Student Clubs & Activities

PHS is committed to providing a variety of extra and/or co-curricular after school activities that afford students an opportunity to expand their interests and develop their talents.  Participation in any extra-curricular or co-curricular activity (including Athletics & Band) is considered an extention of the school day and the rules of conduct that apply to the normal school day apply to the activity.

In addition to conduct, a student must attend 2 full periods of a school day, one of which must be the last, in order to participate in any after-school activities.  

SANCTIONED CLUBS
Some clubs are sanctioned and supported by the school.  That is, an advisor is appointed by the administration to supervise and adminster club activities.  Clubs in this category are co-curricular and reflect a connection to the PHS Program of Studies.  From time to time they may conduct activities during the regular school day with the permission of the principal.  Examples of sanctioned clubs are: Student Council; Class Executive Boards; Band & Jazz Band; Cyber Patriots; Math Team; Mock Trial; Oceanography Club; Science Olympiad; Green Club; etc.

ADHOC CLUBS
Other less formal / ad hoc clubs are simply recognized by the school and allowed to meet on campus after-school hours with a volunteer faculty advisor.  These clubs generally reflect the common interest of a group of students who wish to pursue their interest in a supervised environment after school.  Clubs in this category may vary from year to year depending on student interest and availability of volunteer supervisors.  Examples of ad hoc clubs are: New Patriots; Book Club; Circle of Friends; Philosophy Club; Ski/Snowboard Club, etc.

Student Activities

Throughout the year, various activities will be organized by Student Council or other departments.  Here are examples of just a few:

• Spirit Week – Spirit Week takes place the week before homecoming. Each day has a different theme and students come to school dressed according to the particular theme.
  
  

• Dodgeball Tournament – Students wanting to participate in the dodgeball tournament may sign up with a team. An event after school will be held to host all the games. After several games, the top seeds are picked to compete for the championship.
  
  

• Goofy Games – Goofy Games is a competition between all grade levels 9-12. At Goofy Games, students from each grade will be chosen to participate in activities in which they will attempt to win for their grade.
  
  

• International Volleyball – International Volleyball is available to any student taking a language. Students will put together teams and often design team shirts. The tournament lasts for one week after school. The top two teams will then play for the championship in front of the school at a pep rally.