Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Any 7th or 8th grade percussion student is invited to participate in this group. Mr. Mr. Cunningham Wednesdays (leadership) 8:15- 8:50 AM Fridays (all) 8:15-8:50 AM Theater Friends Club The Friends Club provides an opportunity for general and special education students to socialize in a safe and encouraging environment. Further, it gives the students a chance to have diverse friends in the hallways, cafeteria, and around school. Mrs. Hardin Mrs. Hall Mrs. Wentworth 2nd Friday of each month Room 502 Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl The Reading Bowl is a competition between schools using the books that are the nominees for his year’s Georgia Children’s Book Award. The two teams from each level (elementary, middle ,and high) who win the Cobb County competitions will go on to compete at district, region, and state competitions. Only ten students may be on the competition roster. These ten students are chosen from the group prior to the competition. Mrs. Mr. Vedra Wednesdays 8:15-8:50 AM Media Center Intramurals Intramurals provides students the opportunity to be physically active in the mornings before school. Students participate in sports such as basketball, Soccer, Team Handball, Volleyball, Flag Football, and more throughout the year. All students are welcome, but you must arrive no later than 8:20 AM to the gym and sign in. Mr. Davis Mr. Gravitt Mrs. Lambertson Mrs. Gaut Mrs. Clark Monday – Thursday 8:15- 8:50 AM Gym Jazz Band Any 7th or 8th grade band student is invited to participate in this group. Mr. Segars Thursdays 8:00- 8:50 AM Bandroom Kol Chai Kol Chai is a student-run organization that focuses on Jewish students and those who would like to know more about the holidays, practices, or rituals of the Jewish faith. Mrs. Bitler Every other Friday 8:15 AM Room 509 Library Committee Students assist in managing the media center in the mornings before homeroom, provide student help and support, and manage the circulation desk. Club members help make book selections and participate in book and library promotions. They also help with Mrs. Baker Mrs. Webb Student helpers Monday – Friday 8:15-8:50 AM; Club meetings Media Center
the annual Book Fair. All the details are on the Durham Media Center website. on Thursdays at 8:15 AM Math Team Students participate in 3 county that take place on Monday evenings (1 Saturday). Meetings are practices for the meets. Mrs. Forester Mrs. Morris Tues. 8:15 AM (alternating Tuesdays with Academic Team) Room 534 National Junior Beta Club The goal of the Junior Beta Club is to develop the four pillars: leadership, service, character, and scholarship in its members. Members are invited to be inducted this club based on membership criteria and teacher recommendation. Mrs. Dean, Mrs. Hartrampf, Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Salter Mrs. Bitler 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month Theater Percussion Ensemble Any 7th or 8th grade percussion student is invited to participate in this group. Mr. Segars Tuesdays 8:00-8:50 AM Bandroom Recycling Club This is an “off-shoot” of Beta Club. This Beta subgroup will get the club started and then will open up participation to others in the school. The purpose is to recycle materials with a focus on a positive environmental impact. Mrs. Hartrampf Mrs. Rudd First and Third Wednesday of each month 8:15-8:50 AM Room 338 STEM Club This group will meet once each month before school to perform a STEM Challenge. Depending on the number of participants, there may be levelled challenges. Mrs. Hartrampf Fourth Wednesday of each 8:15-8:50 AM Room 338 The Durham Leadership Program DLP is a leadership opportunity for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Monthly student-led activities that support the school and community are the focus. Some activities include a newcomer’s social, Durham Talent Show, “Thanks for Giving” Food Drive, Angel Tree, Rising 6th Grade visits, and “Be The Change” kindness initiative. Mrs. Crandall Dr. Hunt Mrs. Stahler Mrs. Walsh Mrs. Zwolle Monthly meetings on Wednesdays at 8:15 AM Digital Age Classroom Travel Club This club meets to promote knowledge and education about specific place/countries around the world. At each meeting, we will spotlight a country, look at the historical attractions, the culture, the foods, music, etc. This club will also tie into an international trip that is offered each year by EF Tours. Mrs. Morris Mr. White Mrs. Kines Last Thursday of each 8:15-8:50 AM Room 408