K-8 ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS & CLUBS
Our student competitions are designed to provide incentives for students to develop skills necessary for Christian leadership, facilitate the learning process, and to help develop composure and confidence in each student.
ACSI MATH OLYMPICS
The ACSI Math Olympics is held annually for students in 3rd-8th grades. Participants compete in either the Computation or the Reasoning category. The objective of this competition is to support student interest in math and provide an opportunity for fellowship with students from other Christian schools who share a love of mathematics. Students are recognized for their achievements and are given the opportunity to glorify God through their mathematical abilities.
ROCKETRY CLUB
As a registered club in the Team America Rocket Challenge (TARC), the ICS Rocketry Club meets once a month to design, build, and fly model rockets. The TARC competition is a nation-wide event that takes place in Great Meadows, Virginia in May. Participants in the final competition qualify through TARC-monitored test flights of a rocket that has been designed and built by the students of the club. Each year, ICS has a team of students who participate in the TARC event. More information can be found at www.rocketcontest.org.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS
During after school throughout the school year, our students have the opportunity to participate in activities ranging from academic and artistic enrichment to school and community services. After school clubs options may include: Math, Chess, Knitting, Etiquette, Fiction Writing, Music, Visual Arts, Dance, Choir, Edible Science, STEAM, and Lego© Engineering (facilitated by Play-Well TEKnologies).
HS ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS & CLUBS
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Scholarship, service, leadership, and character are the four pillars of membership for the National Honor Society. Qualified students must maintain an accumulated GPA of 3.75 or higher and may apply as juniors or seniors. The National Honor Society strives to recognize the total student—one who excels in all four areas. Members regularly participate in chapter service projects as well as individual service projects that reflect their talents, gifts, skills, or interests. Learn more about the National Honor Society.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Student Government offers students the opportunity to become involved in the inner workings of the high school. Those students who choose to run for office and are elected by their peers are given the opportunity to advocate for the needs of the student body and display leadership in various responsibilities. SGA coordinates outreach opportunities, dances, extracurricular activities, or express the needs and interests of the students to the administration.
KEY CLUB
In partnership with Kiwanis Clubs, Key Club provides opportunities for members to serve, build character, and develop leadership skills. Members organize and engage in regular acts of service in our school and our community. Learn more about Key Club.
INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY
The International Thespian Society (ITS) is the honor society for theatre students which recognizes, rewards, and encourages outstanding student achievements and efforts in all aspects of theatre arts. Membership is earned through exemplary work and involvement in theatre arts within the high school and the community at large. Involvement in this society provides inductees (also known as Thespians) with educational experiences, leadership opportunities, and scholarship possibilities. Learn more about International Thespian Society.
ROCKETRY CLUB
As a registered club in the Team America Rocket Challenge (TARC), the HS Rocketry Club meets once a month to design, build, and fly model rockets. With near perfect launch scores, the ICS high school team has qualified for the national competition with their rockets. More information can be found at www.rocketcontest.org.
SCIENCE BUDDIES CHALLENGE
Students worldwide are invited to give engineering a try with the annual Engineering Challenge from Science Buddies. Announced every January, the Science Buddies Engineering Challenge lets students use their problem-solving skills to design, build, and test contraptions. Prior challenges include a rubber band car, tallest tower, volleyball machine, and others. More information can be found at www.sciencebuddies.org/engineering-challenge.
STUDENT-LED CLUBS
We encourage students to initiate and implement opportunities to engage their peers and their community in areas of interest. Students are organizing and participating in clubs such as Model UN, Speech and Debate, Music Production & Composition, Film Club, Bible studies, and others.
YEARBOOK
The Messenger is a bound yearbook produced by the high school editorial staff, with the assistance of select MS students. The senior graduates are honored in the book with individual pictures and write-ups. Each homeroom has a class picture and each grade level its own page.
The Messenger staff are chosen at the end of the school year and they work closely with the Faculty Advisor. Middle School photography students are taught basic photography skills and submit photographs representing various class activities throughout the year.