Article I.  The official name of this organization shall be the STEM Competition Club and may be referred to as “STEM Club”

ARTICLE II. PURPOSE

SECTION 1

• assist students in growth and development of all subjects.

• assist students in the development and leadership in social, economic, educational and community activities.

• increase the knowledge and understanding of our STEM World.

• assist technology education students in the making of informed and meaningful career goals.

SECTION 2

• The specific purposes of this organization are to:

• develop, through individual and teamwork, the ability of members to plan, organize, and use a variety of resources to solve problems.

• explore STEM and develop an understanding of STEM literacy.

• promote high standards of learning through curricular resource activities.

• encourage students in expressing creativity.

• provide career opportunity information pertaining to a broad range of occupations, including training requisites, working conditions, salaries or wages, and other relevant information.

• provide exploratory experiences in classrooms and laboratories, and develop partnerships in business or industry to acquaint students with career opportunities.

• assist in providing guidance and counseling for students enrolled in STEM classes in making informed and meaningful career choices.

• expose students to the responsibility of representing a school or team

• instill desirable work habits and attitudes toward the positive way of life in students and foster a deep respect for the dignity of work.

• prepare individuals for enrollment in advanced or highly skilled vocational and technical education programs.

ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP & ORGANIZATION

SECTION 1

Membership & Dues

The membership of this organization shall be made up among the students of the Oak Grove Middle School from grades 7-8.  Students will pay $100.00 dues at the beginning of each school year.

SECTION 2

Behavior:

Students are to be on their best behavior during school. They are representing the organization everywhere they go.  If a student gets on Step 5 of the Discipline ladder, they will no longer be an active member of the Oak Grove Middle School STEM Competition Club.

SECTION 3

Competitions:

STEM Club members have the opportunity to compete at district, state and national levels  Students will work as a team in robotics, bridge building and Science Olympiad.

SECTION 4

Competition Dress Code:

Students are expected to follow all Lamar County District Dress Code.  Team T-shirts will be ordered (which students will pay for) and may be worn to competitions.

ARTICLE XII. CREED

SECTION 1

The creed of the STEM Club will be:

• I believe that Technology Education holds an important place in my life in the technical world. I believe there is a need for the development of good attitudes concerning work, tools, materials, experimentation, and processes of industry.

• Guided by my teachers, artisans from industry, and my own initiative, I will strive to do my best in making my school, community, state, and nation better places in which to live.

• I will accept the responsibilities that are mine. I will accept the theories that are supported by proper evidence. I will explore on my own for safer, more effective methods of working and living.

• I will strive to develop a cooperative attitude and will exercise tact and respect for other individuals. Through the work of my hands and mind, I will express my ideas to the best of my ability.

• I will make it my goal to do better each day the task before me.