CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Clubs and Organizations

HIGH SCHOOL CLUBS and ORGANIZATIONS

National Honor Society - The Providence High School chapter of the National Honor Society is a proud organization of tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade scholars committed to service, leadership, and character. These students maintain a cumulative GPA of 90 or better for membership and consistently demonstrate all four of these qualities throughout their three years at Providence. Campus and community involvement provide opportunities for service ranging from peer tutoring and teacher assistance to volunteer experiences at local and parish organizations. Most importantly, these young women act as models for their peers of integrity and true honor in every endeavor.

The induction process begins each January when GPA’s are reviewed for eligibility, and the process continues with verification of eligible students’ service, leadership, and character qualities. A moving and meaningful Induction Ceremony takes place in April of each school year.

Providence National Honor Society membership is indeed, a goal and an opportunity for every student willing to work hard for their present and future success.

Student Council - Provides student government/leadership program involving students in the planning and presentation of programs and events. Motivate students to set goals and work constructively while encouraging school and community involvement. Incorporate friendship, compassion and understanding to make a positive difference in the school community. To be eligible for membership, candidates must be elected by their peers to either a class office or student council office in a general election each April for the following school year. Student Council is actively involved in the following: Fish Camp, Joint Student Council Dance, Penny War, Student and Teacher Appreciation Weeks, and support of other organization activities, as needed.

Ambassadors - The PHS Ambassadors is a leadership organization that support's marketing and public relations efforts. They embody the qualities of leadership, excellence, integrity and faith and reflect them as representatives of Providence -within our school family, as part of the Catholic Schools and to the community at large. Ambassadors support recruitment of Prospective Provets , help create appealing environment around campus, develop and implement new ideas for promoting Providence, and support resource development and alum events as needed. To be an Ambassador, you must: be in good academic and disciplinary standing, know and live by the Ambassador Mission, be active in the support of the Ambassador Goals, be comfortable interacting with adult and student visitors to our campus as well as speaking in front of groups, and be available and have transportation not only for meetings, but also for evening and weekend events.

Campus Ministry - Through working with the Campus Minister students help with developing and sharing their faith with their fellow students. The students serve in various ministries such as Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers, and Lectors for school masses. The students gain information that will help them to continue to grow in their faith life and this is reached through planning and attending various retreats offered at Providence High School. One of our many retreats offered is the Providence ACTS Retreat which if open to every student in the high school and allows them to work together as a team to prepare for the ACTS Retreat that is student led. This retreat is an amazing bonding experience which invites student, teachers and people in their church community to come together and help to grow in each other’s faith. In addition to retreats the students have opportunities to serve in their communities through various service projects done around San Antonio.

Mu Alpha Theta - Mu Alpha Theta is dedicated to inspiring keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics in high school and two-year college students. Provide Mathematics Competitions to participating members at their own school through the Log 1 Contest and the Rocket City Math League.

PAL (Peer Assistance and Leadership) - The PAL Peer Assistance and Leadership curriculum was initially developed for high school students. The PAL peer helpers undergo a rigorous selection process. Incentives for peer helpers include the provision for juniors and seniors to receive elective credit toward high school graduation in Texas; recognition as a campus leader and role model; increased personal human relation skills; service opportunities; and participation in annual youth conferences.

The types of peer assistance offered in PAL are driven by needs assessment and include the following: group and one-to-one peer tutoring and mentoring; facilitating activities and group discussions on issues such as alcohol and substance use, and career choices; providing peer mediation and conflict resolution services; developing and participating in community service projects; developing communication, decision-making, problem-solving, team and relationship building, confidentiality, and referral skills.

PREPARATORY SCHOOL CLUBS and ORGANIZATIONS

HIGH SCHOOL AND PREPARATORY SCHOOL CLUBS and ORGANIZATIONS

Drama Club - Providence Drama Club is an International Thespian Troupe. Students receive points for participation in productions and when 100 hours is completed they are eligible to join the Troupe. Students attend either the Texas Educational Theatre Convention or the Texas Thespian Festival each year. The Drama Club holds fund raisers, participates in the Fiesta Parade, and supports the Providence Off-Broadway Troupe’s productions. 

Liturgical Choir - The Liturgical Choir is a musical group that contributes to the spiritual development of Providence by leading the school in prayer through song at the various liturgies of the year. In the Liturgical Choir, a student shares her musical talents, a gift generously offered to make liturgy and prayer meaningful. Students are invited to share their particular musical expertise in a variety of ways, through singing, serving as cantor, and/or playing an instrument such as guitar, piano, flute, violin, or cello. Occasionally we sing songs in different languages. The Liturgical choir is responsible for the prayerful performance of song at the liturgies celebrated at Providence. The work of the Liturgical Choir is a work of service to others, and any student enrolled at Providence is warmly welcomed to contribute to its efforts.

National Junior Honor Society - 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 Providence Catholic School. To be eligible for membership in the National Junior Honor Society the candidate must be in the 6th, 7th or 8th grade. Candidates must have been in attendance at Providence the equivalent of one semester.

Page Turners - Page Turners read and discuss books that aren’t assigned by a teacher for any class, the books you want to read. The clubs are open to all faculty, staff and students at Providence. Page Turners “meet and eat” monthly like a traditional book club, but meet all the time in an online discussion forum. Any member can post a question about the current book and must post at least once per discussion question. Literature and Technology Unite!

There are no officers. All club matters are decided by vote of members present at the monthly meetings. The clubs' fundraising efforts, which include an annual Used Book Sale, help purchase books for both groups.

Eco-Justice Club - The purpose of the Eco-Justice Club is threefold:

• To model responsible stewardship of God’s creation by encouraging the Providence community to reduce their negative impact on the environment, and to reuse or recycle as much as possible.
• To take part in local environmental beautification and clean-up activities, and to encourage the Providence community to do the same.
• To educate the Providence community about local, regional, and global environmental issues through publication, presentation, and public interaction.