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22-23 Club Descriptions

  • Art Abroad Club

    Art Abroad Club - Meets 1st & 3rd Thursday, after school, in Mr. Carter's classroom

    ALL students are welcome to join

    At the Scholars Academy the Art Abroad Club is designed to bring students together with an objective of looking at understanding how art fits into students' lives in a personal sense as well as through a larger humanistic, social, cultural and intercontinental context. Through the club, we will be working to help students understand that everyone is capable of making art and that anything is capable of being art.

    If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Carter (sponsor) at rcarter002@horrycountyschools.net or club members.

  • Biology Club

    Biology Club - Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month, after school in Mrs. Stancil's classroom

    ALL students are welcome to join.

    The Scholar’s Academy Biology Club is a group of Earth-loving students who strive to promote sustainability and conservation among our peers and on campus. Biology Club works closely with CCU on various projects.

     What we do:

    • Beach Sweeps
    • Documentary days
    • Weekly Recycling
    • Daily Composting
    • Biology I tutoring
    • Guest speakers
    • Earth Days
    • Penny Wars
    • Boo-grams!

    If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Stancil (sponsor) at WStancil@horrycountyschools.net or club members.

  • Chess Club

    Chess Club - Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday, during lunch in Mr. Shuford's classroom

    ALL levels of chess players are welcome to join

    At Scholars Academy the Chess Club was formed for the purpose of playing the board game of chess. The Scholars Academy Chess Club provides for both informal play and tournament games.  In addition, we offer online chess league play to anyone who is interested.

    If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Shuford (sponsor) at LShuford@horrycountyschools.net or club members.

  • Chinese Club

    Chinese Club - Meets EVERY WEEK on Tuesday, after school, with Mr. Rabon in the Fish Bowl

    ALL students are welcome to join


    The Scholars Academy Chinese Club is composed of students interested in topics surrounding Chinese culture and language. Since no previous language experience is required, all students are welcome to participate. Previous activities include debating over current geopolitics, learning to write your Chinese name, and practicing Chinese conjunctions.

    Finally, using Chinese as a model, students are expected to become more globally competent by exposing themselves to a completely foreign culture. 

    If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Rabon (sponsor) at PRabon004@horrycountyschools.net or club members.

  • Creative Writing Club

    Creative Writing Club - Meets EVERY Thursday, during lunch in Mr. Gunnells' classroom

    ALL students are welcome to join

    At the Scholars Academy the Creative Writing Club strives to help students improve their creative writing abilities in multiple mediums of writing through collaborative and personal works. Peers are encouraged to share their works through monthly contests and volunteer projects. 

    If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Gunnells (sponsor) at EGunnells@horrycountyschools.net or club members.

  • Crochet Club

    Crochet Club - Meets EVERY Wednesday during lunch AND Meets 2nd & 4th Thursday, after school, in Mrs. Morrison's classroom

    ALL students are welcome to join

    Crochet Club is a creative, crafty gathering for those who like to knit, crochet, or embroider. It is also where you can learn new stitches or even for beginners.

    The club is also going to do community service by making scarves and hats for people in retirement homes.

    If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Morrison (sponsor) smorrison@horrycountyschools.net   or club members.  

     

  • Current Events Club

    Current Events Club - Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday, during lunch, in Mrs. Morrison's classroom

    ALL students are welcome to join

    At Scholars Academy the Current Events Club is a discussion-oriented club for students who like to discuss current events and issues and how they apply to real world politics. The idea being to investigate and challenge the present pressing issues and collaboratively looking for solutions through listening and speaking in a non-threatening environment. 

    If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Morrison (sponsor) at SMorrison@horrycountyschools.net or club members.

  • Debate Club

    Debate Club - Meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month, during lunch in Mr. Carter's classroom

    ALL students are welcome to join.

    At Scholars Academy, the Debate Club's aim is to empower students with the skills of expressing their beliefs clearly and concisely, public speaking, and effective communication in a formal setting, all while staying aware of current events in the world.

    If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Carter (sponsor) at RCarter002@horrycountyschools.net or club members.

  • FCA-Fellowship of Christian Athletes Club

    FCA Club -  Meets 1st & 3rd Friday, during lunch in Mr. McDowell's classroom

    ALL students, regardless of their beliefs, are welcome to join

    The Scholars Academy Fellowhip of Christian Athletes (FCA) is a community working to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.  We seek to make disciples through our methods of engaging, equipping, and empowering coaches and athletes to know and grow in Christ and lead others to do the same.  The Scholars Academy FCA is an organization that invites and welcomes ALL students, regardless of their beliefs, to participate in our meetings and activities. 

    If you have any questions, please contact Mr. McDowell (sponsor) at BMcDowell@horrycountyschools.net or club members.

  • Gaming Club

    Gaming Club - Meets EVERY Tuesday, during lunch in Mr. Shuford's classroom

    ALL students are welcome to join

    The Scholars Academy Gaming Club is a club for experienced and inexperienced players of video, card, and board games. This club is open to anyone who likes to play games. We want to provide a place where students can relax, have a good time, and connect with others socially while playing the games they love.

    If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Shuford (sponsor) at LShuford@horrycountyschools.net or club members.

  • GSA Club

    GSA Club - Meets 1st & 3rd Thursday, during lunch in Mr. Carter's classroom

    ALL students are welcome to join

    At Scholars Academy the Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA) offers all students a safe space to learn about and discuss topics regarding the LGBT+ community.  We are dedicated to promoting a positive and accepting environment throughout our community.  

    If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Carter (sponsor) at RCarter002@horrycountyschools.net or group members.

  • Interact Club

    Interact Club - Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday, after school in Mrs. Morrison's classroom

    ALL students are welcome to join

    The purpose of Interact Club is to provide an opportunity for young people to work together in a world fellowship dedicated to service and international understanding.

    Interact is a club for youth, ages 12-18 who want to connect with others in their community or school. Interact club members have fun while carrying out service projects and learning about the world. Interact clubs organize at least two service projects a year: one that benefits their community and one that encourages international understanding. While Interact clubs receive guidance from individual Rotary clubs, they govern and support themselves.

    Sponsored by the Carolina Forest Rotary Club, Interact Club is a service-oriented, student-driven organization that sponsors several monthly service projects in the area for its members. Members of Interact Club live by the motto "Service above self," working to serve their community and better their surrounding area by dedicating their time to helping others. Interact Club helps it members gain not only community service hours, but also lasting relationships with each other and those we are helping in the community.

     
    If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Morrison (sponsor) at SMorrison@horrycountyschools.net or club members.
  • Math Club

    Math Club -  Meets 1st & 3rd Thursday, after school in Mrs. Zhang's classroom

    Students of ALL skill levels are welcome to learn new topics and share in our passion for mathematics.

    The Scholars Academy Math Club focuses on improving mathematics skills.  Meetings are spent preparing for upcoming math competitions and learning recreational mathematics. The club participates in the Pee-Dee Math Competition, The AMC competition, the CCU Math Competition, the TrigStar State Competition and an HCS School Competition.

    If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Zhang (sponsor) at JZhang@horrycountyschools.net or club members.

  • Mock Trial Club

    Mock Trial Club - Meets EVERY WEEK on Tuesday after school, in Mrs. Kirby's classroom

    ALL students are welcome to join

    IThe goal of Mock Trial is to educate students about the basis of our American judicial system and the mechanics of litigation. Through participation in the Mock Trial program, students will increase basic skills such as listening, speaking, writing, reading, critical thinking and problem analysis.

     

    f you have any questions, please contact  Mrs. Kirby (sponsor) TKirby@horrycountyschools.net or club members.

  • NHS -National Honor Society

    National Honor Society (NHS) Club - Meets 2nd Thursday & 4th Wednesday, during lunch in Mrs. Lambert's classroom

    You excel. You serve. You lead. You succeed. You have a true thirst for challenge … and accomplishment. Membership in the National Honor Society (NHS) may be an ideal fit for you! 

    The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. The NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character, the four pillars on which the NHS stands.   

    Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service.  Although membership is reserved for juniors and seniors only, activities completed in freshman and sophomore years will also be considered.   

    If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Lambert (sponsor) CLambert@horrycountyschools.net or NHS club members.

  • Robotics Club

    Robotics Club - Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday, after school in Mrs. Herness' classroom

    ALL students are welcome to join

    The Robotics Club was created to encourage Scholars Academy students to get involved with engineering and coding.  It is a team-oriented competitive club in which students work together to build robots and program them to compete in events against teams from other schools.

    This club will participate in multiple competitions that will mostly take place over the weekend.  Attendance at these events is NOT mandatory to participate in this club.

    If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Herness (sponsor) KHerness@horrycountyschools.net or club members.

  • Rubiks Cube Club

    Rubiks Cube Club - Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday, during lunch, in Mrs. Zhang's classroom

    We encourage experienced speed-cubers and casual solvers alike to join this club.

    At Scholars Academy the Rubiks Cube Club is a club dedicated to solving the one and only, you guessed it...Rubiks Cube! Each year we compete at the HCS Technology Fair and we also have mini competitions at school with cool prizes. We will spend time practicing solving the Rubiks Cube both individually and as a team.  Come join the Cube fun.

    If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Zhang (sponsor) at JZhang@horrycountyschools.net or club members.

  • Scholars Squad

    Scholars Squad Club - Meets every Thursday, before school, in Mrs. Carson's or Mrs. Stancil's classroom

    At Scholars Academy the Scholars Squad is responsible for governing student interests, advocating for student concerns, providing support and recognition for recognized student organizations, and serving students by hosting activities and events that enhance student life.

    If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Carson (sponsor) at JCarson@horrycountyschools.net or Mrs. Stancil (sponsor) at WStancil@horrycountyschools.net or club members.

  • Sketch Club

    Sketch Club - Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday, during lunch in Mr. Gunnells' classroom

    ALL students are welcome to join

    At Scholars Academy the Sketch Club brings students together to establish a fun, collaborative, and creative community. The meetings are a way for students to let their imaginations get loose while being able to interact with others and win prizes. At Sketch Club we like to take initiative and make sure that the club is the highlight of the week and something that most students look forward to. We want to make sure of this by creating an environment full of laughter that relieves tensions caused by school and other extracurricular activities.

    If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Gunnells (sponsor) at EGunnells@horrycountyschools.net or club members.

  • Ultimate Frisbee Club

    Ultimate Frisbee Club - Meets every Friday, after school, in Mr. Shuford's classroom

    Students/Players of ALL levels are welcome. 

    If you have ever wanted to see what the excitement was all about, come out and join the fun. Bring a change of clothes and bring some water.   

    It’s an exciting, non-contact team sport played by thousands all over the world in Open, Mixed and Women’s teams. Ultimate is a fast-paced game, demanding its players to develop razor sharp throwing skills and immense stamina and agility. Even if you do not possess all that awesomeness, it’s also very newcomer friendly. The ‘Ultimate community‘ is something people often refer to and you can easily understand why, as the opportunity for beginners to get involved and get competitive at a fun level are widespread in lots of countries. You can hear many Ultimate players refer to their teams as their family, and in some teams you spend almost as much time together as if they were. The rules you need to know in order to start are easy to pick up and most teams cultivate a ‘grown from home’ attitude, meaning they’re willing to absorb you into the team and let team members teach you as you play.  Sound like it’s for you, even slightly? Then come on in…

    For more information contact Mr. Shuford (sponsor) at LShuford@horrycountyschools.net  or club members.

    You MUST complete and return the Ultimate Frisbee Waiver prior to joining this club. 
     
  • Yearbook

    Yearbook Club - Meets EVERY WEEK Monday during lunch, in Mrs. Alexander's classroom

    ALL students are welcome to join

    This club focuses on all aspects of creating a high school yearbook, from developing a theme, creating a budget, selling advertisements, designing the cover and layouts, writing copy, and taking photos.

    f you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Alexander (sponsor) at KAlexander001@horrycountyschools.net

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