Band
Students must be in that class to begin with to tryout/perform with the special band/ensemble, etc. Email the teacher if you have more questions.
Chorus
Students must be in that class to begin with to tryout/perform with the special band/ensemble, etc. Email the teacher if you have more questions.
Orchestra
Students must be in that class to begin with to tryout/perform with the special band/ensemble, etc. Email the teacher if you have more questions.
Clubs
The following are activities that students can get involved in. The announcements will provide more details and there will also be signs posted around the building about upcoming meeting times. All clubs are optional. Please see below for club description, mission, and purpose.
| Club & Staff Sponsor(s) | Meeting Day, Time & Location | Start Day |
| Broadcast Kindschy/Willingham/McLaughlin | Monday-Friday 8:15 Learning Commons | Aug. 28 |
| Chamber Orchestra** Hardy/Bitinas | Thursday & Friday 8:00 Orchestra Room | Aug. 22 |
| Dickerson Designers Howes/Kindschy | Monday 8:05 Learning Commons | Sep. |
| Game Club Sanchez | Wednesday 8:00 6B2 | Aug. 14 |
| Drama Club (application required) Vicki Chase | Monday 8:00 Attard's Room - 8A4 | Sep. 9 |
| Dickerson Student Leadership Academy Austin/Albright/Holmquist/Glass | Friday 8:00 Austin's Room - 6D3 | Oct. |
| Environmental Club Lockhart/Stone | Tuesday 8:10 Lockhart's Room - 6C3 | Aug. 20 |
| Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl Johnson | Friday 8:00 Learning Commons | Aug. 16 |
| Intramurals Cornwell | Monday-Thursday 8:00 Gym | Sep. 3 |
| International Club Howes/Holmquist | TBD TBD Howes' Room - 7A12 | Sep. 4 |
| Math Team* Flint | Wednesday 8:15 Website | Sep. 11 |
| Pay It Forward Williams | Wednesday 8:00 Williams' Room - 6D3 | Aug. 7 |
*Math Team rotates teachers classrooms throughout the school year - Check out the math team link
**Chamber Orchestra will audition in August.
Organizations
| Name & Monitor | Meeting Day, Time & Location | Starts |
| FCA Crain | Thursday 8:10 8B10 | Aug. 22 |
| Jewish Organization Phillips | Wednesday* 8:15 8B6 | Sept. 4* |
| *September 4, November 6, December 11, January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2 | ||
| Broadcast The DMS Morning Broadcast is a student led broadcast produced before school. The broadcast is open to any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student. | |
| Chamber Orchestra** What: Chamber Orchestra When: Orchestra Room and Theater Days: Thursdays and Fridays Time: 8am-8:45am Who: 6-8 orchestra students by audition (auditions take place in August) Sign-ups will be linked on orchestra website: www.dickersonorchestra.org Purpose: Serve as an advanced orchestra opportunity to meet the needs of students who are looking for a faster, more challenging orchestra experience. This ensemble is the "face" of Dickerson Orchestra, playing for community events. Past performances include: -Sope Creek Fall Festival -Timber Ridge Holiday performance -WellStar East Cobb Tree Lighting -Governor's Mansion -CCSD LGPE -STEAM Showcase -Blue Ribbon Ceremony -Nashville trip experience, performances/clinics -Chamber, Chamber, Chamber performance this spring with the Dodgen MS and Walton Chamber orchestras. | |
| Drama Club Run by: Vicki Chase and Musical Theater Workshop This club requires an application and club fee. Purpose: To help students with life skills through the art of expressing and exploration of improv, stage movements and acting. It also helps with memorization, concentration, listening skills and speaking in front groups but most of all have fun! Meeting times: Monday at 8:00 am in room 8A4 (Attard) | |
| Environmental Club Purpose: To empower students to make a difference in our school and community by creating a cleaner, greener environment through hands-on recycling initiatives and collaborative projects Sponsors: April Lockhart and Karen Stone Events and Activities: Students will collect paper from recycling receptacles throughout the school building on a weekly basis and raise awareness about the importance of recycling and waste reduction.| Meeting times: Beginning Tuesday 8/20, Every Tuesday at 8:10 am in room 6C3 | |
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| Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl The Dickerson Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl meets MOST Fridays in the Learning Commons. Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl (HRRB) is a state-wide reading initiative and quiz bowl-style competition that tests students’ knowledge Our mission is to build a lifelong love of reading in students. Program benefits for young learners include:
Coach: Amy Loggins | |
| International Club Purpose: To foster globally minded students and a respectful understanding of different cultures in a fun and creative setting. Sponsors: Fallon Howes & Michael Holmquist Events and Activities: Students will learn about other countries/cultures, share fun traditions, food, games and more. As student leaders, the international club will also help to plan Dickerson’s International Night. Meeting times: Listen for announcements for place and time. | |
| Math* / Math Team - (Website) Purpose: To provide students an enrichment opportunity in mathematics Faculty advisor: Tara Flint Planned activities: Math team members will participate in three virtual competitions throughout the school year in which they are given a deciphering round and a testing round. Scores for our school are compiled at the end of each competition and results are sent to the faculty advisor. The faculty advisor will make these available on the Dickerson math team blog Math Team (cobblearning.net). The blog can also be checked for information and details throughout the year. There are three competitions over the year, these will also be announced over the broadcast and posted to the math team blog, which can be found on the Dickerson web site. The link is next to every math teacher’s name on the web site. Meeting Times: Starting Sept. Listen for announcements for place and time. | |
| Pay It Forward Goal: To promote a positive school climate through a variety of service projects Sponsor: Dr. Williams Events: We help organize spirit days to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House as well as sponsor events like the Pop-Tab Drive, Toiletry Drive, and Book Drive. We also work to celebrate Dickerson’s staff by making signs for staff birthdays and accomplishments. Meeting Times: Wednesdays-8:00 AM-Room 6D4. | |
| Student Leadership Academy Purpose: To build leadership skills in students, provide opportunities to make effective change in our school and community, and to empower students to make an IMPACT through ACTION What: Dickerson’s student leadership academy fosters student leadership through lessons and activities designed to build skills and knowledge. Through the program students choose a SERVE project to manage and execute. In 2024, students planned, launched, and managed schoolwide recycling projects, including a classroom recycling program that will continue in 2025. In 2023, student leaders improved Dickerson’s campus by repainting the faded bus lane numbers. To complete these projects students created project plans, managed a timeline, met with school leadership, designed flyers, worked with teammates, took on leadership roles and more. The best part: the projects are developed and driven by the students, so the opportunities are limitless! Who: All Students interested in developing leadership skills are invited to apply. Students must be in good academic standing, complete a brief application form and be able to commit to weekly meetings. When: Applications will open this September. Listen for upcoming announcements for more details. Weekly meetings will be Friday mornings and run from October – April. Sponsors: Miranda Austin, Elizabeth Albright, Michael Holmquist, Tricia Glass Meeting times: Beginning in Oct, Every Friday at 8:00 am in room 6D3 (Austin) |
updated August 21, 2024
