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American Sign Language
Basketball
Cheerleading Club
Chess Club
Choir
Dance Lessons
Equestrian
Guitar Lessons
Karate
Piano Lessons
Soccer
T-ball
Bible Study
Using the English Standard translation, the club will study various sections of the Bible (Old and New Testament) and discuss them. A field trip to the Holy Land Experience in Orlando is a possibility, and community service and outreach will be practiced. Off campus Bible Studies will be offered.
Drama
The curriculum would include drama games, monologues, and short skits. Purpose of the course would be to strengthen creative skills and give students the opportunity to decide if they want to be part of the spring production. Students would be told in advance that this is a voluntary course and the instructor has the authority to remove them from the course if they are wasting either their time or causing other students to have their time wasted. Second semester course would be a more complicated course culminating in a show. Students would have to audition to participate and the criteria would be based on student responsibility and dedication with a recommendation from their homeroom teacher.
Student Government
The middle school student government will be built on the same premise as the upper school student government. The mission of the club is to train middle level students to be a part of student government, as well as, learning leadership skills, using Robert̉³ Rules of Order, and practicing diplomacy skills.
Art Club
Sponsor: Mr. Foley
Students in the art Club will have the opportunity to discuss art work, art history, or their personal pieces. Also, this past year the club painted a fantastic mural in the student center. The mural was designed and painted by several members of the art club. During the meetings several members will present their thoughts and ideas for various projects throughout campus. As a group, all members decide on the final design of the project. We look forward to accomplishing more such projects in the future.
Audio-Visual Club
Sponsor: Mr. Woodward
The Audio-Visual Club will assist in setting up multimedia/presentation equipment in Fine Arts building, as well as audio/video related equipment (computers, digital cameras, camcorders, etc). Students will learn how to use and operate a camcorder effectively as well as how to set up and operate attachments to a computer projector.
Culinary Club
Sponsors: Mr. Sickels, Mrs. Strahl
Food + Heat = Cooking. The Culinary Club is cooking with a scientific spin! We will investigate not only what tastes good, but why it tastes good. Learn about the physiology of taste, the chemical composition of various foods, and the myriad reactions that take place during cooking and baking. We will perform lots of hands on experiments with everyday food to understand what makes the best recipe. Club membership is limited to 12 upperclassmen have priority. Participation in the Culinary Club involves research, experimentation, analysis, lab reports, and other assignments.
Ecology Club
Sponsor: Mrs. Lang
The purpose of the Ecology Club is to increase the awareness and interest of the citizens of the community of Montverde and the students of Montverde Academy in science, nature and our environment. This club encourages and initiates recycling programs and conservation efforts within the school community and occasionally will plan a field trip to a local nature habitat or wildlife preserve.
Irving Society
Sponsors: Mrs. Moore, Mr. Urquhart
The Irving Society takes its inspiration from the American author Washington Irving who was called the "first American man of letters." Its members will share an appreciation for various literary selections from all genres of literature and will be involved with the writing, editing and publication of the school's literary maga- zine. Members who excel and distinguish themselves in this society may qualify for membership into the Quill and Scroll Society.
LOGOS - A Bible Study
Sponsors: Mr. Sutton, Mr. Winningham
The Bible Study group meets regularly to share Christian fellowship through thought and prayer as well as to learn about God's word as expressed through the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.
Music Club
Sponsor: Mrs. Holton
The Music Club consists of students interested in meeting to experience and play many different forms of instrumental music. One goal of the club would be putting together some type of performance or performances for an assembly and possibly other school activities. Members would be responsible for providing their own musical instruments.
Philosophy Club
Sponsor: Mr. Arghyrou
The Philosophy Club introduces students to a selective collection of classic philosophical books. The books are selected by the sponsor and represent the major periods of Western Philosophy. We will begin with Plato or Aristotle (or readings form the work of both philosophers) and then continue with modern European philosophers, such as Descartes, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Kant, Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche. We will conclude with one or two contemporary philosophers, such as Heidegger, Arendt, Wittgenstein, Marcuse, Sartre, Haberams, and Rorty. The readings will be spread out so that they will not interfere with class work.
School Newspaper (Eye of the Eagle)
Sponsor: Mr. Cooke
The school newspaper will be published several times a year featuring articles and photos of school events, students, faculty, staff and the administration. Students will learn to interview, write journalistic columns and editorials as well as to edit articles for print. Members who excel and distinguish themselves on this staff may qualify for membership into the Quill and Scroll Society.
Thespian Troupe
Sponsor: Mr. Craig
Students in the Thespian Troupe learn how to perform and compete in various theatrical categories which include monologues, duet acting, musical theater, one act productions, set design, costume design, stage managing and play writing. Those who perform well will have the opportunity to compete twice a year at the district and possibly levels.
International Thespian Society
Sponsor: Mr. Craig
Students who perform in the school's drama productions have the opportunity to qualify for induction into the International Thespian Society which recognizes commitment to the drama program, excellence in performance and standards set by the Educational Theater Association.
Mu Alpha Theta
Sponsors: Ms. Dietrich
The purpose of the Mu Alpha Theta is to honor students who have done well in mathematics and to help promote the further study of mathematics by these students. Entrance to the Mu Alpha Theta is by invitation after meeting some specific grade requirements in college preparatory math courses (Geometry and higher). Induction recognition is celebrated each year shortly after the end of the first semester.
National Honor Society
Sponsor: Ms. Schaeffer
Students in Grades 10-12 who have been a student at Montverde for at least one semester and have met a minimal qualifying grade point standard will be judged by a Faculty Council of five members in the areas of leadership potential, service to the school and excellent character. Members who are inducted participate in individual service projects which benefit the school and group service projects which impact the local community. Induction ceremonies are celebrated twice annually.
Quill & Scroll Society
Sponsor: Mr. Cooke
Students who excel and distinguish themselves in the School Newspaper (Eye of the Eagle), Yearbook (MOVAC) and the school's literary magazine have an opportunity to qualify and be inducted in the Quill & Scroll Society which recognizes high meritorious achievement and commitment in one or more of these literary organizations. Induction ceremonies are celebrated twice annually.
Judicial Committee
Sponsors: Parks, Mr. Ross
The (10) students from the Middle and Upper Schools chosen for their high moral character and good record of citizenship serve on the school's Judicial Committee which hears the cases of students who have been reported to have violated the school's Honor Code.
Student Government Association
Sponsor: Ms. Tortora
Students who have been elected by their peers to serve in the Student Government review and revise the school's Constitution as well as to represent their grade level class in making decisions that improve and affect many aspects of school life.
Academic Team
Sponsors: Mr. Ross, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Strahl
The Academic Team competes in various tournaments throughout the school year by answering questions pertaining to history, literature, science, math, art, music and an array of other subject areas. Students practice in competition format using a lock out buzzer system and students in Grades 10-12 normally compete on the Varsity team while students in Grades 7-9 form the JV team. The team(s) will participate in tournaments at the University of Florida, University of Georgia, Stetson University, Lake Sumter Community College and at Ocala Vanguard and Taylor Co. High Schools.
Debate Team
Sponsor: Ms. Dona-Morice
Montverde Academy's debate team competes in this year's top ranked district in the United States. We have competed so far in Public Forum ("Turner") debate, in which two person teams debate a current event. Debate probably requires a greater time commitment than any other club on this list. We will try to attend eight tournaments this year and preparing fully for each requires as much work as a class project. For that reason, it's also probably the most valuable to college admissions departments. And there's no doubt that winning a round based on your hard work and quick thinking is a thrill unlike any other. Don't let fear of public speaking keep you away. More debates are won by research and by listening than by smooth delivery.
Math Club
Sponsors: Ms. Dietrich
The purpose of the Math Club is to practice for two national math contests which are held at various times throughout the school year and an annual team competition hosted by Lake Sumter Community College in April. Members who perform well will qualify for special awards.
Model United Nations
The United Nations debates every international problem the world faces. Our Model United Nations club will attend one or two conferences in which high school students from across the region will simulate the debates and decisions of the real U.N. Students who choose to participate in Model U.N. can expect to learn more about what's going on in the world and to grow as public speakers and as researchers, though you don't need any speech or research experience to join. The world's a mess. Be a part of the solution.
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