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After School

Clubs & Activities

Explore interests and develop lifelong skills for success

Participating in after school clubs and activities has been shown to improve social skills and skill development. It also has been responsible for providing students with improved academic performance.
Club Hours: 3:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Students who participate in activities of interest develop a positive outlook of school and exhibit increased brain function. Our clubs and activities also help students develop time management and other life skills beyond what the club specifically offers.

Some of the essential real-world life skills a student will earn are:

Teamwork/Collaboration

Leadership Skills

Creative Problem Solving

Time Management

Independent Inquiring Mind

Sense of Community

Because the above skills are highly desirable in the workplace, employers look favorably upon job applicants who have participated in after school clubs and activities, often giving them a competitive edge over other applicants.

Ascend Academy offers student-driven after school clubs and activities daily. With a diverse and ever-changing student body with a variety of interests, Ascend Academy’s lineup of after school clubs and activities rarely looks the same from year-to-year because they are created and operated based entirely on student demand. 

Over the last few years, some of our more popular clubs and activities have been created for students/ by students with interests in:
Over the last few years, some of our more popular clubs and activities have been created for students/ by students with interests in:

Gardening Club

The purpose of the Gardening Club is to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening. It is a space for students to come together and connect with others who share their interests. In our club students will be able to participate in outdoor activities as well as with indoor plants.

Anime Club

The Anime club welcomes students who Love the craft of Anime and its various expressions. Students gather to socialize and discuss all things Anime. Mangas, characters, plots, Arcs, and art work.

Baking Club

Come learn great DIY, easy peasy dessert treats and recipes. Come every Monday ready to indulge in our most favorite desserts. There is a one-time $5.00 membership fee.

Dance

Learn the basics of dance and experience different techniques and rhythms in dance such as jazz, tap, hip hop, and rock and roll. Any student can attend in appropriate attire (tennis shoes, comfortable sweatpants, and a t-shirt) no sandals.

Art Club

Experience art from your perspective. Create watercolor and acrylic artworks, sculptures, and recycled paper pieces with elements of nature.

FIRST PRIORITY

To encourage friends to understand the importance of living in relations with God; serve as a resource to help students enhance their spiritual lives and provide an opportunity to integrate beliefs into daily living.
The students in this club learn the various types of native Spanish dances and perform for the school at special events. 
The teacher introduces Spanish music and exposes the students to a wide variety of genres. Students also look at traditional Spanish dress for celebrations and holidays.

Spanish Dance

art club

The Art Club gives all students an opportunity to express themselves through a combination of art projects. These may include pencil drawings, oil painting, sculptures, or wall murals.
Under the direction of the art teacher, students are encouraged to find that area of artistic expression that they can practice at home and at school.

First Priority and Mind, Body and Wellness

Advocates for integrating the principles of prioritization with holistic well-being. It emphasizes the importance of identifying and addressing essential tasks and goals while also nurturing the interconnected aspects of mental, physical, and emotional health. By balancing the urgency of tasks with self-care
practices such as exercise, proper nutrition, stress management, and mindfulness, individuals can optimize their productivity and overall wellness. This approach recognizes that prioritizing tasks effectively and taking care of one’s well-being are mutually reinforcing, leading to greater fulfillment and success in various aspects of life.

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