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Academic Decathlon
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The Academic Decathlon is a team competition wherein students match their intellects with students from other schools.
Unlike trivia-based competitions, Acadec requires students to prepare in seven academic areas using source materials provided by the national organization. Participants are also expected to do their own research in those same areas: Art, Economics, Language and Literature, Mathematics, Music, Science, and Social Science. Academic Decathlon provides students of all learning levels the opportunity to excel academically through team competition.
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Art Club
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The Matignon Art Club operates with two goals in mind.
The first is to make the art room available to all students. With our present schedule the students are enrolled in art classes for one semester sophomore year. After that, there are elective art classes during Senior year. Those who wish to do artwork on a regular basis, no matter what grade they are in, are encouraged to participate in the Art Club.
The second goal is to give students a chance to explore their own art interests. The artwork done in class is usually an assigned project but the Art Club affords students the time to do artwork of their own choice.
The Art Club meets for one half hour after school every other week from October to May (approximately 15 meetings). Students can use this time to explore their own creative interests and any work produced in these sessions can be submitted for the school art fair at the end of the semester.
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Business Club
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Matignon's Business Club offers students the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the financial industry.
Students research and discuss anything and everything business-related. We will also begin planning your personal financial futures! The Business Club is open to all Matignon students, and meets twice per month in Room 14. Students may join at any time. Please contact Ms. Lemos if you are interested.
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Drama Club
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Matignon has an ever-growing Drama Club and membership is open to all students.
Drama builds confidence and provides a wonderful experience in a specialized art form. In addition to those who wish to perform on stage, the Drama Club needs students who are interested in set, costume and sound design, as well as those who want to work on props, publicity, tickets, and stage management. Whatever your talent and interests, we invite you to consider the Drama Club as an extra-curricular activity.
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Exchange Programs
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During the month of March, Matignon High School offers exchange programs for students of French and Spanish.
French students spend an immersion week with host families in Meaux, France, just outside of Paris.
Spanish students enjoy the immersion experience in Cadiz, on the Atlantic coast of Spain.
Participants in this exciting adventure have the opportunity to broaden their horizons, hone their language skills, and absorb first-hand the culture of the target language country. They are accompanied by Matignon teachers and administrators to ensure the careful supervision of all activities. Matignon families can reciprocate by hosting French and Spanish students during their week-long visit to Boston. Friendships are forged that may lead to future travel and educational possibilities for our students and theirs. The exchange programs offer maximum enrichment opportunities at a minimal cost.
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Explore Historical Boston Club
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The Explore Historical Boston Club seeks to participate in the rich history (Revolutionary War and otherwise) in and around Boston.
The club sponsors extra-curricular field trips and excursions to local historical sites, homes, museums, etc. to broaden students' study of history in educational experiences outside of the classroom. In doing so, the hope is that they not only grow in historical knowledge and understanding, but also in appreciation for all Boston has to offer.
The Explore Historical Boston Club meets periodically to plan events and is open to all Matignon High School students.
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French Club
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The French Club offers an opportunity for French students to hone their language skills by engaging in fun, after-school activities.
Students watch films, play games, and sample French culinary specialties. They may choose to visit a restaurant or a museum as well. The club is not restricted to French scholars but, instead, is open to all Matignon students who wish to pursue their interest in all things Francophile. Meeting times are at the discretion of the members. French students are invited to run for office each year. Those interested in joining should contact Madame Gaffey in room 202.
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Foreign Language National Honor Societies
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The MHS Foreign Language Department supports three national honor societies to recognize achievement, proficiency and commitment in the study of the French, Spanish and Latin languages.
Qualified students are inducted into the chapters during a significant candlelight ceremony and receive certificates of membership. In addition to the recognition of their academic achievement, membership also qualifies the students to participate in national award competitions and activities.
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International Club
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Matignon High School’s diverse community is one of its greatest assets.
The mission of the school’s International Club is to improve cultural awareness throughout the school as well as the community at large. Korea, Ecuador, Chile, Brazil, Nigeria and Ethiopia name only a few of the nations represented by international students that participate.
The International Club provides opportunities for members to learn about new cultures while sharing the traditions of their own. Each month the club visits a unique ethnic restaurant. This social environment allows students to try something new while discovering the diversity among them.
The International Club also hosts the annual International Festival at the school. This was an exciting chance for the entire student body to get a taste of the many cultures presented with displays, music and traditional foods.
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Key Club
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Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character, and develop leadership.
The goal of Key Club is to make a difference in the community by organizing service projects and fundraisers such as food drives and raising money for UNICEF. Members are expected to participate in service projects and attend meetings.
Meetings are held every other Thursday in room 18 after school.
New members are always welcome!
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National Honor Society
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Membership in the National Honor Society of Matignon High School is by invitation only.
A faculty council of five teachers selects students for membership on the basis of scholarship, character, leadership and service. Freshmen are not eligible for membership in the National Honor Society.
In order to be considered for membership a student must qualify scholastically with a 3.7* GPA cumulative grade point average. Next, candidates must demonstrate character, leadership and service within the school and outside community. Required also is evidence of active membership in a minimum of three extracurricular activities per year.
One activity can be outside employment during the school year. Students must submit a Student Activity Information Form as documentation of their leadership, service and character.
As a National Honor Society member, a student must maintain the criteria by which he/she was selected. Failure to maintain these criteria will result in a written warning to the student; subsequent violations may cause the student to be dismissed from the society.
All candidates receive copies of the chapter By-Laws indicating expectations. These By-laws are available from the advisor for student or parent reference.
*The GPA requirement of 3.7 is effective for the incoming class of 2015, and for every succeeding class. Students in the classes of 2012, 2013, and 2014 will need to have the present GPA requirement of 3.5 in order to qualify scholastically and maintain membership in the National Honor Society.
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Photography Club
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The Photography Club meets one day a week after school for about one hour.
The goal and purpose of the club is to involve students who have an interest in digital photography and show an appreciation for what photography can say. All students are welcome to join - experience in photography is NOT a requirement - just a desire to learn with a hands-on approach. Club members will be learning from each other and will be photographing various school activities. In addition, guest lecturer(s) will be invited to speak at club meetings and display some of their work. Students can express themselves through the lens of a camera.
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Science Club
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Guideline for Science Club
 Attendance: YOU must attend every meeting.
If absent due to illness or sporting event, you must see the advisor the following day for the minutes
of the meeting.
Location: Room 212
Time: Meetings customarily run from 2:30 - 3:00
Date: Second and Fourth Thursday of the month
Requirements: Members are required to attend every meeting, projects, fieldtrips, and etc.
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Spanish Club
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The Spanish Club is a great opportunity for students to practice the language and learn about Hispanic culture in a social environment.
The club meets twice a month and is open to all Matignon students. Members participate in various activities such as crafts, dancing, cooking, foreign films, field trips and more. Volunteers from the Spanish Club are also available to tutor Spanish scholars who may be having difficulty in class. This is a great way for students with a passion for language to strengthen their skills while meeting other students with similar interests.
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Sports Management Club
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The Sports Management Club is geared for students who may want a career in athletic management.
Students will work at various sporting events and assist in activities that reach out to the athletic community. This club will give students a good understanding of what working in athletic administration entails and enable students to ask questions about this career field.
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Students Against Destructive Decisions
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Our SADD chapter is open to all students at Matignon.
A student can join at any time and must follow the guidelines for academics as in all extracurricular activities at Matignon.
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Yearbook Committee
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The Yearbook Committee is open to any senior who is interested in designing the annual yearbook.
The students are taught how to design a page, lay it out, crop pictures and type copy. Students who are interested in participating in this committee should be willing to work at least two to three hours a week. The production of the yearbook is both time-consuming and rewarding. It takes diligence and patience, but most of all it takes time.
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Yoga Club
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The Yoga Club was created to offer students a chance to learn and practice yoga together.
It is a chance to slow down and learn the basic yoga poses, which help reduce stress and increase flexibility and strength. Yoga Club meets weekly for group yoga practice.
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