Clubs and enrichment
In addition to our athletic teams, Albany High offers the following clubs and enrichment opportunities. Click on any that interest you for more information, and come to a meeting at any time to learn more.
About our club
Anime Club is about creating a family of students who have a shared interest in Japanese culture and activities where we watch and discuss anime series and films and manga, play Anime-inspired games, draw, cosplay, game, and attend local Con.
| Days | Tuesdays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-5:30 p.m. |
| Room | Library |
Adviser(s)
School Librarian
About our club
Builds friendships between people with and without IDD (intellectual developmental disability). We host several events each year to promote the power of friendship.
| Days | Every other Tuesday |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | 2157 |
Adviser(s)
Special Education Teacher
Teaching Assistant
About our club
The purpose of Book Club is to discover and enjoy reading, books and authors.
| Days | Every other Wednesday |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | Library |
Adviser(s)
School Librarian
About our club
Explore the world of carpentry!
Please note this club does not begin until Jan. 2.
| Days | Thursdays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:35-4:35 p.m. |
| Room | A13 |
Adviser(s)
Carpentry Teacher
About our club
The Chess Enrichment Program provides instruction in the game of chess, with particular emphasis on orientation to the game, movement of pieces, and general strategy.
| Days | Wendesdays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-5:30 p.m. |
| Room | TBD |
Adviser(s)
English Teacher
About our club
Our club engages students in multicultural experiences!
| Days | First Monday of the month |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | S204 |
Adviser(s)
Chinese Teacher
About our club
Our club's goal is to provide Chinese learning students in-depth academic and cultural experiences.
| Days | Fourth Monday of the month |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | S204 |
Adviser(s)
Chinese Teacher
About our club
Explore dance, cinema, music and theater through the creation and performance of live productions and filmed projects!
| Days | Wednesdays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:45-5 p.m. |
| Room | A31 |
Adviser(s)
Dance Teacher
About our club
This club plans activities related to the Class of 2022.
| Days | Every other Tuesday |
|---|---|
| Times | 4-5 p.m. |
| Room | 2263 |
Adviser(s)
About our club
This club plans activities related to the Class of 2023.
| Days | First and third Monday of the month |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4 p.m. |
| Room | 2130 |
Adviser(s)
Science Teacher
Science Teacher
About our club
This club plans activities related to the Class of 2024.
| Days | Every other Tuesday |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:40-4:40 p.m. |
| Room | Cit/Inn cafeteria |
Adviser(s)
Home School Coordinator
About our club
This club plans activities related to the Class of 2025.
| Days | 1st and 3rd Wednesdays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | S344 |
Adviser(s)
About our club
The objectives of this program are to provide students with an introduction to cosmetology & barbering techniques, equipment and business ownership while practicing communication, public speaking, organization, hospitality, estimation, logistics, soft skills and professional etiquette.
| Days | Thursdays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-5:30 p.m. |
| Room | A15 |
Adviser(s)
Cosmetology Teacher
About our club
The objectives of this program are to expose students to measurements, cooking techniques, baking skills, sanitation, customer service and careers in the food service industry.
| Days | Mondays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-5:30 p.m. |
| Room | A01 |
Adviser(s)
Culinary Teacher
About our club
The purpose of this club is to establish and maintain Albany High School as an Anti-Defamation League “No Place for Hate,” school; to empower student voice and activism; and to have students propose and make change in an effort of improving school culture.
| Days | Wendesdays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-5:30 p.m. |
| Room | 2152 |
Adviser(s)
Social Studies Teacher
About our club
FCCLA's mission is to promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education.
Please note this club is for students currently enrolled in FACS courses.
| Days | TBA |
|---|---|
| Times | TBA |
| Room | TBA |
Adviser(s)
FACS Teacher
About our club
Explore francophone cultures through food, music, movies, celebrations and more!
| Days | 2nd Wednesdays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | 2260 |
Adviser(s)
French Teacher
French Teacher
About our club
This club recognizes outstanding scholarship in the study of French.
| Days | 1st Mondays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | 2260 |
Adviser(s)
French Teacher
About our club
This club is intended to provide a place for students to play video games, board games, and card games with friends
| Days | Thursdays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | Cit/Inn cafeteria |
Adviser(s)
Social Studies Teacher
About our club
The mission of the GSA is to create community and awareness around LGBTQ+ culture and issues.
| Days | Mondays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | 2250 |
Adviser(s)
Online Learning Coordinator
About our club
The objectives of this program are to provide students with opportunities to gain knowledge, and exposure to the many different careers in the healthcare field.
| Days | Mondays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-5:30 p.m. |
| Room | A06 |
Adviser(s)
Nursing Teacher
About our club
This club gives students an opportunity to get together with their friends after school to ice skate.
| Days | Fridays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-5 p.m. |
| Room | Swinburne Staking Park |
Adviser(s)
About our club
This is a club where people from all around the world with different languages, cultures and traditions can learn from each other in a relaxed environment.
| Days | Thursdays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | 322 |
Adviser(s)
About our club
Key Club promotes and participates in community service and social action to benefit the Albany community.
| Days | Thursdays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | 2250 |
Adviser(s)
Online Learning Coordinator
About our club
Students have the opportunity to develop their creativity, leadership, and situational thinking with the Albany High Mock Trial Team and Model UN delegation. In the courtroom and at conferences, students will be honing their public speaking skills, creating and defending a position or an argument, and building confidence. This club is based on simulations in the courtroom as a lawyer or witness, or as a delegate of the United Nations. Students work individually and in teams. During mock trials, our team works with real lawyers and judges to develop their skills.
Please note meets Tuesdays, but may also meet up to three days a week when preparing for trials.
| Days | Tuesdays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | S228 |
Adviser(s)
AP/IB Coordinator
About our club
The Music Industry program aims to provide all students the opportunity to learn how to use studio grade equipment, music editing software, song creation and microphone techniques.
| Days | Mondays & Wednesdays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-5:30 p.m. |
| Room | 4205 |
Adviser(s)
Music Teacher
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Times: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Room: Music Recording Studio, 4205
Adviser(s): Kyle Albano
Start date: Sept. 27
About our club
President Obama launched My Brother's Keeper in February 2014 to address persistent opportunity gaps facing boys and young men of color and to ensure all youth can reach their full potential.
| Days | Wednesdays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | 2164 |
Adviser(s)
Citizenship Academy Assistant Principal
Home School Coordinator, Citizenship Academy
Home School Coordinator, Discovery Academy
About our club
This club is designed to inspire and recognize those students who have shown outstanding ability in art; foster excellence and a dedicated spirit to the pursuit of art; further creative abilities and talents of the Society’s members, as well as the school’s entire student art enrollment; aid members in working toward the attainment of their highest potential in an art area; bring art to the attention of the school and community; increase an awareness of art in relation to other areas of the school curriculum; and further aesthetic awareness in all aspects of the school’s total program.
| Days | Every other Thursday |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:45-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | 4308 or virtual |
Adviser(s)
Art Teacher
Days: Every other Thursday
Times: 3:45-4:30 p.m.
Room: 4308 or virtuall via Google Meet
Adviser(s): Ashleigh Johns
Start date: Oct. 7
About our club
This club is focused on student journalism, reporting on and share school, local, national, and world news for the Albany High community.
| Days | Bi-weekly, Wednesday or Friday |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | 2364 |
Adviser(s)
English Teacher
Days: Every other week, Wednesday or Friday
Times: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Room: 2364
Adviser(s): Jeff Dring
Start date: Sept. 29
About our club
The purpose of the club is to get students outside enjoying nature, with a particular focus on our gardens.
| Days | Wednesdays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | Garden by the track |
Adviser(s)
Science Teacher
About our club
This club focuses on engineering through robotics.
Please note this club meets on a specific schedule for the season; contact an adviser for a full list of dates and times.
| Days | Various |
|---|---|
| Times | Various |
| Room | S124 |
Adviser(s)
Days: Schedule to be announced
Times: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Room: S124
Adviser(s): Brent Cady, Andre Castagna, Rich Kissane, Allen Landman
Start date: Sept. 29
About our club
The purpose of SkillsUSA is to get students more involved in the trade area they are interested in and build leadership skills.
| Days | Tuesdays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | A41 |
Adviser(s)
Culinary Teacher
Business Teacher
About our club
Ski Club is for all students who ski and/or snowboard and for those who wish to learn. Students meet in the Albany High parking lot and are bussed to Jiminy Peak.
| Days | Fridays in Jan/Feb |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-11:30 p.m. |
| Room | Jiminy Peak |
Adviser(s)
Online Learning Coordinator
About our club
Tutoring in core subjects with teachers and UAlbany students as part of the 21st Century Commuity Learning Centers (CCLC) program.
| Days | Monday–Thursday |
|---|---|
| Times | TBA |
| Room | Lea/Dis cafeteria |
Adviser(s)
English Teacher
About our club
The purpose of this club is to further of the cause of gender equality by engaging, educating and empowering women, and all those that identify as female and allies. WE welcomes all!
| Days | Thursdays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:40-4:40 p.m. |
| Room | Library |
Adviser(s)
About our club
Help create and sell the Albany High yearbook!
| Days | Mondays & Tuesdays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | 2350 |
Adviser(s)
Art Teacher
Social Studies Teacher
Days: Mondays and Tuesdays
Times: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Room: 2350
Adviser(s): Diana Jordan and Amanda Weklar
Start date: Sept. 20
About our club
Through research and project based-activities, students learn about the inspiring work of local abolitionists as they collaborate in the creation of professional public presentations showcasing what they have learned.
| Days | Tuesdays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-5:30 p.m. |
| Room | Cit/Inn cafeteria |
Adviser(s)
This club is run by staff from the Underground Railroad Education Center
