Upper School Activities

Chavez Upper School scholars have opportunities to participate in a core public policy pathway course, grade level field experiences, seasonal athletics, policy and academic clubs as well as creative and interest based clubs.

Core Public Policy Pathway Courses

Foundations of Public Policy

Grade 9

Policy Lab

Grade 10

Policy in Practice (Internships)

Grade 11

Senior Policy Seminar (Capstone)

Select seniors may qualify for an international policy study abroad experience.

Grade 12

Public Policy & College Field Experiences

Capitol Hill Tour + College Visit

Grade 9

Policy Conference / Think Tank Tour

Grade 10

Civic Internship Series

Grade 11

Capstone Hill Day + Select Global Justice Trip

Grade 12

College Tour Program (grades 10–12) to schools like Howard, AU, GWU, Columbia,
& more

Policy & Academic Clubs	Creative & Interest Based Clubs
Student Government Association Model UN Debate Team Restorative Justice Society Chavez Journal (Newspaper/Newsletter) Policy Podcast Club	Modeling / Fashion Club Cooking Club Media & Photography Club Theatre / Drama Club Dance Team Millionaire's Club (Advanced Future Millionaires) Book Club (Virtual)

Seasonal Athletics

Fall: Soccer, Volleyball, Boys Flag Football, Cross Country

Winter: Basketball, Indoor Track, Cheerleading, Wrestling

Spring: Girls Flag Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Track & Field

Scholars are invited to join existing clubs or propose new clubs. Scan or click on the link the code below if you are interested in joining an activity. If you'd like to start a new activity describe the club’s purpose and why it should exist.