Middle School Extracurricular Programs
WCA is proud to offer several extracurricular programs at the middle school! Please check below for a full list of activities, noting the grade-level requirements for each. We are excited to further engage our students through these enrichment programs!
Art Club
Students who join the Art Club can dive further into art-making! Since core art classes are only available to students for half the year, Art Club allows them to continue exploring various materials, developing their own style, learning about different artists, or trying new media. Students are encouraged to expand their knowledge and skills beyond what is generally taught in the classroom.
Grades: 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
Registration Cap: 20
Meeting Dates & Times:
Fall Session: Mondays at 3:30 p.m. beginning September 9th
Spring Session: TBD
Location: Classroom #194
Registration: Please complete the Art Club Interest Form
Cost: $25 per student
Contact: Please contact Mx. Madigent for more information!
Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books fosters a culture of reading at our school! Battle of the Books is a fun Family Feud-style competition where teams of students compete against one another to test their knowledge of a selection of books! We will read and practice throughout the year and compete in a final competition.
Grade: 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders
Reading List:
TBD
Please note that our school library has limited books on hand, so students will be responsible for purchasing or checking out the books on the list. The reading list has links to purchase the books online. Students can also find the books at one of our local libraries. Please make sure to reserve your copies at the library early!
Registration: All interested students should contact Mrs. Percy.
Meeting Dates: Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. starting on January 8, 2025
Final Competition: The date for the final competition will be announced in spring 2025.
Location: Classroom #151
Cost: There is no cost to participate in this club.
Team T-Shirts: Team t-shirts can be purchased for $18. T-shirts are optional and not required. T-shirts can be worn at the competition and as regular Firebird spirit wear!
Registration Cap: There are 5-7 spots available.
Contact: If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Percy.
Donate: Battle of the Books is a program that offers 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students the opportunity to read. This program is free to all participants, but donations are always appreciated! Donations will go towards purchasing copies of books for our students to check out from the library and hosting an end-of-competition event for our readers. Thank you for supporting a culture of reading at our school!
ESPORTS
Esports takes video gaming to another level with organized competitive gameplay between two teams, governed by its own strict set of rules and guidelines. This club demands critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and creativity for students to succeed.
Grades: 6th - 8th graders
Meeting Dates: TBD
Meeting Times: TBD
Location: TBD
Cost: $100
Contact: For questions, please reach out to Mr. West.
Game Club
Game Club is open to all grades and is intended to give students an opportunity to interact with others in a fun and competitive environment! The most common games played are Magic the Gathering, chess, checkers, role-playing games, and any other game available in the Media Center. Game Club runs the entire school year; students can join at any point. Game Club has operated for over 8 years and is Windsor Charter Academy’s longest-running club!
Grades: 6th - 12th grade
Registration: For more information on how to join Game Club, please reach out to Mr. Crompton.
Meeting Dates: Every Friday, from September through May, except on days when school is not in session.
Meeting Times: 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Students can leave early if they have pre-arranged transportation.
Location: Media Center
Cost: None
Contact: For questions, please reach out to Mr. Crompton.
International Adventures Club
Are you ready to explore the world, learn about new cultures, and make unforgettable memories? Join the International Adventurers Club, where students come together to embark on exciting journeys and discover the wonders of our planet!
Grades: 6th - 8th grade
Registration: If you are interested in joining this club, please reach out to Mrs. Gonikishvili.
Meeting Dates: Every Monday from January through May 2025
Meeting Times: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Classroom #145/#147
Registration Cap: 15; a minimum of 5 students are needed to hold this club.
Cost: $25
Contact: For questions, please reach out to Mrs. Gonikishvili.
Math Counts Team
Calling all middle school Mathletes! We welcome you to join our Math Counts Team!
Sponsored by the Society of Professional Engineers, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and the Department of Defense, among others, Math Counts provides engaging math programs to U.S. middle school students of all ability levels to build confidence and improve attitudes toward math and problem-solving!
Math Counts is a math club where students learn unique math concepts, solve complex problems, and apply problem-solving techniques they've learned inside and outside of class.
Grades: 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
Registration Cap: None
Meeting Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:25 p.m. starting September 3, 2024
Location: Room 230
Cost: $45 per student
Contact: Please contact Mr. Crompton for more information!
Firebird AMBassador Program
Firebird Ambassadors demonstrate The 8 Keys of Excellence, are interested in developing their leadership skills, and want to improve their community and school. Being a Firebird Ambassador is a tremendous honor that comes with great responsibilities. Firebird Ambassadors are leaders who model the school's expectations and are willing to stand up for what is right.
Grades: 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
Application Process: Students interested in participating in this program need fill out a Firebird Ambassador Application. In addition, students need two faculty recommendation letters to be considered.
Registration Cap: 20 Students
Location: Classroom #151
Cost: None
Contact: Please contact Ms. Cramer for more information!
Middle School Firebird News Crew
Windsor Charter Academy has established a Middle School Firebird News Crew! All middle school students are invited to join our team. Students will report on sports games, performing arts productions, and other after-school events!
Grades: 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
Meeting Dates: Every other Friday during grade-level lunch
Location: Classroom #208
Cost: None
Contact: Please contact Mrs. DeBusk for more information!
National Junior Honor Society
The National Junior Honor Society was founded in 1929 to encourage scholarship among middle school students and foster character, service, citizenship, and leadership. The Phoenix Chapter of NJHS has worked hard to bring the accomplishments of outstanding students to the attention of parents, teachers, peers, and the community. Our chapter, along with the more than 6,000 chapters in schools across the nation, strives to give practical meaning to the Society’s high character standards. The National Junior Honor Society strives to recognize the total student—one who excels in all of these areas. Select students are considered for membership during the second semester of each school year.
NJHS Membership Obligations
Participate in four NJHS Sponsored activities per year
Attend monthly meetings
Uphold a 3.75 GPA
Be an exemplary student, participating in an Individual Service Project and completing five extra service hours per year.
Orchestra Club
Orchestra Club provides students with an opportunity to start learning a stringed instrument! Students can choose from violin, viola, cello, or double bass. Rehearsals will build technique, musicianship, and connections between students of all grade levels as they learn to play fun string orchestra music and arrangements, culminating in a performance.
Grades: 6th - 8th graders
Meeting Dates: Every other Tuesday beginning on August 27th
Meeting Time: 7:30 a.m.
Location: MS/HS Band Room
Cost: $25
Registration Cap: The registration cap is 10, and a minimum of 5 registrants are needed to hold the club.
Contact: For questions, please reach out to Mr. Koster.
Tech Club
Middle school students are invited to participate in Tech Club! In this club, students will learn about the history of computers, hardware, software, networking, game consoles, gaming physics, digital music, 3D printing, robots, and drones. At each meeting, we will focus on several STEAM topics!
Grades: 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
Meeting Dates: Every other Wednesday beginning on August 28th
Meeting Times: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: MS/HS Media Center
Registration: Please contact Ms. Burke to register.
Registration Cap: 10 students
Cost: $25
Contact: Please contact Ms. Burke with questions.
TheatRE Club
All middle school students are welcome to join our Theatre Club! They will develop their performance skills, including acting, singing, and dancing. Theatre Club members can participate in our spring production!
Grades: 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
Registration Cap: 30 Students
Meeting Dates: Every Tuesday and Thursday starting on August 27, 2024
Meeting Times: 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Classroom #181/194
Performance Dates: Fall production is November 15th and 16th
Register: Please complete the Theatre Club Interest Form
Cost: $65 Musical / $45 Play
Contact: Please contact Mx. Madigent or Mr. Montoya with questions.
VEX Robotics
Is your student interested in engineering, design, building, or programming? We invite all students to participate in VEX Robotics! Windsor Charter Academy’s award-winning VEX Robotics program was established five years ago, and our teams have qualified for the state competition every year. In 2019, a WCA team won the state championships, and in 2022, a WCA team qualified for the world championships!
VEX Robotics is the largest and fastest-growing middle school and high school robotics program globally, with more than 20,000 teams from 50 countries participating in over 1,700 competitions worldwide. Through VEX Robotics, students learn STEM skills, including engineering, project management, and critical thinking. To learn more about VEX Robotics at our school, click here!
Grades: 6th - 8th grade
Registration: To register, please email Mrs. Hicks.
Parent Informational Meeting: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Meeting Dates: Every Tuesday and Thursday that school is in session beginning on September 7, 2024
Meeting Times: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: STEM Classroom #259
Cost: There is a $250 fee associated with VEX Robotics to help pay for the equipment, team registration, and attending events. Teams try to attend 8 to 10 events across the Front Range a year.
Contact: If a student is interested in learning more about VEX Robotics, please email Mrs. Hicks.
Student-Initiated Organization
To start a student-initiated organization at Windsor Charter Academy, please click here. We encourage our students to start organizations about topics they are interested in! Student-initiated organizations for the 2024-25 school year are:
TBD
HEALTH NOTICE
Windsor Charter Academy does not provide medication administration for extracurricular activities unless the school nurse is notified of need. Medication administration will not be available for student-initiated clubs, drop-in events, or non-school sponsored events. Please see the parent handbook for more information regarding medication administration during non-school hours events.