Clubs at James T. Alton Middle School
September 29th - October 3rd is Club Sign-Up Time. If you want to join any of the listed clubs, please bring your money to school. Sponsors will be in the cafeteria before school to take your name & collect dues. There is no limit on how many clubs you may join. Each club will meet once a month during DEAR time. A rotation schedule will be developed. However, some clubs may have after school meetings. Make Checks payable to James T Alton School.
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BOOK CLUB
Sponsor: Ms. Allen and Ms. Hernandez
Dues: $3.00
Students will participate in grade level
book clubs, meeting in the mornings at 7:30 AM, so students need to have
transportation available to the school by 7:30 AM. Meetings will
include breakfast, if purchased from the JTA cafeteria, and discussion
of books read monthly.
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FCA
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FUTURE EDUCATORS OF AMERICA (FEA)
Sponsors: Mr. Lowman & Ms. Minnich
Dues:
$5.00
FEA is an organization at Alton for
individuals who are interested in possibly seeking to become a teacher
in the future. We will be a service organization that will
provide support for our current teaching staff, as well as learn all the
important responsibilities of a future educator. Students wishing to
participate must demonstrate exemplary behavior and academic record
throughout the school year in order to maintain membership. We are
planning on working closely with NHHS and VGE to give members exposure
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SADD
Sponsors: Ms. Pinson & Ms. Greenwood
Dues: $5.00
Students Against Destructive Decisions is
a national organization that promotes self-esteem, drug and alcohol
awareness, and promotes wise, safe decision-making. Guest speakers may
be used throughout the year. Last year, we went to Cincinnati. Another
trip will be taken during the school year. A fundraiser will be held to
help cover the cost of guest speakers and the trip. |
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ENVIRONMENTAL
CLUB Sponsor: Ms. Vanyo
Dues: $2 Do you want to be more “GREEN"? Join the environmental club and help spruce up JTA's surroundings. Students will assist with cleaning up the grounds, planting flowers, learning how to keep the Earth green for you and your future family, etc. |
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BIG BLUE CREW
Sponsors: Ms. Perkins, Ms. Hatfield
Dues: $3.00
The Big Blue Crew is a lively club that
promotes spirit and pride at James T. Alton. Crewmembers will support
various student teams, organizations, and JTA events. Most meetings
will be held after school. Only join if you have a lot of SCHOOL
SPIRIT! Duties include fund raising and attendance at games. |
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BETA CLUB
Sponsor: Ms. Baptiste, Ms. Beard, and
Mr. Stewart
Dues: For Non-National BETA Club
members -- $18;
For students who have
already been a part of
National BETA -- $5.00 Beta Club students will be involved in various community and school services and activities. Students must have a commendable attitude and character, creditable achievement, be interested in leadership, and maintain an A/B average, as well as good standing with teachers. |
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KYA (Kentucky Youth Assembly)
Sponsor: Ms. Minnich
Dues: $5.00 KYA will meet the first semester only. The members will be writing legislative bills and going over Parliamentary procedure to prepare for the annual conference in Louisville and Frankfort. The students will travel to the conference and experience a mock government! |
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Guitar Hero Club Sponsor: Ms. Henderson Dues: $5.00 The Guitar Hero Club is for students interested in Guitar Hero and experiencing music through technology. We will meet twice a month after school for general play and tournaments. At the end of the school year, we will have a large tournament to determine a Guitar Hero Champion. You must keep your grades at a C or above and cannot have any discipline referrals. Interest forms will be available in the office. |