Club Participation

Leadership Clubs

Interest Clubs

Leadership Clubs are the heart of our school's leadership and student representation. These clubs include:

Student Council
Armenian Club
Booster Club
Character Counts Crew

Membership is open to all 7th and 8th graders who meet the specific requirements, offering a platform for leadership and active participation in school governance and community projects.

Interest Clubs are centered around students' hobbies and passions, with participation based on an application process. These clubs provide a diverse array of activities that cater to a wide range of interests, allowing students to engage deeply with what they love doing or are curious about exploring further.

Resource Center Assistants (6th grade)
Tech Club (8th grade)
Marketing and Creative Content Club (8th grade)
Design Club (7th and 8th grade)

The club list and application process will be shared on September 23. More details to follow.

All Club Eligibility- Student Handbook

36.1 Eligibility for Clubs

Current junior high student at Chamlian Armenian School
Meet academic requirement of 3.0 and above grade point average
No academic or behavior detentions and suspensions

36.2 Removal from Clubs

Students who receive a detention and/or suspension will be removed from the club
Students who do not meet eligibility requirements during their term, will be removed from office

Leadership Clubs

Student Clubs	Club Description
Student Council	Promote school spirit and leadership. Advisor: Dr. Talin Kargodorian
Armenian Club	Promote Armenian culture and language. Advisor: Ms. Tamar Baboujian All speeches and posters should be primarily in Armenian, while allowing for occasional use of English when appropriate.
Booster Club	Promote citizenship and volunteerism. Advisor: Ms. Marlene Degirmendjian
Character Counts Crew	Promote acts of service and good character. Advisor: Ms. Maral Keosseian does not follow same election process and positions

Club Positions

Executive Officers:

President (must be 8th grade): creating meeting agenda with club advisor, calling meetings and making sure club members are present, running and leading meetings and club activities
Vice President (must be 8th grade): assist and support president with tasks, take their president’s place when president is absent
Secretary: take notes during meetings, assist president with clerical tasks (ie. communications)
Treasurer: keep club money safe during events, maintain club budget

Class Representatives:

2 students from each class

Student Council - 2 students from each homeroom class
Booster Club - 2 students from each homeroom class
Armenian Club - 2 students from each Armenian class

Responsible for supporting club activities.
Responsible for notifying class about club events and activities.

Club Member Responsibilities

Bi-weekly meetings during lunch recess (1:10pm - 1:30pm) on Thursdays
Meetings are mandatory. If you must miss a meeting, you must notify the club advisor in advance. Excessive absences will result in prohibition or removal from the club.
Carrying out plans set forth during club meetings on your own time.
Communication through email regularly. Students are responsible for checking email daily.

Campaigning Rules:

Posters should be lightweight so that adhesive can hold. You can use poster putty, double sided foam tape, or packing tape.
No material may be distributed (i.e., candy, flyers, or food).
Any candidate caught defacing or removing another candidate’s materials will forfeit candidacy.

Candidates should be respectful and appropriate in their posters.

Speech Tips

Duration: Aim for a speech that lasts no longer than one minute.
Introduction: Start by introducing yourself to the audience.
Qualifications: Discuss why you are the right candidate for the position, including your qualifications, unique personal traits, previous experiences, and achievements.
Vision: Share your plans and what you intend to achieve if elected.
Strategy: Explain how you plan to meet your goals.
Conclusion: Conclude with a catchy campaign slogan to make your message stick in the minds of your listeners.
Positivity: Maintain a positive tone throughout your speech. Avoid negative comments about the competition.

Executive Election Process:

Mon. August 18

Form Day

Fill out the intent of candidacy form by 4pm (will be emailed and posted on the school website). The form will close at 4pm and no additional candidates will be accepted after that time.

Tue. August 19

Notification of candidacy

If you meet all eligibility requirements, you will receive confirmation by email by 4pm.

Wed. August 20

Poster Campaign Day

Poster Campaign Day! Each candidate may place 2 posters in JH hallways.

Thur. August 21

Speeches and Campaign Final Day

Speeches for executive position candidates to 6th-8th grades. Live assembly in the gym where candidates will give their speeches.

Students will campaign at recess and lunch. Posters must be removed by candidates by 3pm.

Fr. August 22

Election Day

Voting will take place during homeroom. Election results will be announced before the end of the day.

Class Representative Election Process:

Student Council	September 1- Class Representative Intent of Candidacy form due by 4pm. September 2- Speeches in Social Studies class + posters in Homeroom Class September 3- Elections during Social Studies Class
Armenian Club	September 5- Class Representative Intent of Candidacy form due by 4pm. Sep 8- Speeches + posters in Armenian Class Sep 9- Elections during Armenian Class
Booster Club	Sep 9- Class Representative Intent of Candidacy form due by 4pm. Sep 10- Speeches in Social Studies class + posters in Homeroom Class Sep 11- Elections during Social Studies Class
Character Counts Crew	Sep 12- Announcement of Application Process. Application due Sep 16.