Clubs
Academic Team - Consists of students who meet once a week for practices. Students participate in various trivia competitions in the categories of history, geography, mathematics, arts, language, sports, science, and culture. The purpose of the Academic Team is to broaden students’ knowledge of various topics and give students a chance to compete academically against peers from Haynes Bridge as well as surrounding schools. Competitions are held on weekends at various sites. Weekend competitions can result in regional, state, and national competitions. Registration fees for competitions paid by PTA. |
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American Sign Language (ASL) Club Learn American Sign Language: Alphabet, Fingerspelling, Basic Signs, Numbers, Basic Conversational Skills, Deaf Culture, ASL Games and more! No experience necessary. |
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6th/7th Grade Book Club |
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8th Grade Book Club |
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Broadcast Crew |
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Jr. Beta - Junior Beta is a national organization that recognizes students for outstanding academic, service, and leadership performance in grades 7 and 8 for students who have at least an 88 overall cumulative grade point average. Members must also demonstrate leadership in the classroom, which means “satisfactory” or better conduct grades (1 or 2) and a good discipline record with the administration. Times and dates are given to members at the beginning of the year. Members must also complete at least 40 hours of community service for the months of August through April. Projects include but are not limited to: canned food drive, a student tutorial program; annual Dance; selling pink ribbons to benefit Breast Cancer Research, the Pennies for Patients Drive to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society; shamrock sales for the Muscular Dystrophy Association; participation in annual Pancreatic Cancer Walk at Grant Park; and campus cleanups. |
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Knitting Club- The HBMS Knitting Club is for all students and teachers who love to knit or want to learn. Knitters of all levels are welcome. Open to all students and teachers who like to knit or want to learn. Bring knitting needles and yarn, we have lots of yarn here to practice on if you don’t have yarn. Crochet fans are welcome too! Visit our website! http://hbmsknits.googlepages.com/home |
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Math Counts- MATHCOUNTS is a national math enrichment, coaching and competition program that promotes middle school mathematics achievement through grassroots involvement in every U.S. state and territory. With over 23 years experience, MATHCOUNTS is one of the most successful education partnerships involving volunteers, educators, industry sponsors and students. At Haynes Bridge this extracurricular math club will meet weekly in preparation for the spring competition. After several months of coaching, participating schools select students to compete individually or as part of a team in one of the more than 500 written and oral competitions held nationwide and in U.S. schools overseas. Winners at the local level proceed to state competitions, where the top 4 Mathletes and top coach earn the right to represent their state or territory at the national level. At all levels, MATHCOUNTS challenges students' math skills, develops their self-confidence and rewards them for their achievements. |
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Ping Pong
Open to any student interested in playing ping pong for fun – maybe even future Olympic stars! |
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POP – Power over Prejudice POP is open to all students interested in combating prejudice and promoting understanding and acceptance among all our students. A select group of students are chosen to attend a POP conference sponsored by the Atlanta Anti-Defamation League in fall. The club does a number of activities that help celebrate the diversity of Haynes Bridge student population. |
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Robotics Club The HBMS Robotics club meets twice monthly to design, build and program NXT©LEGO© Mindstorms Robots. The students use computer software on laptops to program many interesting robots that can perform different tasks. The club will be organized into teams to compete with other teams within the club, and eventually against robotic teams from other schools within the community. |
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Skateboard Club Based on student interest, this virtual club offers a window into the sport of skateboarding though videos, guest speakers, and other activities. Students are allowed to bring tech decks to the lunch meetings (not to class). Participants do sometimes meet on weekends, outside of school, to share their interests and talents at various skate parks. |
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SPARK |
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STEP Stepping has collegiate roots dating from the 1900’s, but this form of entertainment has become very popular among youngsters from middle and high schools. It has been featured in movies such as Drumline (2002) and Stomp the Yard (2007), and a step team from Howard University performed at President Clinton’s Inauguration. Elements of stepping come from gymnastics, tap dancing and certain kinds of ethnic dance. It is a collection of rhythms made by using the hands and feet, and occasionally props, such as canes. Responding to chants or calls, a team stomps their feet and/or claps their hands to a base beat while moving into synchronized formations. The entire body becomes a musical instrument. Tennis shoes/sneakers are a must; props, attire and music will be screened. Our Step Team members enjoy physical and often aerobic workout while building their self-confidence as they prepare to perform in front of their peers. We require members to maintain satisfactory conduct throughout the school year. |
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Student Council Gives all students a voice in activities, policies and decision-making of our school. Student Council’s aim is to promote student interests and awareness and to coordinate the direct participation by students. It is designed to instill a sense of government and democracy among the student body. The students participating develop leadership skills and responsibility. Student Council is charged with promoting a sense of community and good will within the school. Students are elected from each homeroom to the Council. Participation in the election requires a satisfactory or better in conduct, passing all courses, and teacher recommendation. Members meet twice a month and participate in community service projects, student recognition, publicity, and school issues. |
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Technology Team Report to Mrs. Stephenson's office in the Media Center to help her with various tasks including computer setup, software installation, classroom troubleshooting and webpage help. |
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Yearbook Open to all 7th and 8th graders who have a teacher recommendation, passing all subjects, and a “1” or “2” in conduct with no ISS referrals. Students work with the yearbook advisors to develop a theme for the yearbook, take pictures, organize and design the school yearbook. Students use digital cameras and computer technology to create the yearbook. The club meets one day each week with additional time needed for special assignments. |
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