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
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 | 206 |
Adviser(s)
Teaching Assistant
Special Education Teacher
About our club
The purpose of Book Club is to discover and enjoy reading, books and authors.
| Days |
Second Monday each month |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | Library |
Adviser(s)
School Librarian
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 | TBD |
|---|---|
| Times | TBD |
| Room | TBD |
Adviser(s)
About our club
Our club engages students in multicultural experiences!
| Days | Every other Tuesday |
|---|---|
| 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! Starts in October.
| Days |
Tuesdays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | Abrookin A21 |
Adviser(s)
Dance Teacher
About our club
This club plans activities related to the Class of 2024.
| Days | Second Thursday each month |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | 2363 |
Adviser(s)
Mathematics Teacher
Mathematics Teacher
About our club
This club plans activities related to the Class of 2025.
| Days | Wednesdays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | 308 |
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 | Tuesday |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-5:30 p.m. |
| Room | Cosmetology lab |
Adviser(s)
Cosmetology Teacher
Teaching Assistant
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 | Abrookin A01 |
Adviser(s)
Culinary Teacher
About our club
Drama club gives students an opportunity to participate in supervised creative dramatic activities which include performances in front of an audience. Members will be exposed to different aspects of theater including acting, singing, dancing, tech and stage craft.
| Days | Fridays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | Abrookin A04 |
Adviser(s)
Theater 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 |
Daily |
|---|---|
| Times | Lunch periods 5, 6 and 7 |
| Room | TBD |
Adviser(s)
FACS Teacher
About our club
Explore francophone cultures through food, music, movies, celebrations and more!
| Days | First Tuesday each month |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | 2260 |
Adviser(s)
French Teacher
About our club
This club recognizes outstanding scholarship in the study of French.
| Days | Last Monday each month |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2335 |
Adviser(s)
Social Studies Teacher
Social Studies Teacher
About our club
The mission of the GSA is to create community and awareness around LGBTQ+ culture and issues.
| Days | Monday |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | 1311 |
Adviser(s)
Online Learning Coordinator
School Librarian
About our club
This club gives students an opportunity to get together with their friends after school to ice skate. The club starts when Swinburne rink opens in December.
| Days | Fridays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-5 p.m. |
| Room | Swinburne Staking Park |
Adviser(s)
ENL Teacher
About our club
Club description coming soon!
| Days | Mondays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | 2141 |
Adviser(s)
English Teacher
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. The club starts Oct. 18.
| Days | Wednesdays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | 322 |
Adviser(s)
ENL Teacher
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 | Tuesday |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-5 p.m. |
| Room | Library |
Adviser(s)
School Librarian
About our club
Key Club promotes and participates in community service and social action to benefit the Albany community.
| Days | Second and fourth Monday each month |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | 1311 |
Adviser(s)
Online Learning Coordinator
About our club
Club description coming soon!
| Days | TBD |
|---|---|
| Times | TBD |
| Room | TBD |
Adviser(s)
Art Teacher
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 that although the club meets Wednesdays, it may also meet up to three days a week when preparing for trials.
| Days | Wednesdays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | 224 |
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 |
Monday and Wednesday |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-5:30 p.m. |
| Room | TBD |
Adviser(s)
Music Teacher
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)
Home School Coordinator, Citizenship Academy
Home School Coordinator, Discovery Academy
About our club
For students in grades 10-12. 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 (start date TBD) |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:15 p.m. |
| Room | 4308 |
Adviser(s)
Art Teacher
Art Teacher
About our club
Our club's goal is to provide Chinese learning students in-depth academic and cultural experiences.
| Days | Every other Tuesday |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | S204 |
Adviser(s)
Chinese Teacher
About our club
The National Honor Society was founded in 1921 to help create a better-rounded student who would be willing to put his or her talents to work serving others in society. Albany High’s Arista Chapter was formed in 1957 and admitted 15 students in its first group of inductees.
| Days | Vary. Students notified via Google Classroom |
|---|---|
| Times | Vary. Students notified via Google Classroom |
| Room | TBD |
Adviser(s)
Science Teacher
Special Education Teacher
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 | Every other Monday |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:15 p.m. |
| Room | 2364 |
Adviser(s)
English Teacher
About our club
The purpose of the club is to get students outside enjoying nature, with a particular focus on our gardens. Interested students should visit this Google Classroom.
| Days | Wednesdays (starts Oct. 4) |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | Various locations |
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)
Technology Teacher
Technology Teacher
Mathematics Teacher
Technology Teacher
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 (start date TBD) |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | Abrookin - A41 |
Adviser(s)
Business Teacher
Culinary 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 | 3:30-10:30 p.m. |
| Room | Jiminy Peak |
Adviser(s)
Online Learning Coordinator
About our club
Everyone is welcome! Spanish Club aims to explore and expand knowledge of the Spanish language and cultures around the world.
| Days | First Wednesday each month |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | 210 |
Adviser(s)
About our club
Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica (SHH), or Spanish Honor Society, recognizes studets' high achievements in the study of Spanish and promotes the continuity of Hispanic studies. This is a studetn honor society for which students must be eligible and to which studetns must apply.
| Days | Third Wednesday each month |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | 210 |
Adviser(s)
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 | Thursdays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | Old library |
Adviser(s)
Social Studies 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 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Room | Library |
Adviser(s)
About our club
Help create and sell the Albany High yearbook!
| Days | Mondays & Tuesdays |
|---|---|
| Times | 3:40-5 p.m. |
| Room | 2350 |
Adviser(s)
Art Teacher
Social Studies Teacher
