Upper School Clubs
Club Sessions
Fall Session: September 3 – November 8
Winter Session: December 2 – February 20
Spring Session: March 17 – May 15
Fall Club Registration
Fall Club registration ends Friday, August 30th. If you register your scholar for a club that does not meet the minimum of participants or has exceeded the maximum number of members, you will be given a choice between a refund and registering for another club.
Fall Club Offerings
Chess Club
Students will come together to learn the different forms and moves of the noble game of chess! Students will play against one another, study historical formations, exercise their minds and hearts, and have the opportunity to compete.
Mondays, 4-5 PM in 128A
Club Sponsor: Dr. Bralick
Grades: 6-12
Cost: $75 per student
6th Grade Drama Club
A community of young artists who are interested in acting and creating. We will gather once a week for an hour to play! We will do improvisation games, physical and vocal warm ups, and scene work. This trimester, students will read and explore the world of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.
Mondays, 4-5 PM in room 113B
Club Sponsor: Ms. Henrichs
Grades: 6th
Cost: $75 per student
Register for 6th Grade Drama Club
7th & 8th Grade Drama Club
A community of young artists who are interested in acting and creating. We will gather once a week for an hour to play! We will do improvisation games, physical and vocal warm ups, and scene work. This trimester, students will read and explore the world of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.
Thursdays, 4-5 PM in room 138A
Club Sponsor: Ms. Mongoven
Grades: 7th & 8th
Cost: $75 per student
Crochet Club
To create a space for students to comfortably relieve stress through the hobby of crocheting. This is designed for beginners but all are welcome. Students will learn the fundamentals of crocheting including the slip stitch, single stitch, and double crochet. All hooks and yarn will be provided at no additional cost for students.
Tuesdays, 4-5 PM in room 104B
Club Sponsor: Nurse Volini
Grades: 6-12
Cost: $75 per student
Acoustic Guitar Club
The Acoustic Guitar Club is a place for students of all playing levels to come together and explore the joy of the acoustic guitar. Do you have a guitar, but never touched it? Join us. You know your basic chords and can play a few songs? Join us. Can you play solos from rock songs? Join us. We will gather once a week to learn new chords, scales, and songs, and support each other’s musical growth. We will jam. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, everyone is welcome to our group, as we create a community of musicians.
Tuesdays, 4-5PM in room 200A
Club Sponsor: Mr. Cowan
Grades: 6-12
Cost: $75 per student
Risk Club
Want to build your own empire upon the ruins of conquered cities? Join Mr. Crawford for Risk Club, where each week we’ll engage in strategic battles for control of the world—on a board game, of course. No prior experience or special skills are needed—just a thirst for power and a love for competition!
Tuesdays, 4-5 PM in room 233A
Club Sponsor: Mr. Crawford
Grades: 6-12
Cost: $75 per student
Japanese Club
A club for students interested in the Japanese language and culture. Students will learn about cultural holidays, traditions, vocabulary, grammar, and art. Each week will focus on both a language and cultural activity. Members will have the option to enter competitions and events held by the Japan America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth (Haiku Competition, Nengajo Competition, and the Japan Language Proficiency Test, Fall Festival, etc.).
Tuesdays, 4-5 PM in room 106B
Club Sponsor: Ms. Johnson
Grades: 6-12
Cost: $75 per student
Physical Education (but a club)
This club will exist to provide some physical training support for students who do not have PE class (9th graders currently taking PE are welcome). We will only formally train together once a week but will provide support for planning the week’s workout and some open weight room/ gym times.
Monday, 4-5 PM in the weight room.
Club Sponsor: Coaches Bascom
Grades: 8-12
Cost: $75 per student
Register for Physical Education Club
Pick Up
All students attending clubs should be picked up at the Front Door promptly at 5:00pm. Students who are not picked up by 5:15pm will be sent to Homework Club and families will be charged for the time their student spends there.
Further Questions?
For questions about Upper School clubs, please reach out to the Assistant Headmaster of Middle School, Jack Weyrens at jack.weyrens@greatheartstxschools.org.