Clubs & Activities

The goal of Latin Club is to help students get acquainted with the ancient world of the Mediterranean, particularly through the civilization of Rome.  You do not have to be a Latin student to participate.  Every week we meet after school in the Latin room for various activities, like gladiator games, toga twister, and more.  If you want added fun, we participate in monthly Certamen Competitions.  These competitions are trivia competitions between Latin programs across Cincinnati that take place on Saturdays from 9:00-11:00 am.  We also compete in the OJCL Latin convention, a 3 day state convention that takes place in March.  Students can win state honors and recognition at the convention. Second Friday of the month in from 2255.

Sponsor: Mrs. O'Mahony

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Math Club meets once a week and is a great place to make new friends, have fun, and share a love of math with others.  Anyone can join.  Members compete in various competitions (inside and outside of school), and 10-12 Mathletes will be selected for a position on the MathCounts team.  The MathCounts Team will compete at the annual MathCounts Competition in February.  Meeting Days: Most Wednesdays after school.

Sponsor: Mr. Miles

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Beta Club is for 8th grade students who are interested in volunteering and contributing to our community.  

Students are invited to join Beta Club at the end of  7th grade based on:

•  Maintaining a 3.8 average for three quarters
• Completing an application

Sponsors: Mrs. Dworking & Mrs. Allemann

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Partners Club is an opportunity for students with disabilities to build strong relationships with their peers through social opportunities such as games, crafts, and interclub interactions..  All students are welcome to join or stop by for some snacks and fun.
We meet twice a month on Tuesdays!

Sponsor: Ms. Ogilby

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Power of the Pen inspires a love for the beauty and power of language and writing.  It encourages creative and critical thinking and enriches and enhances the writing skills of its members.  Students who join Power of the Pen also have the opportunity to try out for the Competitive Team which will represent Sycamore Junior High School at Interscholastic Writing Competitions.  Each year, the Statewide activities involve nearly 10,000 students from across the state of Ohio. POP meets once a week.
Sponsor: Ms. Huff

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Ski Club travels to Perfect North Slopes 4 Thursdays in January and is open to any 7^th and 8^th grade student of any ability level who will purchase their pass through our club. If it is canceled, a makeup day will occur in February.  The mandatory student club meeting will occur in October. Students must purchase their pass through the club in order to use school transportation. Friends and family can purchase discounted passes as well at this time.  Ski Club passes must be purchased at the end of October, through the November deadline on the school site housed in the Perfect North Website.  All information and paperwork to join will be given at the mandatory student meeting in October..  Buses leave SJH at 3:30pm and return at 8:50pm. Rental equipment and lessons can be added if needed.  Lessons are required for beginners. Helmets are REQUIRED for all!  

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Student Council is made up of a body of selected representatives from the 7^th and 8^th grades based on an application and interview process and is an organization that gives a “voice” to the student body in making policy and student culture decisions. In meeting with the principal, the Student Council also helps students become responsible leaders amongst their peers. Past activities include: Rachel’s Challenge, the canned food drive, the NCAA-style pop tabs tournament to support the Ronald McDonald House, teacher appreciation plaques and activities, and the creation of the end-of-the-year video and more.  Students are expected to be able to make a bi-weekly time commitment to this organization.
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If a student loves the theater or wants to learn more about theater, this is the group.  The SJH Theatre is entrusted to put on the productions for the year.  Usually we have two productions a year, one in the Fall and another in the Spring.  Every other year a major musical is undertaken.  The students involved work both on and off stage to secure a successful show- publicity, techs, actors, assistant to the Director and stage/assistant manager.  There are normally anywhere from fifteen to 100 students.  

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SSC is an opportunity for students who thrive on performing, especially through singing and dancing. The group performs at all Sycamore Junior High concerts and throughout the community. SSC meets every Monday evening and some Tuesday evenings. Students must audition and purchase a costume.

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Technology Club engages students in the investigation of technology in a hands-on, fun way.  Students will explore hardware, software, coding, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, technology ethics and video gaming.  Technology Club begins in late October/early November, and is held bi-weekly.
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An academic club that focuses  on government, American History, and law, WTP begins in late October/early November and ends with our State Competition at the end of May.  It meets before school on a bi-weekly basis and does require small groups to get together on their own to prepare for the competition.  This will be a “simulated congressional hearing” activity in which  groups  prepare “debates” around a specific topic of the Constitution, law/case, or American History event.  This “hearing” will be held in Columbus, Ohio in front of a panel of judges.
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Yearbook Club allows students to learn about digital cameras, meet new people, and go to school-sponsored events.  Students can also simply take pictures and submit them to Mrs. Speelman.  One general meeting is held at the beginning of the year, then Yearbook members are encouraged to jump right in and start taking pictures.
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