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FLEX Information

 

FLEX is a special block of time built into the school day that gives students and teachers flexibility to meet different needs. The goal of FLEX is to make the school day more personalized, offering both academic support and enrichment, while also creating time for students to explore interests and build community.

Some common uses of FLEX time include:

  • Academic support: Meeting with teachers for extra help, tutoring, or reteaching in subjects where more practice is needed.

  • Enrichment opportunities: Exploring special projects, extension lessons, or creative learning activities that go beyond the regular curriculum.

  • Independent work: Using the time to finish homework, work on long-term assignments, or study for upcoming tests.

  • Social-emotional support: Participating in advisory lessons, team-building activities, or check-ins that support students’ well-being.

  • Clubs and fun activities: Many schools also end the day with a variety of student clubs, interest groups, and fun activities during FLEX, giving students a chance to try new things, connect with peers, and enjoy school in a different way.

 

 

ACTIVITY TEACHER DAY
3x3 Basketball Mr. Ours Thursdays
ASL (American Sign Language) Mrs. Hendley Wednesdays
Animals & Nature Club Mrs. Hanson Fridays
Beta Club Mrs. Hendley, Ms. Bratcher, Mrs. Snyder, & Mr. Dvorak Every Third Thursday
Blooket Mrs. Roberts Mondays
Bluegrass Club Mr. Koly Mondays
Bluey Fan Club Mr. Johnson Fridays
Board/Card Games Mr. Wilson Tuesdays
Book Club (6th Grade) Mrs. Dixon Wednesdays
Card Games (Traditional) Mrs. Reser Wednesdays
Career Exploration Mrs. Hanson Mondays
College Football Fan Club Mr. Johnson Mondays
College Football Pick'em Mr. Ours Wednesdays
Coloring Mrs. Roberts Fridays
Crochet Mrs. Gulleman Fridays
Cursive Writing Mrs. Wright Wednesdays
D&D Intro Mr. Johnson Wednesdays
Disney Sing-Along Mrs. Snyder Wednesdays
Drama Club Mrs. Chittom Thursdays
Drawing Mrs. A. Swinger Wednesdays
Engineering/Rube Goldberg Mrs. Hendley Fridays
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) Mrs. Johnson & Ms. Loveridge Wednesdays
Free Drawing Mrs. Berkey Wednesdays
German Club Mr. Dvorak Tuesdays
Harry Potter Club Mrs. Chittom Fridays
History Trivia Mrs. Puckett Fridays
Ibis Art Mrs. V. Swinger Fridays
Journaling Mrs. Snyder Tuesdays
Juggling Mr. Cadle Tuesdays
KAHOOT! Mrs. Rudolph Mondays
Karaoke Ms. Nash Mondays
Library Zen Ms. Bratcher Tuesdays & Thursdays
Meditation Club Mrs. Gulleman Mondays
Music Theory Mr. Koly Wednesdays
NFL Fantasy Football Mr. Ours Tuesdays
Origami Mrs. Arbogast Fridays
Pickleball Mr. Cadle Mondays
Photography Mr. Dvorak Wednesdays
Premier League Fan Club Mr. Johnson Tuesdays
Puzzles Mrs. Berkey Fridays
Quiz Bowl/Trivia Ms. Hendley Mondays
Recess   Monday - Friday
Retro Gaming Club Mr. Wilson Wednesdays
Running Mr. Cadle Wednesdays
Silent Film Club Mr. Wilson Mondays
SINGO Mrs. Roberts Wednesdays
Sketchbook Mrs. Sylvester Fridays
Soccer Club Mrs. Puckett Tuesdays
Spikeball Mr. Cadle Fridays
Stage Crew Mrs. Chittom Wednesdays
Stretching/Circulation Mr. Mims Tuesdays
Study Hall   Monday - Friday
Thespian Society Mrs. Chittom Mondays
Uno Mrs. Yates Wednesdays
Uno Ms. Blake Fridays
Walking Mr. Garretto Fridays
World Culture Club Mrs. Berkey & Mrs. Porter Tuesdays
Word Puzzles Mrs. Arvey Tuesdays
Writing Club Mrs. Wright Thursdays
Yearbook Ms. Bratcher Mondays & Wednesdays
Yoga (Girls) Brewer Mondays
Yo-Yo Mrs. Smith Fridays
Zumba Brewer Thursdays