STUDENT
CLUBS
Enrichment
clubs have played an integral part at Truebright this school
year. Most staff members have participated by organizing a club
that centered on a specific activity. Students have had a
variety of clubs from which to choose (though they did not
always get their first or second choice, we rotated based on
grade level) such as art, out door activities, Science
Olympiads, and dance just to name a few. A more comprehensive
list is below.
One of the
aspects that helped make the enrichment clubs successful were
the outside volunteers. A group of young men from Temple
assisted and/or led various clubs. This allowed the students to
observe college students as mentors. Another very important
club volunteer is one of the parents. She volunteers her time
twice a week to lead a home economics club.
Dance Club-Students
will learn and put together drills and dance steps. Hopefully
they will eventually perform at school and public functions.
Science
Club-The
purpose of the science club is to provide students with the
opportunity to use their creativity and teamwork skills to
design and build a variety of devices that will compete against
each other. Cool prizes will be awarded.
Examples
of projects:
·
Design and build a boat
out of tin foil and straws that would hold the most pennies
before sinking
·
Design and build a
container for an egg that, when dropped from a window, would not
break
·
Design and build a
parachute that would safely guide an egg to a target from a
window
Film History and Criticism-This
club will be focused on the ever-changing film industry. We
will learn about the origins of film and the film industry and
watch its evolution throughout the years. We will be watching
one movie from each major period in film history and criticizing
each movie. Students will ONLY watch the classics.
Art Club-This
club will explore the art of mosaics. Students will create a
mosaic using tiles, mirrors, and grout in exciting colors about
TSACS. Students will work closely as a group, brainstorm, and
come up with a movable mural to be displayed in the building.
Activity Club-Students
will participate in various sports. Some of these sports will be
football, basketball, handball, double dutch, soccer, and
physical fitness. Some sports will include tournament style
playing where students can win a trophy or certificate.
Song Club and Paper making (this club will be split each week)
In the song part of the club, students will explore a variety of
music and the impact music has had on society. Each class
students will analyze a song for historical and social
importance. In the paper making part of the club, students will
create various types of paper such as creating recycled paper
and marbleized paper.
Eastern Studies-
This club will explore culture, language, and tradition from the
other side of the world (such as China, India, Japan, Tibet,
Thailand, and more.) Some of the topics to be pursued will be:
Physical exercises like yoga, chi kung, and meditation.
Students will also learn Chinese character writing and explore
customs such as ceremonies and celebrations. Students will also
explore foods from some of these places.
Chess Club-In
this club students will learn how to play chess. Chess is a
very strategic, thought-orientated game that will teach you a
variety of critical thinking skills. If you think playing chess
isn’t “cool” you are wrong- some of the most famous rappers play
chess: “lots
of rappers play chess. Its like Hip-Hops intellectual dirty
secret- Wu-Tang Clan.-RZA, and GZA
especially. They brought it back but using the board as a
metaphor for surviving on the streets.”
Origami Club-Learn
the ancient art of origami, the ancient Japanese art of paper
folding. In this club you will learn to use your patience to
make beautiful small objects (such as birds) out of paper. This
is an opportunity to let your creativity grow.
Astronomy Club-Ever
wonder about all the stars in the sky? Or thought about life on
other planets or far away galaxies? This club will explore the
sky. Students will learn about the stars, planets, and
constellations. Hopefully there will even be a trip to the
planetarium.
Drama Club-In
this club students will learn about improvisation and drama.
Students will be engaged in a variety of “dramatic” games and
various acting techniques.
Reverse Club- Truebright students are learning this
skillful and strategic board game. Learn how to "out smart"
your opponents
Computer Club-This
club will take students beyond what they learn in computer
class. Students will learn a variety of programs that will help
them make art, music, and film.
Home Economics- students will be taught about sewing,
quilt making, and cooking in this club. This club is led by a
parent volunteer.
Travel Club- This club is hand-picked by staff members
based on student behavior and academics. The purpose of this
club is to travel around the city visiting various sites. These
sites include the Art Museum, the Liberty Bell, Waterworks,
Bartram’s Garden, Philadelphia Z00, Fabric Museum, and other
historic and important tourist destinations.
Home Economics- students will be taught about sewing,
quilt making, and cooking in this club. This club is led by a
parent volunteer.
Cooking Club- students learned to make simple 20 minute
meals by following a recipe
Math counts- students met twice a week to enhance their
math skills and participate in the Math Counts competition.
Games of logic Club- Truebright students are putting
their brain to the test in this fun and challenging club. They
are playing games such as Checkers, Battleship, and Scrabble.
Current Events- Truebright students are discussing events
that are happening in the world today. This can be local and
national events as well.
Community Forum is a place to discuss the issues that the
Truebright students have as teenagers. This has been a space
for open dialogue and to come together and share.
African American Music- Students learned the various
African American music types of the past and present. They
learned how all the music is related to each other.
Name:
Group
1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice
Advisors:
Please read this to your students.
Today you will be “selecting” your clubs.
Clubs will be meeting every Tuesday and Thursday during the 7th period EC. Clubs are mandatory (as attendance will be taken)
but also a privilege. This means that if you are not following
the Code of Conduct, you will lose the ability to attend your
club and will be sent to a silent detention instead.
Also know- that when we say “choose” your
club- this does not mean you will necessarily be in your club of
choice. Students will rank their top 3 choices. We will try to
honor one of these choices, but each club is limited in the
number of students who can participate in it. Club rotation
lasts for 6 weeks- after which time you will choose again. This
first round we will start with 9th graders choosing
first. The next time 8th graders will choose first,
and then the 7th graders the round after. This way
everyone will have a chance at some point in the year to be in
his or her favorite club. Also, club selections are subject to
change with each round (this will be up to the individual
teacher teaching the club). The purpose of clubs is to provide you with
opportunities you do not get during the regular school day.
These clubs are also designed to enhance your educational
experience as a student (and hopefully help you learn something
new). Clubs are NOT free time. Clubs will be very well
structured and organized. This is not time to sleep, hang out
with friends, or act out.
If you have any questions- Please let me
know.
Thanks
Ms. Cathie
