Clubs and Honor Societies

Founded by then Miami-Dade County School Board Member Frederica S. Wilson, now a member of the United States Congress, the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project was initiated by the Miami-Dade County School Board in March 1993, due to the realization thatthere is an ongoing crisis in the lives of many young males. The project’s mission is to intervene in the lives of at-risk boys, in order to provide them with alternatives that will lead them away from a life of crime and violence.

A NEW APPLICATION FOR THE 5000 ROLE MODELS WILL BE UP SHORTLY

The new application has been just been uploaded please feel free to down load it and ring it by my room 1109.

 

Israel Andrews
Social Studies Teacher / ILSA Teacher

 

The African Heritage Club is an organization which explores the rich history and culture of the African Diaspora through its members.  The African American experience as well as the Afro-Cuban and other Islands of the Caribbean will be explored and celebrated.  Our discussion and exploration is not limited to these places as countries of Africa and others will be discussed.

We celebrate the various cultures in our quest for cohesiveness in our school community.  Community service is a large part of what this organization does.  It is imperative that we foster unity throughout our school and surrounding community.  All are welcome!

Ms. Marcey Boynton
Reading Coach/Language Arts Department Chair

The Best Buddies club at Miami Killian functions under the mission of Best Buddies International. Here at Killian, Best Buddies creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships between our Best Buddies members and our students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The overall goal is to create an atmosphere of inclusion school-wide.

Mrs. Elizabeth Monroe
Culinary Arts Instructor

The MKSH Environmental Club is a group of concerned students that are committed to raising awareness about environmental issues and to reducing environmental impact as individuals, a school community, and as citizens of the world.
The goal of the club is to create awareness of environmental issues, such as protection, conservation, preservation, and restoration with an emphasis on educating and empowering students.
If you have a yearning to learn, an interest and/or concern for the environment, then apply to become a member and get involved in the Environmental Club's projects at school and in the community, Students can acquire skills that help identify, investigate and understand environmental issues.

FILES:

MKSH Environmental Club Info Sheet 25-26

Extracurricular and Supplemental Parental Consent Form 2025-2026 

Environmental Club Application 2025-2026

Media Release for Activity Photographs

 

Ms. Shea Polakow
Science Teacher

 

FCCLA STANDS FOR FAMILY, CAREER AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA. • WE WERE FORMERLY FHA-HERO (FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA – HOME ECONOMICS RELATED OCCUPATIONS. • WE ARE TWO-HUNDRED THOUSAND MEMBERS STRONG NATIONWIDE. • THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE WITH OUR COMPETITIVE EVENTS. • WE ARE THE ONLY NATIONAL CAREER AND TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION WITH THE FAMILY AS ITS CENTRAL FOCUS. • FCCLA IS A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, STUDENT RUN ORGANIZATION.
(This Club is a students organization through Family and Consumer Science Program. Member are required to be enrolled in Family and Consumer Science class.)

If you have any questions, please email Ms. Monroe, club sponsor at emonroe@dadeschools.net

 

Mrs. Elizabeth Monroe
Culinary Arts Instructor

 

FEA is a platform for recruiting and educating students about the advantages and joys of teaching. Invigorate and ignite the passion for teaching and learning! This club is also a great opportunity to give back and help our amazing Killian teachers!!!

Please be sure to keep up with us and follow our Instagram page at: mksh.feaclub
Join our Remind group at @e868ag4, to keep up with all of our announcements 🙂

 

Leticia Rios
AICE Psychology, Language Arts, & Reading Teacher

Our FEA Members are recognized for the work they do as our future educational leaders. They mentor and tutor students at-risk. They meet once a month and initiate and develop plans, projects, and activities for the betterment of the school. They work diligently to improve student achievement. Thank you to all our FEA members for a job well done!!!!

Mr. Kevin Fernandez

GLOW which stands for "Girls Leading Our World" is a club where girls can come together to:
1. Discuss the many different topics and issues that may be affecting their lives.
2. Share their personal stories and connect with their peers.
3. Build self-esteem and leadership skills
4. Positively engage and interact with their community.
5. Have a Mentor(s) to support and guide them.

In other words, GLOW focuses on building girls' confidence, helping them to make good decisions, developing healthy relationships, planning for their futures and learning how to make a positive change in their communities.

Contact Ms. Mathis, kmathis@dadeschools.net or Room #4223 for more information.

Kimberly Mathis
Reading Teacher

The Miami Killian JROTC program was established in August 1983 and is the oldest Army JROTC program in Miami-Dade County. It is a 4-year program. (You can earn 3.5 credits for two years participation in JROTC).

Participation in JROTC "does not obligate" you to serve in the U.S. military.

The goal of JROTC is to teach you leadership, discipline, and life-long skills. Cadets will be issued and will wear the dress uniform for weekly Inspections for grading purposes and after-school activities and community events.

Enrollment in JROTC allows you to participate in our after-school activities of the Drill Team, Color Guard Team, Raider Team, and the Presidential Honor Guard Flag Corps.

TO JOIN JROTC, YOU MUST SEE YOUR COUNSELOR AND REQUEST A CHANGE IN ONE OF YOUR ELECTIVES CLASSES.

CLUB DUES WILL BE COLLECTED ONCE MDCPS MOVES TO PHASE 2.

FILES:

Miami Killian JROTC Program Background Summary

JROTC Video

MAJ (R) James Brown
JROTC Instructor

SFC (R) Jose Roman
JROTC Instructor

Key Club is an international organization that provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character, and develop leadership. Key Club is the oldest and largest service program for high school students, and it is a student-led organization that teaches leadership through service to others.

As members of the Kiwanis International family, Key Club members build themselves as they build their schools and communities. Key Club has approximately 260,000 members in about 5,000 clubs in 37 countries.

Our Motto: "Caring...Our Way of Life"

Adriana Jones
Language Arts Teacher

FILES:

The Key Club Fact Sheet

QUALIFICATIONS FOR STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
THE FLORIDA LAW HONOR SOCIETY
Membership shall be based on scholarship in general and in law related courses specifically. Also, leadership in law related activities and other leadership positions will be considered. Service activities as outlined are also required.

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a law-related course (law studies or criminal justice). One courses may be American Government. Candidates must complete a minimum of twenty hours of community and volunteer service per school year.Transfer students must have spent at least one full semester at MKSHS before becoming eligible for membership. Candidates must have maintained a 3.5 GPA or higher in all law classes taken. Candidates must have maintained a 3.0 GPA in all other subjects. Candidates must maintain a "B" average or better in conduct standards as prescribed in the Code of Conduct and must abide by all local, state and national laws. These selection qualifications are determined by the Justice Teaching Center. The JTC in consultation with the director and faculty of the school will make the final determination of membership eligibility and selection criteria.

Law club application

The National English Honor Society (NEHS), founded and sponsored by Sigma Tau Delta, is the only international organization exclusively for high school students and faculty who, in the field of English, merit special note for past and current accomplishments. Immediate benefits of affiliation include international recognition, scholarship eligibility, and opportunities for international networking with others who share enthusiasm for, and accomplishment in the language arts. 

The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921.

 

Mark Barnett
Activities Director

 

SNHS is a prominent scientific organization that will engender a new group of young thinkers who will be the future of industry, research, and scientific exploration for America. The Science National Honor Society was established in 2000 with the following objectives: • To encourage and recognize scientific and intellectual thought • To advance students’ knowledge of classical and modern science • To communicate with the scientific community •To aid the civic community with its comprehension of science • To encourage students to participate in community service and in turn, encourage a dedication to the pursuit of scientific knowledge that benefits all of mankind. The motto inscribed in Latin on the Science NHS shield translates: “Fortunate is one who understands the causes of things.” It is indeed fortunate to have students like these here tonight who are willing to share their understanding of “the causes of things” with other students and community members.

FILES:

SNHS intro _1_

David Stone
Science Teacher / Department Chair

To be a part of the Miami Killian Student Government team, students must be elected. There are two elections held each school year. Freshmen elections take place in the Fall. All classes run for re-election for the following year in the Spring. Specific information regarding elections and applications can be found below.

Mark Barnett
Activities Director

The Miami Herald Silver Knight Awards is one of the nation's most highly regarded student awards programs. The purpose of this awards program is to recognize outstanding students who have not only maintained good grades but have also unselfishly applied their special knowledge and talents to contribute significant service to their schools and communities. The Silver Knight Awards program was instituted at the Miami Herald in 1959 by John S. Knight, past publisher of the Miami Herald, founder and editor emeritus of Knight-Rider Newspapers and 1968 Pulitzer Prize winner. The program is open to high school seniors with a minimum 3.2 unweighted GPA. Students may be nominated in 15 categories: Art - Excellence should be demonstrated through creative ability in drawing, painting, sculpture, fabrics, photography, graphic design or any other medium in their visual arts. Service may include the teaching, inspiration or encouragement of others through the visual arts. Art nominees are encouraged to bring a portfolio of their work to the interview. Athletics - Excellence should be demonstrated through physical education or leadership in individual and team sports in the school and community. A nominee may be a participant in sports not included in a school's athletic program (i.e., archery, sailing, equestrian events). Service and activities may include managing recreation programs, coaching, or assisting in athletic activity that contributes to the welfare of others. Business - Excellence should be demonstrated through accounting, entrepreneurial initiatives, marketing and distributive education or consumer education. Service and activities may include the application of office technology and business organization for the benefit of the community. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) may be a major outlet for service. Digital & Interactive Media - Interactive media is the integration of electronic text, graphics, moving images, and sound, into a structured digital computerized environment that allows people to connect and utilize the data for appropriate purposes. Excellence in this area should be demonstrated by using digital and interactive media skills to create a product that is digitally distributed to benefit others in a school civic or religious organization or be creating a digital product through text pictures, animation, video, sound, web page development, social media, or the Internet for the community. The areas of television, film, music composition, and photography may be better suited for Drama, Art, Music & Dance, or Vocational Technical categories unless their digital and interactive media projects or major service contributions are a result of the student initiating, developing, and facilitating the creative process. It is encouraged that nominees bring a portfolio demonstrating the creative process for the product to the interview (including the vehicle to play their creative sample). Drama - Excellence should be demonstrated through acting, singing, film, video or radio, dance in theatrical productions, or staging and directing such productions. Service and activities may include designing sets, writing original scripts, directing, performing music or otherwise assisting in choreography or technical productions that may address community concerns. Vocalists who are not involved in theatrical are better suited for the Music & Dance category. English and Literature - Excellence should be demonstrated through leadership or initiation of activities related to a fuller understanding of the English language, especially an appreciation for literature. Service and activities may include tutoring in basic reading skills, fostering a love of reading, or encouraging individual expression through written communication. General Scholarship - Excellence should be demonstrated through accelerated studies, such as research in science or mathematics; by tutoring in any academic area; or by encouraging participation in advanced studies and competition. A nominee must have superior academic achievements and must submit a complete high-school transcript that includes class rank or percentile, test scores such as SAT, ACT, and Advanced Placement exams, and first-semester grades for 12th grade. Journalism - Excellence should be demonstrated through Mathematics - Excellence should be demonstrated by contributing to mathematical knowledge through individual or group research; by fostering interest in advanced mathematics; by tutoring in mathematics, or by using computer science to benefit the community. Music and Dance - Excellence should be demonstrated through Science - Excellence should be demonstrated through Social Science - Excellence should be demonstrated through Speech - Excellence should be demonstrated through Vocational Technical - Excellence should be demonstrated through World Languages - Excellence should be demonstrated through **Each school may nominate one student per category. Nominees from all schools appear on a designated day to be interviewed by a panel of independent judges. Each panel of judges selects one Silver Knight and three Honorable Mentions in that category. Names are not revealed until the Silver Knight Awards ceremony.

Nominations 

A student wishing to become a Silver Knight nominee must apply through the school’s Silver Knight Coordinator. The Silver Knight Awards program is open to all students in public, private and parochial schools in Miami-Dade and Broward counties with a minimum 3.2 unweighted GPA. Class rank and/or percentile are no longer required. Only students with this academic requirement in addition to strong records of service to their school and community should be nominated. Students in grades 9-11 should start working with the Silver Knight Coordinator as soon as possible. Seniors must apply and are nominated by the schools Leadership Committee.

The essential qualification for a Silver Knight nominee is service. A Silver Knight is one whose record of service (throughout their high school career) to the school and community best exemplifies an unselfish and continuous use of one’s talents in helping others.

​​​​​​​Please email etcharta@dadeschools.net for further information

Ms. Charmenia Collier
Teacher

The Social Studies Honor Society Rho Kappa is the only nationally recognized honor society open to high school students that recognizes excellence in the field of social sciences. The mission of the  Miami Killian chapter of Rho Kappa is to promote scholarship, enhance civic engagement and recognize academic excellence in the field of social science.

FILES:

SSHS Requirements

SSHS Application

 

Jean Hansen
Social Studies Teacher / Social Studies Department Chair

 

The Spanish Club is an environment outside of the classroom where those who have a passion for Spanish-speaking culture can get together, participate in activities and meet other like-minded students. It is open to students of all four grades who are interested in participating in activities which are related to Hispanic culture and the Spanish language. The club elects four officers in the fall and these students direct the club’s activities throughout the year.

FILES:

Spanish Club Information

Ms. Marielena Gurdian

Mr. Kevin Fernandez