• Extracurricular Activities


    For a student to be eligible for any extracurricular activity for the first semester, he/she
    must pass the previous grade level with at least a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) (70 or
    higher) in any four courses. Additionally, a student must submit to the school a current
    health certificate for the year of extracurricular participation. First-year athletes must
    present their coach with a certified copy of their birth certificate. To be eligible for
    participation in any extracurricular activity during the second semester, a student must
    possess at least a 2.0 GPA (70 or higher) in 4 courses at the end of the first semester.
    Age Limits: A 7th grader must not have reached 14 years of age prior to August 1 of the current
    school year, and an 8th grader must not have reached 15 years of age prior to August 1 of the
    current school year.
    For a junior high student to be eligible to participate on a high school team first semester, he/she
    must pass the previous grade level with at least a 2.0 GPA (70 or higher) in the 4 core courses
    (English, math, science, and social studies). To be eligible for participation during second semester,
    a student must possess a 2.0 GPA (70 or higher) in the 4 core courses at the end of the first
    semester.
    PJHS houses various school-sponsored clubs in which students are encouraged to become involved.
    Most clubs have their own requirements for membership, and the student should check with the
    sponsor if interested in joining.


    Student Council
    The membership of the Student Council of Pearl Junior High School will consist of those elected by
    the students to their respective positions and those appointed by the sponsors/principal.
    The Student Council will consist of approximately twenty members, all of whom are allowed to vote
    except the presiding officer, who is allowed to vote only in case of a tie. The total number of the
    council may vary depending on whether or not a tie occurs in the elections of representatives.
    In order to be eligible to petition for election in the Pearl Junior High School Student Council, a
    student must adhere to the following criteria:
    • Each student body officer candidate must have an 85 or above average in each class
    from the preceding semester.

    • Each grade representative candidate, for election or appointment, must have an 80 or
    above average in each class from the preceding semester.
    • In order to be eligible for fall elections, incoming 6

    th graders must complete the 5th grade
    without any disciplinary actions, including in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, or
    corporal punishment.
    • In order to be eligible for spring elections, current 6th and 7th graders must have a satisfactory
    discipline record to include no bus suspensions, no in-school suspensions, no out-of-school-
    suspensions, and no corporal punishment.

    Student Council members must maintain these respective averages, 85 or above in each class for
    officers and 80 or above in each class for representatives. It is the responsibility of the council
    member to show their grades to their grade sponsor each nine-week grading period. If the required
    averages are not maintained, the council member will be placed on probation.
    Any Student Council member who has willfully resigned his/her position on the council or who has
    been formally dismissed from the council will not be allowed to run in any further student council
    election at PJHS.


    Beta Club
    The Pearl Chapter of the Beta Club is affiliated with the National Beta organization. The purpose of
    the club is to be of service to the school and community. The Beta Club stands for achievement,
    character, and leadership. To be eligible for Beta Club membership, a student must maintain a 90
    or above overall average in English, Math, Science, History, with no grade lower than an 80 in any
    subject. Grades will be checked each nine weeks by the sponsor(s). Any student without the
    required grades will be placed on probation. If the average is 90 or above the following nine weeks,
    the student will be removed from probation.
    Demerit System:
    To ensure that Beta Club members uphold the highest standards of behavior, we have
    implemented a demerit system:
    • Detention = 1 Demerit
    • In-School Suspension (ISS) = 2 Demerits
    • Once a student reaches 5 demerits, they will be removed from the club.
    • Out of School Suspension (OSS) will result in automatic removal from Beta Club

    The Pirate
    The school yearbook is published for the purpose of giving the student a pictorial history of the
    year’s activities in the school. Sponsors of the yearbook are selected by the principal, and the staff
    of the yearbook is selected by the sponsors. Members of the staff receive valuable experiences in
    financing, budgeting, artistic layout, photography, and literary expression.

    Pirate Band
    The Pearl Band program has a member handbook that outlines specific rules and regulations.
    Motto: EXCELLENCE THROUGH PERSEVERANCE
    Aim: The place of distinction that the Pearl Band holds in the student’s life certainly justifies
    the hard work that is necessary to have a super organization.

    Cheerleading
    The purpose of the organization is to work with the school and community to encourage the athletic
    teams, to stimulate fans, to support the school, and to promote school spirit throughout the year.

    Membership - There will be one squad of cheerleaders for football and basketball.
    Selection Procedures - Tryouts will be held in the spring of the year to determine the squad for the
    coming school year. The junior high squad will consist of the top 10 – 18 candidates. A fee of $25.00
    must be paid prior to the clinic in order to participate in the clinic and tryout. The cheerleading
    program has a member constitution that outlines specific rules and regulations.
    1. Candidates must have a grade average of 70 or above in each subject.
    2. Candidates must have a satisfactory discipline record.
    3. Selections will be made by an outside panel of experts.


    Dance Team
    The purpose of the organization is to work with the school and community to encourage the athletic
    teams, to stimulate fans, to support the school, and to promote school spirit throughout the year.
    Membership - There will be one squad of dance team members for football and basketball.
    Selection Procedures - Tryouts will be held in the spring of the year to determine the squad for the
    coming school year. A fee of $25.00 must be paid prior to the clinic in order to participate in the
    clinic and tryout. The dance team has a member constitution that outlines specific rules and regulations.
    1. Candidates must have a grade average of 70 or above in each subject.
    2. Candidates must have a satisfactory discipline record.
    3. Selections will be made by an outside panel of experts.

     

    Robotics Club
    To be eligible for membership, any 6th, 7th or 8th-grade student must meet the following requirements:
    • 75 or higher in all core courses
    • No out-of-school suspensions, corporal punishments, or alternative school placements
    • Parents/Team Member must sign Robotics Contracts
    • Non-refundable $65.00 fee