The technology clubs and organizations here at PCHS are designed to allow our students to expand their knowledge and apply their skills in events such as regional, state, and national competitions. Polk County has been actively involved in National Organizations such as TSA, FBLA, and SkillsUSA. We also offer smaller, school based clubs, such as the VEX Robotics and DewCrew.
Listed below are the clubs involved with the Polk County High School Technology Department:
- Dew Crew
- FBLA
- SkillsUSA
- TSA
- VEX Robotics
Dew Crew
The Dew Crew was formed in 2002 because students wanted a way to use their video skills, and provide a meaningful way to contribute to the football team. They volunteered to film the games from the sidelines and press box. The first showing at the annual Football Banquet was such a big hit that they quit inviting guest speakers to the banquet, and now count on the Highlight DVD for memories and inspiration.
Future Business Leaders of America
FBLA-PBL is the largest business career student organization in the world. The high school division has 215,000 members, while the postsecondary division reaches over 11,000 college students. The newest group, FBLA-Middle Level, is showing remarkable growth with over 20,000 student members. Finally, the Professional Division has reached over 3,000 members. Over 11,000 advisers round out the group. Exclusive membership and career recognition programs are designed for each division to provide additional personal and chapter development opportunities.
The mission of the Future Business Leaders of America - Phi Beta Lambda is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is an applied method of instruction for preparing America's high performance workers in public career and technical programs. It provides quality education experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship, and character development. It builds and reinforces self-confidence, work attitudes, and communications skills. It emphasizes total quality at work: high ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education, and pride in the dignity of work. SkillsUSA also promotes understanding of the free-enterprise system and involvement in community service.
Technology Students Association
The Technology Student Association fosters personal growth, leadership, and opportunities in technology, innovation, design, and engineering. Members apply and integrate science, technology, engineering and mathematics concepts through co-curricular activities, competitive events and related programs.
VEX Robotics
The VEX Robotics Club is a new after school program here at Polk County High School. It offers our students a chance to get involved in a whole new world of robotics, so that they may expand their knowledge of robotics and meet other students interested in robotics.
According to VEX: "The VEX Robotics Design System offers students an exciting platform for learning about areas rich with career opportunities spanning science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). These are just a few of the many fields students can explore by creating with VEX Robotics technology. Beyond science and engineering principles, a VEX Robotics project encourages teamwork, leadership and problem solving among groups. It also allows educators to easily customize projects to meet the level of students' abilities. The affordable VEX platform is expanding rapidly and is now found in middle schools, high schools and university labs around the globe. Robotics hobbyists also appreciate the advanced capabilities of the VEX System."