2016 2017 SCHOOL YEAR CLUB DESCRIPTIONS PRE K- 2 ND GRADE CLUBS Hands On Science Club (Grades Pre K-2) Unal, Irshadullah, Fuchs, Adams Students will get to engage in hands on science experiments in this exciting club. Experiments will be based on student interests and ideas in various science topics. In the Hands-On Science club our goal is to encourage both critical thinking and observation techniques to explore the world of science. This will include fun experiments, visual aids and science discussions for our youngest learners. We will utilize vocabulary skills, explore textures, observe chemical reactions and ask when, what, why, where and how? Hands on Math Club (Pre-K) Unal The goal of the Math Club is to have fun whilst developing a deep appreciation and understanding of math skills. Students will build their self-confidence and excitement for math through the use of manipulatives, games and work sheets. Mental Math Club (Grade 2) Minor As we all know, mental math is a skill that is used daily. In this fun club, students will be working towards mastering math facts at a faster rate! They will enjoy playing interactive games and pairing with partners to solve mental math problems. Each week, students will enjoy a different way to practice and learn mental math strategies. Math Geniuses (Grade 1) Erkan and Kurt Solving mathematical problems can be both challenging and fun! In the Math Geniuses club, the goal is to collaborate with peers and have fun using critical thinking in problem solving. Students will practice using concepts recently acquired in math class with games, hands-on-activities, and technology. Math class at FSA is always an engaging experience where students are encouraged to develop alternative solutions to the problems they encounter through peer discussion and selfexploration. In Math Geniuses, problem solving will be taken to exciting new heights for students who don t want the fun to end when their regular math class is over for the day. Students will also be guided to discover their specific mathematical talents and interests by pinpointing their strengths. With the Math Geniuses Club, it will be a Math-tastic year!
Creative Writing (2nd Grade) Miss P Creative Writing is a club to encourage student passion for writing while also working to improve their writing skills. Students will work each week both independently, whole group, and with small groups to write and share ideas while practicing getting and using constructive feedback. Students will learn how to make their writing interesting, more descriptive, utilize a variety of writing genres, and properly edit writing. Students will have the opportunity throughout the year to become very creative and strong writers. Adventures in Reading (2nd Grade) Mrs. Crosby Designed to engage children in the love of literature! We will make our stories come alive with interactive activities and will incorporate art, cooking, phonics, and sight word recognition. But most importantly... we will have FUN! This club will utilize math/science concepts, language development, listening skills and even music. This will engage whole-brain learning. Adventures in Reading (Grades Pre-K), Kanov (Kindergarten) Crosby, (1 st Grade) Whitlock, Come and dive into the wonderful world of reading. We will be reading a variety of trade books together across many genres. We will also dig deeper and bring these books to life through reader's theater, arts and crafts, and creative writing. This is a fun and engaging way to expose students to many kinds of literature and will help them find some new favorites. Art Club (Kindergarten) Unal First Grade Art Club attendees will have a great time gaining extra experiences in art history and artistic media use! Throughout the year the students will work on pieces over several weeks and create seasonal and thematic crafts as well. Don t miss our rotating displays of artwork hung above the water fountains right off of the main entranceway. You never know what great masterpieces Art Club will turn out next! Building/Lego club (Pre-K) Kanov (Kindergarten) Crosby (Grades 1 and 2) Did you know that legos and building blocks are full of learning opportunities? They help master skills and concepts such as; shape recognition, grouping, and counting, visual perception and eyehand coordination. Legos and building teach important social skills such as communicating verbally, sharing, taking turns, and social interaction with others. Students will also work using use their critical thinking and problem solving each week with legos. In this club, students will gain experience working with other students to complete an assigned task. Students will also be given the opportunity to embrace their creative abilities and activate their imagination each week in this fun club! Board Games Club (Grades 2) Ridling and Rios FSA Board Game Club is for game enthusiasts. Every week we will meet to play board, card, and dice games. Stop on by and learn a new game, or come play a classic. Make alliances or venture on your own to win the game. Music and Fun (Grade 1) Peacock Students will be introduced to many types of musical styles, engaging their bodies, minds and rhythmic selves! Fitness and Fun (Pre-K) Ridling, (Kindergarten) Carreiro, (Grades 1-2) Rios, Carmona, Carreiro This club is a fun alternative to get physically active and continue developing motor skills, specifically students gross motor skills. Students will be following a fitness plan while having fun socializing with friends, listening to music, and playing games.
GRADES 3-5 CLUBS Elementary Science Olympiad (Grades 3-5) Eliok, Koca, Nifadkar Elementary Science Olympiad is a competitive academic team for students in 3-5 grade at Fulton Science Academy Private School. Elementary Science Olympiad competitions are like academic track meets, consisting of a series of 18 team events in the Elementary Division A. Each year, a portion of the events are rotated to reflect the ever-changing nature of genetics, earth science, chemistry, anatomy, physics, geology, mechanical engineering and technology. By combining events from all disciplines, Elementary Science Olympiad encourages a wide cross section of students to get involved. Emphasis is placed on active, hands-on group participation. Through Elementary Science Olympiad, students, teachers, parents, and principals bond together and work toward a shared goal. Elementary Science Olympiad requires dedication, preparation, commitment, coaching, and practice throughout the year. Each school-based team is allowed to bring 20 3-5 grade students who cross-train for a variety of events in their skill set. Fulton Science Academy Private School will have 1 ESO team this year with each student preparing for 2-3 events. Math Olympiad (Grades 3-5) Kurt and Erkan In Elementary & Middle School Math Olympiad Club, students will receive enhanced instruction, explore real contest challenges, and may compete as a Math Olympiad team member. The purpose is to promote enriched critical thinking and nurture mathematical talents in our youth through more logic-based problems and creative problem solving strategies with ease and efficiency. Math Olympiad functions much like a football or soccer team, requiring preparation, commitment, coaching and practice throughout the year! These math problems stimulate the mind, enhance pattern recognition, and require logical reasoning capabilities. Students will extend their mathematical knowledge and critical thinking skills acquired in the math classroom with the assistance of coaches, who will guide students through math contest problems during the weekly practices. Math Olympians will be selected from the applicants who apply during the first week of the school. This club includes intense focus on Math competitions, including but not limited to AMC-8, Math League, Math Counts, War Eagle, Cheetah Cup, Math Bee, and Math Kangaroo and many other local elementary, middle, and high school math competitions. Destination Imagination (Grades 3-5) Hewett The purpose is DI is to inspire and equip students to become the next generation of innovators and leaders. Annually, DI offers seven new standards-based Challenges in STEM, Improv, Visual Arts, Service Learning, and Early Learning. Each Challenge enables student teams to learn and experience the creative process from imagination to innovation. DI is an academic club and does require an accepted application and the payment of the $150 academic club fee (non-competitive Rising Stars fee is $50) in order to participate. This fee covers the team T-shirts as well as other expenses incurred by the team (pizza during evening work times, for instance). In addition to the academic fee, to help foster the volunteering and community service aspects of DI, each DI student is required to organize and participate in a variety of fundraising efforts throughout the year with a minimum amount required per participant as follows: Non-competitive Rising Stars: optional, but encouraged! Elementary Level Students: $100 each Middle Level Students: $200 each Secondary Level Students: $300 each These funds will help us cover the costs of team registration, challenge supplies, as well as help a little with the registration costs for any teams who make it to Global Finals. Teams who make it to Global Finals may need to raise additional funds. Students must attend all team meetings during club time (at least two days per week) and must be available for all local tournament dates as well as Global finals:
Instant Challenge Day: Date TBA, 9am-2pm (Likely January 7 th or 14 th ) Regional Showcase: Date TBA, 8am-4pm (Likely February 18 th or 25 th ) Affiliate Tournament: March 25 th, 8am-5pm Global Finals: Dates TBA (Likely May 23 rd -28 th ) in Tennessee (if your team makes it, you must be able to go!) Service Learning Club (Grades 3-5) Modrynzski Service Learning can be defined as a deeply rooted connection between students, schools, families, communities, and an academically rigorous curriculum. Service learning connects academic standards and curriculum to a community or school need. Both sides benefit as valuable relationships are created. Students get to see how they can make a difference in their world. Students will work to identify a need in their community, work with various stakeholders who are involved, connect their work to the content they are currently learning, and execute projects to address the need. Adventures in Reading (Grades 3-5) Ramsey Come and dive into the wonderful world of reading. We will be reading a variety of trade books together across many genres. We will also dig deeper and bring these books to life through reader's theater, arts and crafts, and creative writing. This is a fun and engaging way to expose students to many kinds of literature and will help them find some new favorites. Geography Club (Grades 3-5) Cox Students will learn map skills, how to use an atlas, and be quizzed on their geography knowledge! We will begin studying the location of different countries around the world and move into an indepth exploration of specific countries. Students will become aware of cultures around the world as we discover the countries lifestyles, food, climate, and history through documentaries and project-based learning. Trivia Club (Grades 3-5) Ramsey Students will be quizzed on all topics including math, history, language, culture, science, novels, sports, etc. Trivia will be team-based which will allow students to learn how work with others, listen to others while also thinking quick on their feet. They will be challenged to learn about areas they may not know much about, and able to show their expertise in areas they know much about! IPAD Music Club (3-5) Peacock Students will be working with different apps to create a variety of different styles of music. They will be composing/arranging their own works (Different beats/styles/timbres/tempos/instruments etc.) as well as working on and reenforcing music fundamentals in an "out of the box" learning approach. It's going to be a blast! Orchestra Club (3-5) Hawk Students will participate in chamber music ensembles, practice sight-reading, learn about the repertoire, work on musical development, and participate in musical discussions. All students will bring their orchestral instrument. Composers in Music (3-5) Hawk Students will learn about the most historically significant composers, performers, and their works. Students will have the opportunity to notate music, listen to the masterworks, and learn music fundamentals in a group class setting.
Guitar (Grades 3-5) Chiappetta Are you ready to jam? The guitar club meets once a week and provides students with a chance to learn guitar and/or improve their playing ability. The club has a fairly informal structure. Students must bring their guitars to the club. Remember, practice is the key to improve your playing ability. I hope to see you there! Theater Club (Grades 3-5) Cox We will explore the basics of dramatic expression through the art of theater games. Students will engage in creative expression, perform recitation of poetry, conduct mini-plays, and become confident in their communication skills. Art Club (Grades 3-5) Sanders Art Club attendees will have a great time gaining extra experiences in art history and artistic media use! Throughout the year the students will work on pieces over several weeks and create seasonal and thematic crafts as well. Don t miss our rotating displays of artwork hung above the water fountains right off of the main entranceway. You never know what great masterpieces Art Club will turn out next! Crochet/Knitting Club (Grades 3-5) Khan Come to learn how to chain wool into presents for your family and friends. Learn to make a necklace, a doll or just a simple scarf with your own creativity! Journalism and Media (Grades 3-5) Khan Students will learn, research, collaborate on, write, format, and digitally publish articles about FSA, community events, and student interests. They will enjoy fun and exciting activities while also learning practical journalism, research, interviewing, and writing skills to last a lifetime. Coding Club (grades 3-5) Ertekin This subject is aimed for students with little or no programming experience. It aims to provide students to teach programming logic using Code Studio or Scratch. When students reach required level, it will continue with introduction to Html, Css. *Subject can change according to student s interest or level. Web Programming Club (Grades 3-5) Ertekin The goal of this club is to teach students how to create a website. In this club, students will be using web-based instructions on codecademy.org with a guidance by teacher. Robotics Team (Grades 3-5) Yavuz and Ertekin FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is a global program created to get kids excited about science and technology. FLL utilizes theme-based Challenges to engage kids in research, problem solving, and engineering. The cornerstones of the program are its Core Values, which emphasize contributions of others, friendly sportsmanship, learning, and community involvement. Our mission is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self- confidence, communication, and leadership. Each annual Challenge has two parts, the Project and the Robot Game. Working in teams of up to 7 kids and guided by at least one adult coach, team members have about 10 weeks to:
a. Build an autonomous robot that will, in 2 minutes and 30 seconds, complete pre-designed missions b. Analyze, research, and invent a solution for a given assignment c. Create a clever presentation about their solution to perform in front of a panel of judges Tech Fair (Grades 3-5) Sanal Tech Fair is a statewide technology competition where students in grades 3-12 compete in a variety of technology categories. Tech Fair club is for students to get ready; plan, program, develop projects and guided for the competition. Students are expected to choose one of Tech Fair categories. Students who choose Tech Fair as Academic team are accepted in this club. Categories offered to study on by Tech Fair competition are: 3d modeling Animation Audio production Device modification Digital photo production Game design Internet applications Mabile apps Multimedia applications Non-multimedia applications Project programming Robotics Tech literacy challenge Tech programming challenge Video production Public Speaking/Debate (Grades 3-5) Lasure Speaking in front of a crowd can be a scary situation for some. It doesn t have to be this way. With practice speaking in front of a group can be enjoyable. The Public Speaking and Debate Club will focus on helping students overcome their initial fears and hone their speaking skills. We will focus on Informative, Persuasive, and How-To speeches. Students will also have the opportunity to work on storytelling, monologues, and dialogues. There will also be an opportunity to write and share personal poetry and creative writing. The exchange and challenging of ideas is important to our democracy and everyday lives. With this in mind students will also participate in debates on topics that affect their world. Debates will focus on building Rhetorical and Argumentative skills, Research and use of evidence, developing and supporting an argument, the formats that competitive debates follow, and student selection of topics. Wrestling (Grades 3-5) Ravshan Wrestling club practices wrestling to teach and practice the fundamentals of wrestling, to improve skills for open competitions, to improve overall fitness, and have fun. Soccer (Grades 3-5) Chiappetta In Soccer Club, the students will master the terminology of the field, position roles on the field and rules of the game. They will participate in several drills covering passing receiving, trapping, shooting and goalkeeping. The student will apply these skills in a game setting while demonstrating good sportsmanship and team camaraderie. Volleyball (Grades 3-5) Runnels In Volleyball Club, the students will discover different game play strategies and techniques within the sport. They will learn the rules, court setup, and regulations. The students will play and
practice as a team once a week after school. They will work on underarm passes, sets, underarm serves, and overhead serves, as well as blocking and defensive strategies. As the year progresses, the students will also learn how to spike the ball over the net. After learning the terminology, rules and skills, the student athletes will apply their knowledge and skill set in a game play setting. GRADES 6-10 CLUBS Middle School Science Olympiad (Grades 6-10) Walsh, Stathos, Parlak, Shealy, Sanders Science Olympiad is a highly competitive, nationally-ranked Academic Team in which students learn science through active, hands-on participation with an emphasis on problem-solving. There are 23 events covering biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics. Team members are expected to attend classes after school and on Saturday mornings in addition to studying and preparing on their own. A maximum of 50 students will be accepted. Parent volunteers are encouraged. Math Olympiad (Grades 6-10) Duzyol In Elementary & Middle School Math Olympiad Club, students will receive enhanced instruction, explore real contest challenges, and may compete as a Math Olympiad team member. The purpose is to promote enriched critical thinking and nurture mathematical talents in our youth through more logic-based problems and creative problem solving strategies with ease and efficiency. Math Olympiad functions much like a football or soccer team, requiring preparation, commitment, coaching and practice throughout the year! These math problems stimulate the mind, enhance pattern recognition, and require logical reasoning capabilities. Students will extend their mathematical knowledge and critical thinking skills acquired in the math classroom with the assistance of coaches, who will guide students through math contest problems during the weekly practices. Math Olympians will be selected from the applicants who apply during the first week of the school. This club includes intense focus on Math competitions, including but not limited to AMC-8, Math League, Math Counts, War Eagle, Cheetah Cup, Math Bee, and Math Kangaroo and many other local elementary, middle, and high school math competitions. Destination Imagination (Grades 6-10) Millar The purpose is DI is to inspire and equip students to become the next generation of innovators and leaders. Annually, DI offers seven new standards-based Challenges in STEM, Improv, Visual Arts, Service Learning, and Early Learning. Each Challenge enables student teams to learn and experience the creative process from imagination to innovation. DI is an academic club and does require an accepted application and the payment of the $100 academic club fee (non-competitive Rising Stars fee is $50) in order to participate. This fee covers the team T-shirts as well as other expenses incurred by the team (pizza during evening work times, for instance). In addition to the academic fee, to help foster the volunteering and community service aspects of DI, each DI student is required to organize and participate in a variety of fundraising efforts throughout the year with a minimum amount required per participant as follows: Non-competitive Rising Stars: optional, but encouraged! Elementary Level Students: $100 each Middle Level Students: $200 each Secondary Level Students: $300 each These funds will help us cover the costs of team registration, challenge supplies, as well as help a little with the registration costs for any teams who make it to Global Finals. Teams who make it to Global Finals may need to raise additional funds. Students must attend all team meetings during club time (at least two days per week) and must be available for all local tournament dates as well as Global finals: Instant Challenge Day: Date TBA, 9am-2pm (Likely January 7 th or 14 th ) Regional Showcase: Date
TBA, 8am-4pm (Likely February 18 th or 25 th ) Affiliate Tournament: March 25 th, 8am-5pm Global Finals: Dates TBA (Likely May 23 rd -28 th ) in Tennessee (if your team makes it, you must be able to go!) Model UN (Grades 6-10) Stiffler, Pruett, Campbell Model UN is an academic team which gives students the opportunity to explore issues facing the world today. The Model UN team takes on the role of diplomats to engage in research, debate, and conflict resolution in an authentic simulation of the United Nations. By utilizing these skills, students will gain a better understanding of the many countries and cultures that make up the world, and how to use diplomacy to develop solutions to real-world problems. Throughout the year, the Model UN team will attend several conferences, representing a country or countries in which they will work with other teams in a process mirroring those of the actual United Nations. There are several benefits to participation in the Model UN team, including: Building confidence and leadership skills Cultivating a deeper understanding of current events in a rapidly changing world Emphasizing real-world use of mathematics such as statistics Encouraging the ability to study and empathize with different cultures and ideas Exercising formal reading and writing abilities Reinforcing classroom understanding, particularly in the areas of geography and history Builds and improves research skills and critical thinking. Encourages public speaking. Service Learning Club (Grades 6-10) Rodgers Service Learning can be defined as a deeply rooted connection between students, schools, families, communities, and an academically rigorous curriculum. Service learning connects academic standards and curriculum to a community or school need. Both sides benefit as valuable relationships are created. Students get to see how they can make a difference in their world. Students will work to identify a need in their community, work with various stakeholders who are involved, connect their work to the content they are currently learning, and execute projects to address the need. Future City (Grades 6-10) Duman and Turan Future City starts with a question how can we make the world a better place? To answer it, 6 th through 10 th grade students imagine, research, design, and build cities of the future that showcase their solution to a citywide sustainability issue. Past topics include stormwater management, urban agriculture, and green energy. The 2016-2017 topic will be announced soon. Students present their solutions via a virtual city design (using SimCity); a 1,500-word city essay; a scale model; a project plan, and a presentation to judges at Regional Competitions in January. Regional winners represent their region at the National Finals in Washington, DC in February. After the competition is over, student participants are not only prepared to be citizens of today s complex and technical world, they are poised to become the drivers of tomorrow. Trivia Club (Grades 6-10) Rucker Students will be quizzed on all topics including math, history, language, culture, science, novels, sports, etc. Trivia will be team-based which will allow students to learn how work with others, listen to others while also thinking quick on their feet. They will be challenged to learn about areas they may not know much about, and able to show their expertise in areas they know much about!
Crochet/Knitting Club (Grades 6-10) Ridling Come to learn how to chain wool into presents for your family and friends. Learn to make a necklace, a doll or just a simple scarf with your own creativity! Drama Club (Grades 6-10) Outler This club is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of the Theatre Arts and a firsthand opportunity to perform onstage in a production. They will gain knowledge about technical theater including set design, lighting, costuming, and sound in addition to blocking, memorization, stage presence, and voice projection. Through this work, students gain confidence in public speaking, learn to work with a group to complete a shared vision, and make memories that will last a lifetime. We plan to perform two plays, one in the winter and one in the spring. Due to the time necessary to put on a production, students will be asked to attend rehearsals after school and on weekends, and spend additional hours, on their own time, reading and memorizing their lines and cues. We ask that students only sign up for this club if they are able to commit to these additional hours. Yearbook (Grades 6-10) Modrzynski Are you interested in journalism? Do you love writing, interviewing people, and taking photos? Would you like to be a part of the team who designs and creates our yearbook this year? Join this club and be a part of the Yearbook Staff! Students must attend the weekly club meetings, have access to a computer at home and be able to spend at least 1-2 hours online every week making edits and uploading photos outside of club time. Students must attend and photograph as many school events as possible, so having access to a camera is helpful cell phone cameras are acceptable if they have a good resolution. Guitar (Grades 6-10) Chiappetta Are you ready to jam? The guitar club meets once a week and provides students with a chance to learn guitar and/or improve their playing ability. The club has a fairly informal structure. Students must bring their guitars to the club. Remember, practice is the key to improve your playing ability. I hope to see you there! Advanced Orchestra Club (Grades 6-12) Hawk Students will learn about the history of orchestral and band music, composers, and general musical studies. Each student will be listening and discussing the various styles of music. Students should also bring their orchestral/band instrument to participate in chamber music. Advanced Band Club (Grades 6-12) Peacock This is for students who have been playing their instruments for at least one year. We will be learning some history of band music, composers, and general musical studies. Each student will be listening and discussing the various styles of music. Students should also bring their band instrument to participate in ensemble playing. Cross Country (Grades 6-10) Rucker Students of all athletic abilities will learn to love running and challenge themselves. We will practice healthy exercise patterns, such as warm-ups, cool-downs, and hydration, as well as set personal running goals and most importantly, have fun running together! Soccer (Grades 6-10) Runnels In Soccer Club, the students will master the terminology of the field, position roles on the field and rules of the game. They will participate in several drills covering passing receiving, trapping,
shooting and goalkeeping. The student will apply these skills in a game setting while demonstrating good sportsmanship and team camaraderie. Basketball (Grades 6-10) Runnels The students in Basketball Club will first learn the court layout and terminology of the court before beginning any drills. After this knowledge is attained, the students will learn each position and their role on the court. Each student will have an opportunity to play each position. The students will learn skills such as ball handling, passing, dribbling, and shooting. They will then apply these skills in a game play setting, while still mastering the drills throughout the year. Kickball (Grades 6-10) Runnels In Kickball Club, the students will learn the most similar game there is to baseball. The students will learn the diamond field layout, where the bases are, the position responsibilities, and terminology. They will learn everything that constitutes as an out, how to steal bases, and make a home run. They will also learn strikes and walks. They will then apply the knowledge learned through skill development to a game play setting. Volleyball (Grades 6-10) Shealy In Volleyball Club, the students will discover different game play strategies and techniques within the sport. They will learn the rules, court setup, and regulations. The students will play and practice as a team once a week after school. They will work on underarm passes, sets, underarm serves, and overhead serves, as well as blocking and defensive strategies. As the year progresses, the students will also learn how to spike the ball over the net. After learning the terminology, rules and skills, the student athletes will apply their knowledge and skill set in a game play setting. Wrestling (Grades 6-10) Ravshan Wrestling club practices wrestling to teach and practice the fundamentals of wrestling, to improve skills for open competitions, to improve overall fitness, and have fun. Fitness and Fun (Grades 6-10) Carmona This club is a fun alternative to get physically active and continue developing motor skills, specifically students gross motor skills. Students will be following a fitness plan while having fun socializing with friends, listening to music, and playing games. Diversity Club (Grades 6-10) Duman The Diversity Club is a new club this year, which meets on the Tuesdays and Thursdays. We meet to learn about cultures of the world and, more importantly, to share our own cultures. Our main goal is to learn about and embrace the diversity that exists in our world, country, city, community, and school and to learn to appreciate people for their differences. Diversity Club is dedicated to cultivate and educate our students and create a platform to share their cultural heritage with their peers in FSAPS. Group members plan a campus event, which is called FSAPS Language and Culture Festival, designed to help our student body appreciate a diverse array of cultural expression. FSAPS Language and Culture Festival is an annual celebration and showcase for the diversity of linguistic talents from across the FSAPS. There will be performances and competitions such as; but not limited to traditional Folk Dance, poetry Recitation, proficiency in a Language, singing, short Film and/ or Skit. During weekly meetings we plan the event and work on performances and competitions for FSAPS Language and Culture Festival. Is your history and culture the most important thing to you? Are you also interested in learning about other people and culture? Well, then this is the club for you!
Robotics Team (Grades 6-8) Kaya and Yavuz FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is a global program created to get kids excited about science and technology. FLL utilizes theme-based Challenges to engage kids in research, problem solving, and engineering. The cornerstones of the program are its Core Values, which emphasize contributions of others, friendly sportsmanship, learning, and community involvement. Our mission is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self- confidence, communication, and leadership. Each annual Challenge has two parts, the Project and the Robot Game. Working in teams of up to 7 kids and guided by at least one adult coach, team members have about 10 weeks to: a. Build an autonomous robot that will, in 2 minutes and 30 seconds, complete pre-designed missions b. Analyze, research, and invent a solution for a given assignment c. Create a clever presentation about their solution to perform in front of a panel of judges Coding Club (Grades 6-10) Ertekin This subject is aimed for students with little programming experience. It aims to provide students to teach programming logic using Greenfoot or Eclipse. When students reach required level, it will continue with introduction to Java, Object Oriented Programming, Classes, Inheritance, Polymorphism, etc. *Subject can change according to student s interest or level. Tech Fair (Grades 6-10) Sanal Tech Fair is a statewide technology competition where students in grades 3-12 compete in a variety of technology categories. Tech Fair club is for students to get ready; plan, program, develop projects and guided for the competition. Students are expected to choose one of Tech Fair categories. Students who choose Tech Fair as Academic team are accepted in this club. Categories offered to study on by Tech Fair competition are: 3d modeling Animation Audio production Device modification Digital photo production Game design Internet applications Mabile apps Multimedia applications Non-multimedia applications Project programming Robotics Tech literacy challenge Tech programming challenge Video production Public Speaking/Debate (Grades 6-10) Lasure Speaking in front of a crowd can be a scary situation for some. It doesn t have to be this way. With practice speaking in front of a group can be enjoyable. The Public Speaking and Debate Club will focus on helping students overcome their initial fears and hone their speaking skills. We will focus on Informative, Persuasive, and How-To speeches. Students will also have the opportunity to work on storytelling, monologues, and dialogues. There will also be an opportunity to write
and share personal poetry and creative writing. The exchange and challenging of ideas is important to our democracy and everyday lives. With this in mind students will also participate in debates on topics that affect their world. Debates will focus on building Rhetorical and Argumentative skills, Research and use of evidence, developing and supporting an argument, the formats that competitive debates follow, and student selection of topics. Journalism/Media (Grades 6-10) Craig Students will learn, research, collaborate on, write, format, and digitally publish articles about FSA, community events, and student interests. They will enjoy fun and exciting activities while also learning practical journalism, research, interviewing, and writing skills to last a lifetime. ADDITIONAL CLUBS FOR GRADES 9/10 ONLY Model UN (Grades 9-10) Stiffler, Pruett, Campbell Model UN is an academic team which gives students the opportunity to explore issues facing the world today. The Model UN team takes on the role of diplomats to engage in research, debate, and conflict resolution in an authentic simulation of the United Nations. By utilizing these skills, students will gain a better understanding of the many countries and cultures that make up the world, and how to use diplomacy to develop solutions to real-world problems. Throughout the year, the Model UN team will attend several conferences, representing a country or countries in which they will work with other teams in a process mirroring those of the actual United Nations. There are several benefits to participation in the Model UN team, including: Building confidence and leadership skills Cultivating a deeper understanding of current events in a rapidly changing world Emphasizing real-world use of mathematics such as statistics Encouraging the ability to study and empathize with different cultures and ideas Exercising formal reading and writing abilities Reinforcing classroom understanding, particularly in the areas of geography and history Builds and improves research skills and critical thinking. Encourages public speaking. Service Learning Club (Grades 9-10) Rodgers Service Learning can be defined as a deeply rooted connection between students, schools, families, communities, and an academically rigorous curriculum. Service learning connects academic standards and curriculum to a community or school need. Both sides benefit as valuable relationships are created. Students get to see how they can make a difference in their world. Students will work to identify a need in their community, work with various stakeholders who are involved, connect their work to the content they are currently learning, and execute projects to address the need. Literary Magazine (Grades 9-10) Craig The literary magazine would meet once a week after school. Submissions could be poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and original art work. Students will create the layout and have the magazine published and will sell copies to students, staff, and parents interested. Robotics (FTC) Team FTC students build FIRST Tech Challenge teams. They are challenged to design, build, program,
and operate robots to play a floor game in an alliance format. Participants call it the hardest fun you ll ever have! Guided by adult Coaches and Mentors, students develop STEM skills and practice engineering principles (like keeping an engineering notebook), while realizing the value of hard work, innovation, and sharing ideas. The robot kit is reusable from year-to-year and can be programmed using a variety of languages. Teams also must raise funds, design and market their team brand, and do community outreach for which they can win awards. Participants have access to tens of millions of dollars in college scholarships. Each season concludes with regional Championships and an exciting FIRST Championship.