At Riverview High School, we encourage student involvement through a wide variety of clubs and organizations. To ensure fairness, compliance, and consistency, the following requirements must be met for any new club to be approved:

1. Faculty Sponsor

   • All clubs must have an on-campus faculty sponsor.

   • Sponsors are required to attend all meetings and events in a supervisory capacity.

2. Open Membership

   • Membership must be open to the entire student body.

   • Any exceptions must be clearly outlined in the club’s bylaws.

3. Student Interest Requirement

   • A petition with at least 30 interested students is required, with at least 40% being underclassmen.

4. Club Finances

   • All financial accounts must be managed through Riverview High School and the school bookkeeper.

   • Upon approval, an official RHS account must be established.

5. Approval Process

   • All clubs must follow the guidelines established by the RHS Activities Committee.

   • Before beginning operations, the proposed club president and sponsor must present to the Executive Council of Student Activities for final approval.

   • Presentations must be scheduled with Mr. Smith at least one week in advance. Executive Council meetings are held on Wednesday mornings at 7:15 a.m. in Room 5-304.

6. Sponsor Requirement

   • If a sponsor resigns during the year, the club will immediately become inactive until a new sponsor is secured.

7. Club Activity Requirement

   • Each club must host at least one large-scale event during the year and report back to Student Council by April 1. This event should be included in the initial Executive Council presentation.

8. Recognition Requirement

   • Clubs may not hold meetings, advertise on campus, or request school facilities until they have completed the approval process and been formally recognized.

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Equal Access Law – Federal Requirement

Riverview High School is committed to following the Equal Access Act (20 U.S.C. § 4071), a federal law governing student clubs in public secondary schools.

• All clubs must be student-initiated, student-led, and student-run.

• Faculty and staff may serve as supervisors for safety and logistics, but may not originate, recruit for, or direct clubs.

• If a club is teacher-created or teacher-driven, it is considered school-sponsored rather than student-initiated, which may create liability for the school and district.

By following these procedures, Riverview ensures that students have equal opportunities to form organizations that reflect their interests, while the school remains compliant with both district policies and federal law.

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** YOU CANNOT HOLD MEETINGS, ADVERTISE ON CAMPUS, OR REQUEST SCHOOL FACILITIES IF YOUR ARE NOT A RECOGNIZED CLUB **