Enrichment Sample Courses
Drafting
Learn the basics of drafting while creating your dream bedroom! A step-by-step approach will be used to introduce students to the concept of drafting a scaled floor plan, using drafting instruments and basic architectural drawing techniques. Drafting tools and materials will be provided.
Glass Mosaics
Students will be introduced to the art of mosaics. Instruction is geared towards students who like to work with their hands. Students will create a colorful glass mosaic tile and small mosaic flower pot. Mosaic tile nippers will be used to cut stained glass pieces which will be glued onto the tiles and pots, and grout will be applied to finish the projects.
Art
Our very own art instructor, Tom Grady, will teach this hands-on program, exploring various mediums and allowing the budding artist or accomplished artist to shine! Fall session: Developing your own comic strip!
Chess Club
Come play! A popular course last year, chess club offers instruction to beginner and advanced players alike. The main idea is to enjoy the game, learn the basics - if you are new to the game, and advanced strategy- if you are a seasoned player. Rules of tournament play will also be covered.
Modern/Jazz Hip Hop
Students will learn modern/jazz, hip-hop and acro (jump) moves. This is a high-energy fun class that focuses on team building and individual dance goals. No experience is necessary. We will learn dance counts and beginning choreography, while developing an understanding for the flow of a dance class (warm ups, center work, moving across the floor, stretch, strengthen and balance). Students should wear jazz shoes or sneakers (not street shoes) and hair tied back away from face. Students will have the opportunity to perform a short dance routine for friends and family at the completion of the class.
Tile Mosaics
Students will be introduced to the art of broken tile mosaics. Instruction is geared towards students who like to work with their hands. Students will create a 12x12 tile mosaic mirror and a 6x12 mosaic name board. Mosaic tile nippers and hammers will be used to break tiles and old pottery into small pieces which will be glued onto plywood and grout will be applied to finish the projects.
Drama Club
McAuliffe Regional CPS, in partnership with Performing Arts Center (PAC), will be presenting our first Fall School Drama! The House of Frankenstein will be presented Friday, November 18 and Saturday, November 19. Please refer to the flier from PAC for more details and registration information. PLEASE REGISTER DIRECTLY WITH PAC. Scholarships are available- please contact Renee Graham for specifics.
Intel Computer Clubhouse
Learn web design and create a web site. Create robots with computers and Lego! Just some of the cool things you can learn at the Intel Computer Clubhouse, located at Hollis Street Clubhouse (Boys and Girls Club in Framingham). State of the art computers and software, with hands on instruction, will give you the chance to create, explore and invent! ***Transportation is provided TO The Clubhouse. Parents pick up at The Clubhouse. Students must complete a registration form for the Boys and Girls Club (fee is waived for all McAuliffe Regional CPS students) and are available in the school office.
School Scoop! Newspaper Club
This very successful and productive club produces a paper at the completion of each Enrichment session. Regular participation is expected and hours are logged towards school service requirements. If you have a flair for writing, like to take pictures and want to make a difference or make a (journalistic) name for yourself, join the School Scoop! Newspaper Club.