ATHLETICS: Athletics is considered a vital part of the total school program and all interested students are encouraged to participate. All athletes are required to: (1) meet all eligibility requirements of the Alabama High School Athletic Association, (2) have their parents’ permission to play, (3) have a physical examination on record with the school for the current year, (4) have medical insurance, (5) have a copy of their original birth certificate on file at the school, and (6) parents/guardians must attend a meeting and sign acknowledgement of receipt of an athletic handbook. Violation of these requirements can result in disciplinary action by the coaching staff, the school, or the Alabama High School Athletic Association. Because it is important to learn to complete a task, students who quit a sport, without prior permission from the coaching staff, are not eligible to participate in any other sport until their case is reviewed by the athletic director and the principal. Athletic Handbook
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS: High School Battle of the Books and Middle School Battle of the Books meet to read assigned book titles and have a question/answer competition in the spring with other Shelby County Schools. Titles of the books selected this year for each group is available in the Media Center and on the Media Center Webpage.
CHEERLEADERS: A candidate for cheerleader must have no grade lower than 65 in any subject as a semester grade, and must have an overall average of at least 70 for first semester. Each candidate must have the consent of parents/guardians, and must attend clinic prior to try outs. Cheerleaders will be selected by a panel of outside judges. Head and co-head cheerleaders are selected using try out scores, cheerleader votes, and sponsor evaluation. Each candidate will receive a copy of the Shelby County Cheerleader Constitution before clinic. This constitution gives the complete details concerning selection and dismissal.
MARCHING BAND: The marching band offers excellent opportunities for active participation in music. Membership in the band is open to all students who qualify by passing the training course in beginning band. Students in the marching band are required to pay the $25.00 per semester band fee and rent their uniform. Uniform rental is non-refundable. Students may be dismissed for excessive absences from the practices or conduct that detracts from the reputation of the “Marching Eagle Band.”
FLAG CORPS: Candidates must be in eighth grade or above and have an overall 70 average. Members must buy their own uniforms and attend summer camp. The Flag Corps will be selected by a panel of outside judges during the spring. Members of the Flag Corps are under the same regulations as other band students.
DANCE TEAM: Candidates must be in eighth grade or above and have an overall 70 average. Members must buy their own uniforms and attend summer camp. The Dance Team will be selected by a panel of outside judges during the spring. Members of the Dance Team are under the same regulations as other band students.
MAJORETTE: Candidates must be in eighth grade or above and have an overall 70 average. Members must buy their own uniforms and attend summer camp. The majorettes will be selected by a panel of outside judges during the spring. Members of the majorette line are under the same regulations as other band students.
DECA/Delta Epsilon Chi: an international association of high school and college students studying marketing, management and entrepreneurship in business, finance, hospitality and marketing sales and service.
Drama Club: The purpose of the Drama Club is to introduce interested students to the theater. Students may act, direct, or work with props and sets. The Drama club is open to interested students in grades 9-12. A student will be placed on probation if he or she misses two called meetings or practices without a good excuse. A student on probation cannot participate in the production that semester.
First Priority: First Priority meets every Tuesday at 7:20 a.m. and during club schedule. This club is for both middle and high school students. The members of First Priority have short devotionals and pray for the school. They hold a prayer rally once a year around the school's flag pole in order to pray for the school.
Mu Alpha Theta National Mathematics Honor Society: Mu Alpha Theta consists of high school students who have completed seven semesters of advanced math classes and have a minimum of 3.5 g.p.a. in those classes. The purpose of the organization is to promote interest in the study of mathematics and to participate in service projects in the school and community.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CONSERVATION CLUB: The purpose of the Conservation Club is to promote the awareness of current conservation issues affecting people locally, nationally, and globally. The Conservation Club is open to all students in 7th and 8th grades. Members are expected to complete 10 community service hours each year. A membership fee of $20.00 is required which will cover local trips. Trips to Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Georgia Aquarium, and others will require fund raising.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: The National Honor Society is an organization that recognizes excellence among 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students in the area of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Members must meet the following qualifications:
- Current members must maintain and average of 85.
- New members inducted into the National Honor Society must have an average grade of 85.
- In the area of behavior, all members must have less than 3 Class I and/or Class II Violations and no Class III/IV Violations as per the Shelby County Student Code of Conduct.
All Honor Society members are expected to maintain the standards that were used as the basis for their selection. The will also be expected to support and participate in at least one service project during the school year. Grades, attendance, and behavior will be reviewed at the end of each semester by a Faculty Council. Any member that does not meet the qualifications will be put on probation for one semester. When the probationary period is over, the student’s case will be reviewed again by the Faculty Council. If a student is still in violation of the NHS qualifications, he/she will be dismissed. If a student should decline to be inducted, quit, or be dismissed, he/she will not be allowed to participate in the National Honor Society for the remainder of time they are in school.
The Faculty Council will consist of 5 teachers, and the adviser will be a 6th, non-voting member of the group. The Faculty Council may ask for input from other teachers, the principal, or the assistant principals at any time. Students or parents who wish to appeal a decision to discipline or dismiss a member should first inquire with the adviser regarding the issue, and then, if necessary, submit an appeal to the principal. The principal reserves the full authority over all actions and decisions of the chapter.
Dues are $15.00 per year. Dues will pay for a membership pin and membership card. Graduating seniors will pay an additional $15.00 for a stole and tassel certificate and a stole. They will also help to fund service projects. Only active members may participate in Honor Society programs.
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY: The National Junior Honor Society is an organization that recognizes excellence among 7th and 8th graders in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, character and citizenship. Members must meet the following qualifications:
- Current members must maintain an average of 85.
- New members inducted into the National Junior Honor Society must have an average grade of 85.
- In the area of behavior, all members must have less than 3 Class I and/or II Violations and no Class III and IV Violations as per the Shelby County Student Code of Conduct.
- All members must have no more than the amount of absences allowed per semester as per the Shelby County Student Code of Conduct.
All Junior Honor Society members are expected to maintain the standards that were used as the basis for their selection. They will also be expected to support and participate in at least one service project during the school year. Grades, attendance, and behavior will be reviewed at the end of each semester by a Faculty Council. Any member that does not meet the qualifications will be put on probation for 1 semester. When the probationary period is over, the student's case will again be reviewed by the Faculty Council. If a student is still in violation of the NJHS qualifications, he/she will be dismissed. If a student should decline to be inducted, quit, or be dismissed, he/she will not be allowed to participate in the National Junior Honor Society for the remainder of the time they are in school.
The Faculty Council will consist of 5 teachers, and the adviser will be a 6th, non-voting member of the group. The Faculty Council may ask for input from other teachers, the principal, or the assistant principal at any time. Students or parents who wish to appeal a decision to discipline or dismiss a member should first inquire with the adviser regarding the issue, and then, if necessary, submit an appeal to the principal. The principal reserves the full authority over all actions and decisions of the chapter. Dues are $15 per year. Dues will pay for a membership pin and certificate. They will also help to fund service projects. Only active members may participate in Junior Honor Society programs.
PROM COMMITTEE :
The Prom Committee is made up of responsible, creative, energetic students from the Junior Class. These students select the prom theme, invitations, shirts, decorations, DJ, menu, party favors, etc. They are in charge of the Prom Fashion Show, selling t-shirts and tickets to Prom, and fundraising.
SCHOLAR'S BOWL, HIGH SCHOOL: Students who are competing for a position on the Scholar's Bowl team will be given a written and/or an oral test. Test results will be the basis for choosing team members. Students receiving the highest scores will make up the four member "A" team. Those with the next highest scores will become the "B" team. There will be at least two alternates. Team members and alternates are expected to attend all scheduled practices unless excused by the sponsors. They are also expected to participate in any competitions which may be arranged by sponsors. Repeated failure to obey the rules or attend practices will result in dismissal from the team. Notebooks of sample questions will be assigned to all team members and alternates. Notebooks must be returned at the end of the year.
SCHOLAR'S BOWL, MIDDLE SCHOOL: There will be two teams: one for grades seven, and eight. There are four members (and one or two alternates) on each grade team. Any student may try out for the team in their respective grade. Selection will be made based on a written test and oral test using the buzzer system. Teams will compete in competitions as determined by the sponsors. Team members and alternates are expected to attend practice sessions, be on time, and have a ride home when practice is finished.
SOCIEDAD HONORARIA HISPANICA: The purpose of the Spanish Honor Society is to honor students with high achievement in Spanish and to further their Hispanic studies. To be eligible for membership, a student must have completed three semesters of Spanish language study, and the student must have an 88 cumulative semester average in Spanish. A student must be taking Spanish at the time of induction into the honorary and membership also requires approval of the Spanish teacher.
FCCLA (Future Career Community Leaders of America): Any student in grades 9-12 and have been or are currently enrolled in Family and Consumer Science course. It is a Non profit organization designed to serve the community and promote personal growth and leadership.
SGA (Student Government Association) and class officers: SGA is an elected group of students that stand as a representative body of their classmates. They take active roles in school and community functions, understanding that leadership is the highest form of servanthood. They have executive officers--President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter---and two representatives for each grade level (7-12). SGA is in charge of Miss Homecoming and the parade (at this point). We also do a civic project every year around Christmas time (Warm and Fuzzy Drive). We are the "voice" of the student body. Executive officers also meet monthly with the administration to voice their concerns and monthly as a group to transact business.
Students wishing to participate in SGA or Class Officers must meet the following requirements:
* Students must maintain a 70 average on all course work for the previous year.
* Students may not fail any single class in two or more previous consecutive grading periods.
* No suspensions during the previous year or the current year.
Yearbook: Any student in grades 11-12 with an overall "B" average. Students must participate in all yearbook fundraisers, complete pages by their deadlines and sell at least $300.00 in yearbook ads.
FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America): Any student in grades 9-12 who is currently enrolled in a business course may become a member.
Diamond Dolls/Soccer Sweeties: This group of 10-12 grade girls is a service club created to support the Baseball and Soccer teams. They are present for all home games to take up tickets, run concession, and support the players.
French Honor Society: This is for students that acquire advanced skills in comprehending materials at increasing rates of speech and with variations of speaker intonation.
Spanish Honor Society: This is for students that acquire advanced skills in comprehending materials at increasing rates of speech and with variations of speaker intonation. Students display increased ability to express themselves both orally and in writing.
Conservation Club: Conservation club is a service project oriented club where members promote awareness of conservation issues as well as carry out action projects at school and local levels. It is more than just picking up trash; it is about recycling and it is about preserving, and protecting our earth.
Comprehensive Math Team: The Comprehensive Math Team consists of selected seniors and juniors who have demonstrated a high standard of competency in all disciplines of high school math including geometry, algebra, trigonometry, precalculus, and calculus. These students participate in written and ciphering competitions. Team members are required to attend regularly scheduled practices and competition events.
7th Grade Math team: We will be competing in several competition through out the year including the Shelby County math tournament. Students will meet before or after school for scheduled practices. Team members will be chosen by a qualifying test. Team members must also meet criteria such as good behavior and good attitudes
Future Teachers of America: FTA clubs assist high school students in exploring teaching as a career choice, provide a realistic understanding of teaching, and encourage students from diverse backgrounds to think seriously about the teaching profession. The club will include 10, 11, and 12 graders. Meeting time is the second Thursday of the month in Mrs. Chomicz's room 141-B.
VALEDICTORIAN/SALUATORIAN: Students with a 4.0 GPA or higher will receive a Valedictorian Award. Students with a 3.8 to 3.99 GPA will receive a Salutatorian Award. This is in accordance with Shelby County policy. The two students with the highest GPA will speak at graduation.
100 Calera Eagle Drive
Calera, Alabama 35040
205-682-6100
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Richard Bishop, principal
Joel Dixon, assistant principal
Robby Sauers, assistant principal
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