Clubs and Activities

This club competes in archery competitions throughout the area and state.

This club is for 5th-8th grade students and faculty who enjoy or would like to learn the classic game of chess.

FCA promotes Christian values through participation in outside activities. Students need not be a member of an athletic team to be a member of FCA.

Interact is a Rotary International-sponsored service club for young people. Interact gives Upper School students an opportunity to participate in meaningful service projects. Along the way, Interactors develop their leadership skills and initiative. Interact Club carries out two service projects a year: one that helps their school or community and one that promotes international understanding.

Sr. Scholars’ Bowl, open to students in grades 9-12, and Jr. Scholars’ Bowl, open to students in grades 7-8, study and practice together to prepare for participation in academic competitions.

This club is for students who are taking art and would like the opportunity to work with others who share an interest in art.

Students meet weekly to promote Christian support of fellow students.

Model United Nations, also known as Model UN or MUN, is an educational simulation and/or academic competition in which students learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the United Nations. MUN involves and teaches research, public speaking, debating, and writing skills, in addition to critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership abilities.

The Student Government Association is the students’ representative body. It presides over the general homeroom period, promotes school spirit, sponsors the homecoming activities, assigns lockers and parking spaces, and organizes activities throughout the year. In the spring, the student body elects a president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer to serve as officers for the upcoming year. Any interested students who complete the required application may serve on the Student Council.

The Blue Zone Pep Club works as a support group to promote school spirit. The Blue Zone sponsors tailgates at various athletic events and helps raise awareness of Houston Academy student activities. The Blue Zone maintains a Facebook page.

These clubs promote the language and culture of each world and classical language offered at Houston Academy. The language clubs sponsor a Language Week celebration and organize cultural experiences relative to their language’s culture.

In February, the National Honor Society recognizes students with a 3.52 grade point in core classes who have displayed outstanding, character, scholarship, leadership, and citizenship. NJHS Chapter Bylaws