Clubs FAQs

Applicable for programs for the current academic year 2024-25

Q- What link should I use if the Science flier link is not opening?

The link to all the club registrations is the same. 

www.tinyurl.com/wse-2024-clubs

Q- I want to register for only 1 club. Why is it asking me for 2nd and 3rd choice?

 You can add just one choice and leave the other options blank

Q- I registered earlier in the year. Do I have to re-register? 

Kindly re-register for the clubs. The registration is for this academic year.

Q- Is this a monthly fee or one time fee?

The fees are a one time material fee for the entire duration of the respective club.

Q- How long will the clubs run for?

Most clubs will run through the year with the exception of Robotics Club and History/Geography/Science Bee which will run for 12 weeks. The Robotics club might potentially renew in Spring, however, that is TBD.

Q- What does it mean when they say “3 classes for Programming Club”?

Programming club has 3 classrooms booked. at the moment. The classes will run simultaneously with a maximum capacity of 60 students.

Q- What is the difference between Math Olympiad and Noetic Math in Math Club?

Math Olympiad and Noetic Math are Math competitions / tests that the students can participate in. 

Q- Can my student participate in the Noetic Math test & Math Olympiad without being part of Math Club?

Yes. They can.

Q- What are the different fee amounts under Math Club?

The Math Club has a material fee that is independent of Noetic Math & Math Olympiad. There are separate fees for participating in each of these Math Competitions/Tests.

Q- What does boot camp in math club mean?

Bootcamp is accelerated math done during the clubs, where an entire year's curriculum will be worked on in 7 weeks with the students.

Q- Will my student have Homework?

The students wont be given homework, however they may have  leftover work from the club to complete at home. 

Q- Why aren't all the clubs open to 3rd graders as well?

Some of the clubs are training for tests & competitions that are not currently open to 3rd graders, thus the clubs aren't being offered to 3rd graders. 

Q- Does the sign up guarantee my student will receive a spot in our preferred clubs?

Unfortunately not. The club spots are limited so students may not necessarily land up in their 1st choice of clubs, but we are trying to make sure we accommodate as many students as possible over the span of all the clubs. 

Q- Is there any textbook or reading material for History/Geography/Science Bee? 

Nothing in particular. The club's goal is to expose students to a quiz format with buzzers. They will be competing with their peers within the club. We hope to enourage curiosity and good reading habits as well as awareness of their general knowledge in these subjects through the club. 

Q- Is there anything I can do as a parent to guarantee my child gets into a club?

The best chance would be to volunteer for the club