Clark Wildcats - Want To Start A Student Club?

Clark's philosophy on clubs and activities:

At Clark, we believe that part of the public school experience is for each student to have a group of peers and activities that support the academic portion of the school.  At Clark, we value and encourage students to participate in school organizations and clubs.  If a student has an interest in an area they do not see an organization or club, we invite them to start a new club.  Below is information about the types of clubs we have at Clark and how to start a new one.

There are three types of clubs for students at Clark.  

• Curricular Clubs, which are linked to a specific curricular content and a requirement to participate in the class the club/ organization is associated with.  These clubs stay current each year.
• Voluntary Clubs:
  • Co-Curricular Clubs:  These are clubs that are associated with a class; however, they are not required of the student to participate.
    • These clubs have to be approved each year, but the sponsor takes care of the paperwork.
    • Before students are allowed to participate in the club, they must obtain permission from their parents on the form below to join and take part in the club activities. 
  • Non-Curricular Clubs:  which are student-initiated and driven. 
    • These clubs start over each year due to they are driven by the interests of our current student body.
    • Before students are allowed to participate in the club, they must obtain permission from their parents on the form below to be join and take part in the club activities. 

Timelines for starting a club:

Clubs are only allowed to form during the first nine weeks and the first two weeks of the second semester. Students are allowed to join active non-curricular clubs at any point during the school year once they have obtained permission from their parents.

Steps to Starting a Club:

1. When students have an interest in starting a club, the first step is to identify a sponsor who will sponsor the club.
2. The sponsor will work with Mr. Lowrance to determine if the club falls in the curricular club or non-curricular club category.
3. Depending on what category of club, either the teacher (if a curricular club) or the student (if non-curricular) will start the online process to form the club.
4. Clubs cannot begin meeting until all paperwork is approved.  An email will be sent to the sponsor and student when the club is official and can start meeting.

**Clubs for each new school year cannot begin forming until the first day of school!**

Link for students to start non-curricular clubs:

Non-Curricular Club Link

Link for parent permission to be part of the club:

Parent Permission Form

 Students, please be advised, you must use your PISD-issued email when starting a club.

If a student or sponsor needs any assistance, please reach out to:

John Lowrance
Assistant Principal
john.lowrance@pisd.edu
469-752-7200 Ext: 27211