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Clubs  

Glynn Academy Clubs & Activities

2008-09  Information Sheet   [Updated 9/30/08]

CLUB

Membership

Sponsors

Purpose

Time/Place/$

Academic

Decathalon

Voluntary

Ms. Acklen

Rm. 1206B

Students at variety of skill levels compete against other schools to demonstrate academic knowledge

 

Art Club

Voluntary

Mr. Veater

Rm. 4221

Various activities including the history of cinema.

Tba

$5 dues

Alateen

Voluntary

Confidential

Ms. Belachek

Ms. Warren

Alateen is part of Al-Anon,  helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from effects of living with problem drinking of relative

Meets weekly during 4th lunch (Pass provided if needed)

ASL Club

Voluntary

Ms. M. Harper

Ofc. 5201

Promotes American Sign Language/Deaf Culture/weekly meetings and special events

Tues. 7:45-8:15 am and 3:30-4:00pm

 Rm 1105

AVID Council

Elected by students in AVID classes

Ms. Dawson &

Ms. Walters

Rm. 7222 & 1114

AVID Council – Plans service activities, social events, field trips, fund raisers for AVID students and parents, including but not limited to Homecoming, Relay for Life, College visits, attending AVID Site Team Meetings, etc...

Elections will be held in the Fall at the beginning of the school year (Early September)

Meeting Time: TBA

 

BETA Club

Academic

By Invitation

Ms. Chun

Rm. 1204

Academic and service club – annual Muscular Dystrophy fund drive and Special Olympics

TBA

Bowling Club

Voluntary

Mr. Sturm

Rm. 4223

Social bowling;  possible tournaments

 

Chess Club

Voluntary

Ms. Acklen/1206B

Mr. Josey/7105

Weekly chess play: possible tournaments

Mondays 3:20-4:30

Room 5107

DECA

via Class Registration

Ms. Canter

Rm. 5208

Distributive Education –

½ day work/school program

 

4–H Club

Voluntary

Mr. Duke

Rm. 3106

Academic and Service

Monthly - Mondays

FBLA

& GCSA

(formerly VOCA)

Voluntary

Crosby, Etheridge Perry,Squire

Rms.5203, 5204, 5209, 5210

Future Business Leaders of America – developing business leadership thru monthly meetings, competitions and servc

Georgia Career Student Assn

Monthly – tba

$10 dues

FCA

Voluntary

Mr. Cannon

Rm. 2103

Fellowship of Christian Athletes –

weekly prayer and praise, plus service projects

TBA (see flyers soon)

FCCLA

Taking/have taken Family/Consumer Science class

Ms. Garrett

Rm. 7111

Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America – strengthen family, personal development, and adult life preparation

1st and 3rd Thursday

3:15pm room 7111

$20/year

FGE

Voluntary

Ms. Carithers

Rm. 5205

Future Georgia Educators -- Explore Teaching as a Career

 

FFA

Agriculture Students

Mr. Duke

Rm. 3106

FFA Organization – Leadership & Competitions: agriculture (plants)

 

GA Players

Voluntary

Ms. Spencer-Rm5103

GA Players/Thespians Drama Club

 

Guardian Terrors

Voluntary

(must meet academic requirements)

Mr. Dittmar

Guidance

Students make a full year commitment to mentor freshmen students to help them transition and be successful in high school.
See website for more info:
www.mygradcoach.com

Monthly meetings in the Freshman Academy (and monthly trainings)

HOSA

Health Classes

only

Ms. Wenzka

Rm. 7113

Health Occupation Students of America – Promote jobs in health

Meet during class.

Dues: $15

Interact

Voluntary

TBA

Interact –Rotary Club Service projects: Keep Bwk Beautiful, Dixville tutoring, Book Drive

 

 

CLUB

Membership

Sponsors

Purpose

Time/Place/$

Key Club

Voluntary

Ms. Baltz &

Ms. Moran

Ofc.5201 & Rm.7108

Key Club – affiliated with Kiwanis Club; service projects

 

Latin Club

Latin Students

Mr. Eye –Rm.4111

Promote Latin via special events

 

MCJROTC

ROTC students

Maj. Pelletier

Rm. 3101

Military duties and competitions

 

Math Team

Teacher Select

Mr. Felton

Rm. 2208

Compete in National Math Exam and regional Math Tournaments  

 

Model

United Nations

Voluntary

Ms. Snow

Rm. 1108

Model U.N.  Competitions

 

NIA

Voluntary

Coach Adams

Gym/Media

Recognizes/supports individual student growth and potential

 

NHS

Academic

By Invitation

Ms. Graff

Rm. 2104

National Honor Society –

based on GPA

 

National

Spanish Honors

Academic

By Invitation

Ms. Mergyl

Rm. 1102

National Spanish Honor Society – based on GPA

 

Psychology Club

Psychology

Students

Mr. Knowles

Rm. 1114

Various activities related to individual growth/development

$5 for workbook

Reading Club

Voluntary

Ms. Allen/Bradley

Media Center

Meet and discuss books of interest; consider state Reading Bowl competition

1s Tuesdays

During all lunches

begins October 7th

Rifle Team

Voluntary

(do NOT have to

be in ROTC)

Sgt.Maj.Carter

Rifle range (firing) competitions

TBA

SADD

Voluntary

TBA

Students Against Destructive Decisions – public awareness thru Red Ribbon Week, Prom Promise, ElemPoster Contest, &Sr Week

 

Science Club

Voluntary

Ms. Brown

Rm. 1219

Science Club – Recycling, Camping, Environment, Zoo

Alt. Weds  @ 3:30

Rm. 1219

SEA Club

Voluntary

Comm. Spencer

@ BHS

Learn to sail/compete regionally

(contact BHS)

Step Team

Male and Female

by Audition

in Fall

Ms. Jobe

c/o GMS

Promote unity thru positive entertainment; mentor young steppers; perform/compete.

3:30 Daily

Place - TBA

Student

Advisory Board

Sophs, Jrs., Srs.

Voluntary with

Teacher Recommend.

Ms. Cason

Ms. Wendel

Rms. 1106 & 2105

 

Student Advisory Board – meets every Wed. morning to recommend school improvement projects for GA

Wednesdays

7:30 a.m.

Rm. ______

Mandatory

Student Council

Elected by

Student Body

Ms. Pressel

Rm. 2102

Student Council – Plans social events/service activities for GA, includes Homecoming, Relay/Life, Entertainment Night and more

Elections held in spring of prior school year.

Technology Students of America

Voluntary

Mr. Smith

Rm. 310

Students compete in  design, architecture, communications and more.

TBA

VICA/

Skills USA

Health Care

via Class Registration

Ms. Wenzka

Rm. 7113

Leadership Competitions related to   Health Careers

During class

$13 dues

World Language

Voluntary

Ms. Mergyl/ 1102

Ms. Ansley/4112

Ms. Babbin/4224

Embraces cultural diversity thru languages

TBA

Yearbook

Teacher Select

Ms. Hodges

Rm. 1107

Students work to produce annual yearbook

 

 

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