National Honor Society –
The National Honor Society is a nationwide organization for high school students in the United States and outlying territories, which consists of many chapters in high schools. Selection is based on four criteria: scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
Student Council –
Student council members act as direct representatives of the students by bringing ideas to the council based on what students want or need. All members are expected to maintain good grades and act as positive influences within the school. They are voted to become a representative by the student body.
Close Up –
Informs, inspires, and empowers young people to exercise the rights and accept the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy. The Close Up Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpartisan civic education organization in Washington, D.C. Established in 1971, Close Up offers programming to educate and encourage young people to participate in their civic affairs and government. About 850,000 students and teachers have participated in its programs.
National FFA Organization –
The National FFA Organization is committed to the individual student, providing a path to achievement in premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. FFA continues to help the next generation rise up to meet those challenges by helping its members to develop their own unique talents and explore their interests in a broad range of agricultural career pathways. So today, we are still the Future Farmers of America. But, we are the Future Biologists, Future Chemists, Future Veterinarians, Future Engineers and Future Entrepreneurs of America, too.
FCCLA –
Mission Statement
To promote personal growth and leadership development through Family
and Consumer Sciences education.Focusing on the multiple roles
of family member, wage earner, and community leader, members develop
skills for life through character development, creative and critical
thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and
career preparation.
Purposes
1. To provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life.
2. To strengthen the function of the family as a basic unit of society.
3. To encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community.
4. To encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve global cooperation and harmony.
5. To promote greater understanding between youth and adults.
6. To provide opportunities for making decisions and for assuming responsibilities.
7. To prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today’s society.
8. To promote Family and Consumer Sciences education and related occupations.
Creed
We are the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.
We face the future with warm courage and high hope.
For we have the clear consciousness of seeking old and precious values.
For we are the builders of homes,Homes for America’s future,
Homes where living will be the expression of everything that is good and fair,
Homes where truth and love and security and faith will be realities, not dreams.
We are the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.
We face the future with warm courage and high hope.
Colors Red and white
Tagline The Ultimate Leadership Experience
Motto Toward New Horizons
Flower Red Rose
Membership Information Contact Adviser,
Vicky Tusler @ vickyt @ terryschools.com
