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LOWER SCHOOL COUNCILS AND CLUBS

CODE CLUB

Code Club is for 4th–5th grade students who want to learn the basics of coding. We use the Code Club curriculum, and Code Club is designed for students between the ages of 9–13. The students are introduced to html and css as they work at their own pace to create animations, games, and more. Each project builds on the skills introduced in previous projects. It is a lot of fun, but in addition, students must think critically as they building programming skills

Code Club is limited to ten club members on a first-come, first-served basis.

leadership council

The Leadership Academy (LA) was created to nurture and promote student leadership within the Lower School, fostering school spirit and a commitment to serving both the school and fellow students. Each spring, fourth and fifth-grade students are invited to apply for a spot in the Academy. From the applicants, six fifth graders and two fourth graders are selected by Lower School teachers to form the Leadership Academy Council (LAC).

LAC members receive training and guidance from a faculty advisor to develop their leadership skills. They also take on the responsibility of leading the broader Leadership Academy in leadership development. Members of the LAC are required to attend bi-weekly meetings to discuss council business, assist in event planning, and participate in activities as directed by the advisor.

To be eligible for the Leadership Academy, candidates must meet several criteria, including enrollment for the upcoming school year, a servant’s heart, a strong Christian faith, a minimum 80% grade average, supportive school spirit, good citizenship, strong work habits, and positive relationships with peers and teachers.

SAFETY PATROL

Members of the Leadership Academy play a vital role in afternoon safety patrol. Some are entrusted with the important task of escorting our youngest lions from their classrooms to their cars. Others are responsible for opening car doors and ensuring that students are safely seated inside their vehicles during dismissal.

GREEN TEAM

Recycling is an important skill for our students because it helps them develop responsibility and environmental awareness, preparing them to make a positive impact on the world God has given us. Each classroom is supplied with recycling bins for plastics and paper. On Friday mornings, the Leadership Academy Council members collects the recycled materials to place in the larger bins so Walton County can collect them.

WORSHIP LEADERS

Fifth-grade members of the Leadership Academy have the special privilege of leading worship alongside high school leaders. They learn the songs and accompanying motions, enabling them to guide younger students in meaningful and engaging worship.

LOWER SCHOOL CHORUS CLUB

Students in 2nd-5th grade may join Lower School Chorus Club. Fourth and fifth grade Chorus Club members may audition for acting roles and solos in the Lower School Christmas Play. Chorus practices occur before school on Wednesday late-start days. For more information about Chorus Club, contact Jennilee Burton or Melissa Farr.