Extracurricular
Activities
Academics and Learning
Academic Bowl Team
-- Four member teams participate in regional and state academic trivia
tournaments
Sponsor: Phyllis Boudreaux, Chris
Neill
Expectations: Practices Thursdays
Cost: None
When: Oct; regionals at various times throughout the year; state
tournament in late March
How to join: See Mr. Neill or Mrs. Boudreaux
Background Req: Strong interest in an academic area such as
math, science, literature, history, arts; meet GHSA academic requirements
Parent Involvement: Transportation
help
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AFROTC
Honor Society -- To promote academic success and community
service
Sponsor: Sgt. Love & Col.
Xiques
Expectations: Meetings twice a month; all-school/community Color
Guards, Honor Guards, academic mentoring of ROTC cadets
Cost: None
When: All year
How to join: See Sgt. Love & Col. Xiques
Background Req: ROTC
Parent Involvement: None
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Beta Club -- National honors society
to promote character, service, leadership, and achievement
Sponsor: Lynn Barry
Expectations: 3 hours community service per year, quarterly meetings
Cost: $21 on induction
When: Entire year
How to join: Receive invitation to join, then complete application
in December
Background Req.: Top 1/4 of class (by GPA)
Teacher recommendation required: Yes
Parent Involvement.: None required
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Chess Club -- To play & learn the game of chess
Sponsor: Ms.Barchichat
Expectations: Meetings twice a month; learn and play chess
Cost: None
When: Entire year
How to join: Sign up
Background Req.: None
Parent Involvement.: None required
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Computer
Club -- Promote and enhance participation in all aspects
of computing. Open to all students.
Sponsor: Latrice Wicker
Expectations: Monthly meetings after school
Cost: $5
When: Entire year
How to join: Sign up, pay dues
Background Req.: None
Parent Involvement.: None required
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Creative
Writing Club - This club meets monthly and is open to all Wheeler
students who enjoy creative writing.
Sponsor: Frank Pruet, Ms. Greenfield
Expectations: Students will write and share with other students.
Cost: None
When: Second Mondays, 3:30
How to join: See Mr. Pruet
Background Req: Interest in creative written expression and
in developing a writer's voice.
Parent Involvement: TBA
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Debate Team -- Students compete individually and in teams
in debate meets. Open to all students.
Sponsor: Ms. Astorian
Expectations: Weekly team meetings plus several weekend competitions
Cost: Dues $140
When: Sign-up at beginning of school year
How to join: Contact sponsors and attend announced meetings
Background Req.: None
Parent Involvement: Transportation
Website
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Environmental
Club -- To foster a sense of environmental stewardship
through knowledge of our planet Earth
Sponsor: Ms. S. Smith
Expectations: Weekly meetings:pet supply drive, recycling, creek
clean-up
Cost:
When: All year
How to join: Contact sponsor
Background Req.: None
Parent Involvement: None
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FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) --
Promote leadership and business skills in high school students
Sponsor: Beth Nicely, Angie Ferrante, Nancy Petriella, Erin Hooper
Expectations: Monthly meetings, community service, fundraiser, region and; state competition
Cost: $12, additional costs if attending conferences
When: Entire year
How to join: Sign up, pay dues
Background Req.: None
Parent
Involvement.: Transportation help
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French Club --
Social and service club for students who are or have been in French class
Sponsor: Ms. McLaughlin
Expectations: Monthly meetings after school, activities
Cost: $10
When: Entire year
How to join: Sign up, pay dues
Background Req.: None
Parent
Involvement.: Transportation help
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French Honor Society -- National honor society to recognize exceptional French language students
Sponsor: Holly Safir
Expectations: Attend Induction Ceremony
Cost: $15
When: Entire year (Induction Ceremony in Jan.)
How to join: Application at end or after 3rd year French
Background Req.: Complete 3rd year French, enroll in 4th year, meet grade point requirements
Teacher recommendation required: Yes
Parent
Involvement.: None required
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GHP (Governor's Honors
Program) -- Competitive, highly prestigious state-wide
program for gifted/talented sophomores and juniors. Finalists in academics,
fine arts, and career-technology attend state-funded 6-week summer
session at Valdosta State University
Sponsor: Joyce Taaffe (Academics and school coordinator); Frank Pruet
(Fine Arts); Patty Morgan (Career/Technology)
Expectations: Intense preparation Sep.-Oct.; School, county, and state
levels of interviews/auditions; Results announced April 1.
Cost: None to nominees (state-funded)
When: Departmental inverviews - Sep.; school interviews - Oct.; county
competition - Nov.; state competition - Jan. to Feb.; actual program
- six weeks in summer.
How to join: Information meeting in Sep., teacher nominations required
within 1 week of meeting
Background Req.: Open to outstanding, well-rounded sophomores and
juniors; Demonstrated ability in subject area.
Teacher recommendation required: Teacher nomination in field of competition
Parent Involvement.: Commitment to allowing child to attend the full
6-weeks program. Transportation to interviews, to/from Valdosta for
winners.
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Horticulture
Club -- Opportunity to demonstrate skills & earn
scholarships
Sponsor: Dr. Griffith
Expectations: Monthly meetings; nursing home visit, teacher recognition
Cost:
When: Entire year
How to join: Sign up
Background Req.: None
Parent Involvement.: None required
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Latin Club
-- Give students who study Latin an avenue to meet and interact
with others who study the language and take their study beyond the
classroom
Sponsor: Rebecca HwangBo
Expectations: Monthly officer meetings; member activities/parties
Cost: $10
When: Entire year
How to join: Sign up, pay dues annually. Membership Drives are held
per semester in mid August and mid January. The cost covers membership
for the duration / remainder of the academic school year.
Background Req.: Current or past enrollment in Latin class
Parent Involvement.: None required
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Latin
Honor Society -- National honor society to recognize exceptional
Latin students
Sponsor: Rebecca HwangBo
Expectations: Participate in Latin Club
Cost: $10 (plus Latin club dues)
When: Entire year; Induction in late Jan. or early Feb.
How to join: By invitation only. Application process upon invitation
at the beginning of Latin III
Background Req.: Latin I and II with A's, enrollment in Latin III,
member of Latin Club
Parent Involvement.: None required
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Math Team
-- Academic competition in math events for interested students.
Varsity and JV teams. Math Letter available.
Sponsor: Varsity - Allison Barchichat, JV - Marianne Campbell
Expectations: Weekly meetings; several competitions annually in Cobb
County and beyond
Cost: Varsity-$20; JV-None
When: Sep. through April
How to join: Sign up, pay dues
Background Req.: JV-None; Varsity-Completion of Algebra II
Parent Involvement.: Transportation help to tournaments outside Cobb
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Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society) --
National honor society to recognize exceptional math students
Sponsor: Kelly Polasky, Amy Blafer, Laura Grier
Expectations: ; Tutoring; participation in Math Month (donate pie for faculty dessert)
Cost: $10 new members; $2 old members
When: Entire year
How to join: Application during membership drive (Sep.); Induction ceremony
Background Req.: 3.5 GPA in math classes and completion of Algebra II
Parent
Involvement.: None required
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National
Honor Society -- National honor society to promote achievement,
character, and extracurricular involvement
Sponsor: Dawn Adams, Veronica Okwoche
Expectations: Maintain GPA, tutor for Learning Links, positive behavior
Cost: $10
When: Entire year
How to join: Invitations given for senior yr. or 2nd semester junior
yr.
Background Req.: 4.0 GPA, activities, teacher recommendation, no referrals
Teacher recommendation required: Yes, letter of recommendation
Parent Involvement.: None required
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Odyssey
of the Mind -- Team problem solving competition
Sponsor: Charles Hawkins
Expectations: If you are placed on a team, you are expected to remain
a part of the team for the entire school year. Team members may not
be
replaced once the team list is submitted. Weekly meetings after school
and participation at two competitions.
Cost: $40
When: Sign up by Oct. Competitions Feb. to April
How to join: Come to inital meetings and sign up
Background Req.: None
Parent Involvement.: Each team of 7 needs at least one parent to co-coach
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Robotics
Club -- A club for students to develop their interests
in robotics and engineering; also encourage interest in middle school
students
Sponsor: Jeff Rosen, Al George, Christopher Neill
Website: www.circuitrunners.com
Expectations: Meetings; local and out-of-state competitions
Cost: $25 plus additional travel costs depending on trips
When: Entire year
How to join: Sign up with Mr. Rosen
Background Req.: None
Parent Involvement.: Transportation, chaperones, fundraising
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RVI
Club -- To promote career readiness in targeted students
Sponsor: Dr. Hardin, Ms. Levine, Ms. H. Smith
Expectations: Meetings Wednesdays at 3:30
Cost: None
When: Entire year
How to join: Sign up with Dr. Hardin, Ms. Levine, Ms. H. Smith
Background Req.: None
Parent Involvement.: None
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Science Bowl --
Four-member teams participate in regional and state science trivia tournaments
Sponsor: Phyllis Boudreaux, Chris Neill
Expectations: Practices Tuesdays and Thursdays
Cost:
None
When: Oct.; regionals usually at Kennesaw State U. in Jan./Feb.;
final round at Georgia College in Millegeville in March
How to join:
See Mrs Bourdreaux or Mr. Neill
Background Req.: Strong interest in
science, meet GHSA academic requirements
Parent Involvement.:
Transportation help
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National honor society to recognize exceptional science students
Sponsor: Annette Ranger, Season Smith
Expectations: One meeting per semester; tutor at Learning Links, participate in spring CATS Day
Cost: $12
When: Entire year
How to join: Application beginning of senior year
Background Req.: Minimum of 4 science classes with 92% average (min. average changes with 5 or more science classes); enrollment in a science class in senior year
Parent
Involvement.: None required
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Science
Olympiad -- Team competes at local, region, (and higher)
meets in events demonstrating general and applied science abilities
Sponsor: Season Smith
Expectations: Occasional meetings; preparations on own time; off-campus
competitions: Dec. (during school), spring on Sat.
Cost: None, possible supply costs
When: Practices, meets in Dec. and spring
How to join: Sign up; Individual events determined by student preferences
and teacher assignments
Background Req.: Interest, ability to work independently
Parent Involvement.: Transportation, chaperone help
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Spanish
Club -- Provide exposure and promote interest in Spanish
customs, foods, and traditions
Sponsor: Mrs. Thomas & Mrs.
Fraser
Expectations: Monthly meetings
Cost: $5
When: Entire year
How to join: Sign up, pay dues
Background Req.: None
Parent Involvement.: None required
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Spanish Honor Society -- National honor society to recognize
exceptional Spanish language students
Sponsor: Dr. Georgia Naderi
Expectations: ; 2-3 annual meetings; service projects (Spanish tutoring)
Cost: $15 on induction
When: Entire year; Induction in January
How to join: Apply at or after end of 4th year Spanish
Background Req.: 3.75 GPA in Spanish classes, enrollment in Spanish
each year; 3.0 overall GPA
Parent Involvement.: None required
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TSA
Formula 1 in Schools -- To offer students insight into
automotive engineering design as they compete at state, national,
and international levels
Sponsor: Jeff Rosen, Fred Stillwell (ECMS)
Expectations: Meetings after school at ECMS; local and out-of-state
competitions
Cost: TBA
When: Entire year
How to join: Sign up with Mr. Rosen
Background Req.: None
Parent Involvement.: Transportation, chaperones, fundraising
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Wheeler
Literary Magazine -- For students interested
in creative writing (short stories, poems, narratives, etc.), creative
photography, artwork, and design.
Sponsor: Ms. Wheatley
Expectations: Weekly meetings (during deadlines) in room 002, offered
as a third block class. ALL SUBMISSIONS WELCOME.
Cost: No cost to join, but all staff members are expected to sell
subscriptions and advertising to pay for the cost of producing the
literary magazine.
When: Entire year
How to join: Sign up, teacher recommendation
Background Req.: None
Parent Involvement.: None required
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World
Geography Bowl -- Freshman only; 5 - 6 member team competes
area schools in events demonstrating World Geography knowledge
Sponsor: Russ Clayton
Expectations: attend 1 - 2 practices prior to bowl competition
Cost: None
When: Team chosen in February
How to join: Nominated by 9th grade geography teacher
Background Req: Must be a freshman and be very knowledgeable
in geography
Parent Involvement: None required
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