ADVISORS:

Ms. Farel / Ms. Feldman

mfarel@philasd.org

WHEN:

Wednesdays 2:35 – 3:45

WHERE:

Room: 134

Social Media:

Instagram: @gwhs.art

Student-led group that provide a space for students to come together outside of class to discuss and engage with art. Open to ALL artists of ALL disciplines! Drawing, painting, sewing, sculpture….we welcome all expressions.

ADVISORS:

Ms. Martinez

jmartinez2@philasd.org

WHEN:

Thursdays 2:45 – 3:45

WHERE:

Room: 324

Free biology tutoring sessions for students who want one-on-one help with assignments, projects, and Keystone Biology Prep.

ADVISORS:

Ms. Britton and Mr. Paris-Peters

rbritton@philasd.org / mparispeters@philasd.org

WHEN:

Tuesdays 2:45-5:00pm (Biweekly)

WHERE:

Room: 207

Social Media:

Instagram: @gwash_bsu

This club is for all black and brown students along with their allies who want to learn about black history, black and brown empowerment, and just want to have a good time at the proverbial “cookout!”

ADVISORS:

Mr. Le

cle@philasd.org

WHEN:

Tuesdays 2:45-4:45

WHERE:

Room: 339

Learn and play Chess with other people and compete in informal or otherwise competitions.

ADVISORS:

Mr. Rozelle and Mr. Le

crozelle@philasd.org / cle@philasd.org

WHEN:

Thursdays 2:45-3:45pm (STARTING 9/19/24)

WHERE:

Room: 220

Learn how to code, practice coding, learn a new coding language, and participate in competitions!

ADVISORS:

Mr. Rozelle

crozelle@philasd.org

WHEN:

Mondays 2:45 – 3:45

WHERE:

Room: 220

Homework and project help for 9-12 grade computer science classes.

ADVISOR:

Chef Beck

WHEN:

Thursdays 2:25-4:30pm (Biweekly)

WHERE:

Room: 154

Cooking class for the novice as well as the passionate cook. We will be preparing various popular Global and American dishes to taste and experience. Come dressed to work and experience the diverse flavors of the kitchen environment.

ADVISORS:

Mr. Ridgway

fridgway@philasd.org

WHEN:

2:45-4:45

WHERE:

Room: 232

The Coral Club explores marine ecosystems, life cycles, and life forms.

ADVISORS:

Ms. Yim

jyim2@philasd.org

WHEN:

Tuesday 2:45-3:45

WHERE:

Room: 136

This is a non-competitive club. Students will learn Public Forum debate and Policy Debate. Students will practice using the monthly resolution decided by NSBA and debate each other in those resolutions. Students will learn the rules and lexicon of different forms of debate as well as learn how to research and debate fellow peers effectively.

ADVISORS:

Ms. Wiley / Ms. Santiago

cnashner@philasd.org / asantiago2@philasd.org

WHEN:

Wednesdays 2:45- 3:45pm (Biweekly)

WHERE:

Room: 25

Social Media:

Instagram: @gwash_bsu

This is a club for English Learners to practice English, meet friends, get peer tutoring and/or community service for higher level English speakers in a relaxed fun setting.

ADVISORS:

Mr. Lopez and Ms. Livingston

mllopez@philasd.org / jlivingston@philasd.org

WHEN:

Tuesdays 2:30-4:30pm

WHERE:

We gather at 2:30 in auditorium and travel to Baldi

Eye to Eye’s mission is to improve the educational experience and outcomes of neurodiverse young people, while engaging them and their allies in the movement for a more equitable and inclusive society. We use arts and crafts as a vehicle to teach social and emotional competencies.

ADVISORS:

Ms. Sampson, Ms. Jenkins

asampson@philasd.org  / cmjenkins@philasd.org

WHEN:

Tuesdays during advisory

WHERE:

Room: 317

Safe place to discuss feelings and emotions towards violence in school, ad other world issues.

ADVISORS:

Ms. Martinez

jmartinez2@philasd.org

WHEN:

Mondays 2:45 – 3:45

WHERE:

Room: 324

Do you like knitting or crocheting, or would you like to learn how? This is the place where you can get creative and destress with yarn.

ADVISORS:

Mr. Kirschenbaum

akirschenbaum@philasd.org

WHEN:

Tuesdays 2:35

WHERE:

Room: 31

Learn how to play Magic the Gathering!

ADVISORS:

Ms. Floyd

mfloyd2@philasd.org

WHEN:

Every other Wednesday

(start 9/4/24)

WHERE:

Room: 224

Mock Trial is a debate club set up in the style of a court room. Each meeting, students will take turns representing the prosecution and defense, using various real life court cases or issues as subjects of debate. Students stimulate civil trials and compete in competitions across the state. In this club, we will learn about current events and lawsuits, read case files, engage in mock trials, familiarize ourselves with laws, and more!

ADVISORS:

Mr. Meile / Ms. Lozzi

crmeile@philasd.org / glozzi@philasd.org

WHEN:

Wednesdays 2:35 – 3:45 (Biweekly)

WHERE:

Room: 236

National Honor Society is one the country’s oldest, and most widely recognized co-curricular and academic student organizations. The driving principles, also known as the Four Pillars, are Scholarship, Character, Leadership, and Service. Assistance with school functions, tutoring, and a chance to support one another in a positive environment are also emphasized.

ADVISORS:

Mr. Meile

crmeile@philasd.org

WHEN:

Thursdays 2:35 – 3:45 (Biweekly)

WHERE:

Room: 3

Interested in journalism/news/writing? Join the school newspaper team and help share the important things happening around our school!

ADVISORS:

Chef Robin

rriccabouden@philasd.org

WHEN:

Thursdays (biweekly) 2:45

WHERE:

Room: 151

Get students outdoors to explore different parks in the area, including hiking, foraging for food, and revegetation of the forest.

ADVISORS:

Mr. Tetreault

jtetreault@philasd.org

WHEN:

Wednesdays 2:35-3:00

WHERE:

Room: 204

The Pokémon Trainers Club is designed to be a space for Pokémon Fans of all kinds to meet and play the Trading Card Game, Video Games, and watch the shows and media together, as well as learn new things about the world of Pokémon.

ADVISORS:

Ms. Samirah Thompson

sthompson2@philasd.org

WHEN:

Wednesdays 2:45-3:45

WHERE:

Room: 302

Science Olympiad is a science club that involves physics, engineering, and various other amazing science activities. As a club, we prepare to participate in a national competition.

ADVISORS:

Ms. Lozzi, Ms. Maclean, Ms. Kirschen

glozzi@philasd.org / mmaclean@philasd.org / kkirschen@philasd.org

WHEN:

Mondays 2:45

WHERE:

Room: 236

In the Social Justice Club, we don’t just talk about change; we take action. We address social justice-related matters, school issues, and anything else that matters to YOU. This is your platform, your stage, your chance to voice your opinions, and know that they will be heard. Together, we can be the change that we want to see in the world.

ADVISORS:

Ms. Lozzi, Ms. Maclean

glozzi@philasd.org / mmaclean@philasd.org

WHEN:

n/a

WHERE:

Room: 236

SACO is George Washington High School’s South Asian Cultural Organization. The club aims to spread love and South Asian culture among all of our students at GW who are interested in learning. We aim to represent the South Asian culture is a positive and welcoming light- spreading love, joy and affinity throughout the school!

ADVISORS:

Ms. Sampson, Ms. Jenkins

asampson@philasd.org  / cmjenkins@philasd.org

WHEN:

Thursdays during advisory

WHERE:

Room: 241A

Join a safe place to build your social skills. Participate in social games, social interactions, and open discussions.

ADVISORS:

Joyce Omulo, Evan Horsey, Jacklyn Rickus

jaomulo@philasd.org / ehorsey@philasd.org / jrickus@philasd.org

Students Run Philly Style@GWHS

WHEN:

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays

WHERE:

Room: Track / Race locations

Boost your fitness with running.

ADVISORS:

Ms. Shifrel

leah.Shifrel@artistyear.org

WHEN:

Mondays and Thursdays

WHERE:

Room: Music Room

Learn about the ins and outs of the world of drama! Come with interests in acting, directing, lighting, sound, costume, and more. We will end with a full production of Macbeth.

ADVISOR:

Ms. Sorkin

mssorkin@philasd.org

WHEN:

Monday-Friday 2:45-5:00pm

WHERE:

Room: 122 / Yearbook Office

Yearbook is comprised of Seniors who help with the construction of the Class Yearbook. This includes photography, layout, writing, editing, etc.

ADVISORS:

Mr. Reese

mreese@gmail.com

WHEN:

Thursdays 2:45-4:45

WHERE:

Room: 230

Students create zines (self-published, non-commercial pieces) centered on personal interests, political/social causes, and more.