Farnsworth’s Co-Curricular Program
Our middle school co-curricular program encourages all students to participate regardless of their skill level or prior experience. The program:
- Is an extension of classroom instruction that allows students to explore interest areas to a greater extent.
- Is founded on the development of good sportsmanship, responsibility, service, and enrichment.
- Has a wide range of activities designed to meet the needs and interests of our students.
- Provides a healthy level of competition without over-emphasizing winning.
- Provides a supervised environment to ensure a safe, positive, fun-filled experience.
- Challenges all students to try new activities without the fear of being “put down.”
- Promotes the growth of self-confidence and the development of a positive self-image.
Our program of co-curricular activities covers a wide range of interest areas: fine arts, intramurals, clubs, service, and enrichment, all at no cost. We are very proud of our program and especially proud of the fact that over 75% of our students participate in one or more of our activities.
Most of our activities meet after school until 4:00 p.m. We never offer activities on Wednesdays because of the early release. Some activities meet four times a week, while others meet only once. Student can join an activity at any time.
2012-2013 Co-Curricular Calendar |
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Activity |
Dates |
Location |
Coach/Advisor |
FALL |
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| Basketball - Boys | October-November | Gym (West) | Mr. Binder |
| Basketball - Girls | October-November | Gym (East) | Ms. Glanert |
| Cheerleading | September-October | Cafeteria | Ms. Glanert Ms. Roehl |
| Debate - website | September-October | Room 206 | Ms. Towne |
| Soccer | Fall | Outside | Ms. Cotter |
| Speedball | September-October | Gym | Mr. Kloes |
| Talent Show | October-November | Cafeteria | Ms. Rogler |
WINTER |
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| Archery | November-December | Gym | Mr. Meyer |
| Math Club | Winter | Room 195 | |
| Indoor Hockey | January-February | Gym | Mr. Meyer Mr. Kloes |
| Wrestling | February-March | Cafeteria | Mr. Lehman Mr. Saeger |
| Volleyball | February-March | Gym | |
| Chess Club | Winter | Room 213 | TBD |
| Science Fair | Winter | Rooms 194 & 012 | Mr. Kulow Ms. Miley |
SPRING |
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| Drama/School Play | February-April | Cafeteria/Room 113 | Ms. Roehl |
| Badminton | March-May | Gym | Mr. Meyer |
| Pom Pons | April-May | Gym (East) | Ms. Glanert Ms. Rogler |
| Softball - Boys | May-June | Outside | Mr. Binder |
| Softball - Girls | May-June | Outside | Ms. Hranicka Mr. Binder |
ALL YEAR |
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| Alternative Music | All Year | Room 113 | Ms. Oftendahl |
| Art Club | Tuesdays, Sept-Feb | Room 130 | |
| Horticulture Club | Spring | Rooms 305 & 310 | Mr. Kainz Mr. Wellna |
| Fitness Center | All Year | Room 160 | |
| Jazz Band | All Year | Room 114 | Mrs. Kolar |
| Leadership Club | All Year | Room 315 | Ms. Glanert |
| Light Busters | All Year | Room 305 | Mr. Kainz |
| Memory Book | Room 210 | Ms. Rogler |
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| Newspaper (Panther Press) |
All Year | Room 108 | Ms. Wetzel |
| International Club | All Year | Room 204 | Ms. Henschel |
| Stage Crew | All Year | Room 122 | Mr. Ellis |
| Student Council - Website | All Year | Room 207 | Mr. Binder Mr. Kulow |
| Yearbook | All Year | Room 211 | Ms. Rogler |
| Dates and advisors subject to change. | |||
