Academic Activities

Mr. Young

Do you love to play chess? Would you love to learn to play? In December, Mr. Young hosts Chess Club after school in the cafeteria.

Mr. Sorrentino

Debate club provides students a chance to analyze real world situations and make educated opinions. Students will learn how to research and structure their argument with a team of students they will cooperate with. Students who join debate club have a higher chance of being successful in school. Any student that has a passion for current events and arguing should reach out to Mr. Sorrentino for details.

Ms. Godfrey

In French club students will explore French culture around the world. We will have various activities or meetings as least once a month. Students will learn about French cuisine, take virtual tours of French speaking countries, and practice French language skills.

Ms. Rodriguez

This year Spanish Club might look a bit different. In the past we have done trips, dances and many cultural activities. However this year because of the circumstances we will focus on virtual activities. Club members will explore the culture of Spain and Latin America through various activities. We will hold meetings as least once a month. Students will learn about cuisine of the different Spanish speaking countries, as well as take virtual tours of same. We will practice Spanish language skills and learn about different genres of music and dance.

Ms. Highsmith

The National Junior Honor Society is an international student organization that has chapters in middle schools. Students are selected based on their overall average for marking periods 1-3 during 7th grade. They must complete the application process prior to being inducted into the organization. The NJHS is responsible for doing the morning announcements at the Academy along with other community service projects. They also volunteer as escorts and host for orientation and back to school night.

Mr. Sabates

These clubs meet once a week and solve critical thinking Math problems, puzzles, riddles and Challenge problems. We also partake in an online contest in which groups create a real life scenario of a word problem and submit the scenario via video (with waivers) to a national committee. Winners receive cash prizes and trips. We are looking to enter a competition this year (if they are running it) against other schools.