Organizations
DECA
Sponsor(s)
Lisa Beavers and Melissa Richie
✉ lisabeavers@sjsd.k12.mo.us, melissarichie@sjsd.k12.mo.us
Purpose of the Group
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools around the globe.
Requirements for Membership
Must be enrolled in a Marketing, High School of Business, Marketing II or International Business class.
Anticipated Group Activities
We will travel to Kauffman Stadium for Career Day at the K, the Plaza for a visual merchandising assignment, New York for the DECA NY Experience, UMKC for District Competition, State Competition at Crown Center and Nashville for International Competition.
Meetings
We meet once a month in Room 112.
Membership Dues
$25/annual (includes a cool CHS business shirt!)
FBLA
Sponsor(s)
Jill Blazer
✉ catherineblazer@sjsd.k12.mo.us
Purpose of the Group
Future Business Leaders of American (FBLA) allows students who are preparing for a career in business or a business related field the opportunity to learn more about the business world and leadership, apply knowledge and skills in competitions, and allow students to strengthen individual confidence, character, citizenship and patriotism.
Requirements for Membership
All students at Central High School
Anticipated Group Activities
Field trips, district, state and national competitions, community service
Meetings
First Thursday of the month after school in Room 110
Membership Dues
$25/annual
FCCLA
Sponsor(s)
Stephanie Haenni
✉ stephaniehaenni@sjsd.k12.mo.us
Instagram
@ chs_fccla_sjsd
Purpose of the Group
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a co-curricular organization that aims to help youth in public and private schools with family bonds, careers, and participation in the community.
Requirements for Membership
Students must have previously taken or be currently enrolled in a Family and Consumer Science (FACS) course.
Anticipated Group Activities
Fundraisers; Festivus booth; a food drive for the St. Joseph Animal Shelter; the Pack-a-Purse drive for the YWCA, and more to be decided.
Meetings
Every Tuesday from 2:35-3:15 (unless notified otherwise) in Room 123. Always check announcements. Calendar is posted on the door of Room 123.
Membership Dues
$15/annual
NHS
Sponsor(s)
Melissa Johnson ✉ melissajohnson@sjsd.k12.mo.us
Shawna Gilliland ✉ shawnagilliland@sjsd.k12.mo.us
Purpose of the Group
National Honor Society (NHS) serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character.
Requirements for Membership
Students are inducted each spring, usually in March, and are chosen from the student body with recommendations from the faculty. Inductees must achieve a 4.0 or higher GPA, and demonstrate excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character.
Anticipated Group Activities
Penny Drive (United Way); NHS Blood Drive; Pumpkinfest; December Service Project
Meetings
A calendar of meetings, times, and locations will be decided annually.
Membership Dues
Varies