Franklin MS - Afterschool Activities

After School Program Specialist
Christopher Woodby

Contact Information:
Telephone: 703-904-5183
FAX: 703-904-5197
Christopher.Woodby@fcps.edu

After School Registration Form

Franklin NFL Flag Football Registration
Parents will need to create a new account to register students.

Franklin Golf Club 2011-2012
Franklin Middle School will be offering a Golfing Club that will take place on Wednesday’s during the 2011-2012 school year weather permitting.

For evening and weekend building use.
Contact: Turnell.Sims@fcps.edu or Christopher.Woodby@fcps.edu

Building Use Application Form

Looking for Parent Volunteers, please contact Chris Woodby.

After School Program Overview

Franklin Middle School is committed to promoting active participation in extracurricular activities to support the academic mission and enrich the lives of students. Students that engage in these programs are more likely to develop positive attitudes towards school, achieve full academic potential, and become productive citizens. Students are encouraged to maintain a balance between their instructional studies, after-school activities, and other outside interests.

All clubs are open to all students regardless of sex, race, or ability. We encourage parents with concerns over whether their child would be successful in a certain club to call and talk with the After School Specialist about those concerns.

We are looking for parent volunteers who would like to help, or might have
an idea for an awesome new club.

Club

Description

Sponsor/Contact

Block

Archery Club Students will have the opportunity to learn how to properly use a bow with arrows and bulls eyes targets. Students will be able to compete against other students while supervised by certified staff. (Fall Monday)
Mr. Gibbs

1 & 2

Art Club
The students will be provided an open studio setting where kids can work on art assignments, start new projects on their own, or be introduced to art for the first time in the areas of drawing, painting, clay and other media. (Monday)

Jim Green
Art Room 1

1

Board Games/Game Room Students will be provided the opportunity to participate in their favorite board games as well as, ping pong tournaments, xbox and play station tournaments, wii tournaments, foosball, air hockey and an array of other games. (Monday / Wednesday / Thursday)

1 & 2

College Partnership Program (CPP)
The program goal is to increase the academic achievement of students. The CPP creates opportunities for students to successfully navigate the home, school, college, and work continuum. TBD

TBD

1

Cool Classics Book Club Students will meet once a month to discuss classic novels with Ms. Adriance in the library. TBD
TBD

1

CSI Franklin
This program will allow students to experience the world of forensic science. They will have the challenge of solving the mystery “Who Broke the Cookie Jar.” TBD

TBD

1 & 2

The Current
Students are selected to participate in the creation and publication of Franklin’s own newsletter. (Wednesday)

Ms. Armon

1

Ecology Club Students organize Clean Up Days at school. Help to keep school grounds and gardens looking nice. Plant seasonal and perennial gardens and trees. Encourage peers to think about their environment by making them aware of global warming issues and what they can do about them.
Mrs. Adriance

1 & 2

English Lab Enrichment and remediation for individual and small groups, including assistance with problem solving and reinforcement of concepts taught in class and test prep. (Wednesday)
English Department

1 & 2

Girls Fit Quest Franklin's young ladies participate in a variety of fitness activities that promote healthy choices and total wellness. (Starting October on Mondays)
Ms. Thompson

1

Girls Volleyball Intramurals Female students will have the opportunity to participate in an in-house volleyball league to develop still sets, as well as compete in team competition. (Wednesday)

Ms. Thompson
Mr. Gibbs
Mr. Gerstner

1

Junior Golf Program Students will have the opportunity to work with George Mason Gold team oncea week to learn the fundementals of golf. Equipment will be provided during the program. (Starting in the Fall most Wednesdays)
George Mason Golf Coach/Team

1 & 2

Math Counts
Students will have the opportunity to receive homework help as well as explore different areas of mathematics. (Starting October)

Ms. Gillen

1

Math Lab Enrichment and remediation for individual and small groups, including assistance with problem solving and reinforcement of concepts taught in class and test prep. (Thursday)
Math Department

1 & 2

Model UN Program In Model UN, students step into the shoes of ambassadors from the UN member states to debate current issues on the organization's agenda. Students make speeches, prepare draft resolutions, negotiate with allies and adversaries, resolve conflicts, and navigate the conference rules of procedure - all in the interest of mobilizing "international cooperation" to resolve problems that affect countries all over the world. (Wednesday)
Mr. Ashley

1

NFL Flag Football Program
Students are provided the opportunity to compete in a sanctioned NFL Flag Football League. They will have the opportunity to learn sportsmanship and gain a sense of team fairness while being supervised by staff. They will have the opportunity to participate in an 8 game regular season, including playoff competition. (Thursday)

Mr. Gerstner
Mr. Gibbs
Mr. Lamay

1 & 2

Winter Basketball League Students are provided the opportunity to compete in a sanctioned Basketball League. They will have the opportunity to learn sportsmanship and gain a sense of team fairness while being supervised by staff. They will have the opportunity to participate in a 16 game regular season, including playoff competition. (Starting in January on Thursdays)

Mr. Gerstner
Mr. Gibbs
Mr. Lamay

Science Lab Enrichment and remediation for individual and small groups, including assistance with problem solving and reinforcement of concepts taught in class and test prep. (Monday)
Science Department

1 & 2

Scrapbooking Students have the opportunity to learn how to scrapbook and work on certain projects throughout the year including holiday themes. (Monday)
Mrs. Stern

1

Sense of Fashion
Students will have the chance to work with Principal Eisenberg in discovering their own sense of fashion. Group discussions will revolve around prevention strategies and positive decision making. (2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month)

Mrs. Eisenberg

1

Social Studies Lab Enrichment and remediation for individual and small groups, including assistance with problem solving and reinforcement of concepts taught in class and test prep. (Monday)
Social Studies Department

1 & 2

Sports & Recreation Club
Students are provided the opportunity to compete in friendly and competitive competition in an array of different sports. They will have the opportunity to learn sportsmanship and gain a sense of team fairness while being supervised by staff. They will have the opportunity to participate in intramurals and face off against staff. (Monday – Friday)

Gym

1 & 2

Teacher Support
Core teachers will work with students on specific assignments and projects ath the teachers discretion. (Monday – Friday)

Core Teachers

1

TSA The Technology Students Association club members meet after school to prepare to compete in local, regional and national events showcasing the power of technology.(Wednesday)
Mr. Jacobs
Tech Ed Rooms

1 & 2

Salsa Dancing Students will have the opportunity to learn how to salsa dance with a certified dance teacher during after school. They will also learn the history of Salsa Dancing. (TBD)
TBD

1 & 2

Yearbook Selected students work to design and produce the school yearbook. (Wednesday)

Mrs. Kurspahic
Mrs. Bonachea

1

Student Responsibilities

Students should contact the activity sponsor for a schedule of events related to their program. All required schedule adjustments will be noted during morning announcements and/or lunch period announcements. Students are reminded to make prior arrangements with their teacher and notify parents (24 hours) before staying after school for academic assistance. Students are not permitted to exit the building prior to reporting for an after school activity. If students are present on the bus ramp or in the kiss and ride area at the regular departure time, they will be expected to proceed home in the established timely manner. Participants should report to the activity sponsor by 3:00 p.m. and a list of students staying after school for an approved extracurricular activity will be sent to the attendance officer. Only these students will receive late bus transportation. Students attempting to board late buses without such approval will be subject to disciplinary action.

Activity Priority

After school programs are scheduled every day of the week to help alleviate potential conflicts and allow students an opportunity to access a broader range of offerings. If a conflict exists, students should honor their commitment for academic assistance in their core or high school credited subjects (math, science, social studies, English, or foreign language) followed by assigned detentions, assistance in other subject areas, and then enrichment programs. If conflicts regarding as assigned detention cannot be resolved within a two week period, teachers should contact their grade level administrator for assistance.