Student Organizations Overview
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Students will be informed about club and organization opportunities as the year progresses. Many organizations have special entrance requirements and criteria for maintaining membership. Please read these brief descriptions carefully and study all printed information sent home by the sponsors.
In order to join, tryout for, or participate in athletics, cheerleaders, Student Council or National Junior Honor Society, a student must be enrolled at the time of the event, tryout and/or elections.
Participation in extracurricular activities is a privilege of which students are encouraged to take advantage. However, students involved in extracurricular activities should be aware that a high standard of behavior is set for them. Students may receive disciplinary consequences related to the club or team, in addition to school discipline consequences for inappropriate behavior.
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African Student Association
Paetow ASA is an organization where our students of African ethnicity can authentically be themselves and celebrate/share their culture with our student body.
We are the first and only Katy ISD ASA that is nationally chartered!
Requirements to Join: Currently enrolled as a PHS student
Sponsor: Andrea Trahan & Justina Arukwe
Instagram: @Paetow.asa
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Cheer
The cheerleaders promote school spirit and support student involvement in extracurricular activities and competitions. The cheerleaders are selected in the spring by a panel of judges following an on-campus cheerleading clinic.
There is a substantial financial commitment associated with being a cheerleader. Announcements about the cheerleading selection process are made to students in early spring.
TRY-OUT REQUIREMENTS: Parents are required to attend an information meeting detailing try-out requirements in the Spring, prior to try-outs.
Follow Paetow Cheer on Instagram and X @PaetowCheer
Coaches:Tyshonda Okere and Kelsey-Michelle Emeish
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Dance/Drill Team
Silver Strutters is a varsity dance program which performs at varsity football games, pep rallies, competes regionally, and performs in our annual winter and spring show.
Instagram @silverstrutters_
X: @SilveStrutters
Sponsor: Brynae Love-Young & Liz White -
FCCLA
FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) is a vibrant organization where students can discover their leadership potential and make a difference in their communities. By joining FCCLA, you'll dive into exciting activities like community service projects, skill-building competitions, and hands-on experiences in areas such as culinary arts and fashion design. It's a fantastic opportunity to develop essential life skills, explore future career paths, and connect with others who share your passions. Join us and start making an impact while having fun!
Must have taken and received credit or currently be taking a human services course.
Sponsor: Adisyn Zupfer
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FFA
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National Honor Society
The National Honor Society is an honorary society with a national charter which seeks to recognize and encourage academic achievement while developing other qualities of service, character and leadership. Students must meet several criteria before being selected for membership. The student must have been in attendance at PHS the equivalent of one semester. Student behavior and discipline history is also considered. Students are selected for membership in the NHS at the end of the year. Students are made aware of NHS through their content classes and information regarding the honor society is published in our school newsletter.
How Do I Join the NHS?
Requirements to Apply for Membership- Enrolled at PHS for at Least One Semester
- Second Semester of 10th or 11th Grade, by invitation
- GPA of 3.75 +
- Community Service of 10+ Hours during the Past Year
- Positive Teacher Recommendations
Sponsor: Laura Hormann
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Paetow Theatre Company
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Poised Elite Panthers Step S.Q.U.A.D
The purpose of the P.E.P Step S.Q.U.A.D is to create strong and unique young ladies through the art of stepping and quality mentorship.
We typically perform at pep rallies and other school events that we are invited to perform at.
To join the Step Team, you must have a grade of at least 70. To perform, you need a grade of at least 80 or above. You cannot join/participate if you have ISS, OSS, or Have Been To OAC/DAEP.
Sponsors: Andrea Trahan & Ashlei Mitchell
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Student Council
The Student Council works on school wide service projects and recreational activities for students. Representatives and alternates are elected in the spring from each grade level through social studies classes. Students must complete an application packet in order to stand for election as a Student Council representative. The application packet will be announced and made available through all social studies classes. Meetings are held periodically during the Advisory period.
Sponsor: Katie Howard