James F. Byrnes High School | 2017-2018 Student Handbook - page 57

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maintain their body weight as well as increasing their cardiovascular
fitness, flexibility and muscular fitness. Students are required to get
a physical and parent must attend a parent meeting with their child
prior to participation. The program has mandatory workout days on
Monday's and Thursday's from 3:45 to 5:15 and Tuesday is
an optional day until 4:30.
Fishing Team:
Meetings will begin in the fall semester. The season
will begin in February and end late in April. There will be a fee to join
this club. This club will provide opportunities for students to get
outside and enjoy the sport of fishing. The club will also encourage
members to participate in local and state wide fishing tournaments.
The sport of fishing is expected to become a high school league
sanctioned sport in the next few years.
French Club (Le Cercle Français)
The purpose of the French Club is
to promote the study of the French language and culture through
interesting and fun activities. It is open to all students and provides
opportunities to broaden understanding and appreciation of the cultures
of French-speaking countries. Typical activities include cooking French
food, visiting French restaurants, and watching French films.
GSA:
GSA Club provides a safe place for students to meet, support
each other, talk about issues related to sexual orientation and gender
identity and expression, and work to end homophobia and transphobia.
The goals of GSA are to provide support, build community, and take
action to create change.
Guitar Club:
The Guitar Club is not just for guitarists: it is for all
students who play music or have an interest in music. The purpose of
the club is to participate in informal jam sessions, workshop the songs
of fellow musicians, learn how to play instruments and new songs, and
simply enjoy fellowship with other people who love music. See Mr.
Jett for details.
Health/HOSA Club:
The Health/HOSA Club is for students who are
seriously interested in a health care career. Spartanburg Regional
Health Care Center partners with our school to provide speakers to
students. There is also a strong focus on service learning. Dues are $2
for the year. Meetings are every second Tuesday of the month
immediately after school.
Interact Club
Interact Club is sponsored by the local Spartan West
Rotary Chapter. This club e
mpowers young people to take action and
develop leadership skills while building connections in the school,
community, and region. Service projects lead members to discover the
power and reward of Rotary's motto of 'Service Above Self'. Get
involved! See Mrs. Rhonda Dodson for details.
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