Clubs/
Activities
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Descriptions
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Days/Times
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Where
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Sponsors/
Staff
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After School Program
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The after school program offers a variety of academic support programs, as well as enrichment and recreation opportunities.
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Mondays through Friday
(after school – until 6:00pm)
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Office, Room 28, Library, &
other locations
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Aaron Yen
Natalie Gomez
Rehan Sheikh
Erika Shimizu
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AACE Talent Search
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AACE TS offers drop-in advising and support to students in 9th through 12th grades, in all aspects of college preparation, including: college field trips, college research, SAT-ACT fee waivers & sign-ups, college application process, financial aid assistance, and scholarship assistance.
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Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday &
Thursday
9:00am-5:00pm
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Room 114
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Gina Aragon
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AACE Upward Bound
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AACE Upward Bound is a comprehensive year-round program that provides fundamental support and educational services to Balboa high school students as they prepare for higher education.
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Tuesday-Thursday
9:00am-5:00PM
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Room 114
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Jessica Burleigh
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Anime
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Anime appreciation. The Anime club is a fine place to meet other students with similar interests.
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Thursday
Lunch
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Room
104
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Laurie Noll
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Art Club
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A club where you can chill and do art. AS well as improve your art skills and help paint murals in the school.
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Friday
Lunch
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Room
309
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Mitzi Ulloa
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Badminton
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Promotes healthy lifestyles and love of Badminton.
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Bi-weekly
(After school)
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Room
310/Gym
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Dave Costanza
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Best Buddies
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To provide friendship and socialization opportunities for people with disabilities. To foster a sense of community and welcomeness to all students on campus.
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Monthly on
Wednesday
Homeroom & Lunch
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Room
154
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Molly Shipman
Cathy Perillo
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BSU (Black Student Union)
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To reflect the best of African thought and educational practice in its reaffirmation of the human person at Balboa High School, in our community and culture. To assist students in achieving high academic standards.
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Monday
Lunch
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Green
Room
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Lawrence Gray
Victor Travis
Kevin Williams
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Balboa BuildOn Chapter
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Is a program that offers students the opportunity to perform local community service, as well as work on projects that directly affect the lives of young people in Africa, Asia and Central America. Students also learn about global issues and other cultures around the world, and the “Trek For Knowledge” offered in the summer.
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Tuesday
(After School)
3:45-5:00
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Green Room
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Molly Lazarus
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Chinese Club
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The purpose of this club is to let the Asian students communicate with each other through social time, also to let non-Asian students explore cultural differences.
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Every other
Thursday
Lunch
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Room 200
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Amy Chen
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Crochet Club
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To learn craft skills, and to create hand-made items. i.e.; scarves, hats, and stuffed animals.
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Tuesday
Lunch
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Room 224
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Diana Theriault
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Debate Team
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In Debate Team, we will practice and provide the necessary tools for students to compete at Debate Team competitions in the Bay Area.
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Tuesdays & Thursday
(After school)
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Library/
Room 318
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Elizabeth Cossick
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Dragon Boat
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To represent Balboa High School in the San Francisco Dragon boat Annual High School Competition. Training takes place at Lake Merced.
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Thursday
Lunch
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Room 224
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Diana Theriault
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Drama Club
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We discuss playwriting, acting, improvisation, performances, and scenic art/design. One of our goals is to create a performance.
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Monday
Lunch
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Room
302
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Gerardo Castorena
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Fencing Club
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Promotes Fencing team and prepares the members for fencing competition.
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Mon, Wed, Fri
(After school)
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Aud.
Lobby
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Monica Cope
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F.R.O.G.
(Forever Rely on God)
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Forever Rely On God’s purpose is to have fellowship with one another and get to know each other. To have fun activities such as sharing, singing and listening to music, and to study the Bible.
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Wednesday
Lunch
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Room
205
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Eva Lee
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Fusion Dance
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In this fun, mixed level class, students explore a variety of dance genres including Brazilian,Jazz,Afro-Cuban,Reggaeton,Cuban Salsa,Dancehall,Rumba, and much more!
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Friday
(After School)
3:35-4:35
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Room
19
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Mitzi Ulloa
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Gear Up
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Gear Up offers support for seniors with the college search and application process, including: college field trips, counseling, college preparation and search, as well as application completion and the FAFSA completion.
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Monday-Fridays
(school day hours)
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Room 114
&
Room 28
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Christie Chew
Frank Viollis
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Grub Club
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A Fun-filled cooking class where students have the chance to explore all methods of cooking, try out various recipes, learn about nutrition, food safe handling practices, and the cultural significance of food.
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Wednesday
(After School)
2:00-4:00
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Room
154
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Erika Shimizu
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Guitar Club
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Spread the knowledge of Guitar. Students can learn and practice their guitar skills, in small groups or individually.
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Tuesday
Lunch
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Room
140
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George Pascoe
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Heart in Motion
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A community service group for youths who are passionate about helping others.
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Every other Wednesday
Lunch
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Room
209
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Andrew Ellett
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Junior State of America
(JSA)
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A youth run political and social debate organization, helping prepare young people for active citizenship.
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Tuesday
Lunch
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Room
317
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Minu Dave
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JROTC
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JROTC participates in community service projects; offers a mentoring program for at-risk pre-school children, developing self-confidence and leadership skills. Students compete in competitive drill or learn to drum in a marching drum corps.
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Monday, Tuesday Thursday, Friday (After School)
3:35-4:30
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Room 30
Quad
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SFC Fuega
Major Paratore
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Kabataan
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To organize youth around Filipino culture and community issues and to take positive action to serve the Balboa School community.
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Wednesday
Lunch
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Room
327
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Art Concordia
Anthony Navarro
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Kick’n It With Vic
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To learn and mature and grow from boys to men. Will learn about relationships rejection, anger management, fatherhood, gang violence, and personal hygiene.
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Thursday
Lunch
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Teen Clinic
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Victor Travis
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Latino Club
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To develop and foster Latino culture at Balboa High School.
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Thursday
Lunch
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Room
302
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Gerardo Castorena
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Library(After School Program)
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Students are invited to participate in after school library hours to: study alone or in groups, use the computers and receive academic assistance from adult supervisors.
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Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
3:35-6:00
Wed. 1:00-6:00
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Library
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After School Staff
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Mock Trial
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Students can learn to improve public speaking and critical thinking skills by preparing for: acting, arguing, and defending during a fictional criminal trial.
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Wednesday
Off-site
Lunch mtg. TBD
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Room
317
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Minu Dave
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PACT
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Provides students with the multiple services FREE of charge including: college admissions counseling, financial aid information & workshops, career counseling, assistance with college application registration, standardized testing registration/fee waivers, college campus fieldtrips and more.
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Tuesday & Thursday
9:00am-5:00pm
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Room
114
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Shaina Steinberg
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Philosophy Club
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The purpose of this club to provide a forum for students to reflect on philosophical concepts as well as their own beliefs, and the way in which we understand the world.
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Wednesday
Lunch
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Room
325
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Mr. Eric Wilcox
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Photography
“Click”
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To create a club for students to be creative and for anyone who loves photography.
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First & Last Thursdays of the month
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Room
309
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Mitzi Ulloa
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Polynesian Club
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The Polynesian Club is open to students of all backgrounds who may be interested in learning about Polynesian cultures and traditions. The club produces an annual event/dance performance featuring songs and dances for the Polynesian Islands.
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Wednesday
Lunch
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Room
25
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SFC Fuega
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Print Shop
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To offer all Balboa students access to our healthy renovated print shop where they can design their own images for t-shirts, hoodies,and much more.
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Wednesday
1:15-3:00
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Room
18
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Alice Rice
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Prom Committee
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The goal is to collaborate together to produce a great Junior/Senior prom in April of 2014. Duties include: budgeting, food, decorations, entertainment, sales and advertising.
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Tuesday
Lunch
(bi-monthly)
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Room
28
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Frank Viollis
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Red Cross
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Chinatown Red Cross is an affiliation of all SFUSD high schools. Students assist senior citizens. (Meetings will be conducted in Chinese)
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Friday
Lunch
(bi-monthly)
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Room
310
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Dave Costanza/ Amy Chen
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Salsa w/Ryan
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This is a fun rec. class where students of all levels are welcome to learn the basics of salsa. Students will learn partnering technique, movement, and style, all with strong emphasis on rhythm and musicality.
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Wednesday
1:15-2:15
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Room
19
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Ryan Mead
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Science Club
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To explore methods of scientific investigation and learn about career opportunities in the field of science.
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Thursday
Bi-weekly
(After school)
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Room
224
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Diane Therialut
SFSU staff
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Student Association/Government
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It is the mission of the Balboa Student Government Standing committees to plan, promote and execute programs, activities and opportunities for the entire student body that will enrich & enhance the educational experience at Balboa High School.
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As announced
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Library
Conference
Room
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Mr. Kevin Kerr
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SOP (Solidarity Organizing Project)
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To organize a broad range of students toward building unity, educating our school community about important new issues and take positive action to make positive change.
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Friday
Lunch
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Room
327
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Art Concordia
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Tea Club
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To learn about different cultures through drinking and talking about various teas. Experience the sipping of a hot tea and take a break away from busy high school life. It’s a great way to make new friends and share ideas. All are welcome!
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Monday
Lunch
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Room
28
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Frank Viollis
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Tutoring/Study Hall
Tutoring/Study Hall
Con’t
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Library: Study Hall and Tutoring Assistance
(Includes basic homework help, & math tutoring. Check with After School library staff for tutoring schedules.
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday:3:35-6
Wednesday:1-6
Friday:3:35-6
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Library
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After School Staff
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Math Tutoring
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Monday
3:35-4:35
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Thursday
3:35-4:35
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Rm. 300
Rm. 205
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Robert Tran
Aaron Wong
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Athletic Study Hall
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Monday-Tuesday & Thursday 3:35-4:30
Wednesday:2-3:30
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Room
25/GYM
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Athletic Coaches
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United Playaz (UP)
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UP is a violence prevention and leadership development program designed to provide youth with positive role models and activities as an alternative to involvement with gangs, drugs and other high-risk behaviors.
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Wednesday Lunch
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Room
103
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Dante Corpuz
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Woodworking
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Learning practical skills on woodworking, tile setting, varnishing, etc. Exposure to architecture, engineering, and construction world.
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Thursday
3:45-5:15
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Room
19
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Tom Leffler
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Yearbook
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Students work as a team to produce the Balboa annual yearbook, “The Galleon” with the goal being to produce the best yearbook Balboa has seen to date.
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Friday
Lunch
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Room
320
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Helen Turnbull
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Youth Advisory Board (YAB)
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The goal of our Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is to give Balboa High School youth a voice and to educate San Francisco youth about their health care rights and inform the community how school-based health centers make a difference in youths' health.
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Monday
Lunch
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Teen Clinic
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Marcia Zorrilla
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3D Printing & Modeling
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Learn how to model and print with 3D software and printer.
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Fridays
(After school)
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Room
116
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Jeff Larson
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