Study Buddies is a new club at Aliso Niguel High School, founded by Kimia Ahmadi (11) with the goal of offering extra studying aid to students who need it to improve their grades. The club was created to provide a space where students can work on homework and ask questions in a less stressful environment.
Currently, the meetings are held in Room 210 on Thursdays. During meetings, students can receive help with a variety of subjects, including math, science, English, and history. Members of the club work together to review assignments and build better study habits.
The Vice President of the club is Karla Davila (11), the treasurer is Sara Phan (11) and the secretary is Lucy Ramirez (11). Each officer plays a role in helping the club, either by tracking attendance or making sure students have the resources they need to have at all times.
Club officers say they hope Study Buddies will continue growing, possibly adding more meeting times or additional tutors if the demand grows.
Ahmadi says, “We primarily focus on students who may be falling behind on their work and have zeros in some assignments. Teachers can also schedule students to go to tutoring sessions.” Ahmadi’s vision to aid students displays her care for helping her peers to do well in school. She hopes the club will continue to grow and reach more students who may feel overwhelmed by their coursework.
Davila says, “I really have enjoyed being Vice President. Being able to help students while also planning for the club has been really rewarding”. Davila added that working with other students has helped build a sense of community between her and her classmates, as members collaborate and support one another academically.
As the club continues to develop, its leaders hope more students will attend meetings and take advantage of the tutoring opportunities available each week.
The club also offers additional help in wolverine plus on Tuesdays of each week, where students struggling can get extra help on their work.
In a recent meeting, a member of the club, Tiger Lilee Flores (11) said, “I was able to catch up on some work that I had been putting off for a while. Study Buddies really helped me get back on track.”
In addition to helping with assignments, the club also focuses on improving long-term study skills. These techniques are meant to help students become more independent and confident in their academic work.
Some teachers at the school have also begun recommending Study Buddies to students who may benefit from extra support outside of class. By creating a collaborative environment, the club hopes to reduce the anxiety many students feel about missing schoolwork. As participation grows, the officers believe Study Buddies could become an important academic resource for the school community for years to come.
Ultimately, the goal of the club is to create a supportive academic environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and working toward improving their grades.
