Throughout the year, all members are introduced to journalism basics such as interviewing, headline writing, and feature writing. This ensemble is an extra-curricular activity available to 7 th and 8 th grade musicians. Students meet twice a week before school to learn jazz through performance. Various styles of jazz are explored through dynamics, rhythms, and articulations not always covered in the classroom setting. This group performs about three times during the school year.
Regular attendance is required.
The program runs from September to March and is open to all 7 th and 8 th grade students. Interested students who make the commitment to Model U.N. choose a country, a world problem to solve, and meet weekly to research, debate, and discuss their issues. In March, the students travel to Ashley, Ohio to meet with students from throughout the state to participate in the Model United Nations conference. This weekend program is the culmination of the student s efforts, as they present and debate issues, develop their leadership skills, and make new friends from across the state. Over 400 schools statewide administer the same examination to grades 7 and 8 on a specified date determined by the League.