New Clubs Integrate Students
Participating in extracurricular activities is one of the many ways students can become involved in their academic community. However, even with a variety of clubs to choose from, there is always one waiting to be created.
Starting a club at Sherwood is a fairly simple process that begins with obtaining a Club or Special Activities form from Secretary Caitlin Ring in the main office. On the form, students must fill out several key pieces of information, such as the aspirations for the club, club sponsor, meeting dates and a list of potential candidates that wish to join the club (at least five). All forms go to Assistant Principal Kathlyn Carroll, who reviews each request thoroughly before approval.
Sponsors are a very important part of initiating and maintaining a club. In the request form, students must get a signature from their school sponsor to indicate that the sponsor is dedicated to being the adult representative. The sponsor is responsible for supervising club meetings and activities, coordinating field trips and working with Business Administrator Brenda Hoyle in relation to fundraisers.
In addition, there are a few noteworthy regulations on advertising a newly founded club. Students can display advertisements on the morning announcements or around the school as well. However, all posters must be authorized by Carroll or a grade-level administrator.
Rarely does a proposal for a new club get overturned. However, when starting a team, as opposed to a club, MCPS has to take part in endorsing it due to liability concerns, resulting in a longer process.