Activities
Academic Clubs
| Club | Description | Sponsor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Decathlon | Aca Dec is a fun way to be part of an Academic Competition Team! We need all interested students, any grades 9-12, and all GPA levels needed to build the team. | Christa Martinez – christa.martinez@nisd.net – Rm B219 Sandra Alvarez Perkins – sandra.perkinsalvarez@nisd.net |
| ACE (Architecture, Construction, and Engineering) Mentor Program time sensitive | This program is one of the academic research choices available. This is an afterschool program where engineers, architects, and construction professionals meet with students and mentor them throughout a year-long architectural, engineering construction project. This program is open for 11th and 12th grade Jay and SEA students. There are only 25 spots available for this year’s team. To participate, you must apply on or before the deadline which will be announced soon. | Luis Rivera – luis.rivera@nisd.net – Rm A212 |
| UIL Academics | University Scholastic League provides students with the opportunity to compete against students from other schools in academic categories. John Jay UIL teams will current events, number sense, writing, science, social studies, spelling and vocabulary, and more | Sherry Kusenberger – sherry.kusenberger@nisd.net – Room B240 |
| History Fair/National History Day | National History Day is a nationwide competition forum where students from across the 50 US states and territories compete through deep and innovative research efforts. Students will conduct extensive research on a wide range of topics related to history and the humanities while building skills such as filmmaking, directing, web design, writing, and exhibit development. | Robert Gardner – robert.gardner@nisd.net – Rm A239 Christopher Garcia – christopher-2.garcia@nisd.net – Rm A227 |
Community Outreach
| Club | Description | Sponsor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| National Honor Society | The NHS is a national organization that recognizes outstanding high school students who demonstrate excellence in the area of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. | Michael Rodriguez – michael.rodriguez@nisd.net – Rm L110 Elisa Rojas – elisa.rojas@nisd.net – Rm L218 |
| Spanish Honor Society | The Mustang Spanish Honor Society provides students a chance to: 1. Develop Leadership Skills 2. Build School Community 3. Spanish Language and Culture Appreciation 4. Variety of Volunteering Opportunities within the School and Community | Dolores Ayala – dolores.ayala@nisd.net – Rm B213 Gilma Orozco – gilma.orozco@nisd.net – Rm B208 |
| Student Council | Student Council is an organization the focuses on developing leadership and service skills. You will participate in a variety of team-building activities, as well as help plan large school events such as blood drives & other community service events. | Daniela Curiel – daniela.curiel@nisd.net – Rm B218 |
| Thespian Honor Society | Thespian Honor Society troupe #3172 is a nationally recognized organization that honors theatre students who are dedicated to the craft. Students must collect over 100 community service hours and 10 theater points in order to be inducted. Must be a member of Drama Club. | Nora Moreno-Jarrell – nora.moreno-jarrell@nisd.net – Rm C126 |
| Community and Medical Awareness Club (CMAC) | The club seeks to host community and/or school involvement volunteer events so that club members can be actively engaged in extracurricular activities that serve to enhance the community. | Robbie Mader – robbie.mader@nisd.net – Rm E107 |
Cultural / Spiritual
| Club | Description | Sponsor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Mustang Ballet Folk, Cumbias Colombianas, and Huapango Group | Students learn and perform a variety of Spanish Folklorico dances including traditional ballet folklorico, cumbias colombianas, and huapango zapateos. Students learn poise, teamwork, and develop community, culture, and school pride. | Dolores Ayala – dolores.ayala@nisd.net – Rm B213 Gilma Orozco – gilma.orozco@nisd.net – Rm B208 |
| Bible Club | We study the Bible through fellowship and prayer. | Courtney Easter – courtney.easter@nisd.net – Rm A221 |
| Core (Youth For Christ) | Core (Youth For Christ) | James Metcalf – james.metcalf@nisd.net – Room L204 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Empowering coaches and athletes to unite, inspire and change the world through the gospel. Meetings are held every Tuesday morning at 8:30 AM in A221. | Courtney Easter – courtney.easter@nisd.net – Rm A221 |
| SAGA | SAGA stands for Sexuality and Gender Alliance generally helpful for youth trying to meet other LGBTQ & Ally students and make friends • Support for students who are trying to create safe spaces to talk about the various issues they face • Activist for those youth who are actively working to improve their school climate. | San Juana Tyler – sanjuana.tyler@nisd.net – Rm B207 Desirae Rivas – desirae.rivas@nisd.net – Rm A105 Henry Soriano – henry.soriano@nisd.net – Rm B206 |
| American Sign Language Club | The purpose of ASL Club is to promote unity, diversity, and cultural awareness of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, their language—American Sign Language (ASL)—and culture here at John Jay. | Henry Soriano – henry.soriano@nisd.net – Rm B206 |
Elective Courses
| Course | Description | Sponsor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| AVID | AVID class is an organization that allows students to learn organizational skills, time management, critical writing & reading skills. | Daniela Curiel – daniela.curiel@nisd.net – Rm B218 |
| Band | Band is a Fine Art course that consists of a Marching Band, Jazz Band, Visual Ensemble and Concert Band. | Frank Foster – franklin.foster@nisd.net – Rm C141A |
| Choir | Choir will explore many genres of music through singing. We like to sing at the Riverwalk for Christmas, Mission games, Spurs games and for our Jay community. | Klint Fabian – klint.fabian@nisd.net – Rm C131 |
| Cosmetology/SKILLS USA | Cosmetology/SKILLS USA | Barbara Eureste – barbara.eureste@nisd.net – Rm F116b |
| HOSA | HOSA is a student organization that aims to promote career opportunities in the healthcare industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. | Roberta Mader – roberta.mader@nisd.net – Rm E107 |
Fine Arts
| Club | Description | Sponsor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Drama Club | Drama Club is an organization that is open to any student at John Jay/SEA. We meet twice a month, celebrate holidays, attend shows on field trips, work theater events, work community service, and show school spirit. | Nora Moreno-Jarrell – nora.moreno-jarrell@nisd.net – C120 (Black Box) |
| Mural / Art Club | The Mural /Art Club is a place for practicing artists to hone in on their skills, develop their techniques and portfolios, collaborate with other artists like themselves, create bonds with the community through the arts, and learn how to work together through group projects that will beautify the school and community. | Carol Weissler – carol.weissler@nisd.net – Rm C146 Karina Garcia – karina.garcia@nisd.net – Rm C143 |
| Mustang Ballet Folk, Cumbias Colombianas, and Huapango Group | Students learn and perform a variety of Spanish Folklorico dances including traditional ballet folklorico, cumbias colombianas, and huapango zapateos. Students learn poise, teamwork, and develop community, culture, and school pride. | Dolores Ayala – dolores.ayala@nisd.net – Rm B213 Gilma Orozco – gilma.orozco@nisd.net – Rm B208 |
| Studio 7611 | Studio 7611 is an art club. The students work on various art projects for themselves, others, and the school. | Brianna Bailie – brianna.bailie@nisd.net – Rm C151 |
Sports
| Club | Description | Sponsor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Training | Student Athletic Training is a way to be involved with Mustang athletics in a different way. You learn how to tape and perform basic first aid. You help athletes with hydration and work directly with the head and assistant athletic trainers to learn more about the sports medicine field. It would be preferred to take Sports Medicine 1, but not a requirement. | Trevor Carter – tevor.carter@nisd.net – Gym Natalia Munoz – natalia.munoz@nisd.net – Rm F119 |
| Baseball | Junior Varsity and Varsity/Baseball Teams | Brandon Larson – brandon.larson@nisd.net – Rm B204 |
| Basketball (girls and boys) | Freshman, Junior Varsity, and Varsity Basketball Teams | Boys Teams – Chaun Brooks – chaun.brooks@nisd.net – Gym Girls Teams – Timothy Green – timothy.green@nisd.net – Gym or E103 |
| Bowling | Bowling is a team sport that participates in district sponsored competitions at Bandera Bowl. All are welcome. | Shawn Lopez – shawn.lopez@nisd.net – Rm L203 |
| Cross Country (girls and boys) | Come be a part of the John Jay Cross Country Team. No experience necessary. No tryouts. All are welcome to join the team. Season starts in August and runs through October. Be on the lookout for flyers advertising our informational meeting. | Tiffanie Reyes – tiffanie.reyes@nisd.net – Gym Kayla Murillo – kayla.murillo@nisd.net – A132 |
| Football | Freshmen, Junior Varsity and Varsity Football teams | Gary Gutierrez – gary.gutierrez@nisd.net – Gym |
| Soccer (girls and boys) | Junior Varsity and Varsity Soccer teams | Steve Soto – steve.soto@nisd.net – Rm L102 2nd & 3rd and B107 6th |
| Softball | Junior Varsity and Varsity Softball teams | David Cruhm – david.cruhm@nisd.net – Rm B133 |
| Swimming & Diving | Athletics – All levels of swimmers are welcome! We will teach you how to swim! | Roxanne Salinas – roxanne.salinas@nisd.net – Rm A107 Karina Garcia – karina.garcia@nisd.net |
| Tennis | We play tennis year round. School team | Cynthia Solis – cynthia-2.gonzalez@nisd.net – Rm L114 |
| Track & Field Team Boys and Girls | Come be a part of the John Jay Track & Field Team. No experience necessary. No tryouts. All are welcome to join the team. Season starts in January and runs through April. Be on the lookout for flyers advertising our Informational Meeting. | Richard Cerda – richard.cerda@nisd.net – Gym Tiffanie Reyes – tiffanie.reyes@nisd.net – Gym |
| Volleyball | Freshmen, Junior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball teams | Sandy Longoria – sandra-1.longoria@nisd.net – Gym |
| Water Polo | Come play this competitive team sport. We will teach you how to play! All levels welcome! | Roxanne Salinas – roxanne.salinas@nisd.net – Rm A107 Karina Garcia – karina.garcia@nisd.net – Rm C143 |
| Silver Spurs Pep Squad | Introductory spirit organization for students interested in dance and cheer. | Belinda Kypuros – belinda.kypuros@nisd.net – Rm B135 |
| Fillies Dance Team | Varsity Level Spirit Dance Organization; admittance by audition only. | Alexis Gonzalez – alexis.gonzalez@nisd.net – Dance Studio |
| Cheer | Cheerleading; admittance by audition only. | Courtney Easter – courtney.easter@nisd.net – Rm A221 |
Technology
| Club | Description | Sponsor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Robotics Club | Complete academic research requirements while designing and building robots. Attend competitions, learn electronics, programming, and artificial intelligence. Work in a team environment to gain real-world skills and beat out the competition. | Sam Slocum – samuel.slocum@nisd.net – Rm E112 |
| Game Development | Learn how to make video games in Game Development club! Learn to use the game engine Unity as you progress through lessons and make friends. Game Dev club meets Wednesdays and Fridays during 5th lunch in room B233. | Sarah Chapa – sarah.chapa@nisd.net – Rm B233 |
| Esports Club | Competes in team sports through video games | Shawn Lopez – shawn.lopez@nisd.net – Rm L203 |