Eligibility Requirements:
All students are eligible to participate in Book Club.

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
One meeting per month throughout the year, usually the second Wednesday of the month.
The schedule is on our Media Center Website

Location:
Library Media Center

Procedure for Joining:
Give us your name at the Freshman Club Rush or attend any meeting!

Description:
Book Club members read two books per month to discuss at the next meeting. We also engage in various fun and book-related activities. Students can earn a varsity reading letter and/or a Gateway Readers patch. For a list of the books we will read and information about earning the letter or patch, see our Ning:

Membership Limit:
Unlimited

Media Info
E-mail: jennifer.coleman@lsr7.net
Website

Eligibility Requirements:
2.5 GPA, LSHS Student, & United States Congress Youth Bowling Membership Registration Card

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
Every Monday 3-5 PM from November-May

Location:
Summit Lanes

Procedure for Joining:
Contact Mrs. Stone LSHS Club Bowling Team Liaison Judy Keltner, Summit Lanes Bowling Coach

Description:
The goal of the LSHS Club Bowling Team is to take part in Interscholastic competition by participating in three practice tournaments, the state qualifying tournament and the State Competition (based on team qualification). Teams practice weekly at Summit Lanes. Each practice will cost $3.00. Summit Lanes will provide bowlers with a bowling ball and shoes. Team shirt will need to be purchased. There are no fees for the tournaments at this time.

Membership Limit:
Unlimited

Sponsers:
LSHS Liaison Rachel Stone
Head Coach: Judy Keltner-Summit Lanes
Assistant Coach: Sergeant Joel Estes

Media Info:
E-mail: rachel.stone@lsr7.net

Eligibility Requirements:
Determined by the Missouri State High School Activities Association rules.

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
Weekly: 1-2 practices (2 hrs) per week;
Daily during competition season – 3 hour practices for 3-4 weeks, Monday – Thursday.
Cheer for Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Girls & Boys Basketball.

MSHSAA Start Date:
When tryouts are complete

Procedure for Joining:
Tryouts in March/April time frame for the following school year

Levels:
Varsity
Junior Varsity
Freshman

Coaches:
Jennifer Wilcoxon, Head Cheer Coach
Lauren Porter, JV Cheer Coach
Lisa Oyler, Freshman Cheer Coach

Coach Contact:
Contact the Activities Office to contact Coach Jennifer Wilcoxon

Media Info:
E-mail: jennifer.wilcoxon@lsr7.net

Eligibility Requirements:
None

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
Throughout the school year, Club 121 meets on Tuesday mornings from 6:50-7:25 am.

Location:
Lecture Hall

Procedure for Joining:
Just show up!

Description:
Club 121 is designed to provide a place for students to learn and grow in their Christian faith along side their peers. We are a student-led organization, and we try to find ways to best meet the needs of students. We have guest speakers, play games, sing songs, and enjoy the fellowship of one another.

Membership Limit:
Unlimited

Sponsor:
Megan Hobbs

Media Info:
E-mail: Megan.Hobbs@lsr7.net
E-mail: megan.hobbs@leesummit.k12.mo.us Twitter

Eligibility Requirements:
Any student enrolled at LSHS that meets MSHSAA requirements. Who should Join Debate/Forensics? EVERYONE! There’s something for all talents, interests, and abilities, such as the following:

• Drama/theatre
• Public speaking/announcing/presenting
• Broadcasting/radio
• Law/legal profession
• Politics/news/current events/sociology
• And SO MUCH MORE!

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
Class time (if enrolled) Tournaments are held at various schools.

• October - March for Regular Season
• April - State
• June - Nationals

Procedure for Joining:
Two options exist for a student to join the LSHS Tiger Forensics Team.
1. Enroll in a debate/competitive drama course at LSHS. As part of the course, a student is automatically a member of the competitive team. OR
2. See Coach Smith in room A121 for out-of-class participation information.

Description:
Forensics is an academic activity that engages students in argumentative competition. The Tiger Forensics Team generally competes in the following events: Policy Debate, Public Forum Debate, Value Debate, Original Oratory Speech, Extemporaneous Speech, Student Congress, Humorous Interpretation, Dramatic Interpretation, Prose/Poetry Reading.. Students are required to attend a minimum of two tournaments each semester (most attend more). The Tiger Forensics Program is also a charter member of the National Forensics League, giving students an opportunity to reap the benefits of a national honor society. This allows a student an opportunity to qualify for a national tournament, receive special awards and honors, and to wear honor cords at graduation.

Membership Limit:
Unlimited

Sponsers:
Head Coach: Mr. Nate Smith
Assistant Coaches: Amie Mason and Georgianne Huckfeldt

Sponser Contact and Media Info:
nate.smith@lsr7.net
amie.mason@lsr7.net
georgianne.huckfeldt@lsr7.net
Twitter

Eligibility Requirements:
Students must be enrolled in Marketing 101 or Creative Marketing through Entrepreneurship

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
Many DECA activities serve as community service projects. The DECA Board meets before school. DECA meetings are held during class time.

Location:
Room C34

Procedure for Joining:
There are no dues for joining our LSHS DECA chapter. State and national dues are $10.00.

Description:
DECA is a non-profit national youth organization for students interested in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship. Chapter activities assit in developing leadership skills, professional attitudes, citizenship characteristics and social skills. Members learn and apply leadership, social, vocational, and academic skills. DECA promotes understanding and appreciation for the responsibilities of citizenship in a private free enterprise system. DECA encourages civic responsibility through professional conferences, chapter activities, school improvement projects, and support of community projects. Officers will be asked to attend the district and state DECA Leadership Conferences in October. DECA is the only international organization specifically designed to reinforce the occupational competencies of high school students who wish to pursue a career in marketing, merchandising or management.

Membership Limit:
Unlimited

Sponsor:
Morgan Foga
Media Info
E-mail: morgan.foga@lsr7.net

Eligibility Requirements:
None

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
1 – 2 hours per month; September - April

Location:
Room A131

Procedure for Joining:
Come to a meeting and enroll

Description:
Focus will be on local environmental issues. These issues will be student driven.

Membership Limit:
Unlimited

Sponsor:
Olga Burwell

Media Info:
E-mai: olga.burwell@lsr7.net

Eligibility Requirements:
Students must either be currently enrolled in a business course or have taken a business course during middle school or high school. Members will pay national, state and local dues for a total of $25.00 per year.

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
Each student is expected to attend chapter meetings and assist with activities. Involved students earn the opportunity to letter. A calendar of meetings and activities will be available at the beginning of the school year, and will go throughout all the school year.

Location:
Business Department A231

Procedure for Joining:
Complete an application form and pay the dues ($25.00). (See Mrs. Sisler, A231)

Description:
Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda is a nonprofit education association for students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields. FBLA-PBL is the largest business student organization in the world. FBLA-PBL's mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. Each year FBLA-PBL members participate in a variety of chapter activities, such as socials, fundraisers, community service projects, etc. In addition, all members are encouraged to compete at the district level each spring. Students who qualify have the opportunity to advance to state and national competition. Members are also encouraged to participate in various conferences throughout the year.

Membership Limit:
Unlimited

Sponsors:
Mrs. Cathy Sisler

Media Info:
E-mail: Catherine.sisler@lsr7.net
Twitter
Website

Eligibility Requirements:
Members must be in good standing with the school.

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
Throughout the school year, Attend Tuesday morning meetings from 7:00-7:25 a.m. in B207

Location:
Lecture Hall

Procedure for Joining:
Attend Tuesday morning meetings. There are no membership dues unless a student wants to become a national member.

Description:
FCA provides an opportunity for students, athletes and non-athletes, to share their faith with others and become stronger and better Christians both on and off the field.

Membership Limit:
Unlimited

Sponsor:
Craig Heeney

Media Info:
craig.heeny@lsr7.net Twitter
Website

Eligibility Requirements:
Students must either be currently enrolled in a FACS (Family and Consumer Sciences) course or have taken a FACS course in 7th grade or above. Members will pay national, state and local dues for a total of $20.00.

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
Throughout the year, each student is expected to attend scheduled meetings and assist with activities. Participation and/or competition at local, regional, state, and national levels are available. Involved students earn the opportunity to letter. Meetings will be held immediately after school on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Other meetings will be added as needed and agreed on by members.

Location:
FACS Department, Room A144.

Procedure for Joining:
Come to meetings and pay dues (or contact sponsor, Mrs. Huckfeldt).

Description:
FCCLA is a national career and technical student organization for young men and women. Involvement in FCCLA offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life -- planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision making and interpersonal communication -- necessary in the home and workplace. Chapter projects focus on a variety of youth concerns. Community service activities are planned and accomplished throughout the year.

Membership Limit:
Unlimited

Sponsers:
Georgianne Huckfeldt and Vicki Powell

Media Info:
E-mail: Georgianne.Huckfeldt@lsr7.net
E-mail: vicki.powell@lsr7.net
Phone: 986-1499 ext.8171

Eligibility Requirements:
Students must be currently or previously enrolled in a French class at LSHS

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
Meetings once a month, throughout the school year.

Location:
French room-B13

Procedure for Joining:
Come to the first meeting or see Mrs. Hayles

Description:
Students will participate in activities to promote French language and culture

Membership Limit:
Unlimited

Sponser:
Elisabeth Hayles

Media Info:
E-mail:elisabeth.hayles@lsr7.net

Eligibility Requirements:
TBD

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
TBD

Location:
TBD

Procedure for Joining:
TBD

Description:
TBD

Membership Limit:
TBD

Sponser:
TBD

Media Info:
TBD

Eligibility Requirements:
German Club is open to present and former German students who desire to learn more about the German-speaking peoples and their cultures.

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
Members attend one activity meeting per month. Officers also attend one business meeting per month. Business meetings are at a time determined by the members, typically the second Thursday of the month after school, and run to about 3:30 PM. Activity times vary greatly and might involve meeting on a Saturday or in the evening. One such event is our annual volleyball game against the French Club.

Location:
Classroom B

Procedure for Joining:
Contact the sponsor

Description:
German Club members meet to practice German in a social setting and to share in culturally enriching activities such as preparing authentic foods; dining in a German, Austrian or Swiss restaurant; attending concerts of German music; etc. Our fundraisers support the school’s annual exchange with a school in Menden, Germany, and a charitable activity in December.

Membership Limit:
Unlimited

Sponser:
TBD

Media Info:
E-mail: @lsr7.net

Eligibility Requirements:
This is an audition group. All LSHS students are welcome to try-out.

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
This is a year-round activity. Practices are held twice a week, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6–9 PM. Some Wednesday evening and early morning practices are scheduled because of gym availability. Members of the Golden Guard team will need to have Saturdays free for marching band competitions and Winter Guard Festivals. There are competitions throughout the year.

Location:
Practices are held in the LSHS Building A gym.

Procedure for Joining:
Auditions are held in the spring of the year. New students to LSHS who missed the spring audition should contact the sponsor about a possible audition.

Description:
Golden Guard is a performance team that combines elements of music, dance, precision and manipulation of equipment – flags, rifles, and sabers, while moving around the performance area. The Golden Guard performances include: fall season on the football field with the Golden Tiger Marching Band, winter season at boys and girls basketball games, Winter Guard Festivals around the state, Winter Guard International Regional Competitions and the Mid-Continent Color Guard Association State Championships.

Membership Limit:
24

Sponser:

Media Info:
E-mail:
Twitter

Eligibility Requirements:
Any LSHS student can participate.

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
All year, One before-school meeting a month, with some possible outside reading or drawing time.

Location:
Library Media Center

Procedure for Joining:
Show up at a meeting or talk to Mrs. Coleman or Mrs. Donahay in the LMC

Description:
The Graphic Novels Club meets to discuss graphic novels students are reading. Some months we will discuss the same graphic novel, but most months we’ll talk about what students are reading on their own. Discussion centers on storytelling elements graphic novelists use and the artistic methods employed, and that discussion is bridged into the creation of one or two of our own graphic. The goal is to produce and distribute our own graphic novel by the end of the year. This is a new club for the 2008-2009 school year.

Membership Limit:
Unlimited

Sponser:
Jennifer Coleman or Allison Donahay

Media Info:
Jennifer.coleman@lsr7.net
Allison.donahay@lsr7.net
Phone: 816-986-2027

Eligibility Requirements:
The GSA Club is open to all students attending LSHS.

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
Every other Wed. Contact Mrs. Sabata for details.

Location:
Classroom A233

Procedure for Joining:
Show up to a meeting.

Description:
The goal of the GSA Club is to foster a safe, supportice and accepting environment between gay and straight students. This club will provide resources that educate and support club members.

Membership Limit:
Unlimited

Sponser:
Sally Sabata

Media Info:
E-mail: Sally.Sabata@lsr7.net

Eligibility Requirements:
The council is open to any interested student at Lee’s Summit High School. Students may sign up for membership at any Harmony Council meeting.

Time Commitment:
Harmony council meetings are held monthly.

Location:
Room B100

Procedure for Joining:
Students that are interested may join by attending one of the Council’s meetings.

Description:
The Lee’s Summit Harmony Council is an organization established to promote multicultural awareness, understanding and positive communication between students, staff, and community. The council strives to provide and ensure opportunities and activities to enhance an understanding of all diversity that is positive, productive and beneficial to all.

Activity Time Period:
Throughout the school year

Membership Limit:
Unlimited

Sponser:
Debbie Baanders

Media Info:
E-mail: debbie.baanders@lsr7.net
Phone: 986-1499, ext. 8990

Eligibility Requirements:

1. You must have a current physical on file in the Activities Office. A current physical is only good if the physical was done on or after February 1 of the previous year.
   
2. You must be a member with US Lacrosse. Enrollment is at www.uslacrosse.org and is renewable each year. This not only provides you information and network into lacrosse but insurance coverage as well during practices and games.
3. All students/athletes must be passing all classes during the season.
4. All student/athletes must sign and follow the R-7 School District

Activity/Athletic Commitment and waiver forms that are provided by your coach. The commitment form acknowledges that you and your parents/guardians have read the Athletic & Activities Handbook and agree to follow the expectations as covered in the handbook.

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
2-3 hours of practice Monday - Thursday in the early evening.
April – May, Most games are on Saturdays
Some weekday games occur with travel in the KC metro area.
There is about 15-20 games per season.

Starting Date: Try-outs begin the end of February

Location:
TBD

Procedure for Joining:
Contact Coaches

Description:
The fastest game on two feet and the fastest growing High School sport in America! Great off-season training for other sports – come see why the American Indians named this sport “little brother of war”.

Team Levels:
Separate Men’s and Women’s teams into Varsity and JV

Membership Limit:
TBD

Sponser:
TBD

Media Info:
E-mail: coach@lshslacrosse.com
Phone: Michelle Rees at 816.986.8713.

Eligibility Requirements:
Any student enrolled at LSHS

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
All year, monthly meetings

Location:
B103

Procedure for Joining:
Attend monthly meeting; contact Mrs. Voelker or Ms. Moore

Description:
LS in Action is dedicated to promoting economic self-reliance to people in need through Heifer International, KIVA, and WaterFirst

Membership Limit:
TBD

Sponser:
Jessica Crawford

Media Info:
E-mail: jessica.crawford@lsr7.net

Eligibility Requirements:
Any student enrolled at LSHS

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
Throughout the year, we will hold monthly meetings after school. Missouri Math League (state wide math contest) after school on Tuesdays six times a year. We will compete in five to six area math competitions throughout the school year, mostly on Saturdays.

Location:
TBD

Procedure for Joining:
Come to the first Math Club meeting. Any math teacher will have information or be able to direct interested students to the Math Club meetings.

Description:
Math Club is for students who are interested in exploring and having fun with mathematics. Members are students who are at or above grade level in their high school math course who enjoy competing with area students. Students earn points by participating in monthly meetings, Missouri Math League, and placing in the top ten at area math contests. A Math Club letter can be earned by members who obtain enough points.

Membership Limit:
TBD

Sponser:
Lauren Snyder

Media Info:
E-mail: lauren.snyder@lsr7.net

Eligibility Requirements:
Any student is eligible to apply to the Academy.

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
If chosen as a representative to the Academy, students are expected to attend for the entire three weeks that is normally held in June. The application process begins in the fall and ends during November.

Location:
Information for applying will occur at Lee’s Summit High School beginning in the fall. The location of the Academy is on the Missouri State University campus in Springfield.

Procedure for Joining:
Students will be informed via the Student Bulletin. Information will be distributed in the fall that will explain the application process.

Description:
The Missouri Fine Arts Academy is a three-week program for students interested in Dance, Music, Art and Theatre. LSHS students apply to attend the academy in Springfield.

Membership Limit:
LSHS is not guaranteed slots in the Missouri Fine Arts Academy. The process is through applications. Students will be notified if selected.

Sponsor:
Contact an art or theatre department member to apply.

Eligibility Requirements:
Any sophomore student is eligible to apply to the Academy.

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
If chosen as a representative to the Academy, students are expected to attend for the entire three weeks. This occurs during the months of June and July. The application process begins in the fall and ends after Winter Break. Students who are selected to the Academy are usually notified sometime after March by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Location:
Meetings for applying will occur at Lee’s Summit High School beginning in the fall. The location of the Academy is on the University of Missouri-Columbia campus.

Procedure for Joining:
Sophomore students will be contacted via their English teachers. A meeting will occur in the fall that will explain the application process.

Description:
The Missouri Scholars Academy is a three-week academic program for 330 of Missouri's gifted students who are ready to begin their junior year in high school. The Academy is a residential program held on the campus of the University of MissouriColumbia. The Academy reflects Missouri's desire to strive for excellence in education at all levels. The program is based on the premise that Missouri's gifted youth must be provided with special opportunities for learning and personal development in order for them to realize their full potential. With a carefully selected faculty and staff, a specially designed curriculum that focuses on the liberal arts, and a variety of stimulating extracurricular activities, the academy enables students to be part of a unique learning community. The Academy provides a model that all schools can use in building or expanding their own programs for gifted students.

Membership Limit:
The number of students selected is dependent on the population of the school. Usually, 2 to 3 sophomores are selected from Lee’s Summit High School.

Eligibility Requirements:
TBD

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
TBD

Location:
TBD

Procedure for Joining:
TBD

Description:
TBD

Membership Limit:
TBD

Sponser:
Chris Munce

Media Info:
E-mail: Chris.Munce@lsr7.net

Website

Eligibility Requirements:
Any art student grade 9-12 enrolled in an advanced art class.

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
One required meeting per month with an opportunity to engage in various activities outside of school. After school and some evenings throughout the school year.

Location:
Art room B132

Procedure for Joining:
Joining requires a small membership fee and a time commitment to the group. (see the bulletin board in art hallway for details)

Description:
This program is specifically designed to help generate interest in art and inspire, encourage, and recognize young artist. The N.A.H.S. goal is to promote the arts in our schools and community. Activities include promoting school spirit, beautifying the school and community, exploration of the arts and service projects.

Membership Limit:
Unlimited

Sponser:
Melissa Woody and Angela Hays

Media Info:
E-mail: melissa.woody@lsr7.net
E-mail: angela.hays@lsr7.net

Eligibility Requirements:
NHS members must be seniors with a 3.5 cumulative GPA.

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
Members are required to attend all 30 minute monthly meetings. They are also required to complete 3 service projects during their membership. The time commitment for the service projects varies by project. If a student misses one meeting, he or she will need to do an additional service project. If a student misses two meetings, he or she will need to do two additional service projects. After three missed meetings, the faculty committee will evaluate the member’s dedication to NHS. If we find it lacking, you will be dismissed from NHS. NHS lasts all school year.

Location:
Meetings take place in the lecture hall the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 A.M. Students should check the school calendar for the exact dates.

Procedure for Joining:
During the 2nd semester of the junior year, students who are interested in joining NHS will be asked to fill out a petition and obtain a letter of recommendation from an adult outside of the R-7 school district. Only juniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 will be given a petition for membership. Students who qualify for membership the fall of their senior year will also be given an opportunity to join using the same process.

Description:
National Honor Society is based on 4 qualities: scholarship, character, service, and leadership. The purpose of this organization shall be to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of secondary schools.

Membership Limit:
Unlimited

Sponser:
Carla Thomas

Media Info:
E-mail: carlaj.thomas@lsr7.net
Twitter
Website

Eligibility Requirements:
All students are eligible. Parent involvement is encouraged, but not a requirement to join. Parent volunteers are needed to assist in out two major gaming conventions.

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
Throughout the year and sometimes even occasional summer activities, students can participate as much as they would like to do. OSG sponsors two large gaming conventions, one in the fall and one in the spring. OSG members will also travel to several out of town shows.

Location:
Room B102

Procedure for Joining:
Contact a sponsor or show up for a club meeting (Check the Student Bulletin for times/locations)

Description:
Have you ever wondered what would have happened if the Japanese had destroyed the complete fleet at Pearl Harbor? What if Napoleon had won Waterloo? What if the Saxons had been victorious at the Battle of Hastings? Do you like playing games? Then there is a club just for you! The Organization of Strategic Gamers (OSG) meets to engage students in the hobby of Historical, Sci-fi/ Fantasy board games, CCG, and miniature gaming. Members participate in after school gaming activities and larger gaming conventions, two of which our club sponsors, both at LSHS and in local conventions. After school activities focus on games and related activities that can be completed in a 2-hour time span, such as board games, CCG’s, and painting and terrain clinics. Weekend activities are open to the invited public and provide gaming activity opportunities that need a longer time period to complete. Our hobby is centered on the principles of gaming and sportsmanship; therefore, members of the OSG are expected to show good sportsmanship at all times.

Membership Limit:
Unlimited

Sponser:
Duane and Laura Fleck

Media Info:
E-mail: Duane.Fleck@lsr7.net
Website

Eligibility Requirements:
Any student enrolled at LSHS.

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
One meeting per month on the first Thursday of each month. Any changes in the schedule will be posted on the website and members will be notified via email. Year long

Location:
A128

Procedure for Joining:
Feel free to also attend at any of our meetings throughout the year, or visit Ms. Backes in A128

Description:
The LSHS Photography Club is an opportunity for those passionate about photography to share work, gain knowledge, and learn from others amongst the company of friends. Members will be exposed to different forms of photography and ways in which to experiment new techniques. This club offers a good environment for photographers on all levels of expertise or beginners hoping to learn more!

Membership Limit:
TBD

Sponser:
Gina Eberle

Media Info:
E-mail: Gina.Eberle@lsr7.net

Eligibility Requirements:
The Poetry Club is open to all students interested in poetry.

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
The club will have one or two meetings per month. Each meeting will be immediately after school in the LMC and last for one hour. Meetings will be held one or two times per month throughout the school year.

Location:
LSHS Library Media Center

Procedure for Joining:
Complete an information card in the LMC

Description:
Poetry Club is for students who are poetry enthusiasts. You may want to attend just to read and/or hear poems written by classic and/or contemporary professional poets. You may like to write poetry and, if so, Poetry Club will be a place to share your poems. We will also explore venues/forums for publishing your poems and/or entering poetry contests. So, if you love reading, listening to, or writing poetry (or all of the above), Poetry Club is for you!

Membership Limit:
Unlimited

Sponser:
Jennifer Coleman and Allison Donahay

Media Info:
E-mail: Jennifer.Coleman@lsr7.net
E-mail: allison.donahay@lsr7.net Website

Eligibility Requirements:
Any student at LSHS.

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
Thurs, 7 am or 2:30 pm

Location:
A110

Procedure for Joining:
Attend a meeting

Description:
This club is designed to be a place to meet new people and make a positive differnece in our school

Membership Limit:
Unlimited

Sponser:
Carrie Weeda

Media Info:
E-mail: carrie.weeda@lsr7.net
Twitter

Eligibility Requirements:
Open to all students

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
During the year, Robotics meets a couple of times per month year round until the build window. During the build window (early second semester) students will meet 4-5 times per week for 2 to 3 hours per session.

Location:
Room A127

Procedure for Joining:
Contact Mr. Nazworthy

Description:
FIRST is a national non-profit organization that holds an annual competition for high school students. The competition challenges students to build a machine to accomplish a task that changes every year. Awards are given for business plan, website, logo design, animation, engineering drawings as well has the design of the robot itself. Regional competitions are held in March and the National competition is held in April.

Membership Limit:
Unlimited

Sponser:
Jim Nazworthy

Media Info:
E-mail: Jim.Nazworthy@lsr7.net
Twitter Website

Eligibility Requirements:
Anyone can enroll in JROTC if approved by the instructor. Only after school requirements are two scheduled events during the entire year. Other events that are scheduled are highly encouraged but voluntary. Absolutely NO military committment is required!

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
AFJROTC Cadets are encouraged to take advantage of the many opportunities there are to get involved throughout the year.

Location:
JROTC classroom and A Gym

Procedure for Joining:
See counselor to enroll
Description:
Being a member of AFJROTC provides numerous opportunities to build skills that are unique to the program. AFJROTC Cadets experience daily leardership labs in which Cadets themselves run routinely activities. Cadets travel throughout the year making visits to military installations, college campuses, and other points of interest around the country. Cadets learn about the advantages the military provides to individuals that includes money for college. Cadets who finish the program earn a higher rank right out of high school if they choose to enlist in the military once they graduate. Some of our own AFROTC cadets have earned spots in the military academies, earning scholarships worth $450,000.

Membership Limit:
Unlimited

Sponser:
Colonel Rick Milligan or Sergeant Todd Holbert

Media Info:
E-mail: rick.milligan or todd.holbert@lsr7.net
Website

Eligibility Requirements:
All Students, in good academic standing, are eligible to participate. Participants must be willing and able to come to at least one of two weekly practices and to attend on Saturdays.

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
Weekly one hour practices and 1 to 2 tournaments per month lasting the majority of the day on Saturday.

Location:
Practices are held after school in Rm A109. Tournaments are held in other area schools.

Procedure for Joining:
Contact a sponsor for information, or come to a practice.

Description:
Scholar Bowl is a fun tricia competition. Teams consist of four students who answer questions about different academic subjects as well as pop culture, sports, and other miscellaneous tricia. It is fun, not scary. "If you don't know, you don't buzz in." No pressure. Scholar Bowl is a MSHSAA event which means you can earn a Varsity Letter!

Membership Limit:
Unlimited

Sponser:
Diana Lehman & Suzy Fowler

Media Info:
E-mail #1: Diana Lehman
E-mail #2: Suzy Fowler

Eligibility Requirements:
All students are eligible to participate, however those that compete at the regional level must meet the demands of those events.

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
We will hold after-school and at home practices and compete in two to three Saturday Tournaments. September to April

Location:
LSHS Room A129

Procedure for Joining:
Attend informational meeting at beginning of year, or stop by A129 and speak to Mrs. Peachee.

Description:
Students will participate in regional competitions in which students compete in various areas of science. Knowledge events are often specific to chemistry, biology, forensics, physics, astronomy, and earth science. Build-it events may include robots, boomilevers, planes, and egg scramblers.

Membership Limit:
15 can compete per team, but we can have two teams.

Sponser:
Christine Peachee
Laura Tewes

Media Info:
E-mail: Christine.Peachee@lsr7.net

Eligibility Requirements:
TBD

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
Every Week on Tuesday at 2:45PM

Location:
Srta Mckee's Room B14

Procedure for Joining:
TBD

Description:
TBD

Membership Limit:
Unlimited

Sponser:
TBD

Media Info:
TBD

Eligibility Requirements:
Students should be enrolled in a Career Education course or one of the courses leading towards the career Education course.

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
Bi-weekly after school meetings, contest in Feb. – April

Location:
Room A203

Procedure for Joining:
Attend meetings.

Description:
SkillsUSA is a national organization that allows the students to compete or students from different schools across the states in the area that they have selected towards a career field.

Membership Limit:
Unlimited

Sponser:
Bob Sauer

Media Info:
E-mail: bob.sauer@lsr7.net

Eligibility Requirements:
The club is open to any student at Lee’s Summit High School currently enrolled in a Spanish course. Students may sign up for membership at any Spanish Club meeting.

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
Throughout the school year, Spanish club meetings will be held monthly, after shcool

Location:
TBD

Procedure for Joining:
Students who are interested may join by attending one of the Spanish club meetings.

Description:
The Spanish Club wishes to explore the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. Members practice their speaking skills and discuss different cultural themes

Membership Limit:
Unlimited

Sponser:
Maria Pabon

Media Info:
E-mail: Maria.Pabon@lsr7.net

Eligibility Requirements:
Not failing any classes and good citizenship.

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
From August to March: practices Monday and Wednesday from 2:30-4pm

Location:
B13

Procedure for Joining:
Auditions in late August

Description:
The P.R.I.M.E. Steppers are a performing step group that uses the Step-team tradition to entertain crowds at parades, basketball games, and step shows throughout the year.

Membership Limit:
20

Sponsers:
Bess Hayles

Media Info:
E-mail: Bess Hayles

Eligibility Requirements:
Senate members must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA, an A citizenship average, a petition signed by at least 10% of the class, an application & evaluation sheet filled out by the student running for office.

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
Full year commitment; August-May - Meeting times are listed in the student plan book and senators are given a list of required activities.

Location:
Currently room B108

Procedure for Joining:
Election process in the spring of the previous year

Description:
The purposes of Student Senate are: to establish a working relationship between the student body and the administration; to develop a forum for student voice and channels for student involvement; to provide evidence of good citizenship, scholarship, and leadership; and, to provide orderly direction of school activities. Student Senate sponsors many activities throughout the year, including pep assemblies, Homecoming Parade & Dance, Courtwarming Dance, Mr. Tiger Contest and many other events.

Membership Limit:
TBD

Sponsers:
Katherine Hobbs and Kelsey Pierson

Media Info:
E-mail: katherine.hobbs@lsr7.net
E-mail: kelsey.pierson@lsr7.net
Twitter

Eligibility Requirements:
All students are eligible. There are $15.00 yearly dues (includes club shirt)

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
Throughout the year, Tiger Act meets the first Tuesday of each month for about 1 hour.

Location:
PAC

Procedure for Joining:
Prospective members sign up at the beginning of the year or beginning of second semester. There are $15.00 dues that will include a club shirt.

Description:
As a theatre club, Tiger Act members do various theatrical activities as a group. The club members go to support other high school theatre shows as well as attend various professional productions. Selected members will also attend the State Thespian festival and International Thespian Festival each year. Every year, Tiger Act hosts a lock in and other extra curricular activities. This is a great way to get involved in various theatrical production crews as well.

Membership Limit:
Unlimited

Sponser:
Micah Hensley

Media Info:
E-mail: micah.hensley@lsr7.net
Twitter Website

Eligibility Requirements:
Open to all students

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
Throughout the school year, there are 20 to 25 minutes per meeting and 4 to 5 hours per outside school event

Location:
Events vary, meetings are held in A109 at 7 a.m.or 2:30 pm twice a month. See theschool calendar for dates

Procedure for Joining:
Attend meetings and/or events

Description:
Tiger Smart is an organization that focuses on community intervention and support. Members contribute time to raising money and resources for community organizations. Tiger Smart focuses on developing character traits in individuals which promotes a drug, alcohol, tobacco, and violence free community.
Tiger Smart has three focal points: supporting students choosing to live an ATOD free lifestyle; providing events which promote an ATOD lifestyle; and delivering education on character development and the effects of ATOD. Tiger Smart focuses on giving students alternate activities that support the school and community.

Membership Limit:
Unlimited

Sponser:
Susan Mosier, Diana Lehman, Samantha Mosier, and Darnell Sims

Media Info:
E-mail: susan.mosier@lsr7.net
Twitter

Eligibility Requirements:
Come to meetings

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
Tuesdays, all year. After school until 4p.m. Whenever you can be there.

Location:
D-Building

Procedure for Joining:
Come down and sign up, anyone is welcome even if you don't have metals or woods

Description:
T.E.A.M stands for Technology Education Association of Missouri. The club will be devoted to the devolpment and advancement of industrial technology and engineering. Our purpose: To define, stimulate, and strive for the ideal forms of industrial technology education; to promote industrial technology and engineering for all students at all levels throughout. One of our first projects will be to reconstruct the AFJROTC cannon box.

Membership Limit:
tBD

Sponser:
Tony Mixon

Media Info:
E-mail: tony.mixon@lsr7.net

Eligibility Requirements:
Any student enrolled at LSHS.

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
Tuesday afternoon practices during fall and/or spring for 2-2.5 hours. Optional Suburban Tournament in the fall and optional Saturday Missouri State Tournament in the spring. Year long.

Location:
Meetings in the Brockman Lecture Hall, practices at the Lake Lotawana Sportsmen's Club

Procedure for Joining:
Students should attend one organizational meeting after the start of school.

Description:
This club is designed to introduce students to the lifetime sport of American Trapshooting and Olympic (International) Trapshooting. During club practice students will be encouraged to try out for the U.S. Junior Olympic Shooting Team if that is a personal goal.

Membership Limit:
TBD

Sponser:
Sharon Early or Darnell Sims

Media Info:
E-mail: darnell.sims@lsr7.net

Eligibility Requirements:
Any student enrolled at LSHS.

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
There will be periodic after school meetings. The YIG of LSHS also will participate in the annual state convention in December and possibly a few other YIG events. The fall semester is for competition and a major meeting of the State YIG is in October.

Location:
After school meetings will be held in B106. The annual state convention is at the capitol building in Jefferson City

Procedure for Joining:
Attend a meeting and fill out the application form. Information on meetings will be shared through the Student Bulletin.

Description:
Youth in Government provides students a practical civil experience in political decisionmaking. Students can compete in activities such as Mock Congress, Mock Trial, The Press, Publications, Lobbying, and even run for the office of YIG Governor!

Membership Limit:
TBD

Sponser:
Joe Donahay

Media Info:
E-mail: Joe.Donahay@ls7.net

Description:

Eligibility Requirements:
Opportunities are via the application process.
90% Attendance
2.0 Gradepoint
Junior classification credits earned

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
Option 1: Work a minimum of 10 hours per week to earn .5 credit per semester
Option 2: Work a minimum of 20 hours per week to earn 1 credit per semester

Procedure for Joining:
Applications are available during January and must be completed prior to enrollment period for the following school year.

Membership Limit:
Enrollment is limited to class size.

Sponser:
Cooperative Career Education: Mrs. Crisafulli
Marketing: Mrs. Foga
Supervised Business Experience: Mrs. Krones

Media Info:
E-mail CCE: Vicki Crisafulli@lsr7.net
E-mail Marketing: Morgan Fogai@lsr7.net
E-mail SBE: Tammy Krones@lsr7.net
Website

Eligibility Requirements:
Students are selected through an application process to enroll in the class. Students that apply should have a B average in English and a 90% attendance rate.

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
This is a full year commitment. Projects are completed in class with out of school work sessions once a month.

Location:
Room A150

Procedure for Joining:
Students must complete the application process before enrollment of the previous school year.

Description:
Tiger Broadcast, provides students with the opportunity to produce the school news show that is aired through DVD’s and online to the student body during advisory. Students will be introduced to the methods and mechanics of operating video equipment. Students will complete projects while performing the duties of anchor, director, editor, photographer, and reporter. Students should also possess a strong interest in broadcast journalism and reporting. Students will receive academic credit because the news show is produced during an assigned class time. Students will be required to attend work sessions outside of class to complete their assignments and responsibilities.

Membership Limit:
The class size depends on number of applicants. It could be on a first come basis.

Sponser:
Elaine McDonald

Media Info:
E-mail: elaine.mcdonald@lsr7.net
Phone: 986-1499 ext.7901 or 2063
Twitter:@TBTV8Tigers
Website: http://www.tigerbroadcast.com/

Eligibility Requirements:
Enrollment into the class is open to all students in grades 9-12 with instructor approval. It is strongly recommended that students maintain a B average in English classes.

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
Throughout the year, the magazine is produced during class with 3 to 4 hours of work after school every two weeks.

Location:
Journalism Lab in room A227

Procedure for Joining:
Applications are available during January and must be completed prior to enrollment period for the following school year.

Description:
Students will write, design, and produce the schools bi-weekly newsmagazine using state-of-the-art iMac computers and Canon digital cameras. Students work independently or in teams on story packages and artwork in completing the full-color student magazine.

Membership Limit:
Enrollment is limited to class size.

Sponser:
Mr. Marc Russell

Media Info:
E-mail: marc.russel@lsr7.net
Twitter Website

Eligibility Requirements:
Students are selected through an application process to enroll in the class

Time Commitment and Activity Time Period:
Full year commitment. The expectation of underclassmen are to return to the staff each year. Time commitment also includes coverage of events/sports before and after school in addition to some weekend events

Location:
Journalism Lab A229

Procedure for Joining:
Students must complete the application process before enrollment of the previous school year

Description:
To work on putting together the student memories of the school year using the latest graphic design software, Macintosh computers and Canon digital cameras. The student will learn photography, design, writing, and interviewing skills

Membership Limit:
None. Depending on number of applicants, it can be on a first come basis

Sponser:
Jessica Cordonier

Media Info:
E-mail: Jessica.cordonier@lsr7.net
Twitter