Student Activities
PALCS High School 2022-2023
Interested in joining a student activity?
Attend the Virtual Activities Fair on September 20th!
Join us at 11:00am in Mr. Logue's Zoom Room
https://palcscommunity.zoom.us/j/693785669
Get in touch with the staff advisor today!
Contact info is listed under each activity.
American Sign Language (ASL)
For more information, please contact
Ms. Boyce, aboyce@palcs.org
Ms. Francisco, afrancisco@palcs.org
Anime Group
For more information, please contact
Mr. Currie, zcurrie@palcs.org
The Art of Debate and Civil Discourse
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Murphy, amurphy4@palcs.org
Ms. DeJoseph, edejoseph@palcs.org
Book Group
Book Club is a community of PALCS students who read and meet virtually once a month to discuss books from a wide variety of authors, styles and genres.
Please view the Flyer for more information
Ms. Walsh, jwalsh3@palcs.org
PALCS College Club
For more information, please contact:
Alyx Matchett, amatchett@palcs.org
Creative Writing Circle
For more information, please contact:
Mr. Pettit, tpettit@palcs.org
Mrs. Propato, gpropato@palcs.org
Ms. Walsh, jwalsh3@palcs.org
French Honor Society
Purpose: to encourage & foster the study of the French language and culture
Qualifications: Three full semesters of High School French with a grade of A- or better; a minimum 3.0 GPA in all other coursework (excluding French grades); completion of at least one full semester at SJHS (transfer students).
Proposed Meeting Time:
- Meetings at least once a month at a time chosen each year to accommodate schedules
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Crisafio, jcrisafio@palcs.org or by phone at extension 1261
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Kaelin, rkaelin@palcs.org
PALCS Gaming Group
Students will be invited to cooperate to share completion tips for games, game reviews, gaming news, and much more. Students will also investigate issues within the gaming community and develop a better understanding of both positive and negative trends in gaming. There are also opportunities to participate in live game playing.
Fore more information, contact:
Mr. Paffas, bpaffas@palcs.orgGender and Sexuality Alliance
A Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) is a student-run group which provides a safe place for students to meet, support each other, talk about issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity and expression, and work to end homophobia and transphobia.
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Steines, esteines@palcs.org
Mr. Paffas, bpaffas@palcs.org
Global Scholars Program
Click to view more details on PALCS Global Scholars Program
For more information, please contact:
Madame Barlat, bbarlat@palcs.org
Senora Toncini, mtoncini@palcs.org
Extended Trips Program
Have you ever had the urge to travel abroad? If so, the extended trips program is the place to be! The PALCS Extended Trips Program is pleased to announce our travel abroad travel program with Mrs. Intelicato and other PALCS teachers. This unique program allows students to explore a new country and culture, make international friends, and learn about yourself and the world around you. We travel to amazing destinations across the world so get ready!
International Travel Destinations
Here are some of our up and coming destinations.
- 2022-2023, The Alps and the Mediterranean
- 2023-2024, French Studies in France
- 2024-2025, Best of the British Isles
- 2025-2026, The Galapagos Islands
- 2026-2027, The Capitals of Scandinavia
- 2027-2028, Eastern Europe
Become a global citizen today!
For more information, please contact
Ms. Intelicato, eintelicato@palcs.org
I PLAY - Sports Club
For more information, please contact
Mr. Bonfadini: jbonfadini@palcs.org
Psychology Club
Through personal stories, research in psychology and neuroscience, and evidence-based techniques to optimize brain health, students will learn how to utilize mental health solutions for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Becoming more aware of our mental health will allow us to deconstruct the stigmas against mental health and promote a framework of self-awareness, equanimity, and well-being.
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Julie Kaplan: jkaplan@palcs.orgMobile Photography
Join the Mobile Photography club!
- If you love snapping pics and sharing to social media, this club is for you!
- If you enjoying being creative and want to learn the basics of photography, this club is for you!
- If you'd like to make some friends and be more social, this club is definitely for YOU!
Every other week you'll have a photography "mission" using your smart phone/device and the social networking app Instagram. In these missions, you will be using the photography and editing skills you learn along the way and sharing your photos through Instagram and in our weekly club meetings.
You will need:
1) A mobile device (smartphone or tablet) that can take pictures and connect to the internet
2) An Instagram account You will be setting up a school account with the social media platform Instagram
Mrs. Guerriero, mguerriero@palcs.org
Muslim Student Association
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Harrigan, sharrigan@palcs.org
Student lead: Hafsah Bhatti, hbhatti@stu.palcsmail.org
National Honor Society
The PALCS Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) is for all students in grades 10-12 who have a cumulative 3.5 GPA and can demonstrate leadership, service, and character. The chapter exists to increase academic scholarship, and to build connections with various communities through community service. Membership is based on an application process. The application will be available in December in the PALCSchool Lobby, and will be due at the end of January. Applicants will also interview with teachers as part of the application process. If accepted, students will attend an induction ceremony in March to formally become a member of NHS. Once inducted into NHS, we have monthly meetings run by student leadership. Students organize local community service events across the state throughout the year.
For more information, please contact:
Mr. VanHassent, dvanhassent@palcs.org
National Junior Honor Society
The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. These five pillars have been associated with membership in the organization since its inception in 1929. Five main purposes have guided chapters of NJHS from the beginning: to create enthusiasm for scholarship; to stimulate a desire to render service; to promote leadership; to encourage responsible citizenship; and to develop character in the students of secondary schools.
For more information about applying, please contact Mr. Gerstle at dgerstle@palcs.org
PALCS Student Government
PALCS Student Government is run by the officers and grade-level representatives who are elected by the student body. We work to strengthen the relationships between our students, teachers, and administrators through collaboration, school activities, and service projects. We would love for you to join our team!
For more information, please contact
Mrs. DeJoseph, edejoseph@palcs.org
Pre-Health Club
Pre-Health Club serves students who have an interest in the healthcare field. We aim to prepare students for post-secondary education, raise awareness of current topics in healthcare, and form connections between scientifically oriented individuals. During each club meeting, we will analyze, discuss, and review healthcare-related content. Come join Pre-Health Club if you are interested in a profession in the medical or healthcare field!
For more information, please contact
Dr. Laureys klaureys@palcs.org
Project Proclamation
Project Proclamation! A Bible study activity where students have the opportunity to study the Bible and discuss their faith.
For more information, please contact
Ms. De Zelaya, adezelaya@palcs.org
Spanish Honor Society
Purpose: to encourage & foster the study of the Spanish language and culture
The purpose of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (The Hispanic National Honor Society, known as the Spanish Honor Society at PALCS) is to recognize high achievement in Spanish and Portuguese by students of secondary schools in the United States and to promote continuity of interest in Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian studies. For our school, we focus on study in Spanish.
Qualifications: Three full semesters of High School Spanish with a grade average of A- or better; a minimum 3.0 GPA in all other coursework (excluding Spanish grades).
Proposed Meeting Time:
- Meetings at least once a month at a time chosen each year to accommodate schedules
Ms. Abreu, labreu@palcs.org
S.T.E.A.M.: Science & Art Creativity Club
For more information, please contact
Mrs. Giampietro, mgiampietro@palcs.org
Teen Parent Connection
We will provide support needed to navigate through life in high school as a teen parent.
EDUCATION
Instruction on how to be the best parent and student you can be for you and your baby.
CONNECTION
Students can come to add a new friend to their life, connect with others to share the fullness of life as a young parent.
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Hartzell, thartzell@palcs.org
Stock Market Game
The Stock Market Game Club will introduce you to investing through a simulation of the stock market!
You will be given $100,000 virtual dollars to invest in order to try to make your money grow using an online program.