Motivational Activities In Teaching Computer To Elementary' title='Motivational Activities In Teaching Computer To Elementary' />West Des Moines Community Schools. Activities. Let the Games Begin. Learn about the online Master of Arts in Teaching, also known as the online MAT, at University of Maryland University College. UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS. EDCI 100 3 Introduction to Education. Prerequisite to all other education courses for prospective teachers and is to be taken. Henry Barnard Early Childhood Center Where we treat childhood as a journey, not a race. Chess Club This club meets in the media center every Thursday after school at 3 3. Can you say, Check AND mateTigerlillies Synchronized Swimming This club starts around February and culminates with the Tigerlilly show in April. For girls who want to be a part of the Tigerlillies, start building your lung capacity NOW Ultimate Frisbee Just like theres more than one way to skin a cat, theres more than one way to throw a Frisbee, and this is the club where you will learn how to throw and compete playing Frisbee. Motivational Activities In Teaching Computer To Elementary' title='Motivational Activities In Teaching Computer To Elementary' />Valley Rugby Rugged. Dirty. Fearless. Nuff said. West Des Moines Lacrosse Club Join the fastest growing sport in AmericaWest Des Moines Lacrosse Club is all about player development and offers top notch coaching at all levels. Expand Your Mind. German Club This club is primarily for students enrolled in one of Valleys German classes. Eich ein un VALLEY TIGER Chinese Lion and Dragon Dance Team Students learn how to dress and perform with traditional Chinese lions and a seven pole dragon. Other team members include instrumentalists like a drummer, cymbal players, and a gong player. Trust me its not as easy as it sounds Classical Cultures Club Formerly known as the Latin Club, this group is led by the Latin instructor and focus on different aspects of classic culture. So much more than Et tu BrutaeVeni, Vidi, Vici and Carpe diem Club Alpha This group has three foci 1 Academic Achievement, 2 Post secondary Preparedness, and 3 Cultural Literacy. This club will help make your future so much easier. Creative Writing Students focus on each others work and provide constructive feedback. If you think youre creative, and you think you can write, we cant think of anywhere else you need to be. DECA Formerly known as Distributive Education Clubs of America, this business organization focuses on marketing, management, and entrepreneurship in business, finance, hospitality and marketing sales, and service. Got Business Get DECA Debate One of a few cocurricular activities at Valley. Students involved in debate travel around the nation participating in different tournaments and learn different debate skill sets, from Lincoln Douglas to Policy Debate. Anyone even considering a career in law needs to meet Mr. Download P T O 4. Mc. Ginnis. Hyperstream Students focus on technology issues and brainstorm societal technological issues. Want to create an appLets create an app Knowledge Bowl Students who like to compete intellectually over a variety of topics. Great conversation meets higher order thinking. Mock Trial Another organization for those interested in law as a career. Be careful of what you say you could find yourself on the witness stand National Honor Society Students must demonstrate four characteristics in scholarship, leadership, service, and character to be a part of this national society for honorable students. Robotics Club If you like Daleks, R2. D2 or C 3. PO, this could be right up your alley Valley Forum This new club looks to increase the thinking capacity of our school by inviting public figures to share their opinions with the Valley community. Very similar to the TED Talks. Check it out World Cultures Club This club rocks the house with International Night, the ultimate in showcasing Valleys diverse flavors on so many levels Find Your Niche. A Capella Reign Group of male students who work with Greg Hudson who perform songs a capella. These boys have TALENT Art Club Students meet with Sally Harris and explore various art media. Release your inner Picasso Bakers Dozen This group is the oldest extracurricular group at Valley. Participation is through an audition process. Marcel Marceau would be proud Drama A cocurricular activity which allows students to participate in Valley High School performances in a variety of roles, from acting, to makeup, props, stage design, backstage management, and organization. High school is already full of drama, might as well go all the way Fellowship of Christian Athletes FCA A faith based club which meets Monday evenings from 8 3. There is usually a team builder activity followed by a motivational speaker who shares faith based stories and encouragement to help students be strong in their faith. Students do not need to be involved in athletics to participate. Youll be surprised at how good youll feel when you leave. LGBTQ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Questioning This club is for students for whom sexual identity is an issue. Students are not required to identify with LGBTQ issues to participate. This is a really safe place to be. IHSSA Iowa high School Speech Association Usually closely linked with Drama, this organization gives students the opportunity to compete in public speaking arenas under different categories in both individual and large group settings. Get over your phobiaLumberjack Club One of the more popular clubs, the purpose of this club is to meet on Friday mornings, wear flannel shirts and make pancakesoh yes, you get to eat them, too. MagicTabletop Gaming Club This club allows students the opportunity to play various games of fantasy with other students. Dungeons and Dragons is another popular choice of game. Unreal characters with powers that Hogwarts cant touch Sci Fi Club Light year Check. Worm holeCheck. Black holes Check. Interstellar space Check. Take a journey with the Sci Fi club and see whats beyond our earthly confines. Young Democrats They like the donkey. Young Republicans They like the elephant. Be True To Your School. Cheerleading Students participate through an audition process and are assigned to a particular sport in a specific season. Competition cheer is best in the state8 consecutive years Closed Captioned This is Valleys literary magazine which includes short stories, poetry, and art created by Valley students. Your mind will be blown when you see what our kids produce. Seriously. Dance Team Students participate through an audition process and are assigned to one of two performing teams. KWDM Radio Students must be enrolled in one of the broadcasting classes Intro. Broadcasting or Advanced Broadcasting Lab to be involved with the radio station. Ummmmm. is this thing on Newspaper Spotlight Students must be involved in Journalism to write for the paper, though letters to the editor are always welcomed Please keep it appropriate just sayin Student Government Students must go through a selection process to take part, though all help, ideas, and suggestions are welcomeespecially around homecoming Makes you proud to be a TIGER Tiger Tales Yearbook Same as the Spotlight, students need to be enrolled in Publications. This is an award winning yearbook, and those students involved must be attentive to deadlinesand like after school pizza parties. VHS Ambassadors One of the established groups at Valley, these students make Valley a welcoming place to be. From giving tours to new sophomores or meeting oneonone with new students, Ambassadors are what Valley is all about taking a big school and making it smaller. Give Back. Best Buddies Students are paired with special needs students and do various social activities throughout the year, including a Halloween party and Valentines Day party.