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.

Wed.

3:30 - 4:30

Room 519

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.

TBA

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

4^th & 5^th

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.

5^th -10th

4^th and 5^th Grade Chorus

Students in grades 4 and 5 may audition for the 4^th and 5^th 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.

4^th-5^th

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.

6^th-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 6^th-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.

Every 3^rd Monday

7:15 -7:45 a.m.

4^th & 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 6^th-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

Every 3^rd Monday

7:15 -7:45 a.m.

9^th -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. 15^th is the first meeting.  3:30-5:00 p.m.

(Applications will go home 8/26)

3^rd-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 4^th and 5^th 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

4^th & 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.

4^th & 5th

Pep Club

The purpose of the PEP Club is to promote pride and spirit while supporting ACE athletes.

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