Clubs
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Student Leadership
Leadership skills are prevalent in the classroom, clubs, athletics and fine arts. Students can also be leaders through their behavior, modeling for others, and treating others with dignity and respect. Starting in Lower School, students have a wide variety of clubs and activities where they can serve the community, explore the arts, learn about other cultures, and more.
Grades: 11-12
Sponsor: Mrs. DeCastro – cdecastro@prov.org
The National Honor Society of Providence School was established in 1998 to recognize juniors and seniors who excel in academics, character, leadership, and service. Members of Providence NHS are held to a very high standard and lead a variety of service projects on campus, as well as in the greater Jacksonville community. Meetings: Monthly and as needed Qualifications: students must have a 3.6 (weighted) GPA Students who are eligible scholastically are further reviewed by the Faculty Council regarding discipline records and academic initiative. Academic standing alone does not guarantee member selection.
Leadership Opportunities: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Chaplain are officer positions
Grades: 9-12
Sponsor: Mrs. Dill – mdill@prov.org
The Spanish National Honor Society is an organization which recognizes the achievements of outstanding Spanish students. These students participate in tutoring, promoting Spanish language and culture, and community service in the Jacksonville area.
Qualifications: Student members must be currently enrolled in Spanish. Students must maintain an A- average or higher in French coursework and a B- average in non-French coursework.
Leadership Opportunities: Officer positions; President and Executive Secretary
Grades: 9-12
Sponsor: Mrs. Bedell – dbedell@prov.org
The French National Honor Society or Société Honoraire de Français is an organization which recognizes the achievements of outstanding French students FHS students participate in tutoring, promoting French language and culture, and community service in the Jacksonville area.
Qualifications: Student members must be currently enrolled in French. Students must maintain an A- average or higher in French coursework and a B- average in non-French coursework
Leadership Opportunities: Officer positions; President and Executive Secretary
Grades: 9-12
Sponsor: Mrs. Gartner – jgartner@prov.org
The National Honor Society for Dance Arts™ (NHSDA) is a program of the National Dance Education Organization, created to recognize outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement in students studying dance in public and private schools in education, dance studios, cultural/community centers, performing arts organizations, and post-secondary education.
Grades: 9-12
Sponsor: Mrs. Hudson – jhudson@prov.org
The International Thespian Society consists of a select group of high school students who are genuinely invested in Theatre, Music and the Arts. Troupe members are inducted by a special ceremony and then are allowed to participate in troupe activities, including the District and Florida State Thespian Competition, as well as several Broadway Cabarets. Skills learned include improvisational comedy, play reading, music coaching, audition techniques and more.
Meetings: Once per month after school
Qualifications: Any high school student with 100 hours invested in Providence theatre or community theatre. See Mrs. Hudson for specifics.
Leadership Opportunities: Five officers are chosen who seek to provide performance and professional opportunities to the troupe.
Middle School Student Government is an organization of student leaders interested in serving Jesus Christ, their school and their classmates in order to bring unity and community awareness for not only the middle school as a whole but each grade specifically. We will have bi-weekly meetings to discuss scheduled events, work out the details and assign tasks. Additionally, we will brainstorm about future service projects or middle school activities (Round-ups, Pep Rally, etc.) Meetings: Bi-Weekly Qualifications: Open to interested and serious students grades 6-8. Elections are held in the Spring for the upcoming year for overall MS SGA officers, 8th-grade officers, and 7th-grade officers. 6th-grade elections and any vacant positions are filled in the fall. Enrollment Deadline: Open Beginning April 2015 Leadership Opportunities: Officers are approved by the teachers through an application process and then elected by classmates.
Contact: Mrs. Mills, dmills@prov.org
High School Student Government is an organization of student leaders interested in serving Jesus Christ, their school and their classmates in order to bring unity and community awareness for not only the high school as a whole, but each grade specifically. Our meetings will discuss scheduled events, work out the details, and assign tasks. Additionally we will brainstorm about future service projects or high school activities.
Meetings: At least monthly, more in concentrated periods of student activity.
Qualifications: Open to interested and serious students grades 9-12. Elections are held in the Spring for the upcoming year for overall HS SGA officers. Any vacant positions are filled in the Fall.
Leadership Opportunities: Officers are approved by the teachers through an application process and then elected by classmates.
Contact: Mr. Stauffer, bstauffer@prov.org
Middle & High School Clubs
Grades: 9-12
Sponsor: Mr. Holcomb
rholcomb@prov.org
This club will educate students on the use of 3D printers, 3D printing and design, and the use of CAD (computer audio design). Students will be able to create and print 3D designs approved by Mr. Holcomb.
Grades: 9-12
Sponsor: Mr. Norton
bnorton@prov.org
All Things New is an organization that operates an orphanage in Haiti. Our goal is to help kids and teenagers in a 3rd world country where our everyday advantages are not present. Our vision is to share God’s love, to teach the word, and care for his children.
Grades: 9-12
Sponsor:
Anchor Club is an all-girls service organization with a focus on children, the environment, patriotism, and people suffering with brain related disorders or injuries. The students participate in an annual convention where they meet people from clubs throughout the Florida District of Anchors, exchange ideas and receive awards for their projects. Anchor Club is all about friendship through service and community outreach.
Grades: 9-12
Sponsor: Mr. Pacacha
fpacacha@prov.org
Artists Rally Together is an after school club designed for students of all ages and skill levels. Its goal is to provide a variety of activities that will stimulate creativity in addition to providing and accepting environment for artistic development. All you need a sketchbook and an open mind!
Grades: 6-8
Sponsor: Mrs. Diaz – jdiaz@prov.org
Grades: 9-12
Sponsor: Mrs. McGill – lmcgill@prov.org
A global nonprofit organization that partners with schools across the world to crate friendships that last a lifetime between students with and without a disability. This club meets bi-monthly.
Grades: 9-12
Sponsor: Mr. Norton – bnorton@prov.org
Providence Chemistry Club is open to students in grades 9-12. This club provides a unique experience to explore Chemistry beyond the classroom. This club meets monthly.
Grades: 6-12
Sponsor: Mr. Phillips – tphillips@prov.org
Providence Chess Club is open to members of all ages. Even if you have never played before, you are welcome to join and learn how. Meetings are once a month until April.
Grades: 9-12
Sponsor: Mrs. Matthews – mmatthews@prov.org
The Daniel Kids Club is a club that supports the mission of the Daniel Kids Organization. The mission of Daniel Kids is to improve the odds of nearly 2,000 local abused, abandoned and neglected children, as well as at-risk families. The Daniel Kids Club was created to inspire students at Providence to be a change in the lives of these children, motivate them to get involved, and encourage them to improve the odds of these children. This club meets monthly.
Grades: 9-12
Sponsor:
The debate club is a great club to be in for people to express their thoughts and ideas, build speech confidence and develop great leadership skills.
Grades: 9-12
Contact: Mrs. Supan
psupan@prov.org
The Environmental Club helps Providence and the student’s communities come up with more environmentally friendly options in their day-to-day lives.
Grades: 6-12
Sponsor: Mr. Crowley – rcrowley@prov.org
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is an organization of athletes interested in growing in their relationship with Jesus Christ and reaching their teammates for the glory of God.
Grades: 8-12
Sponsor: Mrs. DeCastro – cdecastro@prov.org
The Fellowship of the Ink is a student run creative writing club based in the media center. The club focuses on writing exercises and idea generation, with dashes of writing techniques taught along the way. The club meets once a month in the activity period.
Grades: 9-12
Sponsor: Mr. Don Davey – ddavey@demgt.com
Girls Who Code is a national non-profit dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology by teaching basic computer programming skills to young women.
Grades: 6-7
Sponsor: Mrs. Pringle
rpringle@prov.org
The purpose of this club is to assist Hope Lodge with its mission of providing a home away from home for cancer patients undergoing treatment at Mayo Clinic.
Grades: 9-12
Sponsor: Mrs. Rausch – srausch@prov.org
Helping Paws is dedicated to serving animals who have been abandoned and rescued. Members assist the Jacksonville Humane Society by collecting toys, food, and other care items. Members also volunteer at the Jacksonville Humane Society. This club meets monthly.
Grades: 9-12 Ladies Only
High school students will enjoy reading one novel each month and share input on the novels. Students choose the novels.
Sponsor: Mr. Crowley, rcrowley@prov.org
Grades: 9-12
Sponsor: Mrs. Holcomb
rholcomb@prov.org
Description: Key Club is a national organization with the goal of encouraging leadership through serving others. https://www.keyclub.org/
Grades: 9-12
Sponsor: Mrs. Rausch – srausch@prov.org
The McKenzie Noelle Wilson Foundation has been established in memory of McKenzie Wilson who passed away in 2010. The Foundation is dedicated to helping young people find their purpose in an increasingly complex and challenging world. Members promote community service, “Random Acts of Kindness,” and hold cupcake and bracelet sales to fund the McKenzie Noelle Wilson Foundation. This club meets monthly.
Grades: 6-12
Sponsor: Mrs. Burmeister – rburmeister@prov.org
A club for the appreciation and creation of visual arts. This club meets monthly.
Grades: 9-12
Sponsor: Mr. Norton – bnorton@prov.org
This club intends to provide exposure to veterinary practice; to create contacts and networks. To give back to the community through volunteer and service projects.
Grades: 9-12
Sponsor: Ms. Jacobs
gjacobs@prov.org
Robotics, Innovation & Surgery Experience.
This club is for any student interested in robotics as it is related to surgery and the medical field. The club will feature live speakers from Mayo Clinic as well as hands-on surgical simulation training. The club would also benefit any student interested in innovation(s) in the medical field. The club will allow students interested in medicine to mingle with each other as well as other professionals in the field.
This club meets monthly.
Grades: 11-12
Sponsor: Mrs. Avery
ravery@prov.org
This clubs main purpose is to enhance the school spirit at Providence.
Grades: 6-12
Sponsor: Mrs. DeCastro – cdecastro@prov.org
If you are a high school student and a Star Wars fan, this is the club for you. All aspects of Star Wars will be discussed.
Grades: 6-12
Sponsor: Mr. Crowley – rcrowley@prov.org
This club is dedicated to promoting the mission of Tom Coughlin’s Jay Fund Foundation. Members will come alongside local families by providing support and encouragement to children with cancer and their siblings. Students will participate in a teddy bear drive and other charitable events throughout the year.
Grades: 9-12
Sponsor: Mr. Crowley – rcrowley@prov.org
The TTF Service Club will work closely with the Tim Tebow Foundation to support them at events like Night To Shine and Timmy’s Playroom. We also will work with the North Florida School of Spread Education and Jacksonville School of Autism to build relationships with their students.
Grades: 9-12
Sponsor: Gary Kurdzdiel
Women who are focused on Education, Leadership, Empowerment, And Diversity. Partnering with Mayo Clinic on women’s leadership in medicine.