XIII. Clubs and Organizations

The Student Council

The Student Council is the student self-governing body.

The Student Council is not only an advantage to the students because it gives each student a chance to voice their opinions on school happenings, but it also gives the choice students a chance to convert their potential leadership qualifications into productive and significant work, which helps to benefit themselves, their school, and their community.

Throughout the school year, the Student Council sponsors or helps coordinate many projects, events, fund-raisers, etc. The members of the Student Council prepare the Homecoming Weekend for the Central Valley Alumni. Numerous other events are scheduled to benefit the student body and school community.

Senior National Honor Society

The five precepts of the National Honor Society are (1) character, (2) service, (3) leadership, (4) scholarship, and (5) citizenship. They hold high the ideal of helping to raise scholarship; stimulate a desire to render service; promote leadership; and to develop character in the students of American secondary schools. Members of the sophomore, junior and senior classes meeting the standards set forth in the five precepts are eligible for election to membership.

Students are eligible for election to the Society; they must have maintained an average of 85% from grades 9 through the first semester of the current year. In addition to the scholarship requirement, a student must meet the standards of the other precepts. NHS By-Laws

Spanish Club

Open to all students in grades 9-12 who are presently enrolled in Spanish. Activities will include trips to Spanish restaurants and additional field trips related to culture.

Student Foreign Exchange Program

We receive students from foreign countries under several exchange programs. We encourage Central Valley students to participate in such foreign exchanges.

Key Club

The purpose of this club is to develop and initiate leadership, provide experience in living and working together, and serve the school and community. Throughout the year, Key Club members hold meetings every two weeks and volunteer at various community service functions. The emphasis in Key Club is promoting initiative within members and fostering dedication to service among its young adults. Through involvement with Key Club, students have the opportunity to serve the school and community while enjoying the benefit of social interaction with peers. In doing so, student members learn a great deal of responsibility. Any student in grades 9-12 is eligible for membership. Attendance at meetings and participation in Key Club service functions are required for continued membership. Membership dues, paid at the beginning of the academic year, are $13 per member.

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