The 9th Grade Experience - Season 3, Episode 4: Clubs and Activities with Assistant Athletic Director Matt Spengler

Season 3, Episode 4: Clubs and Activities with Assistant Athletic Director Matt Spengler

09/03/20 • 22 min

One of the themes that has come up time and time again as we have detailed successful 9th graders on this show has been their involvement in extracurricular activities. But, during a time when school is remote or hybrid, how will students be involved in clubs, activities, and organizations?

On this episode Assistant Athletic Director Matt Spengler gives the latest information on getting involved virtually and hopefully face-to-face, when it is safe for students, He breaks down the challenges and the current solutions for beginning activities like marching band, athletics, and finally clubs. He also directs students where to find out information about each club and its advisor.

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Season 3, Episode 3: Back to School with 9th Grade Assistant Principal Jordan Fortier

With the start of a new school year just days away and feelings of unease about the unknown about the jump from middle school to high school in most student's and parent's minds, today's episode hopes to give some information to alleviate those fears.

Today's guest, 9th Grade Assistant Principal Jordan Fortier, gives the most up-to-date information about the first two weeks of school. We talk about Week 1, when students will have the opportunity to come to the building and meet their teachers and participate in classes, both in person and online, and what is in store for students after Labor Day when we begin our all remote option.

At the end of the episode, we talk about the importance of controlling things within your reach and some strategies to help with the transition to high school.

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Season 3, Episode 5: Club Spotlight - Gay-Straight Alliance, Kid to Kid, Latin Club and Foreign Cultures Club

Without our normal club fair at the beginning of the year to learn more about the 70+ organizations here at Emmaus High School, the 9th Grade Experience has been reaching out advisors to bring you more information on some of these different groups to see if one is the right fit for you.

On this episode, we hear from Mrs. Grim and Dr. Pinho discussing the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA); Ms. Martini explaining Kid to Kid, and Mrs. Shimmel doubling down with Latin Club and Foreign Cultures Club.

To get more information about clubs and activities, listen to the announcements during 3rd period Advisory or visit https://www.eastpennsd.org/athletics-activities/clubs/

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