Read the guidelines and deadlines below. You must complete this link to complete your application.

Congratulations, you have just taken the first step in making a difference at Bonita. It is important to remember that when forming a club, you will affect the lives of students and staff at our school. Building a strong club takes great leadership and determination.

You must have an Advisor for your club before you submit your application. After turning in your club application, it will be approved by the ASB, ASB Director and the administration. When your club is approved you and your Advisor will receive an approval email.. Your club must meet at least once a month, you must submit meeting minutes, you must attend the monthly Intercouncil of Clubs meeting, and a member of your club must attend one House of Representatives meeting a month to stay an active club. Your club must also complete a service project sometime during the year. If your club has not completed one by the spring, you must participate in the all school leadership service project.

Once approved, you will have to create a short video (no longer than 2 minutes) to describe what your club does, and why people should join it. This will function as Club Rush.

If you have questions about clubs please contact our Commissioner of Clubs: bonitaclubs@gmail.com

The following steps must be completed:

Create a purpose

Why is it important that this club be available for the students of Bonita High School?
What would be your ultimate goal in creating this organization?
Make sure the reason for the club is valid
Take an initiative and make a difference
It cannot conflict with the purpose of another club

Find an advisor

You cannot start a club without someone there to oversee your activities and be with you at all club events and activities. You will need the help of a certificated staff member on campus.
Your advisor will host the Zoom meetings while we are distance learning. Meetings must take place during lunch time (12:35-1:20pm)

Choose 5 students that you feel will effectively run your club

The Positions are: President, Vice President., Secretary, Treasurer, and House of Representatives Rep.

Find at least 10 additional members

You will do this at Club Rush

Create a yearly plan of the activities you’d like to do for the year.
Complete a service project

Each club will have to complete one service project for the year
You will come up with 3 possible ideas for service projects
ASB will approve which service project your club will complete
If your club does not complete a service project, you will need to send a minimum of 4 club members to the All Leadership Service Day.

Attend House of Representatives meetings

Pick one person to be your House of Representatives rep
They must attend House of Representatives meetings once a month

Come up with possible fundraising activities if necessary

When your club determines your fundraiser, you will have to complete a Fundraiser Request form and have it approved by ASB.

Create a video that describes what your club is to show for club rush.

Important Dates

Date	Deadline
September 4th - 15th	Google Form Applications available
September 15th	Google Form Applications due
September 16th	ASB reviews applications for Club approval
September 16th	ASB notifies Club Presidents of approval status via school email
September 17th	Mandatory Club President meeting at 12:45pm via Zoom (link to be posted and emailed)
September 21st	Club Videos due for Club Rush
September 23rd	Club Rush videos for student body to view and sign up.
September 28th	1st day of approved Club meeting can be held

Guidelines for Planning Events

All events must be scheduled on the Master Calendar through the Director of Student Activities. No events can be hosted by a Club without prior approval.
The Faculty Advisors must be involved in planning all events and MUST be present at the meetings and the events.
In cases of social events, such as dances, adequate chaperoning and security must be arranged, transportation must be approved, and parent release forms must be completed.
All off campus speakers MUST be cleared through the Assistant Principals office.
All outside sales people MUST be cleared through the Assistant Principals office.
All programs, entertainment, speakers, movies, etc. MUST first be approved by the Faculty Advisor before a requesting clearance from the Assistant Principal's office.
Notices for the morning announcements must be emailed to the ASB Director the day before the announcement is to be read. Send announcements to j.pocino@bonita.k12.ca.us
Notices for the School Newspaper or the Daily Bulletin must be approved by the Faculty Advisor and the ASB Director.

Guidelines for maintaining Club Charters

To maintain a charter and official recognition as a school organization, the following regulations set up by the Bonita High School Student Body must be followed:

Membership in the club must be restricted to students at Bonita High School
A faculty sponsor must be present at all meetings.
Meet once a month and submit meeting minutes to the Commissioner of Intercounvil of Clubs
House of Representatives Representative must attend monthly House of Representatives Meetings
The proposed objectives of the club must be maintained.
The proposed service to the school must be fulfilled.
The club must complete all activity and fundraiser forms required for a campus activity.
Complete a service project or participate in the all school leadership service project.

You can complete the application at http://bit.ly/bhsclubapp