Student eligibility will be determined by the following criteria. These include:

• Initial eligibility for participation in any interscholastic sport is based upon the grades from the marking period preceding the activity for the second, third and fourth quarter. Eligibility for the first quarter (beginning in grade 7) is based upon the final grades from the preceding year.

• All athletes and club participants must be in accordance with the school’s attendance policy

• All athletes and club participants must receive a grade of 65 or above in each marking period.

• Eligibility for the first quarter is based upon the final grades from the preceding year for 7th and 8th graders. Following the first quarter, eligibility for participation in athletics, extracurricular clubs, or organization for all students will be based upon the grades from the marking period preceding the activity for the second, third quarter.

• All club and organization members must have earned a grade of 65 or above in seven (7) classes the semestser prior to the activity. Additionally, they must not have any unserved disciplinary consequences or be classified as chronically absent (absent from school or more than 18 days for the year).

• A student must have attended at least half of the school day to be eligible for that day’s activity (game, competition, meeting, or practice). This also includes attendance in school on Friday for a full day to be eligible to participate on Saturday or Sunday. The Administration may make an exception before the student’s departure from school for that day.

Available Clubs

Students who participate in clubs and after school sponsored activities will be held to the same standards as student athletes. This includes maintaining eligibility status as established in our athletic handbook and discipline standards as outlined in this handbook.

Art Club - This club meets weekly and is open to all students. Anyone who enjoys creating art, or who wants to explore areas of visual arts or crafts more fully, has an opportunity to try a new media or dig deeper into those they are already familiar with.

Best Buddies - Best Buddies fosters one-to-one friendships between students with and without developmental disabilities. Crafts, games, snacks and conversations build the relationships within this group.

Dance Club- Ms. Diane is the head coach for the SHS Dance Team and brings her energy and knowledge to our middle school students. The club is open to 6th, 7th and 8th grade students and focuses on poms, kick and dance routines, as well as technique in a great team environment.

Debate Club - This Debate Team is an opportunity for students to become better speakers, well-informed global citizens, as well as to be active in the school community. This club is open to 7th and 8th grade students only.

Flip the Script- Flip the Script is the SMS Drama Club where students participate in improvisation games, learn about stage direction, and rehearse to perform a play at the end of the school year. Participation in the club not only allows students the opportunity to explore the different aspects of theater and drama, but also fosters an environment where students can break out of their shells and have fun!

Glee Club- Glee Club is an audition group that meets weekly. Members of Glee Club are expected to be at every rehearsal. Glee Club auditions are open to all Seymour Middle School members. The Club is composed of 15-20 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. The Glee Club is our performing ensemble and performs at school and town functions.

Jazz Band- The Jazz Band is an audition group made up of 6th, 7th and 8th grade students that meet after school to rehearse on a weekly basis. The students in Jazz Band play advanced jazz, swing and rock music via performances throughout the year. The students perform as a group, as well as soloists during the performances.

Junior National Honor Society- Coming in 2022-23! More information to follow.

STEM Club- STEM Club is an investigative way to provide students with the opportunity to explore independent STEM related projects. Students will work in small groups to solve integrated Science-Technology-Engineering -Math problems. Students will be able to choose their own topics of investigation and then define how to solve the problem through research and inquiry. They will utilize both the experimental and engineering design methods. Students will also share their work with club members and the school community as applicable.

Student Council - This organization is designed to promote leadership opportunities for students in grades six through eight. The Student Council is representative based, modeled loosely after the Executive Branch of the United States, with a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Homeroom Representatives. Members represent the student body by identifying and responding to student issues and creating student activities that promote school spirit and enthusiasm. In addition, members will plan and participate in service activities that will benefit local and national charities.

Yearbook Club- Members of the Yearbook Club are responsible for taking pictures around the school, as well as at school events. They collaborate with the Yearbook Advisor for creation of the annual yearbook.

Updated 7/21/2022