested in running for class officer. Members of SGA run student committees that benefit multiple facets of the school, including:
- Fostering relationships between the students and faculty
- Building school spirit with pep rallies, homecoming, and multiple other activities
- Completing service projects within our community
- Support citizenship and multiculturalism among our student body
- Provide opportunities to learn about health and safety, including social-emotional health
- Organize and facilitate pep rallies
- Members of the SAC committee
Sponsor Krystal Lamb
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Think Pink
Think Pink is a philanthropic club whose mission is to promote public awareness of breast cancer and raise funds to support cancer-related organizations at Park Vista. This club focuses on:
Providing breast cancer education and awareness; earning, raising, and donating money for breast cancer research; and partnering with the community to support breast cancer awareness.
The club promotes community service and/or volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Club members organize and run numerous Think Pink days on campus with various activities to raise money for breast cancer awareness.Sponsor: Ms. Liosatos
Other Prerequisite: Students must be active members to receive Service Hours fundraising events.
Time: Meets during lunch and hold events after school both on and off campus.
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Tri-M Music Honor Society
Tri-M is an honor society for music students.
Sponsor: Amrutha Murthy
GPA Requirement: 3.0
Other Prerequisite: Enrolled in a music class
Time: Lunch/After school
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Women of Tomorrow
The Women of Tomorrow mission is to inspire, motivate and empower at-risk young women to live up to their full potential through a unique group mentoring program with highly accomplished professional women and scholarship opportunities.
Sponsor:
Time: During lunch