Will the teacher be actively involved and how often will his or her presence be required? You could respond, “The teacher will need to be present for all meetings and that the teacher must sign off on any club activity that takes place away from school. " Will he or she need to supervise equipment and activities? “The teacher will need to be present for all club activities. " Are there any safety risks in the club itself? You could respond, “No, it’s a chess club. " How will the student body be made aware of the club? You might respond, “Social media or flyers. "
“Do you have the necessary paperwork?” You should be able to say “yes” to this. “What’s my role?” You could respond, “To supervise all activities of the club. " “What are the planned meeting times?” You could respond, “During the normal club period,” or “On Tuesdays after school. " “Are you planning to have any off-campus matches or events?” You could respond, “Yes, we’d like to go to the School Chess Association Tournament. "
Ask the teacher, “We’ve been working on putting together a chess club. Would you be willing to sponsor it?” If the teacher says yes, say, “Thank you. What do you need to know about the club? And can you sign these forms?” If the teacher says no, say, “Thank you for hearing us out,” and then ask them if they know of anyone who would be willing to sponsor the club. Don’t forget to follow-up with the teacher and the administration once you’ve submitted your form. If they give you a time-frame for an answer, don’t hassle them before that time has passed.
If the student handbook isn’t very detailed, it may be a good idea to ask a counselor or administrator about setting up a club. They will likely have the information you need, and can give you guidance about which teachers may be up to sponsoring your specific club. [8] X Research source You’ll want to find out what paperwork you need and fill it out as much as you can before speaking to the teacher. The less work the teacher has to do, the easier it will be for them to say yes.
