General Rules and Guidelines for Elementary School Clubs
- Clubs should be student-led, with school personnel, parents, or other adults not directing or controlling meetings
- Clubs should be limited to those directly related to the curriculum, ensuring they support academic goals
- Membership should be voluntary and open to all students, with potential academic qualifications related to the club's purpose
- All curriculum-related clubs should have equal access to school resources for announcements and activities
- Clubs must comply with all school policies, including those related to safety, behavior, and use of facilities
- Clubs need a faculty or staff member to serve as an advisor, providing guidance and support
- Meetings should be conducted in an orderly manner, with appropriate conduct expected from all members
- Clubs cannot discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics
- Secret societies or groups with exclusive membership requirements are typically not permitted
- Clubs must prioritize the safety of all members and ensure that activities do not pose a risk of harm
- Clubs should use school communication channels for announcements and information sharing
Examples of Specific Rules
- Attendance: Some clubs may have attendance requirements for meetings or events
- Fundraising: Clubs may have guidelines on fundraising activities to ensure they are appropriate and aligned with school policies
- Use of Facilities: Clubs should follow procedures for reserving and using school facilities
Importance of Rules
- Safety: Rules help create a safe and secure environment for all students
- Inclusivity: Rules ensure that all students have the opportunity to participate and feel welcome
- Organization: Rules help maintain order and structure within the club and the school community
- Learning: Clubs can provide valuable learning experiences, and rules help facilitate those experiences
By adhering to these guidelines, elementary school clubs can foster a positive and enriching environment for students to explore their interests and develop valuable skills.
Other Organizations
Altar Servers
The St. Brendan Church Altar Server program is offered to all students in 4
th grade or higher. The program is a great opportunity for our young parishioners to be an important part in our Mass. Students will be given the opportunity to sign up for training at the beginning of 4th grade. Extra training is provided for weddings, funerals and masses during Easter.
Scouting
All boys, 1st through 5th grades, and girls, 1st through 8th grades, have the opportunity to participate in the Girl Scouts and the Cub Scouts at St. Brendan School. St. Brendan Church charters Cub Scouts Pack 16 for 1st through 5th grades.
Choir
The school choir at St. Brendan School is always seeking new singers and developing musicians who like creating happy sounds! All pupils, beginning in the 3rd grade, are eligible to join the choir. All skill levels are welcome to attend the Tuesday rehearsals at St. Brendan School, which run from 4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
Both the Sunday parish school Mass and the school Mass are attended by the choir. In addition, the choir performs at the parish's yearly Christmas concert and other occasions as needed.
