Art Club 

            The Art Club is open to students in all grades 6-8. Students will explore creative ideas through a wide variety of mediums.  We will experiment with an assortment of techniques and materials to create original works of art that express their own style and individual personality.  Anyone can be an artist – everyone is creative!  All students are welcome. 

Drama Club 

            The Drama Club is open to all students in grade 6, 7, 8.  Do you like to sing, dance or act? Do you think maybe you would like to give it a try?  You never know what hidden talents you may possess.  Maybe you are not interested in being center stage but enjoy the excitement of being part of the production.  Why not become a stage hand?  Lean the trades that make the actors look good and the production a success.  There is a role for everyone – all talents and abilities are required and appreciated to make a great play!  Come celebrate with us as we create entertainment for the Middle School community. 

 

Math Olympiads

            Let the problem solving begin.  Join us as we work backwards, guess and check, make a list or draw a picture to solve challenging math problems.  Math Olympiads is offered all year. 

National Junior Honor Society 

            The NJHS is by invitation for those students who have exhibited outstanding academic performance.  To qualify, students must have a 92.5% cumulative average in the core subjects of English, Science, Math, Social Studies and Modern Language. Qualifying students are nominated for acceptance based upon evidence of school citizenship, service, leadership, and character. Students in grades 7 and 8 are eligible for participation in this club. Plan now to meet the qualifications for eligibility!

 Science Olympiad

            Join Science Olympiad and become a part of a team that will compete in series of events against others schools.  Participants will combine fun, creativity and research to solve problems and construct devices in a year-long project to prepare for the Regional and State competition.  Students who qualify will receive an invitation letter to join.  This workshop meets from October until the end of March and is open to 7th and 8th grade students.

 

Student Government 

            Learn first-hand how government functions.  Represent your classmates as a member of student government.  Experience the excitement of bringing ideas forwards, support initiatives and making change all within guides of the democratic process.  Learn how to promote good citizenship, and provide unity and cooperation between students and faculty.  Learn how to make educated decisions about special civic causes that you choose to support.  Do the research, develop a project and achieve an attainable and worthwhile goal.  The school needs civic minded students who are interested in learning about government and putting thoughts into action. Open to all students’ grades 6-8. 

Yearbook      

            Are you interested in creating a book of memories that can last a life time for you and your peers? Do you have an interest in photography, design, layout, or editing? Do you know anything about publishing? Would you like to learn? This is a fun and exciting opportunity to learn an important craft, develop valuable skills and produce an outstanding yearbook for your school. Join us in making the 2010 Meteor the greatest yearbook ever!  

Mock Trial 

            This club is only open to 7^th and 8^th grade students.  Students will prepare their roles as lawyers and witnesses in a mock trial.  The team will go on to compete in March against other teams on Long Island.  This team will meet December – March so you must be committed.