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This club will be done at the end of 3rd quarter. The students in this club will be able to transfer to another club at the beginning of 4th quarter.
Computers will consist of two sections: (1)Software Development (2)Graphic Design
The Software Development section will focus on best practices in programming and highlight some industry standards. The goal will be to create a working program.
Students in Graphic Design Club will use photo editing software to design and create photo projects. They will learn how to upload photos, various design skills, and develop a creative voice in the graphic design process. These skills will hopefully transfer over to Yearbook Club for those interested in signing up 2nd and 3rd Quarters. We highly encourage students who are in Graphic Design Club to participate and commit to Yearbook Club, however not required.
This club will allow members to participate in a variety of group sports and games that would traditionally be available to Middle and High school students. It will be a split club. Each session will focus on developing an understanding of the fundamentals of games such as softball, flag football, volleyball, soccer, kickball, etc. The goal will be to provide an appreciation for the role of teamwork and cooperation in a recreational setting.
This club will be offered in the Fitness Center to students. It will be a split club. Students will have opportunity to choose what type of appropriate level of exercise to focus on, monitored by staff. Goals of this club will be to improve in the area of endurance and strength. Students will implement the proper lifting and cardio techniques they have learned from physical education class within this club.
Swing is a fun, old-school type of dance, originally created in the 1920′s. It is a partner -ballroom dance. Swing dancing involves tons of fun moves, and is always accompanied by wonderful up-beat Jazz music! Swing dancing is a super fun way to get a great work out in, and is full of energy, excitement, music, and learning!”
The goal will be to have fun in small group activities remembering the importance of patience and turn taking. Games will vary depending on group interest. The games will be student lead with staff to assist.
The objective of the American Sign Language Club (or ASL club) will be to gain an understanding and appreciation for the history and culture of the Deaf community. Students will also learn enough signs to hold a basic conversation with the hopes that towards the end of the year the students will be able to tell a full story in ASL along with their club mates, being able to understand and interpret for the hearing audience.
There will be four sections of music: Instrumental, Percussion, Production(Digital Music) and Voice. The students will pick a specialty and explore musical themes. As the semester progresses, the groups will start developing large group musical pieces leading towards performance opportunities.
This club is for everyone interested in Martial Arts. Come, bring a friend, share and learn from each other about martial arts from around the world. Martial Arts will strengthen your sense of balance, focus, self-esteem and self-descipline. Martial Arts also foster respect, responsibility, confidence and leadership which helps you become a stronger member of your community. Come prepared to work hard, work up a sweat, participate in training and have a fun time. This is a safe, structured environment where you will learn basic Tae Kwon Do techniques. Basic stances, striking, blocking and kicking techniques will be learned, practiced and assembled into patterns or forms. Forms are an effective way of practicing fighting skills without contact, while perfecting to both offensive and defensive techniques. As skills develop you will learn how to transfer those skills to traditional martial arts weapons such as eskrima, kamas, nunchaku, and tonfas. You will also learn some useful street level self-defense techniques. If you want to challenge yourself physically and mentally join the Lionsgate Martial Arts club.
This is a chance for students to work together in a preferred activity. They will get a chance to share their individual creativity as well as work cooperatively on larger projects. Using legos in stop motion animation may be a highlight of this club during the semester.