Academic Clubs

MRS. MARSHA FREE, MODERATOR

The team competes in tournaments sponsored by the Georgia Academic Team Association and the National Academic Quiz Tournaments, LLC, which gives members opportunities to improve their general knowledge of all fields of academics: Art, Music, Literature, History, Mathematics, Pop Culture, and Science.

Team dues are $30/member and membership is open to students who can commit to practicing once a week and one Saturday a month for tournaments.  The team is a member of the Georgia Academic Team Association.  The team practices will occur via zoom on virtual days during advisory time when no other programs or assemblies are scheduled.  In person practices are still being organized.  Please email Mrs. Free if interested.

MR. ANDREW LAUER AND MS. ANDREA BIEYTES, MODERATORS

The team participates in NSDA sponsored tournaments. As awards are earned on an individual tournament basis, students are encouraged to participate in one, two, or any number of the tournaments the school attends each year. Students must attend all the practices prior to the tournament. Student participants are welcome but not obligated to attend multiple tournaments if other activities do not permit. Most tournaments take place on Saturdays with some on Friday and Saturday. The Season runs from September to March.

MR. TREY BROUSSARD, MODERATOR

The Future Educators Association (FEA) is an extracurricular program designed to provide high school students with the opportunity to explore careers in education.  FEA is committed to recruiting promising students into the teaching profession by assisting them in examining a variety of related career opportunities.  FEA hosts guest speakers, participates in community wide activities related to teaching and education, and celebrates our teachers during national Teacher Appreciation Week.

MS. LESLEY BOWMAN, MODERATOR

The Math club, which meets every Friday afternoon after school, competes in math tests and/or tournaments which give members opportunities to improve their math skills. There is no cost, and membership is open to all students. The club is a member of the Greater Atlanta Math Examination League and meets approximately five afternoons a year at various schools or via internet competitions to compete with other schools.

MR. ELLIS THOMAS, MODERATOR

Through these activities, students actively participate in research and solution writing on an assigned country. Students compete at multi-school gatherings during the year as if they were actually members of the United Nations trying to get resolutions passed.

MS. LESLEY BOWMAN, MODERATOR

Mu Alpha Theta is a national math honor society that fosters a deeper love of math and recognizes academic achievement. In order to qualify, students must have completed geometry, have an A average in their math classes, and be recommended by their mathematics teacher. Members attend some Math Club meetings, participate in service projects, and partake in math competitions. If students have any questions about Mu Alpha Theta, they may contact Ms. Bowman.

MS. CORINNA BRANNON, MODERATOR

Participation in NAHS (National Art Honor Society) provides the interested and committed Visual art student with invaluable benefits, including peer and national recognition, leadership opportunities, and college and career preparation. Students will be involved in organizing service opportunities in the local community and art activities within the school. They will be able to exhibit nationally and be considered for scholarship opportunities.
Students wishing to join NAHS should be in good academic standing and have taken at least 1 semester of a visual art class.

DR. LIBERTY HALL, MRS. LEYANNA MESSICK, AND MRS. CARY BLACKBURN, MODERATORS

More information to come.

MS. MELISSA MILLER, MODERATOR

More information to come.

MR. ROWE HUGGINS, MODERATOR

Philanthropy and Building Capital Club will be focused on presenting to students the benefits of sustainable investing- presenting to them the power of starting early in their investing careers, “buy and hold” strategies to build wealth through compound interest, and establishing financial plans to help them achieve their goals and provide for their future and their family’s future. We will also look at sustainable investing by examining businesses that line up with our individual moral principles and how to research companies to find out if they are “doing the right thing” be it in addressing the environment, responses to equality issues in race and sex, and the traditional philantropic giving that our major corporations participate in. Overall, we will focus not only on personal financial well-being but also that our students can sleep at night, knowing that they have chosen investments that benefit themselves and also the world around us.

MRS. TONNIE CASSANDRA AND DR. MARIAN ROSENBERG, MODERATORS

The RoboLions is a competitive VEX Robotics team. This team has a spirit of competition and inclusiveness. The team meets Monday-Thursday 3:10pm-6:00pm and some Fridays, August – March. Competitions are on Saturdays from October to February. Cost to join is $150. For information, please email Mrs. Bartholomai or Dr. Rosenberg.

MR. BENNAN HAMILTON, MODERATOR

Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica promotes academic excellence in the study of Spanish, as well as cultural engagement with the Spanish-speaking community. Members must maintain high academic standards and must complete mandatory service hours within the local community. Please see Señor Hamilton for more information.

MS. BRADY GWYNN, MODERATOR

The club meets twice a month on Tuesday’s from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. and membership is open to all students interested in writing. The club offers a writing workshop experience that provides writers with support and inspiration.