Section V: STUDENT ACTIVITIES
MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate School has a proud and rich history of offering students a variety of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities to students who are eligible to participate. Students are encouraged to participate in programs, activities, and clubs that contribute to their social and emotional growth. Activities will be structured so as to improve peer interaction and character development.
STANDARDS FOR ELIGIBILITY
In order to represent the school in any public contest, performance, athletics, or to be a member of student government, a pupil must maintain a 2.0 grade point average andonly Sıs and Oıs for the previous and present grading period or semester. Weekly schooleligibility standards will be imposed on all students participating in athletic and co-curricularactivities.
If a student is absent from school, he/she will not be allowed to perform in any School-sponsored activity that afternoon or evening. A student must attend school at least ½ day or more to participate in the dayıs event.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT: LEADERSHIP
Student government provides an opportunity for students to participate in the affairs of their school and to become involved in the decision-making process. The MacArthur Student Council is composed of both elected and appointed members from the student body and serves as a representative of the student body in determining school activities and appropriate school functions.
Elections are held at the end of the school year and members will serve for one year. A copy of the MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate School Student Body Constitution canbe found in Appendix A at the back of this handbook.
ATHLETIC PROGRAM
MacArthur offers a complete intramural athletic program for boys and girls, with participation based upon individual interest and eligibility standards. In order to participate in the program, students must demonstrate good citizenship (no Nıs or Uıs) and maintain a C average. Tryouts are held for all interested 6th, 7th, and 8th graders during the firstweeks of the various sports. Coaches determine team membership. Good sportsmanshipIs stressed and outstanding performances are recognized at quarterly Awards Assemblies.All practices and games are after school
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Students have the opportunity to join a variety of school-sponsored clubs and organizations. Such clubs function through student leadership under the direction and advisorship of a staff member. There are two categories of school clubs:
Academic activities are designed to meet the needs of pupils interested in academic areas
Special interest activities are designed around some activity in which there is strong student interest
Although each new year brings new clubs, the following clubs have been active at MacArthur:
All Stars Club Diplomacy Club
Art Ecology Club Drama Club
Astronomy Club Fishing Club
Boardriding Club Gardening Club
Book Club Ham Radio Club
CA Jr. Scholarship Federation Library Service Club
Catholic Club Magic Club
Celebrity Fan Mail Club M.E.S.A. Club
Chess Club Recycling Club
Christian Club Spanish Club
Computer Club Sport Climbing Club
Dance Club VIP Club
others as student interest surfaces
STUDENT AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
MacArthur takes great pride in recognizing and rewarding students for positive participation and achievement throughout the school year. Listed below are the major awards students may strive to achieve. Other awards are presented over the course of the year depending on opportunities that become available.
ACADEMIC AWARDS:
Valedictorian: The 8th grade student(s) who has the highest academic and citizenship achievement will receive this award at the promotion ceremony.
Spirit, Pride, Achievement: Presented to two 8th grade students at promotion who best exemplify the schoolıs motto.
Outstanding Effort: Presented to 8th grade students at promotion who go above and
beyond their peers to learn and to be successful in school.
U.S.S. Antietam Award: Presented at promotion to one 8th grade student in math and one in science for academic excellence in the respective categories.
C.J.S.F.: Recognition is awarded through a point system specified by the California Scholarship Federation State Constitution.
Students of the Year: Presented at promotion to those 8th grade students who are selected by teachers and administrators as outstanding students in each department.
Honor Roll: Any student who earns a 3.0 to 3.82 grade point average with no ³N² or ³U² citizenship grades at the semester grading period is an Honor Roll student.
Seventh Grade Guides: The four seventh grade students with the highest grade point average and no ³Nıs² or ³Uıs² on their report cards will be selected to lead the eighth grade class at the promotion ceremony.
Principalıs List: Any student who earns a 3.83 to 4.0 grade point average based on a 7- period day with no ³N² or ³U² citizenship grades at the semester grading period is a member of the Principalıs List.
Perfect Attendance: Presented to any student at the end of the school year who has no more than four excused period absences for the entire year. In order to receive this award,students must have no unexcused tardies.
Science Fair Awards: Presented to those students whose science projects are selected as winners in the schoolıs annual Science Fair.
Presidentıs Award for Academic Excellence: Presidential award given to students based on criteria established by the Presidentıs Council on Academic Fitness.
Musiciansı Awards: Awards presented to those students who distinguish themselves in the vocal and instrumental music programs.
Million Word Readers: Students who have passed Reading Counts quizzes for over one million words are recognized at MacArthur Awards Ceremonies.
All Stars Award: Presented to students who excel in spirit, pride and achievement. Students are required to receive honors in a specified number of areas in order to qualify.
William Spurgeon IV Award: Presented at promotion to the 8th grade student for academic excellence in history.
ATHLETIC AWARDS:
Physical Fitness: Presidential award given to students based on criteria established by the Presidentıs Council on Physical Fitness.
Scholar/Athlete: Presented to one 8th grade boy and one 8th grade girl at promotion. The recipients of this award best exemplify the characteristics of academic excellence and athletic accomplishment. The winners are selected by the girlsı and boysı athletic directors.
Athletic Awards: Presented to the player who contributes the most to the teamıs success, the player who has demonstrated the most positive and supportive attitude, and the player who has most successfully improved his/her skill level and performance. These students are selected by the teamsı coaches.
Athlete of the Year: Presented to the boy and girl (usually 8th grade) who best exemplify the standards and philosophy of the athletic department. Selection is made by the athletic department teachers.
CITIZENSHIP AWARDS:
V.I.P. Club: Awarded to students who have all ³Oıs² in citizenship at the end of each semester.
Student of the Month: Each teacher is allowed to select one student from his/her class each month. The teachers select from a different class period each month.
Tiger Ticket Winner: Presented to any student who is ³caught being good² by a teacher, counselor, administrator, secretary, security guard, or noon activity supervisor. There is a special drawing held once a month for prizes. Students receiving a Tiger Ticket have an instant award which gives them a font-of-the-lunch line pass.
All Stars: All Star tee shirts are presented to students who participate in a variety of activities throughout the school year. All Star signature sheets and requirements are handed to students during the first month of school.
SPIRIT ACTIVITIES
Many activities are planned throughout the year to promote school spirit and positive social interaction. Some of these activities include the following: dances, field trips, book fairs, COTY (Class of the Year) competitions, assemblies, pep rallies, drama productions and intramural sports activities at lunch. Students are highly encouraged to participate and
join in the fun.