The L.C.M.A. Book of the Month Club is open to any student who loves to read! Members are expected to read the monthly designated book and attend each "Read-In" where the book will be discussed. In addition, members will be encouraged to read the fifteen Sunshine State Young Reader award books and keep a journal on their readings. In April, a team of four students will be selected to participate in the annual "Polk County Sunshine State Bowl" competition. This club meets on the second Thursday of every month. Dues are $5.00 for the year.

Chess Team
Sponsor: Karen Ponder

The Chess Team at L.C.M.A. participates in Polk Scholastic Chess. This organization is an Invitational Chess Tournament League for students in grades K - 12. The Chess Club meets the first and third Thursday from September to February (chess season). Dues are $30.00 payable directly to Polk Scholastic Chess.

E-Team
Sponsors: Allison Sitta
Seretha Franklin
Debbie Tregler

E-Team is an activity for 6th - 8th grade students who have an interest in economics. There will be three six-member teams, one for each grade level that will represent the school, in the spring, at the county level tournament.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Sponsor: Leon Williams

F.C.A. is dedicated to building a caring and accepting community where those seeking a deeper spiritual life are accepted and encouraged. Membership is open to all L.C.M.A. students. F.C.A. will meet the first and third Thursday of each month. Dues are $3 for the year.

Future Business Leaders of America
Sponsors: Regina Cobb
Sue Laing

F.B.L.A. is a non-profit, local, district, state, and nationally affiliated organization for middle and high school students participating in business programs. F.B.L.A.’s mission is: To bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career develop- ment programs. L.C.M.A. meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month. Dues are $15.00 per year.

History Club/ Youth in Government
Sponsor: Leon Williams

The purpose of this club is for students to learn more about the legislative process and the roles of government. Students will also have the opportunity to debate important political issues. The club will work closely with the "Youth in Government" Program run by the Y.M.C.A. The club will also provide the students an opportunity to develop materials for use in the annual county and state History Fair competitions.

The club’s emphasis is career exploration with a focus on interpersonal skills development. Skills include displaying a cooperative attitude, self-awareness, self-esteem issues, conflict resolution, cultural diversity and etiquette training. Students will go on a number of outings to local restaurants and cultural events. The events will increase students’ knowledge of career choices, facilitate community awareness and provide cultural exposure. This club meets on the first and third Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Dues are $10.00.

Music Department
Directors: Christina Baker
Jane Sholine

Music is one of the seven intelligences identified in the brain and the only one that utilizes all seven intelligences simultaneously. Participating in a music class offers opportunities to perform, attend concerts and field trips to various places. Music students meet on Mondays and Tuesdays after school.
Band Web Site
Chorus/Orchestra Web Site

Math Counts
Sponsor: Dr. Jim Winegar

Math Counts is an activity for 7th and 8th grade students with exceptional math ability and an interest in learning to solve challenging problems. Skills learned are useful on math tests such as the SAT or ACT exams and in high school math classes. The top eight students will represent the school in the spring at a county level tournament. Top county teams go on to the state tournament. The Math Counts team will meet every Wednesday.

National Junior Honor Society
Sponsors:
Dawn Kenney
Tonya Anderson
 Service Hour Form

Membership in the National Junior Honor Society is both an honor and a responsibility. Students are selected the second semester of their 7th grade year at L.C.M.A. A selection criterion is based on a minimum 3.5 G.P.A., service, leadership, character, and citizenship.

Members are expected to maintain the 3.5 G.P.A., give a minimum of 2.5 hours of monthly service to their school or community and continue to demonstrate the high standards of character and citizenship. The Honor Society meets every 9 weeks. There is a $5 induction fee.

Science Olympiad Club
Sponsors: Judy Shively
Jim Winegar

This club is for 6th-8th grade students who wish to participate in the annual State Science Olympiad Competition held in March in Orlando. Meeting times will be announced in advance. Dues are $10.00.

Student Council
Sponsor: Beth Row

Membership in the Student Council is comprised of one student from every peer class. Student Council representatives are elected by their classmates to report the views of their classmates at each Student Council meeting. The Council meetings are held before school as announced.