Student Life
The professional nature of our student body makes it complicated for Professional Children’s School to offer traditional extracurricular activities such as competitive sports teams. There are, however, numerous opportunities to participate in the life of the school. This participation includes musical and dramatic performances, assemblies and various clubs or activities scheduled within the school day, as well as numerous community service opportunities.
Historically, community service efforts and club offerings have reflected the interest of our student body, and we continue to encourage students to approach the Division Heads with ideas for additional student life offerings.
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PCS Student Association
The Student Association is a non-elected body which organizes community activities, including but not limited to, philanthropic fundraisers, dances, movie nights, service outings, and other special assemblies. The Student Association meets once a week and anyone is invited to attend. Students interested in having a direct voice in the life of the School are encouraged to join the Student Association.
Community Meetings
On a weekly basis, students and faculty gather for a Community Meeting. Some weeks these meetings involve the entire school, but most weeks they are held by division and could also be devoted entirely to advisory time. These meetings offer a regular opportunity for the PCS community to come together to share important information, celebrate exciting accomplishments, and commemorate significant events. Students and faculty are active participants in these Community Meetings.
Community Service
Professional Children’s School encourages students to give back by organizing community service efforts both in and outside of School. External efforts have included food drives, fundraisers, community cleaning campaigns, and direct participation with and in support of non-profit organizations. Many of our students tutor their peers or help our international students by serving as “conversation buddies.” Students who elect to serve as tutors receive commendations for this service on their transcripts.
Clubs and Activities
Students are invited to participate in a variety of clubs and activities. Students are encouraged to serve as leaders in these clubs and, with guidance, can lead their own activities with an adult facilitator present. Club offerings vary each year and are determined by student interest.
Club and Activity offerings have included:
American Sign Language Club
Art Club
Arts Space
Basketball Club
Chinese Culture Club
Craft Club
Creative Writing
Debate Club
Entrepreneur Club
Filmmaking Club
Gender & Sexuality Alliance
Medical Club
Music Production Club
PCS Ambassadors
The PCS Professional (Literary Magazine)
Racial Affinity Group
Senior Mural Club
Student Association
Ukrainian Pysanka Design & Drawing
Together We Rise
Zumba
Yoga, Stretch and Meditation Club
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