| Ridgerunner Yearbook |
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The North Ridge yearbook is an exciting
activity that stresses responsibility and dependability. Members
take photos and help design the pages. Also, members will make
cover and theme decisions. Cooperation and working as a team is
stressed. This activity runs from September to May when the books
are distributed. Meetings are held September through May;
a schedule will be provided to each member. Students of all grade
levels may participate. Ten students from each grade level will
be selected to participate.
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| Titan (School Newspaper) |
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This group meets from October to April. Members will help create original articles, interview people,
write and edit columns. They will also help type articles and sell
printed editions to students during lunch times. All members will
also be encouraged to help with the art portion of the Titan,
creating drawings and sketching ideas for pictures and covers related
to the theme for the issue. We welcome all grade levels of students
with creative interests to participate.
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| Spelling Team |
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The spelling team
meets during the months of November-February. Students try out by
taking a written test. Students study a list of spelling words
(approximately 2500) and spell in 2 competitions, city and county.
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| Builder's Club |
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The Golden Kiwanis
Club of Danville sponsors the Builder’s Club at North Ridge
Middle School. The club’s purpose is to serve the community
and school in various types of service projects. Some of these
projects include: assisting with the Kiwanis Pancake Day, recycling, and ringing bells at Christmas-time for the
Salvation Army. The actual time involved depends upon the project.
The club meets from September-May, once or twice a month, on Wednesday
mornings. There is a small annual membership fee
required to join. Students receive membership pins and cards from
Kiwanis International. All grade levels can participate.
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| Future Problem Solvers |
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Future Problem Solvers is a program
that is designed to teach young people how to work together cooperatively
and creatively as they attack community problems. They meet throughout
the year.
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| Computer Club |
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This club is for
students who enjoy learning about computers, the internet and web
pages. All grade levels can participate.
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| Scholastic Bowl |
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Scholastic Bowl is
open to students of all grade levels. The team plays several schools
in the surrounding area. They participate in the city/county meet
as well as regionals, sectionals, and state meets. The team studies
everything from current events to spelling. The team meets from October-January. During February
to May, we meet at various times depending on our scheduled meets.
Matches are played in February, March, and April. The state meet
is the first weekend in May.
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| Young Women/Young Men Aware |
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These clubs are
sponsored by Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Vermilion County and the
Provena USMC Foundation. Young Women Aware/Young Men Aware meets
every Wednesday after school
to discuss problems facing today’s youth and to encourage
students to stay in school.
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| Student Council |
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This
activity goes
on all during the school year. The
members are elected in September
by the student body and are from all
grade levels. One student
represents each homeroom during the
school year. We meet on early out Wednesdays at 8:05am. We help raise
money for North Ridge through activities such
as dances and fundraisers. We support
our community by collecting
money for our library, Toys for Tots,
etc. The members also bring
concerns and ideas from other students
for improvements to our
school.
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| National Junior Honor Society |
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National
Junior Honor Society is an
all year activity open to 7th and 8th
grade students by invitation.
NJHS promotes scholarship and
leadership, and requires community
service hours. Examples of some past
activities include: peer tutoring,
volunteering at community activities
and fundraisers, and planning
events for school like career day or
fun night. Students are selected for membership by the procedure listed
in detail
below.
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Selection Procedure for National Junior
Honor Society |
1. A grade point average of 4.25 or above, based on the previous
year’s cumulative average is needed.
2. Students who are eligible
scholastically will be notified and sent the application to complete
and return.
3. A review of the application and the student discipline
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| Redcoats |
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Redcoats is a show choir (singing
plus movement) choreographed by a professional. We perform at various
civic organizations, clubs, nursing homes, and participate in many
contests in the Midwest. We meet during the entire school year
on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:30 p.m. This is an audition only
group. All North Ridge students may audition. Auditions are held
in May. Students will be asked to purchase a costume and pay for
travel to and from some events.
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| Radiant
Reds |
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Radiant Reds is an all girls show choir (singing
plus movement) choreographed by a professional. We perform
at various civic organizations, clubs, nursing homes, and participate
in many contests in the Midwest. All North Ridge girls may audition. Auditions are held in May. Students will
be asked to purchase a costume and pay for travel to and from some
events.
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| Drama Club |
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Drama Club is open to all North Ridge students. The size of the play’s cast does cause some limitations
on student involvement. Students can be involved in any aspect
of production: acting, set construction, lights, costumes, etc.
Drama Club meets during productions. Practices are after school
from 3:00-5:00 p.m., 3-4 nights
a week and in evenings during show week. Anyone can join, but you
must audition for roles in the plays.
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| Operetta |
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Each year a new
show will be performed. The rehearsals
are after school. This is an activity that requires an audition
for a speaking/singing part and may require you to dance. All students
are allowed to audition for the show.
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| Concert Orchestra |
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North Ridge Concert
Orchestra is a group of 7th and 8th grade students who perform for
civic groups, nursing homes, school assemblies, and clubs during
the school day. The Orchestra also prepares music for concerts,
solo and ensemble contests, as well as competitions. Every other
year the Orchestra will participate in a national competition, often
held out of state. The activity goes on throughout the entire school
year and students are expected to attend all scheduled events as
this is an important part of their class grading procedure.
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| Jazz Band I/REDPEPPERS |
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The North Ridge “REDPEPPERS” jazz
band is an extracurricular activity. Tryouts for next year’s
group are held at the beginning of each school year. The group
rehearses Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 7:45am. Since the
jazz group is an extracurricular activity, each member must maintain
their classroom grades and studies. Extended periods on the ineligibility
list can cause one to be dropped from the group. The REDPEPPERS
perform at many in-school and out-of-school events each semester
including contests and public performances both during and out-of-school
hours. The group usually travels to an out-of state festival every
other year. Members of the REDPEPPERS must be members of the North
Ridge band. Students who audition for
the jazz band as bass, guitar, or piano players must be in band,
choir or orchestra.
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| Eligibility |
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All students must be eligible (passing
all subjects) in order to participate in any extracurricular
activity (Ownership in Education Article X- Extracurricular
Activities, section 3). Eligibility will be taken every week to comply
with IESA rules. Students who receive a letter stating their status
as ineligible are not to attend practice or an event for the following
week. Students can be dropped from an activity due to eligibility
status.
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| Participation Fees |
$10.00 allows a student to participate
in one or more organizations or clubs.
$20.00 allows a student to participate in one or more sports.
$30.00 allows a student to participate in a combination of organizations
and sports.
Fees are waived for students whose families qualify for free lunch
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