Friendship Collegiate Academy builds scholars ready for the rigors and rewards of college. By immersing students in a collegiate environment that provides early exposure to college-level courses and experiences, Collegiate achieves some of the highest graduation and college acceptance rates in the Washington area.
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Collegiate’s roadmap to student success includes 16 College Board Advanced Placement courses among four rigorous career academies that encourage self-discovery and a mastery of core academic content: Early College, Information Technology and Engineering, Fine Arts, and Health Sciences.
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Our Early College Academy, the first such program at a public charter high school in the city, offers highly motivated students the opportunity to earn up to two years’ college credit before graduation. Today, Early College alumni proudly hold degrees from some of the nation’s most competitive institutions: Princeton. Morehouse. Columbia. William and Mary. Spelman. Carnegie Mellon. Virginia. Maryland. George Washington. UCLA. Georgetown. The list grows year by year.
But a Collegiate education is more than cracking books. Students enjoy a variety of clubs and athletic activities that reinforce the core values of integrity, confidence, persistence and teamwork. From an award-winning robotics team and drama club to the city’s No.1 charter high school football team, Collegiate develops well-rounded scholars ready to succeed at whatever advanced goals they tackle.
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2020-21 Virtual After-School Club Registration
All after-school clubs are virtual until Friendship resumes in-person instruction for all students at all campuses. Clubs will run from 4:00 – 5:00 pm on designated club days. Please read through the club descriptions below before you attempt to enroll. Please note that there are limited slots available for each club. Please do not register for more than two clubs.
If you have any questions regarding Collegiate’s after-school clubs, please call Mr. Carlos Richardson at (202) 396-5500 or email at crichardson@friendshipschools.org.
Collegiate students, click here to register for clubs: 2020-21 After-School Club Registration Form
Knight News
The Knight Times is the school newspaper written and designed by Collegiate Academy students. Students will write, edit, and layout monthly issues of the school newspaper.
Grade Levels: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Day(s): Mondays and Tuesdays
Club Sponsor: Ms. Ellis, Dean of Students
Black Girls Code
The goal of this club is to increase the number of women of color in the digital space by empowering girls of color ages 7 to 17 to become innovators in STEM fields, leaders in their communities, and builders of their own futures through exposure to computer science and technology. Black Girls Code will provide Collegiate Academy young ladies with the skills to occupy some of the 1.4 million computing job openings in the U.S.
Grade Levels: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Day(s): Tuesdays and Thursdays
Club Sponsor: Ms. Darden, Collegiate Academy teacher
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
Learn about careers in the health industry while developing your leadership and technical skills.
Grade Levels: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Day(s): Mondays
Club Sponsor: Ms. Darden, Collegiate Academy teacher
Robotics Team
All students are natural scientists and engineers. The Robotics Club will offer students the chance to design, build, and program a VEX 5 robot. Students will participate in competitions throughout the school year. This club is for students who love to question, tinker, experiment and play. VEX competitions foster these skills and capitalize on the motivational effects of competitions and robotics to help all students create an identity as a STEM learner. Students will also gain valuable soft skills like communication, collaboration and time-management in a fun and authentic way.
Grade Levels: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Day(s): Tuesdays
Club Sponsor: Mr. Davy, Collegiate Academy teacher
Battle of the Books
Students will read books throughout the school year and come together virtually to demonstrate their abilities and to test their knowledge of the books they have read.
Grade Levels: 5th, 6th
Day(s): Fridays
Club Sponsor: Ms. Smart, Collegiate Academy Instructional Coach
Choir/Vocal Music
This club is for all students that enjoy singing. Being in this club will give students the opportunity to sing many different styles of music, either alone or as part of an ensemble, on a weekly basis.
Grade Levels: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Day(s): Tuesdays and Thursdays
Club Sponsor: Ms. Strong-Archer, Collegiate Academy teacher
Sigma Beta Club
The Phi Sigma Beta Fraternity, Inc. Youth Auxiliary will provide young men unique opportunities to exemplify leadership skills; social and cultural awareness; and personal development.
Grade Levels: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Day(s): Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Club Sponsor: Mr. Womack, Collegiate Academy Dean of Students
Marching Band/Color Guard/Band Dancers
In addition to being a part of the Collegiate Marching Knights, students will be given the most basic instruction from instrument assembly, care, and maintenance, to advanced techniques as he/she progresses during at-home practice and eventually in-school instruction.
Also included in this club are the Band Dancers and Color Guard.
Grade Levels: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Day(s): Tuesdays and Thursdays
Club Sponsor: Ms. Jennifer Thompson, Collegiate Academy teacher
Dance
Dance Club encourages all dancers to increase his/her physical, emotional, and intellectual well-being through dancing. The goal is to provide quality dance instruction for all students who participate, regardless of skill-level. Dance promotes strong self-confidence, self-respect, discipline, and appreciation through the fine arts of dance.
Grade Levels: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Day(s): Mondays and Thursdays
Club Sponsor: Ms. Price, Collegiate Academy teacher
Model United Nations
Model UN is a simulation of the UN General Assembly and its other multilateral bodies where students perform an ambassador role while debating topics such as gender equality, climate action, global health, and more.
Grade Levels: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Day(s): Tuesdays and Thursdays
Club Sponsor: Mr. Pierre, Collegiate Academy teacher
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
FBLA helps high school students prepare for careers in business through academic competitions (FBLA Competitive Events), leadership development, and educational programs.
Grade Levels: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Day(s): Tuesdays and Thursdays
Club Sponsor: Mr. Faruq, Collegiate Academy teacher
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Jr.
This club encourages students to attend college and pursue technical degrees. Students will participate in technical competitions such as the Try-Math-A-Lon, Ten80, Engineering Design Competition (Robotics-based), and the PCI Science Fair. Students can also receive college application information including how to get into college, financial aid information, etc.
Grade Levels: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Day(s): Tuesdays
Club Sponsor: Ms. Cooper, Collegiate Academy teacher
Hidden Voices
Good mental health is important to everyone – children, youth, and adults. This club gives students an opportunity to learn how to achieve and keep good mental health during these challenging times.
Grade Levels: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Day(s): Wednesdays
Club Sponsor: Dr. Wells, Collegiate Academy school psychologist
Student Government Association (SGA)
The Student Government Association (SGA) is designed to foster leadership skills, encourage school spirit, and teach democratic principles among Collegiate Academy students. As a student-run organization that represents the entire student body, SGA allows students to express concerns and take a stand on important issues.
Grade Levels: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Day(s): TBD
Club Sponsor: Mr. Wimmer, Collegiate Academy teacher
Chess Club
The Chess Club is designed to give students an opportunity to learn the game of chess or improve their chess skills. In addition, students will compete in online tournaments. Chess helps develop critical-thinking skills and encourages good sportsmanship.
Grade Levels: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Day(s): Fridays
Club Sponsor: Mr. Zulu, Collegiate Academy teacher
Esports
High School Esports League’s Fall Major is a nationwide eight-week gaming tournament where students can play and compete with friends and classmates in 6 top video games, with the champion schools of each game winning free game consoles! Games include Overwatch, CS:GO, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros: Ultimate, Rainbow Six: Siege, Hearthstone, NBA 2K 21, Madden 21, Minecraft: Survival Games, Modern Warfare: Gunfight, and Valorant.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Students must have the game console, online subscription, and game at home in order to participate in the Esports League.
Grade Levels: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Day(s): Will vary depending on schedule
Club Sponsor: Mr. Domonique Cherry, Southeast teacher
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Virtual Job Shadow
Virtual Job Shadow will help motivate students to take control of their futures by planning for a career today. This club provides engaging job shadowing and career advice videos that take career exploration to a whole new level by connecting academics to the real world.
Grade Levels: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Day(s): TBD
Club Sponsor: TBD
Friendship News Network (FNN)
This is Friendship’s multi-media news network. Friendship News Network student reporters have produced award-winning news, reviews, interviews, opinion and original work in print and online. FNN reporters have traveled the world—from New York to Fiji to Zambia, the Grand Canyon and much more.
Grade Levels: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Day(s): Tuesdays and Thursdays
Club Sponsor: Ms. Merritt, Collegiate Academy FNN Advisor
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Cybersecurity Club
This club is designed to inspire students to pursue careers in the field of cybersecurity and other STEM fields. Cyber careers are high-demand and high-paying. Students will compete in several cybersecurity and cyber defense competitions throughout the school year.
Grade Levels: 10th, 11th, 12th
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Day(s): Tuesdays
Club Sponsor: Mr. Vassall, Collegiate Academy teacher