Club Sponsor: Mr. Howard
The Academic Team is dedicated to fostering a love of knowledge and learning through the exciting “sport” of academic competition. All interested students are encouraged to participate.

Club Sponsors: Sargent Curry & Colonel Bartley
Our mission is the advancement of the Olympic Sport of archery by nurturing existing archers, cultivating new archers and advancing the sport through caring coaching and leading by professional example. Our team members consist of St. James High School students “7-12 grade” who consistently display academic excellence with a commitment to exhibiting sportsmanship like conduct on and off the range. The purpose of the Archery Team is to give students an opportunity to participate in an alternative sport program than the standard football or basketball. The coaches are SFC Patrick Currie and LTC Scott Bartley. Students will learn the basic fundaments of shooting Olympic style archery shooting. The open practices are weekly afternoon from 3:30 to 5:00 at the St James Archery Arena which will be posted in the JROTC area. Starting in January, we form two high school teams consisting of up to 24 of the top archers from JROTC and the school. The practices will change to accommodate our tournament teams. The teams will participate in local tournaments and the state National Archery in the Schools and NASP region and state tournaments, with the opportunity to qualify for the National tournament. Once the team is chosen additional practices will be necessary. There are no dues to join the ST James Archery team; however fund will be required during the year to help cover the cost of the equipment, t-shirt, tournaments, and arrows. Each team will be given a goal of how much they must provide to the team to meet expenses during the school year.

Club Sponsor: Mrs. McBride, Mrs. Mitchell & Mrs. Martin
The Art Club will participate in a variety of school and community projects.  The Club will meet once a month.

Club Sponsor: Mrs. Revis
Chick-fil-A Leader Academy is a national high school program focused on impact through actions such as community service, academics, and leadership potential. Students involved attend monthly leadership training to further develop their leadership skills. Additionally, students plan, host, and participate community events developed around the CFA core principles.

Club Sponsor: Ms. Meyer
The Drama Club meets once a month from 3:20-3:45 p.m. after which students who are interested in the Out Of The Blue Improvisation Troupe remain to rehearse. Members are only allowed to miss two (2) meetings per year. Officers must be active members of the drama program. Drama Club attends performances and provides ushers for the school productions. Once a quarter, Drama Club will host a workshop meeting with relevant theatre topics.

DECA
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Everybody asks what is the difference between FBLA and DECA? They are very similar because they are run by student officers, participate in community activities, and offer competitions on local, state, and national levels. The difference is, DECA aligns with the finance, marketing, and management content that is taught in the Virtual Enterprise program. School-based enterprises are effective educational tools in helping to prepare students for the transition from school to work or college. For many students, they provide the first work experience; for others, they provide an opportunity to build management, supervision and leadership skills. While some in the education community have only recently discovered the value of school-based enterprises, VE educators and DECA advisors have used them as a powerful teaching tool for more than four decades. If you have a 3.5 GPA and no referrals, you qualify for NTHS so you can wear the cords for graduation! Dues are $40.

FBLA
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Everybody asks what is FBLA and what do they do? It is a STUDENT ORGANIZATION, not a club like all the rest. It is run by student officers and committees that do everything – we participate in the Heart Walk, Cancer Walk, and March of Dimes; we collect food in the fall for Street Reach, sponsor a family in need during the holidays, and even clean the beach for Earth Day – that is just some of the community service events! We do fundraisers to help pay for social activities each month and travel for leadership conferences and competitions throughout the year. As a member of FBLA, you might even get the job on the spot! You build your college application and job resume, meet local business leaders, experience the rewards of volunteering, and participate in various levels of competitions. If you have a 3.5 GPA and no referrals, you qualify for NTHS so you can wear the cords for graduation! Dues are $25.

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Our mission is to promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Science Education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner, and community leader, members develop skill for the life through character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career and technical preparation. The FCCLA will be involved in fundraising for different community projects and carrying out family and community needs through SJHS and the surrounding community. Some of our projects are: Christmas Stockings for the Angel Tree children, Newborn Baby Hats, Nursing Home Senior Prom, and many other projects that the Club decides upon. Come join the fun!

Club Sponsor: Mr. Viele
FCA’s Mission Statement is “to present to athletes and coaches, and all whom they influence, the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church.” We, in FCA, desire to see God impact the heart of the athlete and the coach so that He might use them all across the world. Our website is www.fca.org. FCA meets every other Wednesday night from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at SJH.

Club Sponsor: Mr. Williams
Compete with teams around the world in an exciting mentor-based program that builds science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.

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Club Sponsor: Mrs. Lopez
Frenzies are the backbone of the spirit of SJHS. This club is for those who like to cheer on our athletes at different sporting events. We are also in charge of organizing and leading pep rallies. The Frenzies do whatever we can to support our Sharks such as supplying sports fans with spirit gear at games, painting signs, recognizing our Sharks at pep rallies, tailgating before football games and traveling together to away games to support our Sharks. We also raise money for charities, sponsor door decorating contests and sell various items like candy grams during the school year to get everyone involved in something fun! If you have spirit and love to show it, this is the club for you! GO SHARKS!

Club Sponsor: Mr. Howard
The Gamers Club is a place to relax, play video games, board games, card games, etc.

Club Sponsors: Mr. Chapman
HOSA enhances the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all health sciences technology education students or therefore, helping students meet the needs of the health care community. If you have a 3.5 GPA and no referrals, you qualify for the NTHS and may wear that cord for graduation. Dues are $25.

Club Sponsors: Mrs. DeBock
Take action, build international understanding, and make new friends around the world. Interact club brings together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of service above self. Find out how serious leadership can be serious fun.

Club Sponsors: Mrs. Velasco
The purpose of the club is to promote global awareness and understanding. Students will meet monthly to plan activities. Some of the activities the club has been involved in are a yearly visit to National Health Care to visit with the residents and sing Christmas carols and dining at various local restaurants. Club officers are elected in September

Club Sponsors: Mrs. Howard
This honorary drama club is a prestigious international society eligible to those students who have participated in at least two plays in high school and have earned at least 10 points. There are officers in the society – president, vice president, historian, and secretary. It looks very impressive on a college application or resume if you are a member of ITS. We have an induction ceremony once a year for new members. To remain in the organization members must participate in various theatre activities. Any senior who has earned at least 60 points and has a 3.5 GPA is eligible for an Honor Cord.

Club Sponsor:  Mrs. Rice
Students are given hypothetical situations and then assigned the many duties associated with courtroom procedures.

Club Sponsors: Mrs. McBride, Mrs. Mitchell & Mrs. Martin
This club will participate in a variety of school and community projects and will attend the state conference. Seniors must participate in 85% of the activities to receive cords. The club meets twice a month

Club Sponsor: Ms. Hensel
Students who meet the following criteria are invited to join the National Honor Society during the sophomore, junior and/or senior year of high school: a) cumulative GPA of 4.0 or higher weighted; b) no referrals for the 12 months prior to induction and none during membership period; and c) demonstrate leadership, good character, and community involvement (including 10 hours each of the 3 “terms” of the school year – summer, fall, spring). Eligible student GPA’s will be checked after final grades are calculated, and official invitations will be sent to those students who are deemed eligible. Once a student is a member, s/he will remain a member unless removed from the rolls for cause (see local and national by-laws) - no additional invitation will be sent to those already inducted. Transferring members are accepted but must meet the same criteria as local members.

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National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) promotes strong values – honesty, responsibility, initiative, teamwork, leadership, citizenship, and scholarship. NTHS also helps schools build effective business partnerships and encourages students to reach higher levels of achievement. Benefits of membership include a custom certificate, ID card, letter of recommendations for the student’s career portfolio for employment, college admission, and scholarship committees. Students who meet the following criteria are invited to join during their sophomore, junior and/or senior year – a) cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher unweighted or a cumulative GPA of 4.0 or higher weighted; b) no referrals for the 12 months prior to induction and none during membership period; c) demonstrate leadership, good character, and community involvement with documented service hours; and d) be a member with a CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organizations). There is a one-time membership fee of $25 per student.

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Optimist Clubs are dedicated to "Bringing Out the Best in Kids" and do their part through community service programs. Since each Club is autonomous and run by members in their community, Optimists have the unique flexibility to serve the youth of their area in any way they see fit. Optimist Clubs see a need in their community and react to it. Optimist International officially sponsors several International Programs: the Childhood Cancer Campaign, Internet Safety, the Optimist International Junior Golf Championships and the organization's scholarship contests (Essay Contest, Oratorical Contest and Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing). In addition, Optimist International encourages involvement in several other community activities.

Club Sponsor: Mrs. Howard & Ms. Meyer
The performing improvisation troupe meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Members rehearse theatre games and work on improvisational skills. The troupe presents 2 improv dinner performances a year. Membership is open to all St. James students.

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The Spectrum club will be a safe and confidential place for students of all sexualities and gender identities to hang out, be themselves, and discuss important topics in the LGBT community.

Sponsor: Mrs. Revis
The student government of SJHS promotes social unity and encourages spirit within the school and community. We are the students’ voice and are interested in hearing about your ideas.

Sponsor: Ms. Davis
The Surf Club exists to promote the enjoyment of the ocean, and more specifically, the waves that it creates for us to ride.

Sponsor: Mr. Capps
Tri-M Music Honor Society (Modern Music Masters) is an international music honor society designed to recognize students for their academic and musical achievements, reward them for their accomplishments and service activities, and to inspire other students to excel at music and leadership.

Students who meet the following criteria are invited to join. Candidates are selected from school music students that exhibit exceptional scholarship, leadership, service, and character; candidates must be enrolled in a school-sponsored music ensemble and/or class for the current school year and be nominated by their director; candidates must have at least an A grade point in music with at least a 3.5 unweighted overall grade point average or better in other academic subjects; candidates may  not have any discipline referrals the semester in which they are nominated or throughout the remainder of their high school career. Tri-M members will also be expected to accumulate at least 30 hours of service per calendar year.

Club Sponsor: Mrs. Velasco
The purpose of SJHS Young Democrats Club is to discuss ongoing political events such as state and national issues, selection of candidates of local, national and international elections. This club will engage and mobilize students to be more active and involved in the political process. We have an open environment which allows students to voice their opinions, ideas, and beliefs. We welcome students of all political persuasions. Come in and join the conversation.

Club Sponsor: Mr. Viele
The purpose of SJHS Young Republican’s Club is to discuss ongoing political events such as state and national issues, selection of candidates of local, national and international elections. This club will engage and mobilize students to be more active and involved in the political process. We have an open environment which allows students to voice their opinions, ideas, and beliefs. We welcome students of all political persuasions. Come in and join the conversation.