Clubs & Organizations
All students are invited and encouraged to take part in campus clubs and organizations. Below are a list of clubs and organizations offered at YES Prep Northside.
Campus-Wide Student Organizations
These are a few student organizations and affinity groups offered on Northside’s campus. Organizations/Groups with a (*) are only offered to high school students.
- National Honors Society*
- National Junior Honors Society
- ExpressioNS Club
- Black Student Union
- Sueño LatinX
If you have any questions on how to get involved in these organizations and affinity groups, please contact Kabriea Sinclair at kabriea.haley@yesprep.org or 713-842-5480.
ACE Club Descriptions
Below are descriptions of the clubs offered through the ACE after-school program. Students MUST register for ACE before they can attend a club. Don’t see a club you like? Contact Kabriea Sinclair to start your own!
Morning ACE: Students who arrive early to school are encouraged to sign up for Morning ACE! If you’re interested in having a space to play games, draw, create, read, or work on homework then this is the place to be! | 6-12th grade students
Speech & Debate: Students will learn a combination of public speaking, acting, and arguing in one competitive sport. Students learn to create factual/logical, ethical and emotional arguments to persuade others in the club that their "side" is correct. | 8-12th graders.
Athletic Study Hall: Students will be provided with specialized resources to student-athletes in order to ensure the successful transition from high school to college, acclimating to academic culture, and preparation for life after high school. | 7-12th grade students
Mirror Me: Students will be part of an empowering environment where they can learn to be their authentic selves. Student will learn more about their emotional intelligence and grow into loving who they are | female students in 6-12th grade
ExpressioNS Club: this is a safe and welcoming space for students to express themselves, support one another, and learn more about various identities. | 6-12th graders
National Junior Honor Society: NJHS is a space for students in middle school who exemplify leadership, character, service, and scholarship. Students will participate in local and chapter activities. | 7th & 8th grade students must apply to be in this club
National Honors Society: NHS is for high school students in 11th and 12th grade who exemplify leadership, character, service, and scholarship. Students will participate in local and national chapter activities. | 11th & 12th grade students must apply to be in this club
NS Drill Team: This is the 2022-2023 Northside step/majorette team. Students on this team are responsible for bringing school spirit to all games, assemblies, and student activities. Students must try-out to be on team | 6th-12th grade students
Intramural Sports Club: play games of flag football, soccer, volleyball, and baseball for fun! Students in this club will learn new sports every few months! | 6-12th grade students
Art Club: Students will hone in on their skills, develop their techniques and portfolios, collaborate with other artists like themselves, create bonds with the community through the arts, and learn how to work together through group projects that will beautify the school and community. | 6-12th grade students
Basketball Club: Students will become educated and empowered in a love for basketball. They will learn how to dribble, shoot, pass, and new abilities to further their knowledge of basketball. | 6-12th grade students
Student Council: Students will be elected and volunteer working together with an advisor within the framework of a constitution or bylaws to provide a means for student expression and assistance in school affairs and activities, give opportunities for student experience in leadership and encourage student autonomy. | 6-12th grade students
Black Student Union: This club is a safe space for students to express themselves, support one another and learn about things that affect the Black community. | 6-12th grade students
Sueño LatinX: This club is a safe space for students to express themselves, support one another and learn about things that affect the Latino/a community. | 6-12th grade students
Yearbook: Students will work collaboratively on the Northside’s yearbook, plan page designs, and arrange the pictures taken by a photographer. | 8-12th grade students
Gardening Club: Students will be educated about health, wellness, and sustainability. It will also work on school beautification projects by planting flower beds, upkeep them, learn more about plants, and science of gardening. | 6 -12th grade students
Poetry Club: Students will focus on poetry structure, creation of poetry and other literary arts and their performance such as spoken word and rap. | 6-12th grade students
Instructor Name: Club Name:
Chaya Flanders Morning ACE (Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays)
Jasmine Beckwith Morning ACE (Tuesdays)
JaNiqua Johnson Morning ACE (Thursdays)
Maritza Acosta NHS
Naitoh Kai Athletic Study Hall
Gerrell Chase Student Council
Aleisha Readye Speech & Debate
Kevin Edwards Jr. Intramural Sports
Cormean Thomas Basketball
Ilea Balderston ART
Melannie Young Gardening
Aurora Pena Yearbook
Nicolas Stewart NS Drill Team
Kellie Williams NJHS
Isabella Neblett Poetry
Alexis Dixon Mirror ME
Eloho Mukoro ExpressioNS
Dillan Davis Black Student Union
Corina Alegria Sueño LatinX
