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National Junior
Honor Society
The National Junior Honor Society is an organization created to recognize and encourage academic achievement
while developing leadership and service. Chaminade’s chapter is open to seventh and eighth grade students whose
GPA is 3.5 or higher and who have completed an application and essay for membership. Students meet on a weekly basis
to plan and conduct school and community projects and service activities. NJHS members must sustain a minimum
GPA of 3.5 throughout the year and participate in the organizations activities to maintain their membership.
American Technology Honor
Society
American Technology Honor Society (ATHS) is offered to eighth grade students in the
Microsoft Office Specialist and Web Page Design
classes. The ATHS is a service-based National Honor Society that recognizes and encourages the use of technology for
school and community projects and service activities. Service projects are oriented to meet the needs of the immediate
school community and the greater community at-large. ATHS activities consist of weekly meetings where members are
involved in developing projects such as using students as tutors to help faculty learn application software, assisting the
MIS department with hardware/software repairs and upgrading, sponsorship of a school-wide touch-tying contest,
and participation in the annual Open House data collection project.
Choir Club
This group is for any student who loves to sing! This gives students the opportunity to share their voices in song at
various Chaminade events such as school liturgies and concerts. This group will also perform at Disneyland, and
convalescent homes etc. Choir meets on Day 3 lunch and one day after school each week. No audition is necessary.
Band
Concert Students will perform at school events, liturgies, festivals, and short trips (e.g. Disneyland, Promenade Mall, or Universal
Studios). This group can earn a portion of community service. Experience is required.
Jazz
This group is in addition to advanced band or beginning band. Students will perform at school events, pep rallies,
concerts, etc. Experience is required.
Orchestra
Students will perform at school events and concerts. Experience is required.
Percussion Ensemble
Any band student can join the percussion ensemble and learn instruments like timpani, claves, tambourines, drum set,
bells, xylophone, marimba, vibes, bass drum, snare, cymbal, gong, etc. No experience necessary.
Cheerleading / Dance Team
Cheerleading is a yearlong athletic activity that is open to any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade boy or girl. Although gymnastics or
tumbling is not required, it is recommended. The squad supports our athletic teams at games on both the sidelines and
during halftime. Cheerleaders, however, spend most of their practice time preparing for local, state, and regional
competitions. They also perform at the Chaminade talent show and Chaminade High School Homecoming game. Students try
out at the end of April for the next year’s squad. Practices begin shortly afterwards and continue until the week before
finals. After a six-week break, practices resume towards the end of July in preparation for the NCA cheer camp, which is
held in August. Lots of fun for everyone!
Performing Arts Club
This club gives students interested in performing the opportunity to take part in shows as
actors, singers and dancers. Students also fill all the jobs on the technical and makeup crews. The club
has CORE members for whom this is the main area of interest, and ROTATING members who
may come in by audition for individual projects. Each area of participation meets independently as
well as with all the others. The meetings are on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 3:15 until 5:00 p.m.
CHUMS
CHUMS provides sixth, seventh, and eighth graders opportunities for interaction and recreation.
Students take part in a variety of activities that include playing board games, card games, and
computer games, watching videos, listening to music, participating in discussions, doing energizer
and icebreaker activities, and many more fun and relaxing activities. This is a place for Chaminade
students to have some fun during a busy school day. They can join CHUMS to relax and enjoy doing fun
activities while making friends.
Student Council
Student Council is comprised of elected officers from the student body. Elections are held in the fall of each year.
Student Council is responsible for planning and coordinating many student activities, including assemblies and dances.
Meetings are held weekly and are mandatory. Students not following through on their responsibilities (e.g. not attending
meetings) can be dismissed from Student Council by the moderators.
Eligibility for running for Student Council is based on academic status, behavior at school, and teacher
recommendation.
Academics
Students may be eligible to run for Student Council if they maintain a “B” average, and have no grades lower than a
“C” for their first semester and third quarter grades.
Behavior
Students who wish to run for Student Council should have no behavior grade of “NI” or “U” for their first semester and
third quarter grades. Any student that has been suspended will be reviewed for eligibility by the deans.
Teacher Recommendations
After students declare their wish to run for Student Council to the moderators, the moderators will submit the
names to the students’ team of teachers. The students will be reviewed for their qualifications and interviewed by the team.
The students must then be recommended by their team in order to be eligible.
After students are recommended by the team, the moderators will be notified. The students who meet all the
requirements for eligibility will attend a meeting that defines all the election rules. After campaigning and the election
occur, only students who are elected will be part of Student Council.
Computer
Club
Computer Club provides students with the opportunity to use Chaminade’s technology for their
schoolwork and entertainment. Students may use the computers to access the Internet via
Chaminade’s high-speed TI connection. They may share information, ask questions, receive assistance
on a one-on-one basis, and participate in regular gaming competitions. The Computer Club is open
to all students; there are no prerequisites or membership restrictions.
Computer Lab
Computer Lab is reserved for seventh or eighth grade computer students needing extra assistance or
make-up time for class work.
Keyboarding Lab
Keyboarding Lab is reserved for sixth grade K.G.B. students needing extra assistance or makeup
time for class work.
Language Lab
Language Lab is a review session for students needing extra help with grammar, usage,
and mechanics. Language Lab is offered once a week to sixth grade students during sixth grade
lunch and to seventh and eighth grade students on Wednesdays from 3:10 - 4:00 p.m .
Math Lab
Math Lab is an after-school tutorial service provided by teachers for students who wish to come
in for extra help.
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