SCSS - Middle School After-School Programs

The table below contains the most recent information regarding after-school programs in which middle school students may participate. Please contact the program sponsor/staff member to obtain more information.

Please note: all clubs going beyond the initial 5:05 dismissal must have pre arranged parent pick up.

Day(s) of the Week	Activity/Program	Time	Room	Sponsor	Notes
Mondays & Thursdays	Homework Help Designed to improve academic achievement and reduce behavioral issues. Students meet in cafeteria and are assisted by a variety of teachers and tutors. Drink and snack are provided. HH is conducted in a friendly yet constructive atmosphere	4:15 To 5:05	Library & Cafeteria	Tina Shuler	Must be registered
Every Other Monday	Partners Club This club offers a way for high school students in the exceptional education program to make friends and have fun on their own. SCSS students get to know each other well and in the end find out that they are more alike than different	4:15 To 5:05	C114	Karen Katzberg	Must be registered
Mondays	Stallion Soccer Club An organized sports activity designed to teach and enhance skills in sportsmanship and athleticism	4:15 To 5:05	Meet By Locker Rooms Weather Permitting	Al Ament	Must be registered Listen to announcements for cancellations due to bad weather outside
Monday, Wednesday and Friday	Fitness Club Promotes physical fitness, team building, healthy nutrition and wellness, and emotional well-being. Students learn how to best use the equipment. Emphasis is placed on low weight and high repetition. Students are advised on technique, cardiovascular training as well as strength training and toning.	4:15 To 6:00	MS Fitness Room	Scott Trepanier	Must be registered Listen to announcements for cancellations due to bad weather outside
Mondays & Wednesdays	MS News Show Filming and editing of the Middle School News show. Learn all the techniques needed to produce a show of this caliber	4:15 To 6:00	Library	Matthew Pastic	Must be registered
Mondays & Wednesdays	Wrestling Club An organized sports activity designed to teach and enhance skills in sportsmanship and athleticism	4:15 To 5:05	Wrestling Room	Andy Jimmo	Must be registered
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays	SC Step Club Members of the team learn traditional step routines and then perform them in public gatherings	4:15 To 6:00	Cafeteria	Teri Dorsey Porter	Must be registered Listen to announcements for cancellations due to bad weather outside
Wednesdays	Art Studio Club We meet once a week to work on and gain exposure to different art techniques. All provided in a very relaxed and inspiring atmosphere	4:15 To 5:05	Room B226	Randi Ballard	Must be registered
Thursdays	Mindset Club To raise reading and confidence levels. To give target students a chance to read their four required at-home books in partners or groups during “Club” time. To provide strategy reinforcement in each class. To provide guided reading groups one time a week for each student	4:15 To 5:05	Room B110	Kathleen Sweeney	Must be registered
Mondays The 2nd and 4th Monday of every month starting October 22	Cooking Club/Sewing Meet in the kitchen and learn valuable life skills such as communicating with others and working as a team-all while preparing and serving a variety of delicious foods!	4:15 To 5:05	B11-Sewing C106- Cooking	Mary Ann Pick	Must be registered
Mondays & Thursdays Coming this Spring	Running Club Designed for MS students at all levels of ability. Increase cardiovascular fitness as well as enjoy being part of a club and making new friends	4:15 To 5:05	Meet by the Locker Rooms	Susan VonSchaack	Must be registered
Wednesdays Coming back this Spring	Flag Football Fun filled activity	4:15 To 5:05	Meet by the Locker Rooms	Anthony Kennedy	Must be registered
Thursdays Starting in January	Basketball Intramurals An organized sports activity designed to teach and enhance skills in sportsmanship and athleticism	4:15 To 5:05	Gym	Jeffrey Schneider & Jason Grubb	Must be registered
Thursdays	Computer Art Club In this club, students have the opportunity to create unique art on computer using programs such as Adobe Photoshop Elements. This club is open to any 7th or 8th grade student with a passion for the computer art seen in movies, video games, and product design. Students taking 8th Grade Computers in Art are encouraged to join this club for additional opportunities to improve their graphic design skills. No computer skills are required to join this club, only a strong desire to learn!	4:15 To 5:05	A230	Lauren Stetz	Must be registered
Extended Day Program Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday	Stallion Fun Days! This is an extension of the regular After School Day. Opportunities to continue Homework Help as well as enrichment activities. Activities will vary from week to week. DDR, WII, Double Dutch, Board Games, Step Club and more	5:10 To 6:00	Cafeteria	Francine Nelson Teri Dorsey Porter Tina Shuler	Must be registered Pre arranged pick up at 6:00 for all participants
Thursdays	Digital Photography	4:15 To 5:05	A230	Marie Pasquel	Must be registered
Mondays	S.A.F.E. Students are for excellence This club is designed to guide students toward educational excellence by providing a positive and safe learning environment which fosters respect, responsibility, and cooperation among students, their families, and the community	4:15 To 5:05	A111	Teri Dorsey Porter	Must be registered
*Supporting the FCPS After-School Program The Fairfax County Public Schools After-School program affords interested candidates the opportunity to work with groups of middle school students in a variety of academic, enrichment, youth development, and recreational activities from 2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. We are looking for help with a myriad of activities to include but not be limited to tutoring; teaching drama, dance, cooking, oil painting, gardening, and creative writing; supervising a literacy, math, technology, or science activity; coaching a sports activity; or teaching aerobics. Work one-to-three hours per day for one-to-five days a week at multiple sites, or simply concentrate at one location. Candidates must be able to establish excellent rapport with middle school students and a willingness to serve as a positive role model. The ability to communicate and collaborate with other after-school staff, classroom teachers, administrators, parents, and community members is essential. Salary ($15-$22.84 per hr) is dependent on experience and education level. Candidates must be able to attend site-based staff development sessions. Bilingual ability preferred. Openings available in 26 FCPS middle schools. Interested persons should e-mail or fax a letter of interest along with a resume to the after-school specialist at South County- Francine Nelson (703) 446-1600 or Francine.Nelson@fcps.edu. To find other appropriate middle school contact information, visit the after-school website, click on the link to the middle school, and search for the after-school specialist information.

*Supporting the FCPS After-School Program