Name of Club/Organization |
Description of Club/Organization |
Sponsor/Coach |
Meets? |
Grade Levels |
Anime Club |
Anime club is a group that meets to watch, discuss, and promote the genre of Japanese animation (anime) and graphic novels (manga). Students focus on expanding their knowledge of not only the shows viewed during club meetings but also Japanese culture as a whole. Students are also given the opportunity to attend various festivals such as JapanFest Atlanta. celebrating the genre. |
Grace Allen |
Wed. 3:30 - 4:30 Room 519 |
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Show Choir |
Show Choir is an auditioned group open to male and female students in grades 7-9 who are enrolled in chorus during the school day. The focus of this group is performance of popular and Broadway style music with choreography. Students are required to purchase concert uniforms. |
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TBA |
9th-12th
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Grammar School Choir |
Students in grades 4 and 5 will have the opportunity to audition to perform in the Grammar School Choir. Students in this choir will be introduced to choral music in several forms and will memorize songs for public performances. |
Lea Anne Walters |
TBA |
4th & 5th |
Drama Club |
Students explore the performing arts through dramatic expression. The Drama Club will have two productions for the 2015-2016 school year. Students involved will have the opportunity to audition for parts. Those students not interested in acting but enjoy the “back stage” features of the dramatic arts are also encouraged to become involved. Students whose interests are in these areas will be involved in learning how to set up sound systems, lighting, props, stage management, etc. |
Shelby English Tony Elder Julie McLendon |
TBA. |
Varies depending on play produced |
ACE Chess Club |
The chess club meets weekly depending on the skill level of the players. Beginning chess players meet on Monday mornings, intermediate players meet on Wednesday mornings and more advanced players meet on Friday mornings. Intermediate and advanced players also work with the beginning players. Space in this club is limited. |
Valerie Reed |
Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:00-7:30 a.m. |
5th -10th |
4th and 5th Grade Chorus |
Students in grades 4 and 5 may audition for the 4th and 5th grade chorus. Auditions will be held at the beginning of the year. Students in this organization practice for school and community performances. |
Lea Anne Walters |
Monday 3:30-5:00 p.m. |
4th-5th |
Academic Bowl |
Students interested in competing against other students to answer intellectually challenging questions and problems. Competitions test a student’s academic knowledge in several areas such as history, literature, science, math, arts and entertainment. Students must apply for a position on the Academic Bowl team and selection is based on past and current grades, standardized test scores and teacher recommendations. |
Amber Molnar, Alena Nash, Brice Odom |
Tuesday and Thursday mornings. |
6th-10th |
Junior Beta Club |
The Junior Beta Club is a service organization for students in grades 4-12 that promotes the ideals of achievement, character, leadership and service. The motto for Junior Beta is “Let Us Lead by Serving Others.” Students are invited to join Junior Beta Club who have an average of 93. Rising 6th-10th graders must have an average of 93 in the four core subjects (English, math, science and social studies.) An induction ceremony is held each year to induct new members. |
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Every 3rd Monday 7:15 -7:45 a.m. |
4th & 5th |
Senior Beta Club |
The Junior Beta Club is a service organization for students in grades 4-12 that promotes the ideals of achievement, character, leadership, and service. The motto for Junior Beta is “Let Us Lead by Serving Others.” Students are invited to join Junior Beta Club who have an average of 93. Rising 6th-10th graders must have an average of 93 in the four core subjects (English, math, science and social studies.) An induction ceremony is held each year to induct new members. |
Sharon Ferrell
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Every 3rd Monday 7:15 -7:45 a.m. |
9th -10th |
Science Olympiad-Grammar School |
The grammar school Science Olympiad organization will enable students interested in science to prepare for team events that require hands-on, group participation to solve science problems and to improve the quality of science education and interest in science. |
Andrea Smith, Brittany Mulvaney |
Tuesday, Sept. 15th is the first meeting. 3:30-5:00 p.m. (Applications will go home 8/26) |
3rd-6th |
Math 24 Team |
Math 24 is a card game in which students find different ways to make the number 24 using the basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. All 4th and 5th graders will learn how to play during the first semester. The competition team will be selected, attend practices and compete during the second semester. |
TBA |
Practices held in class during first semester |
4th & 5th |
Math Team |
The math team for the grammar school will prepare students to solve math problems individually and as a team. |
TBA |
Initial practices will be done in math class with meetings held later in the year from 7:15-7:45 a.m. |
4th & 5th |
Pep Club |
The purpose of the PEP Club is to promote pride and spirit while supporting ACE athletes.
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Patricia Waite |
Depends on athletic calendar |
9th-12th |
Creative Writing Club |
The Creative Writing Club provides an encouraging and productive environment for high school students interested in writing poetry, prose, plays, and other genres. During meetings, students are encouraged to try various techniques and are given opportunities to share their writing with each other |
Roban Johnson |