Here is a comprehensive list of school sponsored programs and activities.  Students should pay attention to daily broadcasts for more information on club activities and events.  This should be used only as a guide to what is available; more detailed information about clubs is provided via daily broadcasts, Friday Notes and informational meetings.  Students should contact the teacher sponsor for more information.

MathCounts
MathCounts is a national organization with local chapters in Atlanta where middle school students compete locally, state-wide, and nationally in competitions.  This is the 8th year that Elkins Pointe has participated. We have had several state-wide participants and one national participant who represented the state of Georgia on a four-person state team.
Sponsor:  Mr. Kinberg
Times: Every Monday from 4:00–5:00
Place: D121
Requirements:  A desire to learn math that is not normally taught in the middle school classroom. Availability on one to two Saturdays for the local and state-wide competitions.  Transportation at 5pm promptly each Monday.

Academic Bowl
An elite academic club that will represent Elkins Pointe Middle School in the Fulton County Academic Bowl. 
Sponsor:  Mrs. Stetson
Times:  Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 4:00-5:00pm.  The competition will take place on November 11, 2009.
Requirements:  Participants have been recognized due to academic excellence and their ability to secure a position as one of the top eight students who tried out for the team.

Video Club
Video club is a social club run by the student members.  Only “E” video games are allowed.
Sponsor: Ms. Powell
Times: Fridays 4:00-5:30
Place: D111
Requirements: Students must be in good behavioral standing.

Girls to Ladies [GTL]
The purpose of GTL is to teach the girls the essentials of becoming young ladies (ie: etiquette), help them target and execute long term goals, and expose them to a world of professionalism and success. GTL promotes the art of living with style, class, and grace, as well as encouraging high scholastics and community outreach.
Sponsors: Ms. Gause & Mrs. Griffin
Cost: $20.00
Times: 4:00-5:30pm, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month
Place: A150
Requirements: Not accepting new members at this time. GTL will open for new members in the Spring 2010.

The Pointe Team
This select group of 6th grade up and coming leaders represents EPMS with the rising 6th grade transition activities. The purpose of this group is to help rising 6th graders make a smooth transition to middle school.  The Pointe Team visits all three feeder schools, speaks at the rising 6th grade parent coffee and hosts a program and tour for all rising Titans!!!!
Sponsor:  Ms. S. Smith
Times:  Meet before school or during school hours
Place:  Guidance Office
Requirements:  Selected by Guidance Counselor and Teachers (leadership qualities, academically advanced, articulate and outgoing).

Broadcast News Team
The Broadcast News Team writes, produces, and creates the daily morning news program at EPMS. Crew members also help at the annual Book Fair. The Broadcast News Team is in front of the entire school each morning with the newscast they deliver. They are leaders in the school and are often called upon to help teachers with their A/V equipment in the classroom. They are trained in each piece of equipment in the studio and many go on to participate with their high school broadcast news teams.
Sponsor:  Mrs. Grigsby
Times:  Active crews report each morning at 8am to complete that morning’s broadcast. Each crew assignment lasts for approximately 3 weeks and is rotated throughout all students who applied to be on the team so that each applicant gets at least one opportunity to participate.
Place:  Library media center broadcast studio
Requirements:  Parent permission, teacher recommendation, no in-school or out-of-school suspensions, grade maintenance

Spanish Club
Is an extracurricular club that educates and celebrates the Hispanic and Spanish culture. We hold several fiestas during the school year, create crafts relating to the Hispanic culture, familiarize the school with Hispanic culture, and assist with volunteer projects.
Sponsor:  Senorita Seward
Cost:  $5 one time membership fee
Times: Thursdays 4:00-5:15
Place:  A174
Requirements:  Student has to be in a World Language Spanish class in 7th and 8th grade.

Jr. Beta Club
The Jr. Beta Club is a service organization that promotes citizenship and dedication.  Jr. Beta members strive to improve our school and surrounding community by volunteering for different events in our area.  Our students maintain respect and dignity and represent Elkins Pointe well.
Sponsor:  Mrs. Swan
Cost:  $20.00 one time membership fee
Times:  8am on 11/20, 12/11, 1/15, 2/19, 3/19, 4/16, and 5/14
Place:  Media center
Requirements:  Maintain an 88% GPA and excellent and satisfactory in conduct.  15 service hours due per semester and 10 in the summer.  Sign-ups held in October during advisements.

Star House
This program is funded through a non-profit organization that began over 15 years ago to help "At Risk Children”.  The program is open to all students who may need extra help with homework, projects, and other school related assignments.  Students must meet certain academic requirements as well as having good attendance and citizenship to apply, as well as to remain active in the program.  Membership is limited in number and a waiting list is maintained for those wishing to enter the program as soon as space is available.
Sponsor:  Mr. Korbesmeyer
Times:  Monday - Thursday from 4:00 to 5:15 pm
Place:  F125
Requirements:  An application must be filled out.  Students must commit to attending a minimum of 3 days per week preferably 4 days, if at all possible.  Students must pass all classes, or they will be put on probation for the next 4 1/2 weeks.  Failure to raise their grades may result in being taken out of the program.
Transportation:  A "Sweep Bus" making a limited number of central stops is available to students who participate in the program at no cost.

EPMS Fulton County Schools Technology Competition Team
Students compete with other Fulton County school students in technology-related projects.  First place winners at the county level later compete with students from across the state at the Georgia Educational Technology Fair.  Categories include:  Digital Video Editing, Hardware, Case Modification, Non-Multimedia, Multimedia, Animated Graphic Design, Non-Animated Graphic Design, Digital Photography, 3-D Modeling, Project Programming, Internet Applications, Individual Programming Challenge, and Robotics. For the past three years, EPMS students have won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards at the county level, competed at the state level, and won 2nd place at the state level. 
Sponsor:  Ms. Lindesay (A152)
Times:  Competitions are held on a Saturday.  The county competition is expected to be held on January 30, 2010.  The state competition is March 13, 2010 (for 1st place county winners only).
Place:  The county competition will be held at Westlake High School in Atlanta, GA and the state competition will be held at Howard High School in Macon, GA.
Requirements:  Students should have taken Business & Computer Science and submitted a project to the sponsor for entry in the competition.  Students may use the computer room or work at home to complete their projects.  Projects should be stored on a removable storage device such as a CD or USB flash drive.   Parental approval is required for students to compete.  Transportation by parents to the event on a Saturday is necessary.  The number of participants to compete from each school is limited so if you’re interested, please see Ms. Lindesay so that you will be registered on time.

Student Council
Student Council is led by an elite group of students willing to represent the school. Each representative is elected by their peers to speak on the student body’s behalf.  There are fundraisers, community programs, and school activities put on by Student Council.  
Sponsors: Mr. Diaz & Ms. Gunning F-121
Times: Monthly meetings on Tuesdays during advisement, and Bi-weekly meetings for officers.
Requirements: (1)Have no failing grades, (2) No more than two think room visits including tardies (3) Have excellent and satisfactory for conduct on your report card, (4) Must be willing to attend meetings, take notes, and relay information to their advisement class.  Students are elected to this group in their advisement class through grade level elections.

Science Olympiad
For the past 25 years, Science Olympiad has led a revolution in science education. What began as a grass-roots assembly of science teachers is now one of the premiere science competitions in the nation, providing rigorous, standards-based challenges to more than 5,300 teams in 48 states. Science Olympiad's ever-changing event lineup -- ranging from Disease Detectives to Electric Vehicle to Bio-Process Lab -- provides a buffet of career choices and exposure to practicing scientists and mentors.  In the words of a Science Olympiad alumnus: "I consider Science Olympiad the most important and influential activity I participated in during my middle school and high school career."  
Sponsor(s): Daniel Williams, Michelle Morgan, Cathy Washington, Stacy Huftalin, Joanne Martin
Cost: $15 Dues
Times: Every Second and Fourth Tuesday of the month @4:15-4:45pm
Place: EPMS Science Labs
Requirements: A love and passion for science.

Yearbook
Yearbook is a year-long connections class open to 8th graders who applied and were selected during the spring of their 7th grade year.  The yearbook staff produces the Elkins Pointe yearbook which is delivered in May.  To accomplish this task, students will learn and become proficient in the journalism, technology and life skills.
Sponsor:  Karen Jones F101
Times: 6th period
Place:  F101
Requirements: An application filled out in the spring with two teacher recommendations.

Young Male Scholars
Our ultimate goal is to equip young men with the tools needed become successful, productive members of their community. Through improvement in academics and interpersonal skills, students are motivated to achieve greatness and become role models for their peers.
Sponsor:  Mr. E. Thomas
Cost:  $10.00
Times: Biweekly meetings/ Tuesdays 4:00-5:00, morning workshops/meetings TBA
Requirements: Guidance Recommendation/Male Student/ Effort Towards Change

Georgia History Trip
Two night-three day trip to Savannah and South Georgia. Students will tour historic Savannah, Fort Pulaski, Andersonville, Habitat for Humanity tour, FDR's house in Warm Springs, take a boat tour of Savannah Harbor, ghost tour and stroll River Street.
Sponsor:  Mrs. Phillips
Cost: $285 per person which includes all tour fees, meals, and hotel
Times: February 11 - 13, 2010
Requirements: 8th grade students only