Student Activities

Purpose:

Students advocate for those denied human rights and support prisoners of conscience who do not advocate violence (detained, imprisoned, or physically punished without due process). 

One primary way of doing this is through letter writing

Membership

Requirements:

Open to all students in all grades.

Moderator:

Mr. John Healy

Meetings:

Monthy – announced over PA

Purpose:

The Art Club endeavors to explore a variety of artistic media through workshops, museum visits, and guest artist experiences.  Students will have the opportunity to facilitate the creation of visual displays (such as bulletin boards) and showcase their work in a variety of ‘fine arts’ forums such as Coyle and Cassidy ‘Coffee House’ gatherings.

Membership Requirement:

Open to all students in all grades.

Moderator(s):

Mrs. Ray-Mullikin

Meetings

After school two to three afternoons per week based on interest.

Purpose:

To help chronicle (through digital media) significant school, co-curricular and community events related to the dynamic culture of the Coyle and Cassidy community.  The club will also provides its members and opportunity to showcase photography, finished films and broadcast journalism pieces. 

Membership Requirement:

Open to all students in all grades. 

Moderator(s):

Mrs. Ray-Mullikin

Meetings

After school one or two afternoons per week (as events dictate).

Purpose:

To discuss a book monthly in a casual, relaxed setting.

Membership Requirement:

Open to all students in all grades and faculty.  All you need is a desire to read and share with other members of the community. 

You can participate every month or any month that you have an interest in the book.  Ideas for books? – See Ms. Haynes

Moderator(s):

Ms. Haynes

Meetings

The first Tuesday of the month at 2:05 p.m. in the library.  Watch for signs and announcements for the book of the month.

Purpose:

A select ensemble to study and perform jazz, rock and big band music.

Membership Requirement:

By Audition in the Fall.  Listen for announcements.

Moderator:

Ms. Mawn

Meetings:

Mondays – 2:15p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Purpose:

This is a co-ed, small ensemble dedicated to learning and performing high quality acapella music of all genres.

Membership Requirement:

By Audition in the Fall and Spring.  Listen for announcements.

Moderator:

Ms. Mawn

Meetings:

Tuesday evenings from 6:00p.m. to 7:30p.m.

Purpose:

This is an all women’s group that seeks to perform music of all styles at an advanced level.

Membership Requirement:

By Audition in the Fall.  Listen for announcements.

Moderator:

Ms. Mawn

Meetings:

Tuesday evenings from 5:00p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Purpose:

The objective of this committee is to instill a greater sense of the importance of both Christian virtues and civic values, to establish unity and respect throughout the school, and to inspire and encourage all aspects of the school community to educate for character formation. 

Membership

Requirements:

There is a committee selection process that takes place each spring for the next academic year.  Application and review is done by committee members.

Moderator:

Mrs. St. Laurent, Mr. Cote

Meetings:

Alternate Tuesday afternoons from 2:15p.m. to 2:45p.m.

Purpose:

Environmental awareness and recycling within the Coyle and Cassidy community.

Membership Requirement:

Open to all students in all grades.

Moderator(s):

Mr. Schoorens

Meetings:

Alternating Mondays at 2:05p.m. in room 212.

Purpose:

To improve technique, in primarily jazz dance, and to perform in some of the school sponsored events. 

Membership Requirement:

Previous dance experience preferred  - By Audition in the Fall

Moderator(s):

Mrs. Fougere

Meetings:

Mainly Friday afternoons from 2:15p.m. to 3:30p.m. Extra rehearsals may be called before a performance.

Purpose:

The drama program presents a play each November, ranging from a classical tragedy to contemporary comedy. 

Membership Requirement:

By Audition – listen for announcements

Moderators:

Mrs. Mecca

Meetings:

Specific dates and times TBA.  In general, four afternoons/week from the end of Sept. to mid-Nov. Performances for 2009-2010 are: 11/12/09, 11/13/09, and 11/14/09. 

Purpose:

This school sponsored and student led outreach effort offers consistent support to Taunton families (approximately 300 per month) experiencing food insecurity and or hunger while at the same time making our school’s motto “Enter to Learn-Leave to Serve” a reality.

Membership Requirement:

Open to all students in all grades.  Students may join at any point in the year.

Moderator(s):

Mr. Cote

Meetings:

Wednesday afternoons from 2:00p.m. to 2:30p.m. and the last Saturday morning of every month from 8:00a.m. to 11:00a.m.

Purpose:

The purpose is three-fold: 1. To address health issues that relate to students and faculty.

2.  Provide education  3.  Initiate opportunities to effect change in behaviors that lead to healthier lifestyles. 

Membership Requirement:

This is a new club.  Membership will begin with students from the Anatomy and Physiology class who are interested and then evolve into open membership for all students in all grades. 

Moderator(s):

Mrs. Pavao

Meetings

Listen for announcements

Purpose:

The societies recognize excellence in the study of language.

Membership Requirement:

French, Portuguese, and Spanish-The student must be in grade 10 or higher and must be enrolled in the honors level of the respective language with an A- average in the language.  The average will be determined by the previous year’s final grade and the first two terms of the current year. 

Latin-The student must have an A- to A average in the language for the year. 

Induction into the societies is held in the Spring.

See Handbook to review rules for maintaining membership.

Moderator(s)

French – Mrs. O’Brien; Spanish and Portuguese – Mr. Nunes; Latin – Mrs. Gately

Meetings

As needed – announcements are made

Purpose:

Leadership is an organization responsible for fostering the growth of school spirit as well as the school mission.

Membership Requirement:

Elected positions are by vote.  Any student wishing to run for an elected position must submit paperwork in the Spring.  Elections are in the spring for current students and in October for Freshmen.  The Leadership Assembly Board is comprised of elected leadership and class officers as well as homeroom representatives.  All students are welcome to help in the execution of any activity. 

Moderator(s):

Mrs. Paula Boissonneau

Meetings:

Refer to the Leadership Facebook site.

Purpose:

The National Honor Society of secondary schools is a national organization whose purpose is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership and to develop character in students.

Membership Requirement:

See Handbook for procedure for election for membership.

After second term: Open to any student in the 10^th, 11^th, or 12^th grade who has satisfied all of the requirements of scholarship, leadership, service and character and must maintain a cumulative scholastic average of 3.0 (3.2 for sophomores applying in 2009-2010 academic year and each successive year thereafter) or better while enrolled in a minimum of three courses with a quality point value of 3 or higher per year (sophomore, junior, senior) or the equivalent of six level 3 or higher full year courses by the end of the junior year or a total of nine level 3 or higher by the senior year (with no more than four senior courses with a QPV of 3 or better being applied towards eligibility). 

Note: Level 3 or higher courses taken in the freshman year do not count towards the minimum requirements.

Moderator(s):

Mr. Devaney and Ms. Thomas

Meetings

Meetings will be announced as need especially prior to events.

Purpose:

The NEML sponsors six contests each year.  The exam takes 30 minutes.  A follow-up session will be offered to review the exams. 

Membership

Requirements:

Open to any student who enjoys math and would like a challenge.

Moderator:

Mrs. Berard and Mr. Larkin

Meetings:

10/20/09, 11/17/09, 12/15/09, 1/12/10, 2/23/10, 3/23/10

Purpose:

Perform at in-school rallies and home football games.  They serve to build school spirit.

Membership Requirement:

See Ms. Mawn if you play an instrument.

Moderator(s):

Ms. Mawn

Meetings

Rehearsals are Fridays before games at 4:00 p.m.  Band camp is held in August (the week before school begins).    

Purpose:

To prepare students for events that will be part of the Eastern Massachusetts Physics Olympics.

Membership

Requirements:

Student must be taking a physics course or have taken HIMPT.  Invitation is extended to students in the class.

Moderator:

Mr. Blitshteyn

Meetings:

To be determined

Purpose:

To spread awareness about the sanctity of life and foster a culture of life within our school and society; we attempt to carry this out by studying and discussing life issues; catechizing friends; reaching out to those in need; courageously speaking out when the sanctity of life is attacked; and supporting those fighting for the cause of life.

Membership Requirement:

Open to all students in all grades.

Moderator(s):

Fr. Kevin Cook

Meetings

The first Thursday of the month at 2:05p.m. in the Campus Ministry room.

Purpose:

To help students appreciate Shakespeare’s language and characters by learning performance pieces for competition. 

Membership Requirements:

Open to all students in all grades.

Moderator(s)

Mrs. Mecca

Meetings:

Specific dates and times TBA.  In general, afternoons during November to December to prepare for the performance on 12/8/09and possible further competition based on adjudication.   

Purpose:

To educate students in the many aspects of musical theater, culminating in performances in April.

Membership Requirements:

Open to all students in all grades.  Principal roles are determined by audition.

Moderators:

Mrs. Mecca and Ms. Mawn

Meetings:

Specific dates and times TBA.  In general, rehearsals are afternoons beginning in January and continuing through April with the performances on 4/8/10, 4/9/10, 4/10/10/ 4/11/10.  During the last week there will be evening rehearsals. 

Purpose:

The Student Ambassador Club is comprised of members of the CCHS student body who assist the Admissions Department in recruitment of prospective middle school students. 

Membership Requirement:

A selected group of students from grades 9-12 (good academic standing and faculty recommendation).  If interested in being considered, see Mr. Nichols

Moderator(s):

Mr. Nichols

Meetings

As needed, listen for announcements. 

Purpose:

Students learn the basic steps of swing dance with their friends.  A wonderful opportunity to learn this unique style of social dancing.

Membership Requirement:

Open to all students in all grades.

Moderator(s):

Ms. Thomas

Meetings

Tuesday afternoons from 2:15p.m. to 3:00p.m.

Purpose:

To learn layout techniques, photography, and how to use photo editing software to publish a bound book that archives four years of precious memories.

Membership Requirements:

Open to all students in all grades.

Moderator(s):

Ms. Christine Catsos and Ms. Meredith Macomber

Meetings:

Varies as needed for deadlines.  Announcements are made.