Clubs

Don’t let their dizzying accomplishments confuse you; HB girls are typical pre-teens and teenagers. They love to be with their friends and “hang out” and they long for outlets for their boundless energy, exciting ideas, and community spirit.

And though they share many things in common, each of these exuberant young women also has her own interests. That’s why across divisions, HB offers a wealth of opportunities for each student to find her own special niche. The School’s club scene has something for everyone. Some extracurricular clubs are as old as Carnival, while new opportunities for bonding – Scrabble, anyone? – emerge on campus all the time.

Primary School

Primary School girls get the chance to pursue their personal interests outside the classroom. Expressions is an after-school enrichment program that offers varied classes in arts, sports, drama, science, dance and creative movement. And under the leadership of Primary School Director Kathy Zopatti, Prime girls regularly publish an in-house newspaper “Prime Times.”

Other Primary School clubs include:

FIRST LEGO League

Middle School

After the formal school day ends, the Middle School is a virtual beehive of extracurricular offerings ranging from the usual arts and sports activities to classes in Italian, drumming, and cooking. Ten years ago, the G.R.O.W. Foundation was established for girls interested in taking community service to a higher level. This group holds fundraisers throughout the year and the girls write their own requests to raise funds so they can award grants to worthy HB endeavors. Prior to disbursing funds, G.R.O.W. Foundation members evaluate submitted proposals and decide on the dollar amount to be awarded.

Other Middle School clubs include:

Academies

This signature program for 7th and 8th graders encourages students to develop new interests and fuel their passions. Girls choose from an ever changing variety of classes ranging from forensics, Asian studies, broadcasting, fitness, and creative writing to community service and dramatics.

After School Offerings

Opportunities for exploration and socialization in a relaxed setting is the goal of the after school program. Students may register for classes such as:

• Italian

• Photography

• Drumming

• Cooking

• Art and creative dramatics

 

FIRST LEGO League

Student Council

Ski Club

Daily Homework Club is also available for all students who wish to complete their homework in a quiet setting under the supervision of a faculty member.

Upper School

Altogether in the Upper School, there are 24 clubs for the 2009-2010 school year. Each club has one to two faculty advisors and student officers. Students can join most clubs at any time of year. The clubs are divided into six categories:

• Service
• Cultural
• Academic
• Special Issues
• Product
• Special Interests