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Student Organizations

Student organizations are coordinated along with elected representatives that work with Student Body Government. The purpose of these organizations is to promote student leadership through periodic meetings to raise class spirits through homecoming, class parties, and fundraising activities. Funds raised are used to support senior trip, activities, class banner, class composite, student scholarships and class gift for the school.  The organizations will also partner and network with external organization(s) that share similar organizational objectives.

  • Asian Pacific Islander Organization (API)
    The purpose of the Asian Pacific Islander organization is to promote fellowship and networking among Asian Pacific Islander Deaf students. The organization’s social and educational activities help strengthen the entire campus’ awareness of Asian Deaf culture.

  • Black Student Union (BSU)
    Black Student Union is a supportive community organization for Black Deaf students to embrace their identity, empower themselves and each other. It provides a safe space for students, sponsors, and non-Black allies to discuss issues related to identity, address community challenges, and enjoy cultural celebrations.

  • Indigenous People’s Organization (IP)
    The purpose of the Indigenous People’s organization is to promote fellowship and networking among Native American Deaf students. The organization social and educational activities help strengthen the entire campus’ awareness of Native American Deaf Culture.

  • Raza de Sordx Organization (RDS)
    The purpose of the Raza de Sordx organization is to promote fellowship and networking among Latinx Deaf students. The Organization social and educational activities help strengthen the entire campus’ awareness of Latinx Deaf Culture.

  • Gender & Sexualities Alliance (GSA)
    The mission of this organization is to promote tolerance, increase awareness and eliminate hate. Activities are planned to foster awareness of AB537 (safe schools) and CSD’s discrimination/harassment policy. This club promotes educational activities for students and staff about the need for a safe school climate for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (LGBTQIA+) and other students. Respect for all is the focus.

  • Foothills Athletic Association (FAA)
    The Foothills Athletic Association (FAA) was founded in 1901 to promote athletic activities for students at the California School for the Deaf. The FAA fosters goodwill, strengthens school spirit, promotes good citizenship and sportsmanship, and upholds the school's reputation. Through participation, students develop leadership skills and gain valuable experience in teamwork and organizational responsibilities. 

  • Peer Advocate Program (PA)
    The Peer Advocate Program is a student-run program with guidance from Student Support Liaison(s). Peer Advocates receive in-service trainings and coordinate meetings. They provide presentations and activities; support students; and are available during lunch and after school hours.

  • Jr. National Association of the Deaf. (Jr.NAD)
    Junior National Association of the Deaf is a student-run organization under the auspices of the National Association of the Deaf, but at CSD, it is a unit of the Student Body Government. The meetings are held once a month. Jr. NAD focuses on student leadership in relation to regional or national needs.

  • Student Body Government (SBG)
    The Student Body Government (SBG) is a student organization that meets once a month to discuss and vote on various school issues under the guidance of student officers and sponsors. Student leaders have the opportunity to propose changes to school rules to the CSD administrators and to discuss important issues. SBG provides information and supports students with campus activities, builds individual leadership skills and devises interesting activities for students to participate in. Those involved are responsible for making important decisions concerning dances, assemblies and events.

  • Foothills Athletic Association (FAA)
    FAA shall be limited to snack bar sales including novelties at the High School Activity Center and at all athletic events.  At all athletic events, FAA will be the first organization to determine what to sell before other organizations choose what to sell.

Fundraising Policy for Students 

Fundraising activities will not interfere with the normal operation of the school. (EC 49932) The following guidelines are to be used by all classes and school organizations in connection with fundraising activities. The activities have been divided into two classifications, which are defined as follows:

  • Long-term project: a fundraising activity that is not to exceed twelve consecutive months in duration (excluding July and August). For example: candy sales or t-shirt sales.

  • Short-term project: a fundraising activity that is not to exceed two days in duration. For  example: food or special sales at sports events or a party.  Sponsors will be responsible for checking the wellness policy and make efforts to sell healthy foods.

Application for Fundraising Projects

An application for any fundraising project should be made two weeks prior to the date of activity and submitted to the Director of Instruction and Dean of Students. Arrangements shall be made through the Outreach Division for sales during Open House/Special Campuswide Events and Athletic Director for sales during athletic events.

Each organization shall be limited to one long- term project and two short-term projects unless approval is obtained from the offices of the Director of Instruction and the Dean of Students.  Each organization is limited to one formal party.