Clubs and Organizations
Click On a Club/Organization to Find Out More:
Key Club
Key Club is an international, student-led organization. Students are involved in service and leadership opportunities throughout our community and school.
We meet every other Monday in WCL 116 after school.
Visit our Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/chainoflakeskeyclub/
SGA: Student Government Association
Consists of a 15 member board.
SGA plans all social events for COL and acts as a voice between the students and the administration. We have a constitution that we follow. Our biggest events are Fall Dance, Prom and Annual BBQ.
SGA Mission Statement:
Our mission is to represent the interests of students and increase communication between students and administrators, to improve campus life, and create social events that bring the students of Chain of Lakes together.SGA’s Elected Board and Advisor’s Board are responsible for fundraising, planning and facilitating student events. We desire to plan social activities that bring the students of Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School together as a cohesive unit, to help build a safe and comfortable learning environment for all.
SGA’s Elected Board and Advisor’s Board also act as the voice of the students, to create an open channel of communication between the students and the schools administrators and faculty to foster growth and leadership.
Florida Future Educators of America
Open to all COL students, no election is required
FFEA provides service to COL and other schools in Polk County
FFEA will run a drive to benefit local schools.
FFEA members will work with local after school programs to provide tutoring and homework help.
FFEA members attend a state conference in January.
FFEA is a club for students who are interested in a career in the field of education.
FFEA is club for students who have other career interests, but who still value the role of education in their life.
Academic Team
A fairly concise definition of Academic Team competition was offered to me by Ken Jennings, the winningest Jeopardy player of all time: “It’s like team Jeopardy”. Seriously, he told me that at a Nationals Tournament in Chicago once.
Until then, as we say in the science-sport-art of Academic Team competition: perceptum totus! (that’s Latin for “study everything”).
Peter Preston MA, MMHC, PhD
National Honor Society (NHS)
Our chapter the National Honor Society is not just a club, it is a place where community is forged. It goes far beyond a report card. By empowering, championing, and recognizing well-rounded students, NHS provides schools with a values-based framework to elevate a culture of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Our chapter takes these four tenets seriously. NHS chapters operate in all 50 states and many schools around the world, engaging and serving more than 1.4 million students.
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
HOSA is a global student-led organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services and several federal and state agencies. HOSA’s mission is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community, through education, collaboration, and experience. HOSA actively promotes career opportunities in the health industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. HOSA’s goal is to encourage all health science instructors and students to affiliate and be actively involved in the HSE-HOSA Partnership.
Knit Wits
A bi-weekly service learning group who knits hats and scarves for the homeless of our community. Every year, handcrafted items are donated to The Mission in Winter Haven.
COL Ambassadors
COL Ambassadors is an organization of senior students who actively participate in planning and executing new student orientation, as well as volunteer to represent Chain of Lakes Collegiate when called upon. We have sign-ups in the spring, and we meet over the summer months to plan for new student orientation. COL Ambassadors also help to mentor new students to acclimate them to the college and collegiate life while offering them encouragement. COL Ambassadors also look for ways to encourage students to get together and form new friendships through student-led activities.
Interact
Interact is a Rotary sponsored, service-based group of student volunteers. Members learn leadership skills, develop their talents, and perform acts of service while having fun and building friendships. Since Interact is a student led group, each year Interactors create new service projects, and continue to long standing acts of service by partnering with the Winter Haven Rotary Club, City of Winter Haven, The Mission, Main Street Winter Haven and various other community groups embodying the Rotary motto: “Service above Self”
It does not matter if you are a freshman or a senior, anyone is welcome to join. All you have to do is enjoy helping others!
