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Mountain View High School offers a variety of activities to help enrich the educational experience at our school. Below you will find a description and contact person for each of our organizations. We encourage all of our students to participate in extra-curricular activities.

• Academic Team

  Garin Berry and Billy Jones - Room 1.502  Website

  Academic Team: Here at Mountain View we practice weekly to prepare students to compete on all levels of difficulty from novice to Junior Varsity to Varsity. Competitions extend throughout the year and include local, county, district and state interactions. Students are encouraged to join our practices and improve their skills of knowledge, analysis, and deduction.

• Art Club

  Jessica Maphis - Room 1.303

  Art club provides students the opportunity to experiment with a variety of art media. Meetings are guided by student interest. They can work independently on their projects, but may also choose to collaborate with each other to create group projects. They are given teacher guidance with new materials and techniques. Art Club meets on the first Wednesday of every month, in Room 1.303 at 2:20. Meetings last for an hour.

• Beta Club

  Tracey Fisher - Room 1.593

  The National Beta Club is the largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization in America. Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Mountain View students with a 90% or better total grade average are invited to participate in the Mountain View High School Beta Club chapter at the start of each school year. Beta Club is an exciting way to get involved at Mountain View High School. You'll meet new people, make new friends and contribute your time, energy, and enthusiasm to benefit your community. Beta Club awards students national recognition for their high academic achievement while also equipping them to be the leaders of tomorrow. Mountain View Beta Club members participate in exciting and personally rewarding, community service and school-related activities.

• CIPA - Christians in performing arts

  Dr. Beverly Johnston- Room 1.238

  • Christians in the Performing Arts is a club modeled after the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The club provides support and connections for high school students who are involved in any branch of the performing arts, and who want to practice excellence in their arts, while coming from a Christian world view. Meets Wednesday mornings, 6:50-7:10 in room 1.238.

• Color Guard - Winter Guard

  William Owens - Band Room

  Color Guard and Winter Guard are activities that involves dance choreography with flag, rifle and saber choreography. The Color Guard performs with the MVHS marching band during half time of the varsity football games and also at fall marching band competitions. Auditions for fall color guard are usually held in April. Rehearsals begin in July and go through November. The winter guard is an indoor competitive group. Winter guard competitions are held at host high school gyms across the state. Auditions for winter guard are usually in October. Rehearsals begin in November and go through April.

• Continental Math League

  Tamika Lindsey - Room 1.554  Website

  Continental Math League is a low-stress math competition.  Students will take a 30-minute, 6 question test once a month beginning in November.  The top 5 scores in each grade win.  There are opportunities to compete against other students within the state of Georgia and nationally.  Meets in room 1.554 every other Monday after school 2:15-2:50pm.

• Dance Club

  Sarah Symons - Room 1.006

  Dance Club is open to all MVHS students. You don't have to be in the dance class to join. In this club we do community service activities, go see dance performances, and take master dance classes from professionals. Dance club meets on the second Wednesday of every month after school. Some financial responsibilities include: paying a small fee for master dance classes, paying for a Dance Club t-shirt, as well as paying to see the dance performances.

• Dance Company - The View Dance Company (VDC)

  Sarah Symons - Room 1.006

  Dance Company- The View Dance Company (VDC) is an audition based after school program. Each semester auditions are held to select company members for the current performance. Auditions are open to all MVHS students. Rehearsals are held twice weekly throughout the semester and one full week of tech/dress rehearsals before the show. The dance company is a great way to be involved with the dance department if you don't have room in your schedule to take class, enhance your dance studies, or get more performance stage time during our productions. Student choreography opportunities are available in the spring semester.

• Dance Team

  Lucie Ausburn - Room 1.565

  The Mountain View Dance Team is a spirit organization performing at Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball home games as well as, school pep rallies, various community events, and local competitions throughout the year.  The Mountain View Dance Team performs hip-hop, pom, and jazz style routines.  Dance experience is preferred but not required.

• DECA

  Andrea Barrett - Room 1.306  Website

  DECA is a co-curricular student organization designed to enhance the education of students with interest in marketing, management and entrepreneurship. DECA helps students to develop skills and competence for marketing careers, to build self–esteem, to experience leadership and to practice community service. Students have the opportunity to compete with DECA and earn scholarship money. For further information, please visit DECA.org.

• Equestrian team/club

  Kristin Wilson- Room 1.535  website

  • The Mountain View Equestrian Team is a club for students who have an interest in horses and the equestrian sport. The club consists of a competitive riding team as well as members who just want to learn more about horses. The team is coached by Marion Bickers at Sever Road Stables and involves both Western and English riding disciplines. The competitive team has the opportunity to ride in both informal shows and invitational meets sanctioned by the Riders Interscholastic Federation of North America (RIFNA). Students ride and compete against teams from local schools. All teams and individual riders involved have the opportunity to qualify and compete at state and national competitions. The goal is for the students to be recognized as athletes and teams just as other teams in their schools are.

  • Family, Career and Community leaders of america (FCCLA)

    Kristina Melts- Room 1.368

  • Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a nonprofit national career and technical student organization for young men and women in Family and Consumer Sciences education. Everyone is part of a family, and FCCLA is the only national Career and Technical Student Organization with the family as its central focus. Since 1945, FCCLA members have been making a difference in their families, careers, and communities by addressing important personal, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Today over 205,000 members in nearly 6,500 chapters are active in a network of associations in 50 states, including the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Chapter projects focus on a variety of youth concerns, including teen pregnancy, parenting, family relationships, substance abuse, peer pressure, environment, nutrition and fitness, teen violence, and career exploration. Involvement in FCCLA offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life -- planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal communication -- necessary in the home and workplace.

  • FCA - Fellowship of Christian Athletes

    Coach Shirley - Room 1.410 

    Fellowship of Christian Athletes provides an opportunity for students, athletes and teachers to get together for fellowship and worship. There will be Bible studies and social gatherings throughout the year.  FCA will meet on the first and last Tuesday of the month.

  • FBLA - future business leaders of america

    Marlena Booker - Room 1.397

    Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a nonprofit student organization committed to preparing today’s students for success in business and is the largest student business organization in the world with more than 250,000 members. Georgia is also the largest FBLA chapter in the nation with over 20,000 members. Whether a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior you can join and enjoy FBLA activities. For further information visit FBLA.org.

  • French Club

    Julie Griffin - Room 1.474

    Purpose: To further the student's understanding and appreciation of the French language and culture through activities outside of the classroom. As a member of the French Club, we will have activities such as French movie days, trips to French restaurants, French game days, parties at the end of each semester and more! Eligibility: Anyone who is currently enrolled in a French class.

  • H.O.P.E

    Oscar Carvallo, Magalis Henry- Room 1.464  website

  • Hispanic Organization for the Promotion of Education.  This organization is nation wide with chapters in several states, also here in GCPS, where several high schools participate to help solve academic and social problems many Hispanic students face everyday.  The mission of HOPE is to increase the graduation rate among Hispanic high school students through leadership, education, and community service.

  • International Thespian Society

    Dr. Beverly Johnston- Room 1.238

    The International Thespian Society exists to promote excellence in high school theatre. The organization sponsors conferences, contest and awards for students who participate in their high school theatre programs. In order to join ITS a student must have earned 10 points from being involved in theatre and have experience being in one or two plays. The MVHS Drama Club is a feeder program for those interested in joining ITS, as well as a fun after school activity for anyone interested in acting and drama.

  • Junior Cabinet - Prom

    Jaime Claymore, Julie Woodson, Krista Herring - Room 1.476   Website

    The Junior Cabinet is responsible for planning prom and coordinating all Junior Class activities. Check the Junior Class Sponsor webpage often for updates concerning prom, junior dues, and class rings. Should you have any questions contact Bryce_Fulcher@gwinnett.k12.ga.us.

  • Junior Classical League

    Jaime Claymore - Room 1.476  Website

    The National, Georgia and Mountain View Junior Classical League is a collection of organizations of middle school and high school students sponsored by the American Classical League. It is the largest Classical organization in the world today. Its purpose is to encourage an interest in and an appreciation of the language, literature, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome and to impart an understanding of the debt of our own culture to that of Classical antiquity.

  • Key Club

    Mountain View Volunteers - Room 1.466

    Key Club is the oldest and largest service program for high school students world wide. What makes Key Club so successful is the fact that it is a student-led organization that teaches leadership through serving others. Key club members are required to complete at least 50 hours of community service per year. Its members plan, organize and carry out the service projects. All students are invited to join, but in order to remain a member you must be on track for completing the service hour requirement, attend weekly meetings, complete required documentation of service hours and earn 100 points per semester through participation.

  • Majesty Step Team

    Shelly Tribble - Marlena Booker

    The purpose of the MV "Majesty" Step Team is to foster an active interest in the historical African-American art of stepping to promote diversity and encourage and inspire members towards innovation and success.  This club will engage in activities including fundraisers, group outings and performances.  With practice and team work, all members of the organization will be encouraged to increase their skill level in stepping, with camaraderie, enjoying yourself, and having fun.

  • Math Team

    Kay Rossman - Billy Jones - Tamika Lindsey Room 1.554

    Math team is open to any student with an interest in mathematics. It provides students with an opportunity to improve their math skills, participate in competitions with students from other schools, and gain leadership experience. Practices also include preparation for SAT, ACT, state math exam, and National Math exam.

  • Mock Trial

    Jake Head - Room 1.420

    The Mock Trial competition team is made of up of 14 members who are want to work with volunteer teachers and attorneys to learn to present a case in court. They prepare presentations from case materials provided by the High School Mock Trial Committee from the Young Lawyers Association from the State Bar.

  • Model UN

    Jake Head - Room 1.420

    Model UN is a simulation of the UN General Assembly and other multilateral bodies. In Model UN, students step into the shoes of ambassadors from UN member states to debate current issues on the organization’s agenda. While playing their roles as ambassadors, student “delegates” make speeches, prepare draft resolutions, negotiate with allies and adversaries, resolve conflicts, and navigate the Model UN conference rules of procedure- all in the interest of mobilizing “international cooperation” to resolve problems that affect countries all over the world. This year's competition will be at Georgia Tech and will involve representing Gabon.  See Mr. Head or Mr. Jones for more details.

  • Mu alpha theta

    Tamika Lindsey- Room 1.554  Website

    • Mu Alpha Theta is a national math honor society for students in grades 9-12.  Students must have a 3.0 GPA in their math courses to join.  We will have competitions and provide peer tutoring.  Meets in room 1.554 every other Monday after school from 2:15-2:50pm.

  • National Art Honor Society

    Jessica Maphis - Room 1.303

    The National Art Honor Society is designed to recognize students who excel in the Visual Arts. Through group critiques, students will engage in open discussions about each other’s work. These discussions will lead to creative insights, and could result in collaborative works. They will be given feedback about their progress, and will utilize their time to improve specific areas of their portfolio. In addition to exploring new techniques, club members will participate in art-based community service. The projects will vary, based on student interest. Implementing artistic skills in assisting others is the overall mission of National Art Honor Society.  To maintain national membership, students are required to participate in at least 10 hours of community service throughout the year. Students are given opportunities to complete these hours with NAHS. Students who do not earn 10 hours of service will not receive an Honor cord for graduation.  The National Art Honor Society meets on the first Monday of every month, in room 1.303.  Meetings last for an hour.

  • Negotiating experiential territories

    Tracey Fisher - Room 1.481

    NET (Negotiating Experiential Territories) is a MVHS club designed to address concerns and issues that African American, Latino, and Asian American students encounter and through discussion determine resourceful and considerate approaches to generate pro-active results. Sophomore, Junior and Senior students are welcome to attend. Discussion topics will include (a) MVHS Advanced Placement classes want and need you! (b) What happens when you are the first in your family to go to college. (c) Writing a great college application essay. Meetings are twice monthly before school on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 6:50 a.m. to 7:10 a.m. Sophomore, junior, and senior students are eligible and invited to join who are enrolled at MVHS, and who have no out of school suspension incidents. Out of school suspension incidents void club participation. Mrs. Fisher is the club sponsor. The first meeting is Monday, October 31, 2011. Please contact her at Tracey_Fisher@gwinnett.k12.ga.us for additional information. All students are welcome.

  • NHS - National Honor Society

    Terry Nicholson - Room 1.578

    • The National Honor Society (NHS) are the nation's premier organizations established to recognize outstanding sophomore, junior, and senior high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS honors those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character.  Mountain View not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service.

  • NHSDA - National Honor Society for Dance Arts

    Sarah Symons - Room 1.006

    National Honor Society for Dance Arts is a club brought to Mountain View to promote and honor outstanding dance achievements. The club meets the first Wednesday of each month.  NHSDA hopes to encourage well-rounded dance artists to become leaders in their communities after high school graduation. Student membership is awarded on the basis of points earned for meritorious work in dance that meet the honor society's general guidelines. Each student must earn at least 30 points. NHSDA is in conjunction with Dance Club.

  • PTSA Student Leadership Team

    Garin Berry - Room 1.423  Website

    The PTSA Student Leadership Team has a mission of serving students and the school community especially within the school and our cluster schools.  Students identify and coordinate a wide variety of opportunities to promote a positive and supportive school environment.  Students interested in growing as leaders and making a difference are encouraged to participate.

  • Relay for life  

    Kristin Murphy- Room 1.424  Website

    Almost all of us have been touched by cancer in some way, so we've decided to make a difference by walking and raising money in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life event.  At the big Relay for Life Gwinnett County event, our team will camp overnight at the Gwinnett County Fair Grounds and take turns walkng around the track to raise money  and awareness in an effort to help the American Cancer Society in the world's largest fight for more birthdays.  The actual relay event is a celebration of survivors and in honor of those who have passed away because of Cancer.  Our team meets 1-2 times per month to plan out various fundraising events to take place throughout the year and ending with the big night of Relay.

  • Science Team

    Billy Jones - Dianne Akin - Debbie White - Room 1.502

    Science Team/Science Olympiad: For those students with a keen interest in science, a career in medicine or engineering, or a desire to learn more about all areas of science, this club can meet all your needs. We prepare for competitions in the science area only (with mathematical support, of course). Competitions include buzzer use, group endeavors, and building events. Each competition focuses on one or more of these areas and students and faculty work together to make sure the practices and competitions are learning experiences as well as fun.  Preparation will include Science Olympiad, National Chemistry Exam, and other science related activities throughout the year.

  • Spanish Club

    Magalis Henry - Room 1.467

    Provide the opportunity for members to speak and increase their knowledge and awareness of the Spanish speaking world. The club seeks also to unite spanish-speaking students of all different levels in order to learn more about language and the culture.

  • Student Council

    Laura Droms Room 1.465 - Kristin Murphy  Website

    Student Council is an organization of student leaders whose primary focus is to represent their peers and act as a liaison between the students of Mountain View High School and the faculty and administration. This group of student leaders is responsible for planning student and community service activities throughout the year. In addition to planning activities, students participate in leadership lessons and attend conferences at the local school, state, regional, and national levels.

  • TSA Technology Student Association

    Darryl Colley - Room 1.360

    The mission of Georgia TSA is to prepare its membership to be successful leaders and responsible citizens in a technological society through co-curricular activities within the technology education program; which include communication, leadership, and competitive skill development in the classroom/laboratory environment.

  • Tri-M Music national honor society

    William Owens- Room 1.252

    • The Tri-M Music Honor Society is the international music honor society for middle/junior high and high school students. It is designed to recognize students for their academic and musical achievements, reward them for their accomplishments and service activities, and to inspire other students to excel at music and leadership. Through more than 5,500 chartered chapters, Tri-M has helped thousands of young people provide years of service through music in schools throughout the world.
    • Tri-M shares and supports the objectives of every dedicated music educator—to increase student and school involvement with music and to make a stronger and more unified school music program. Tri-M offers a complete system of rewards that helps inspire students and recognizes excellence in individuals and chapters. With this system, the society builds self-esteem and provides a channel of personal fulfillment. Students are invited to attend and must have an A in their current music course (Band, Chorus or Orchestra) and an overall B average in their other courses.

    Yearbook - Summit

    Jennifer Ortman - Room 1.607

    The third annual Summit yearbook is in production for the 2011-2012 school year. With an emphasis on coverage, this year's book is sure to include a majority of the student body. The yearbook staff employs principles from real world journalism, including writing style, layout production, editing, photography, and much more. The Summit program is in the process of growing and has great expectations for the future of Mountain View's largest publication. To support the program, contact us for opportunities to recognize a student, a team, or a club or to advertise your business. Our intention is to start a strong tradition of a yearbook for students, by students, which the community looks forward to reading every year.