Terms & Member Guidelines

1. General Membership

Membership in the Dulles Astronomy Club is open to all enrolled students at Dulles High School who share an interest in astronomy, space science, and physics. Members must complete the official membership form and uphold the FBISD Student Code of Conduct at all meetings and sanctioned events.

2. Point System & Active Status

To be recognized as an active club member in good standing, students must earn at least 6 points per semester. Students seeking officer roles must complete at least 8 points per semester. In accordance with club policy, unearned points carry over to the subsequent semester.

3. Academic Integrity & Competitions

Members representing Dulles Astronomy Club in competitions (such as USAAAO, Science Bowl, or regional Olympiads) must adhere strictly to academic integrity standards. Any unauthorized collaboration or misuse of competition materials will result in immediate disqualification.

4. Website Content & Study Materials

All club-produced study guides, meeting slides, and newsletters available on this site are for the non-commercial educational use of club members and the Dulles student community.

5. Sponsor Oversight

Club operations, elections, and events are supervised by faculty sponsor Mr. Mahoney in Room D208. For questions regarding guidelines or policies, email astronomyclub.dulles@gmail.com.