Here you'll find a list of the student clubs we currently offer and the grades the clubs are open to. To join, simply click on the participant link below or paste the link into your browser window.

Have questions about clubs, future meeting times, or the amazing teacher sponsors who help manage them? Log in to thebigthinK¹² ; in your list of communities, select "International Online Clubs."

Also, be on the lookout for additional clubs added throughout the year! And be sure to visit us next month for new dates and times.

(NOTE: K¹²'s clubs are available to families enrolled in K¹² Partner Schools and full-time K¹² International Academy students.)

We currently offer the following clubs:

Sports Club

Teacher Sponsor: Mr. Lindquist

Open to students in grades 7–12.

Next Meeting: Monday, February 7 at 3 PM

To attend, simply click on this link, or paste it into your browser window, during the scheduled time: http://tinyurl.com/K¹²SportsClub

This club meets every other Monday to discuss current sport topics. We encourage all students who are interested in sports to join us. There will also be games and contests for students to participate in. And, students can enjoy a presentation by a guest speaker—or two!

HS Book Club

Teacher Sponsor: Mrs. Vance

Open to students in grades 9–12.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 8 at 3 PM

To attend, simply click on this link, or paste it into your browser window, during the scheduled time: http://tinyurl.com/bookclub-HS

Getting It Together - Goal Setting

Teacher Sponsor: Mrs. Matthews

Open to students in grades 7–12.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 8 at 3 PM

To attend, simply click on this link, or paste it into your browser window, during the scheduled time: http://tinyurl.com/GettingItTogether

Students are monitored and guided by a teacher while they interact with one another to set realistic personal and/or academic goals. Study skills and learning styles are also discussed to give students the right tools to reach their academic goals.

Math Club

Teacher Sponsor: Mrs. Amy

Open to students in grades 4–8.

Next Meeting: Wednesdays; February 9 and February 23 at 1 PM

To attend, simply click on this link, or paste it into your browser window, during the scheduled time: http://tinyurl.com/4-8math

Math Club brings together students who share a common interest in math and encourages them to collaborate on solving math problems. Also, students will learn to have fun exploring the various approaches to solving math problems, as well as develop critical thinking skills as they learn how to connect math skills to problems that may occur in extreme sports such as hang gliding and kayaking.

MS International Travel Club

Teacher Sponsor: Mrs. Mitchell

Open to students in grades 6–8.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 9 and Wednesday February 23 at Noon

To attend, simply click on this link, or paste it into your browser window, during the scheduled time: http://tinyurl.com/DebateClub

Middle School International Travel Club provides students with an opportunity to better grasp cultural exchange and promotes student awareness. The club also helps students develop an appreciation for the diverse cultures and heritages in our school and community.

Oceanography Club

Teacher Sponsor: Mrs. Beran

Open to students in grades 4–6.

Next Meeting: Thursday, February 10 and Thursday February 24 at 7 PM

To attend, simply click on this link, or paste it into your browser window, during the scheduled time: http://tinyurl.com/k-6oceanography

Oceanography Club is for students who love the ocean and want to learn more about it. We'll study various oceans in the world, ocean exploration, and marine biology.

Brain Teaser Club

Teacher Sponsor: Ms. Wazirali

Open to students in grades 6–8.

Next Meeting: Thursday, February 10 at 11 AM

To attend, simply click on this link, or paste it into your browser window, during the scheduled time: http://tinyurl.com/brainteaserclub

Brain Teaser Club challenges young minds in sixth through eighth grade with fun, puzzle-solving challenges. Students will find themselves thinking of new ways to solve difficult questions.

Geography

Teacher Sponsor: Mr. Doman

Open to students in grades 7–12.

Next Meeting: Thursday, February 10 at 1 PM

To attend, simply click on this link, or paste it into your browser window, during the scheduled time: http://tinyurl.com/K¹²geographyclub

Geography Club is a forum for students to explore, discuss, and learn about the world using geographical disciplines and tools. Students will discuss issues the world is facing in climatology and demography, and learn information about meteorology and how to create and read Cartographic information.

HS Culinary Club

Teacher Sponsor: Mrs. Kerner

Open to students in grades 7–12.

Next Meeting: Friday, February 11 at 2 PM

To attend, simply click on this link, or paste it into your browser window, during the scheduled time: http://tinyurl.com/HSCulinaryClub

Students will learn new cooking skills while sharing recipes with others. 

K–5 Volunteer Club

Teacher Sponsor: Mrs. Beigel

Open to students in grades K–5.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 15 at 1 PM

To attend, simply click on this link, or paste it into your browser window, during the scheduled time: http://tinyurl.com/k-5volunteer

This club will inspire K¹² kids with big hearts who want to volunteer their time to help make a difference.

Character Education

Teacher Sponsor: Mrs. Slusser

Open to students in grades K–6.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 15 at 1:30 PM

To attend, simply click on this link, or paste it into your browser window, during the scheduled time: http://tinyurl.com/K¹²charactereducation

Students will discuss caring and giving.

Seeds of Change

Teacher Sponsor: Mrs. Laura Mellott

Open to students in grades 9–12.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 16 at 1 PM

To attend, simply click on this link, or paste it into your browser window, during the scheduled time: http://tinyurl.com/SOCclub

In Seeds of Change, we'll discuss opportunities available for students to serve and volunteer in their communities, while focusing on hunger and poverty in America.

Stock Market Club

Teacher Sponsor: Ms. Leya Booth

Open to students in grades 6–12.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 16 at 4 PM

To attend, simply click on this link, or paste it into your browser window, during the scheduled time: http://tinyurl.com/stockmarketclub

This club gives students the opportunity to learn about the Stock Market and practice buying and selling stocks. Members are also given the opportunity of deciding some additional topics to be discussed in this club.

HS Music Club

Teacher Sponsor: Mrs. Shailagh Merrill

Open to students in grades 8–12.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 16 at Noon

To attend, simply click on this link, or paste it into your browser window, during the scheduled time: http://tinyurl.com/MusicClub-HS

The K¹² International Music Club is an opportunity for musicians or students with a passion for music to come together and share their interests and talents.

Geocaching Club

Teacher Sponsor: Jennifer Wharton

Open to students in grades 7–12.

Next Meeting: Thursday, February 17 at 4 PM

To attend, simply click on this link, or paste it into your browser window, during the scheduled time: www.tinyurl.com/GeocachingClub

This club is for students who are looking for high-tech treasure. Attendees will learn how to use the Geocaching.com website. The club will also discuss hiding and seeking caches. Club members are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the www.geocaching.com website and take pictures of their treasure hunts to share with the group.

Health and Fitness Club

Teacher Sponsor: Ms. Lory Piergrossi

Open to students in grades 9–12.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 22 at 3 PM

To attend, simply click on this link, or paste it into your browser window, during the scheduled time: http://tinyurl.com/Health-FitnessClub

Students will learn how to improve their wellbeing through social, emotional, physical, mental, environmental, and spiritual health components.

Children's Theater

Teacher Sponsor: Mrs. Zide

Open to students in grades 3–8.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 22 at 3 PM

To attend, simply click on this link, or paste it into your browser window, during the scheduled time: http://tinyurl.com/K¹²childrenstheater

Do you have a student in third through eighth grade who is interested in exploring his or her theatrical side in drama, theater, or stagecraft? If so, this club is for him or her! Join us!

Book Buddies

Teacher Sponsor: Mrs. Lotter

Open to students in grades 3–5; 6–8.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 22 (grades 3–5) at 3 PM; Wednesday, February 23 (grades 6–8) at 3 PM

To attend, simply click on this link, or paste it into your browser window, during the scheduled time: http://tinyurl.com/K¹²bookbuddies

Book Buddies is a fun way for students across the country to meet other students who share their same love of books and reading.

Character Education

Teacher Sponsor: Mrs. Fitzgerald

Open to students in grades 7–12.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 23 at 2 PM

To attend, simply click on this link, or paste it into your browser window, during the scheduled time: http://tinyurl.com/7-12characteredroom

Positive character traits are the foundation for healthy relationships and sense of self. In Character Education, we'll explore what it takes to show good character, and focus on a trait in the following months. Students will learn how to develop healthy characteristics that empower them to bring change to their community.

Show and Tell

Teacher Sponsor: Mrs. Acevedo

Open to students in grades K–3.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 23 at Noon

To attend, simply click on this link, or paste it into your browser window, during the scheduled time: http://tinyurl.com/onlineshowandtell

This club is for students who want to "show and tell" an item of their choice, just as they would in a brick-and-mortar classroom. Students can share a book they read, a project they completed (using the K¹² curriculum), or a special belonging, Note: A Webcam is required to participate.

K–8 Music Club

Teacher Sponsor: Mrs. Shailagh Merrill

Open to students in grades K-8.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 23 at Noon

To attend, simply click on this link, or paste it into your browser window, during the scheduled time: http://tinyurl.com/k-8musicclub

The K¹² International Music Club is an opportunity for musicians or students with a passion for music to come together and share their interests and talents.

HS K¹² International Debate Club

Teacher Sponsor: Mrs. Barbara Karp

Open to students in grades 9-12

Next Meeting: Wednesday February 23 at 2 PM

To attend, simply click on this link, or paste it into your browser window, during the scheduled time: http://tinyurl.com/DebateClub

The Middle School K¹² International Debate Club connects students across the country in meaningful, lively, and respectful discussions and debates on a variety of topics, with the goal to: uphold truth and integrity; build student confidence; promote camaraderie; help students develop critical thinking, rhetoric, and public speaking skills; and to have fun!

MS K¹² International Debate Club

Teacher Sponsor: Mrs. Barbara Karp

Open to students in grades 6-8

Next Meeting: Thursday February 24 at 2 PM

To attend, simply click on this link, or paste it into your browser window, during the scheduled time: http://tinyurl.com/DebateClub

The Middle School K¹² International Debate Club connects students across the country in meaningful, lively, and respectful discussions and debates on a variety of topics, with the goal to: uphold truth and integrity; build student confidence; promote camaraderie; help students develop critical thinking, rhetoric, and public speaking skills; and to have fun!

HS International Travel Club

Teacher Sponsor: Mariam Barth Paul

Open to students in grades 7–12.

Next Meeting: Thursday, February 24 at 1 PM

To attend, simply click on this link, or paste it into your browser window, during the scheduled time: Elluminate Meeting

High School International Travel Club provides students with an opportunity to better grasp cultural exchange and promote student awareness. The club also helps students develop an appreciation for the diverse cultures and heritages in their school and community.

Story Seekers Story Time

Teacher Sponsor: Ms. Gina Moore

Open to students in grades 2–5.

Next Meeting: Friday, February 25 at Noon

To attend, simply click on this link, or paste it into your browser window, during the scheduled time: http://tinyurl.com/OnlineStoryHour

Story Seekers offers an online "story time" for students in grades two through five. Students can enjoy high-quality storybooks from contemporary bookshelves; book readings are intertwined with exciting, interactive activities relating to the stories.