outside of the school day getting involved! 5 th grade parent orientation – april 16, 2015

Outside of the School DayGetting involved!

5th Grade Parent Orientation – April 16, 2015

Introductions

Ryan DeBoraAssistant Principal

Cheryl SchlumpfPhysical Education Teacher

Tom JesseChorus and General Music Teacher

The PlanHow can students learn about clubs and

activities?What intramurals and interscholastic

sports are available?How do students join performance music?

Feel free to ask questions as we go!

Where can this information be found?

Kennedy Website◦Programs & Activities◦Athletics◦Daily Announcements

Student Handbook◦Planner◦Calendar

Intramurals and Athletics

Cheryl Schlumpf, Physical Education Teacher

General Intramural InformationTypically before school

Open to all grades

Require one time fee to participate in as many intramurals as desired*

No physical required on file

*Some programs, such as Golf and Bowling, require an additional fee

Current Offerings*ArcheryBadmintonBasketballBowlingBSQ (conditioning)Fitness CenterFlag FootballFloor Hockey

GolfKickballLacrosseSoccerVolleyballWhiffle BallWrestling

*May change for 15-16

Athletics at Kennedy

Open to 7th and 8th Graders only

FALL WINTER SPRINGCross CountryFootballVolleyball*

Boys Basketball*Cheerleading*WrestlingGirls Basketball*

Track

*Denotes “cut sport” where tryouts are required

Clubs and ActivitiesRyan DeBora, Assistant Principal

Service ClubsKennedy Charity Caterers

Student Council

LRC Assistants

Academic Teams/Clubs Future Problem Solvers

Mathcounts Club*

Science Olympiad*

*Tryouts are required

Additional Clubs/Activities*Arts and Crafts ClubChess and Game ClubComputer ClubEagle Eye News

MagazineEagle Talons Literary

MagazineGEMS ClubK-Club

Speech and Drama Club

Wii ClubYearbook

Additional offerings may be

added throughout the year

*Current offerings - May change for 15-16

Performance MusicTom Jesse, Chorus and General Music Teacher

Performance Music - General“How do I become involved in band, chorus

or orchestra?”

Performance Music During School◦ Lessons and Rehearsals

Performance Music After School ◦ Concerts and Performances

Performance Music – Additional Opportunities

Jazz Band and Jazz EnsembleAdvanced Chamber Ensemble and

Bluegrass StringsKennedy Singers

Fall Musical

Where to Find Information

On the KJHS WebsiteHandbook – in Student Planner and Calendar

Questions?