Offerings at Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School

Attendance Recovery

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Attendance Recovery

Offered

Beginning Genealogy

Lynn Crowley

Description

Have you ever wondered about your family tree? Do you even wonder what a family tree is? Come find out a little more about yourself while learning some research tips and tricks. Each of us has a story to tell, where does yours start, and how far can you take it?

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Board Game Club

Amanda Franck

Description

In these sessions, participants will learn and play a variety of board games and card games to practice cooperation, communication, and logical thinking skills. Come challenge your classmates and have some fun!

Offered

Chess Club

Caleb Pitts

Description

Learn how to play chess for all skill levels and compete against classmates while practicing critical thinking and sportsmanship.

Offered

Creative Art

Renata Kelly

Description

Use a variety of math tools (compass, protractor, ruler, etc) to create your own unique designs and artwork. Explore shapes and arcs in a fun way!

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Dungeons and Dragons Club

Jaclyn Chastain

Description

Dungeons and Dragons is a high fantasy table-top role-playing game where students can create a fictional character and go on magical and mystical adventures planned by the Dungeon Master (lead storyteller/adventure planner). Students will have to use storytelling, imagination, problem solving, and collaboration skills to solve puzzles, battle magical foes, complete quests, and more; the possibilities are endless!

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ELA Credit Recovery / Tutoring

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ELA Credit Recovery / Tutoring

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ELD Homework/Tutoring Club

Katherine Ross

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Students will be able to receive one-on-one assistance in their ELD core classes or any other class they are struggling in or want to learn more about. The teacher will be able to give specific strategies and shelter the instruction to help each student at their level and in their native language if possible.

Offered

Electives Credit Recovery / Tutoring

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Electives Credit Recovery / Tutoring

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Enrichment

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Enrichment

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Geometric Designs and patterns

Renata Kelly

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Explore and Create geometric designs and patterns combining math and art. Students will explore how numbers and shape patterns can create artistic designs and sequences.

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Latin Dance Club

Marisa Jack

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Learn how to dance merengue, bachata, salsa and more with experienced dancers. Easy step by step guidance given, you can join any class any time and pick up the dances right away. All levels of experience welcome. Make new friends, enjoy some great music, and join the party!

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Logic Puzzles & Games

Diana Casebolt

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Boost your brainpower with logic puzzles and games. We will work on critical thinking and problem solving skills by playing strategy games and logic puzzles. Solving puzzles helps us: make predictions test options and then… revise our thinking use the process of elimination We will look at how a ‘yes’ for one part of the puzzle means a ‘no’ for another part of the puzzle….which leads them on the path to the correct solution. Put your thinking caps on and be ready for a challenge.

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Math Credit Recovery / Tutoring

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Math Credit Recovery / Tutoring

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Melting Bead Designs

Chris McKerlie

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Students will use melting beads and a plastic pegboard to create a unique design. Once the design is complete, we will use an iron to melt the beads. Once cooled off, the student will take their designs with them.

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Responsible Pet Care

Heidi Lauber-Horman

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We have partnered with the Independence Animal Shelter to offer a course to middle school students who are interested in animals and pet care. Learn about responsible pet ownership, how shelters help communities, and finally create your own mock animal shelter. Come learn how to be an advocate for animals in our community!

Offered

Science Credit Recovery / Tutoring

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Science Credit Recovery / Tutoring

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Social Studies Credit Recovery / Tutoring

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Social Studies Credit Recovery / Tutoring

Offered

Spanish Club

Marisa Jack

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Spanish Club is for any student interested in Spanish culture, language, and the arts. Speaking the language is NOT required! We will plan activities that can include everyone in the school community and celebrate our diverse student population.

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World Studies

Caleb Pitts

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Surveying geography and cultures from each continent, creating mock travel plans and competing in memorization games.

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