Whitman After-School Clubs
How can I get involved in Whitman after-school clubs?
You can join an established club or create a new club.
Attend the informational evening known as Welcome to Whitman Night that occurs
in the fall (each year the specific date will be announced on Whitnet). Welcome
to Whitman Night is a great opportunity to learn more about Whitman’s
clubs and to register for any that interest you.
Drop in any time and check it out. Most club meetings are announced during
Morning Announcements or you can find the meeting times by contacting the sponsors.
Where can I find information about the clubs?
If possible, attend Welcome to Whitman Night. You will get a chance to meet
people already involved in the clubs and ask questions about their activities.
Otherwise, read the Welcome to Whitman Night booklet, which describes all the
clubs. It is available at Welcome to Whitman Night, and thereafter in the
main office and on the Whitman website . This booklet has
information on the individual clubs including descriptions, sponsor contact
information, and frequency of meetings.
What does it cost to participate?
- Prior to participating in any club or activity at Whitman, the student
must pay the extracurricular activity fee (ECA) to the MCPS system. You can
pick
up the form in the MCPS main office or call 301-517-5000.
- Unless stated in the Welcome to Whitman Night booklet, there is no additional
cost other than the above-mentioned activity fee.
Are there prerequisites or limits to joining any clubs?
- Most clubs have no prerequisites, but a few do. Refer to the Welcome to
Whitman Night booklet for information specific to each club.
- There is no limit on the number of clubs a student can join. However,
it is more rewarding to have substantial involvement in one or two activities
than
superficial involvement in many.
Can I join a club in the middle of the year? Do I have to attend the club
all year?
It depends on the club. Check with the sponsor listed in the Welcome to Whitman
Night booklet.
Are Student Service Learning Hours available for any of the clubs?
- Yes. They are listed in the Service Clubs section of the Welcome to
Whitman Night booklet and other sections of the booklet that carry service
learning
components.
- HOWEVER: appropriate paperwork must be cleared and registered through
the Service Learning Office (in the Transcript Office) prior to club authorization.
Students
and club sponsors should check with the Student Service Learning office
prior to performing service to verify that the hours will be accepted. A
current
list of approved activities is at the Service Learning Office; note
that it is continually being updated.
- If your club is not on the list, you must submit a form requesting approval.
What’s the procedure for starting a new club?
- ATTEND AN INFORMATIONAL MEETING during school (held by the Welcome to
Whitman Night chairs) to obtain forms and address new policies and/or questions.
- OBTAIN A TEACHER OR PARENT SPONSOR. The procedure for this is to approach
the teacher of your choosing and describe the club and all the details to
pique
their interest.
- COMPLETE THE REQUIRED FORM BY THE DATE LISTED (usually mid September).
The forms are available in the office and on the school website: http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/schools/whitmanhs.
If you are not sure what to include in your description, look at
last year’s
booklet for ideas. It is available in the Main Office and on the
Whitman website for your review.
- SUBMIT THE FORM to Dr. Goodwin for his approval. Completed forms that
need to be approved should be placed in the office box marked “Club Forms
for Dr. Goodwin’s approval.”
- PREPARE FOR WELCOME TO WHITMAN NIGHT:
- Make all of the arrangements with the club’s teacher sponsor for
any audio-visual or computer equipment that you want to use.
- Make a poster identifying your club, and bring it along at
set-up with any other supplies you may need (markers, masking
tape, scissors,
sign-up
sheet
for new members, pens and pencils) for your assigned table.
o - Be available for set-up on Welcome to Whitman Night from
5:00-6:30 p.m. (approximately)
O - Welcome to Whitman Night is normally open for freshman from
7:00-8:00 p.m. and open to all students from 8:00-9:00 p.m.
o - A CLUB REPRESENTATIVE MUST BE PRESENT AT YOUR CLUB DISPLAY
AT ALL TIMES.
- AFTER WELCOME TO WHITMAN NIGHT:
- Each club is responsible for cleaning up their club display and any trash
in their display area.
- Return any audio-visual or computer equipment promptly.
Last modified
January 10, 2008
