After-School Activities
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View the list of after-school activities for the spring semester below.
If clubs are scheduled to meet on a day when school is closed or if there are unforeseen closures, clubs will not meet.
At the end of the meeting times, students should be picked up at the front of the school or sent to the After School Program (which has a separate registration and fee). Please note that you must register for the After School Program on the ProCare website before utilizing ASP services. If you would like more information about the After School Program, please contact Ms. Rodriguez (jrodriguez@nwclassical.org)
SCHOOL CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
FINE ARTS PROGRAMS
Spartan Theatre Company Spring Production of Antigone
Antigone Cast
Director: Ms. Collins
Eligible grades: 7-9
Cast size: based on auditions
Meeting time: Monday and Thursday, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Auditions: January 23 (callbacks on January 25)
Start date: February 5
End date: April 27
Fee: $100
Program Description: Antigone is a girl who will stand up alone and die young. Antigone explores emotion versus reason, destiny versus self-determination, power, and morality.
Antigone Production Crew
Director: Ms. McEver and Ms. Scott
Eligible grades: 7-9
Crew size: 20 students
Meeting time: Wednesday and Thursday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: February 7
End date: April 27
Fee: $100
Program Description: Production is where students who are interested in set design, AV, props, and costumes go to create. This semester they will be focusing on The Spartan Theatre Company’s production of Antigone. Registration will open in January.
Spartan Vocalis - Choir Grades 3-5
Moderator: Mr. Pagnozzi
Eligible grades: 3 - 5
Capacity: 40 students
Meeting time: Monday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January 22
End date: May 6
Fee: $100
Program Description: Be a part of the Northwest Classical Academy Lower Grades Choir! The Choir is available for experienced and inexperienced singers in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. Students will develop valuable skills as a singer, such as sight reading, singing in a group, and harmonizing.
Spartan Sinfonietta - String Orchestra Grades 4-6
Moderator: Mrs. White
Eligible grades: 4 - 6
Capacity: 25 students
Meeting time: Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January 17
End date: May 8
Fee: $100
Program Description: Be a part of the Northwest Classical Academy Lower School Orchestra! The Orchestra is available for experienced and inexperienced musicians in the 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. Students will develop instrumental techniques and learn group rehearsal etiquette.
Spartan Cantemus - Choir Grades 6-9
Moderator: Mr. Pagnozzi
Eligible grades: 6 - 9
Capacity: 40 students
Meeting time: Thursday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January 18
End date: May 9
Fee: $100
Program Description: Be a part of the Northwest Classical Academy Upper School Choir! The Choir is available for experienced and inexperienced singers in the 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grades. Students will develop valuable skills as a singer, such as sight reading, singing in a group, and harmonizing.
Spartan Collegium - String Orchestra Grades 7-9
Moderator: Mr. Pagnozzi
Eligible grades: 7 - 9
Capacity: 25 students
Meeting time: Friday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January 19
End date: May 10
Fee: $100
Program Description: Be a part of the Northwest Classical Academy Upper School Orchestra! The Orchestra is available for experienced and inexperienced musicians in the 7th, 8th, and 9th grades. Students will develop instrumental techniques, learn group rehearsal etiquette, and build on what they learned last year.
Spring Clubs
MONDAYS
Intermediate Sign Language Learners Club
Moderator: Mrs. Workman
Eligible grades: 6-9
Capacity: 15 students
Meeting time: Monday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January 22
End date: May 6
Fee: $100
Program Description: Students who have taken Sign Language Learners or have other exposure equivalent to about 300 signs may sign up to take the Intermediate club. We will investigate the beautiful way the deaf culture communicates, learning to articulate our thoughts in an alternate method. This Club will utilize the ABC Sign Language college text and cover chapters 7-11. Students will learn the correct syntax and sentence structure in addition to having opportunities to use their signs through in-class simulations like ordering food, playing games, and completing challenges, then reporting in sign language their experiences (they will receive help as needed).
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON JANUARY 4 at 5pm
The Amateur Dramatic Society
Moderator: Mrs. Williams
Eligible grades: 5-6
Capacity: 15
Meeting time: Monday, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Start Date January 22
End Date: May 6
Fee: $100
Program Description: The Amateur Dramatic Society, named for the beloved acting group created by Josephine March in The Little Women, will be a group of young men and women in grades 5 & 6 who will endeavor to entertain themselves through dramatic storytelling, improvisation, acting, speech-making, character development, and friendship. This club will also occasionally step in to support the Upper School spring production, put on by the newly formed Spartan Theatre Company. The students will also attend Antigone together as a part of their club experience.
Little Illustrators Club
Moderator: Ms. Scott
Eligible grades: K-2
Capacity: 18 students
Meeting time: Monday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January 22
End date: May 6
Fee: $100
Program Description: We will be looking at the artwork of some of our favorite authors/illustrators, talking about their techniques. We will then make some of our own artwork using the techniques that we have studied.
Chess Club for grades 6-9
Moderator: Mr. Pagel
Eligible grades: 6 - 9
Capacity: 20 students
Meeting time: Monday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January 22
End date: May 6
Fee: $100
Program Description: In Chess Club, students learn the art of playing chess through practical experience, culminating in a semester chess tournament.
Chess Club for grades 4-5
Moderator: Mrs. Mascarenas
Eligible grades: 4-5
Capacity: 16 students
Meeting time: Monday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January 22
End date: May 6
Fee: $100
Program Description: Welcome to our Chess Club for 4th and 5th graders! This engaging club will introduce young minds to the fascinating world of the ancient game of chess. Scholars will learn how to set up the board, how the pieces move, and the art of strategic thinking while taking part in friendly gameplay. Join us for a journey of intellectual growth as we embark on learning this game that has been around for more than 1,500 years!
TUESDAYS
Debate Club
Moderator: Mrs. Penner
Eligible grades: 7-9
Capacity: 20 students
Meeting time: Tuesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January 23
End date: May 7
Fee: $100
Program Description:
“Freedom is hammered out on the anvil of discussion, dissent, and debate.”
-Hubert Humphrey
Join NCA’s very first Debate Club! Club members will learn the foundations of policy debate, with a focus on case structure, arguments, and rebuttal. The ultimate goal is that speech and debate education will foster civic engagement by encouraging students to become active participants in their communities.
WEDNESDAYS
Kilometer Kids Running Club
Moderator: Ms. Moya
Eligible grades: K-1
Capacity: 20 students
Meeting time: Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January 17
End date: May 8
Fee: $100
Program Description: The game-based curriculum is designed to teach kids in K-1st grade about goal setting, healthy habits, respect, and community building, all by exposing them to the sport of running.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON JANUARY 4 at 5pm
Upper School Art Club
Moderator: Ms. Harris
Eligible grades: 7-9
Capacity: 15 students
Meeting time: Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January 17
End date: May 8
Fee: $100
Program Description: Our Fall session has worked very hard to create a strong foundation for our mosaic project! We are looking for a second session to continue our mosaic process and if time allows, create a small piece to take home! Just as a reminder for prospective new students, we are working on a collaborative piece that will be presented to the school! How amazing would it be to be a part of something larger than yourself and have recognition for your contribution? If that's what you are looking for, community, art making, and friends, this is the club for you!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON JANUARY 4 at 5pm
Ballroom Dance Club
Moderator: Mrs. Battista
Eligible grades: 7-9
Capacity: 20 students
Meeting time: Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January 17
End date: May 8
Fee: $100
Program Description: Join us in launching the inaugural Ballroom Dance Club at Northwest Classical Academy! Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just starting, this club is open to all 7th, 8th, and 9th-grade students desiring to discover the art of ballroom dance. From the lively Swing to the elegant Waltz, and exploring the rhythms of the Foxtrot and Rumba, this club promises an exciting journey through various dance forms.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON JANUARY 4 at 5pm
Sign Language Learners
Moderator: Mrs. Workman
Eligible grades: 4-9
Capacity: 20 students
Meeting time: Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January 17
End date: May 8
Fee: $100
Program Description: Sign Language Learners is for students who are new to Sign Language, or who need to master the basic signs. This club has recently received an upgrade! Students will participate in games and experiences in addition to vocabulary learning each week. Come join us as we embark on a journey of silent language expression and improve our ability to communicate with others! We will attempt to cover Chapters 1-6 in the college text A Basic Course in Sign Language through the course of the term.
German Club
Moderator: Dr. Powell
Eligible grades: 8-9
Capacity: 12 students
Meeting time: Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January 17
End date: May 8
Fee: $100
Program Description: Using discussion, videos, music, and games, we will learn and practice some of the basics of conversational German together.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON JANUARY 4 at 5pm
Chess for Beginners
Moderator: Mrs. Mascarenas
Eligible grades: 2-3
Capacity: 16 students
Meeting time: Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January 17
End date: May 8
Fee: $100
Program Description: Welcome to our Beginner Chess Club for 2nd and 3rd graders! This engaging club will introduce young minds to the fascinating world of the ancient game of chess. Scholars will learn how to set up the board, how the pieces move, and the art of strategic thinking while taking part in friendly gameplay. Join us for a journey of intellectual growth as we embark on learning this game that has been around for more than 1,500 years!
THURSDAYS
Girls Volleyball Club
Moderator: Mrs. Branham (formerly Ms. Bennett)
Eligible grades: 5-9
Capacity: 35 students
Meeting time: Thursday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January 18
End date: May 9
Fee: $100
Program Description: The Volleyball Club will focus primarily on learning basic essential skills and drills of Volleyball. It will be a great opportunity to learn how to play, gain experience, and have fun! Not to be confused with our Volleyball team, however, the Volleyball club may act as preparation for the 2024-2025 athletic season.
Yoga Club
Moderator: Ms. McHughes
Eligible grades: 3-5
Capacity: 20 students
Meeting time: Thursday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January 18
End date: May 9
Fee: $100
Program Description: Yoga Club aims to introduce the benefits of yoga to elementary-aged school students, promoting their physical and mental well-being. Through learning various poses and breathing exercises, students will improve flexibility, strength, and balance, while learning techniques to reduce stress and enhance focus.
FRIDAYS
Men’s Ultimate Frisbee with Lewis
Moderator: Mr. Mion
Eligible grades: 7 - 9
Capacity: 25 students
Meeting time: Friday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Start date: January 19
End date: May 10
Fee: $100
Program Description: This will be an ultimate frisbee club. No prior experience is necessary! Before the start of the club, there will be a 5-minute discussion on C.S. Lewis’s The Abolition of Man.
Information on Cobb Soccer and Hoop Heaven
Please note, NCA will not be hosting the Cobb Soccer and Hoop Heaven programs on campus for the Spring 2024 semester. For questions about these programs, please reach out to these organizations directly.