This week we begin a great new program at Moultrie with activities and clubs meeting last period on Friday 1/25 from 2:30 - 3:20.  Research shows that students who are involved with school activities and intramurals show an increased connection with school and sharing of values.  Students who are involved typically have higher academic achievement and motivation to do well in school.

 

     Teachers are offering everything from Horseback Riding and Sports Medicine to Guitar Hero and Shark Studies.  We have intramural Basketball, Soccer, and Walking clubs.  Knitting, Jewelry Making, and art classes appeal to the creative side of students.

 

     Students chose their top three activities and every student received one of their top three.  Activity time will occur every other Friday and students will not be allowed to change clubs.

 

     On the alternate Fridays, we are having time during the school day for students to get extra academic support and help.  GEAR Up (Gifted, Enrichment, Absentees, Remediation) will occur first thing on Friday morning.  Teachers have placed students into those groups for enrichment,  tutoring, and make-up work when students are absent.

 

     This is an exciting time for Moultrie as our Fridays will now be packed with great things for students.