Clubs
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Big Brothers Big Sisters The purpose of the Big Brothers Big Sisters School Based Mentoring Program is to make a positive difference in the lives of the students at Argyle Central School. The program facilitates one-to-one relationships between high school students and elementary students. It is our hope that both sides benefit from participation in this program. Outcomes of the program can include an increased sense of community in the school and willingness for older students to take responsibility for younger children who can benefit from a positive relationship. Bigs can volunteer beginning in 9th grade. Volunteers are interviewed and provide the necessary paperwork to the school liaison from the agency of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Littles may be referred by teachers, counselors, or parents on the basis of school adjustments issues or, simply, the possibility of benefiting from the program. Sharon Sykes, school social worker, and Jennifer Barber, school psychologist, are the coordinators for the program at Argyle. |
Business Club This club is made up of students in grades 9-12 who are interested in business related activities. This club operates the Scot Shop, our school store where school supplies and Argyle Central items can be purchased. Members are socially responsible each year contributing to Operation Santa Claus. Business club often goes on field trips to local businesses to learn about business activity in our area and employment opportunities for young adults. |
National Honor Society The National Honor Society is a service organization that inducts students based on scholarship, leadership, service, character and citizenship. Students are first picked based on scholarship. They must have a cumulative average of 86 or higher to be considered for induction. They are then given application forms and a panel of high school teachers meets to vote on the potential candidates based upon the quality of the standards listed above. Selected students then go through an induction ceremony in January. In order to remain on the NHS, students need to maintain a cumulative average of 86 or higher. Any student falling below is put academic probation for a marking period. Members also need to model a high standard of character throughout the year. During the school year, we meet monthly to discuss our objectives. All members are required to attend. We plan different service projects within the community; tutoring of younger students; and how to lead by example throughout the school year. Below is a link to the National Honor Society page. |
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National Junior Honor Society The National Junior Honor Society is a service organization that inducts students based on scholarship, leadership, service, character and citizenship. Students are first picked based on scholarship. In their first two marking periods of their seventh grade year, they need to have a cumulative average of 90. They are then given application forms that a junior high faculty council will look at to determine if the student is eligible based on the areas mentioned above. Students will then go through the induction ceremony that is held in May. In order to remain in the NJHS, students need to maintain a cumulative average of 88. Any student falling below will be put on academic probation for a marking period. If that student doesn't get his/her grade up to an 88 or above, they will be dismissed from the NJHS. They also need to maintain high standing in the other criteria areas. Throughout the school year we have at least one meeting a month to discuss objectives for the month. All students are required to attend. Since we are a service group, we help out in many areas when needed. Some volunteer work we have done in the past are:
-Operation Santa Claus -Bowling For Kids' Sake (Big Brother's Big Sister's) |
Natural Helpers Natural Helpers aims to use the "natural" helping network that already exists among our students. Training is provided to individuals that are already sought out by their peers. Much of the training is focused on the needs of the Argyle community and our student population. It provides Helpers with skills to help others more effectively, and an understanding of who to turn to in more serious situations; Helpers are taught to recognize their own limits and when a situation should be referred to a professional. Natural Helpers may deal with day to day problems such as relationship issues or more serious situations like depression or drug use. |
Post Star Academic Team The Post Star Academic Team competes in a contest sponsored by the Post Star. There are 24 schools that compete. It is an academic quiz game based on questions for students in grades 9-12. The categories include history, literature, science, math, the arts and current events. We play 5 games from September thru December. Then, the top eight winners go on to playoffs in January and February. The two top winning teams go on to compete in a national competition in Washington D.C. in June. We practice on Wednesdays after school and all games are Wednesday evening at Queensbury High School. Below is a link to the Post Star Academic Team page. This link is to an external site and Argyle Central School District is not responsible for its content. |
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Student Council The Student Council at Argyle Central School is a group of students elected by their peers to represent the entire student body. Council members participate in Community Service Projects such as organizing an area-wide blood drive and facilitating a holiday food collection for the local food pantries. They conduct a variety of school service projects each year and conduct fundraisers in order to raise money to support school programs and enhance the educational climate. Members have a voice in shared decision making and policy changes and work each day to perfect our school. Below is a link to the Student Council page. |
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Yearbook Club The Yearbook Club has the primary goal of publishing a chronicle of the school year by producing Argyle Central School's Highlander yearbook. The Yearbook Staff is responsible for developing a yearbook theme, options for applying the theme, layout of the yearbook, photo content and composition, headlines and captions, page design using Adobe InDesign and YearTech, and a marketing plan. Involvement in the Yearbook Club offers the opportunity to gain life skills, assume responsibilities and have great fun all at the same time. |