Model United Nations
Description: The Model United Nations is a simulation of the U.N. where students choose to represent one of the 192 countries that make up the world organization.  Students will research their chosen country's current events and stances on major world issues.  The students then act as representatives at bi-monthly mock conferences.  At these meetings, students will discuss their individual countries issues and pose questions about how they address problems with others to provide solutions.
Eligibility Requirements: None
Time Commitment: TBD        
Procedure for Joining: Apply to sponsor
Sponsor: Mr. Wilson

Orientation Leaders                                                        
Description: PW students work with sponsors to design the annual orientation program for entering freshmen and transfer students.
Eligibility Requirements: Nomination by teachers and sponsors     
Time Commitment: Spring after school sessions and summer preparation meetings, especially during the week before school begins
Procedure for Joining: Apply to sponsor
Sponsors: Mrs. Warga & Mrs. Casey

Principals’ Advisory Council of Students (PACS)
Description: Students communicate with school administration throughout the year
Eligibility Requirements: None
Time Commitment: Five I-Block meetings each year          
Procedure for Joining: Letter of interest written to principal

Steering Committees
Description: The Steering Committee for each class is responsible for planning and leading class fundraisers, class trips, and other school and class activities.
Eligibility Requirements: Open to all members of the class
Time Commitment: This is a year long activity with regular meetings during and after school and some evening and weekend responsibilities.          
Procedure for Joining: Apply to class sponsors at the end of the school year in order to participate for the next school year.

Sponsors: 
Class of 2011: Mrs. Bianchino & Mr. Chang                 
Class of 2012: Ms. Sawyer & Mr. Manero
Class of 2013:  Ms. Hannold & Mr. Gregg
Class of 2014:  Ms. Genovese & Mr. Marro       

Student Council
Description: Students develop leadership skills and represent PWHS student body by expressing student concerns to the administration, improving school climate, and rendering service to the school.
Eligibility Requirements: Must meet academic criteria and maintain a good disciplinary record
Time Commitment: Must attend at least four student council functions, and most general assemblies
Procedure for Joining: Written letter of application to sponsors
Sponsors: Mr. Weiner & Mrs. Tavani

World of Difference Peer Trainers
Description: Following intense training, students engage in anti-bias and discrimination awareness activities with their peers in advisory settings.
Eligibility Requirements: Must have completed 9th grade & meet training, academic, and disciplinary criteria
Time Commitment: Several hours per month during I-Block and after school
Procedure for Joining: Application to sponsors
Sponsors: Mrs. Ambuka, Dr. Carr & Ms. Sawyer