Clubs, Teams &
Extracurricular Activities
What if I want to participate in a club or team or BOTH?
All clubs and extra-curricular activities are open to all HSFI students. Most clubs and activities meet after school on specific days of the week. The number of times per month that a club or activity meets depends on that specific activity. You can find out about all clubs and activities by constantly checking all the different forms of communication we have at HSFI – Email, Website, Jupiter Grades, Bulletin Boards, Whiteboard in the Lobby, TV Screens, Morning Announcements, and Social Media. Twice a year there are ‘Club Fairs’ In the student lounge where clubs promote and recruit students who wish to participate.
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What if I want to start a club / extra-curricular activity?
Creating a new club is encouraged. There are 2 requirements:
(1) You need to identify other students who want to participate with you in this activity
(2) You need to get an HSFI staff member to supervise the activity.
Once you have accomplished these 2 tasks, you would complete a ‘Club Charter’ request and submit it for approval.
If you have any questions about this process please contact Ms. ArcaMay in room 819.
Ms. ArcaMay
Assistant Principal
Climate and Culture &
Creative Marketing Director
Gay Straight Alliance
A student-led or community -based organization that is intended to provide a safe and supportive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) children, teenagers, and youth.
Latin Groove Club
The mission of the Latin Groove Dance Team is to expose a diverse group of students to specific Latin dances such as Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia and many more. The purpose is to promote school spirit, gain confidence, and develop self-discipline and responsibility. Members will learn the basic footwork, build posture, and overall body control.
Threads of Color
Culture Club
The purpose of the Culture Club is to provide students with the opportunity to expand their knowledge of different cultures. Sharing new experiences, building confidence and making friends. Students can dress up in their culture's attire, food from each culture is brought, music and other customs are represented
Iconoclan Dance Team
Iconoclan, HSFI's Dance Team, is a Hip-Hop/Reggae Dance team that exists to develop its members into creative leaders. As part of the HSFI performance community, we participate in various sporting events, student organized activities and competitions. We hope to represent the best of the HSFI student body.
Learn Financial Literacy
Take the initiative to self-educate and grow your financial knowledge. Begin learning the basics of financial management.
Photo Club
This club teaches the introductory techniques of black-and-white photography. Students learn to make exposures with a 35mm camera, process film, and create prints in the darkroom. The curriculum includes: darkroom time, visual presentations, blog posts, discussions about social media, photographic and writing assignments, discussions, critiques, a field trip, and guest artist visit.
Animal Welfare
Throughout the year we run pet drives, when we collect supplies to deliver to the shelters, dog washes to raise money for shelters, adoption events with NYC Animal Care & Control, and many more activities. Our main purpose is to work with the community to help make many of these animals in unfortunate living situations live a healthy and more comfortable.
Math Club
Math Club at High School of Fashion Industries is a student-run organization that promotes math as a fun and challenging subject that every student should enjoy. Unlike the traditional math club that focuses on solving math competition problems, our club provides a variety of hands-on projects so that students can apply mathematics reasoning in real world problem solving as well as in art designing.
Anti Prom Fashion Show
Anti-Prom provides an alternative, safe space for all teens who may not feel welcome at official school programs or dances because of their sexual orientation, the way they dress, or any other reason. HSFI welcomes students to design and create prom dresses and model the garments in the New York Public Library.
Anime Club
We enjoy Japanese culture (food, film, literature, graphic novels, animation) and "cosplay" the art of dressing up as your favorite characters. The purpose of the club is to gather students with common interests in art and animation with particular interest in Japanese language and culture.
Fashion With A Purpose
FWAP is a club that practice a research base approach to designing. Our goal is to utilize sustainable concepts onto original designs, raise health awareness and social consciousness through fashion. All members also serve as Alumni Ambassadors as they assist in organizing events and fundraisers to support the Alumni College Scholarship.
Learn to Play Dungeons and Dragons
We will play an adventure for 5-7 players who either have played Dungeons & Dragons before or want to learn. You will need dice but if they are not available we can try some online systems to roll. If not The Dungeon Master (Mr. Rau) will roll for you. All the books needed are free and downloadable, along with charter creation sheets. SO if you want to play an Elven wizard or a Dwarven Barbarian this is the time to learn. First meeting will be rolling up characters.
Kpop Club
For people who are unfamiliar with Kpop, it stands for Korean pop culture. Club members will explore the dances and songs as well as the Korean language itself.
RAPP Club
RAPP Club The Relationship Abuse Prevention Program Peer Leadership Club's goal is to empower students in ending dating & other forms of youth violence via leadership development (education), self-reflection (personal growth), and service (giving back). A fun and educational space where we increase our knowledge, skills & awareness on issues related to violence, abuse & healthy relationships.