Thomas E. Weightman Middle School – Beyond the Bell Program
Thomas E. Weightman Middle School
30649 Wells Road
Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
Directions
Phone: (813) 794-0240
Program Hours: 2:50pm - 6:00pm
Location: Portable #11
Sports Skills and Drills
This activity consists of a variety of sports drills and exciting fun. For the beginner, or the established athlete, Skills and Drills is a fun relaxing way to try your hand at a new sport with encouragement and support from the site staff and fellow team mates. Adult supervised and directed, Skills and Drills helps students realize the importance of collaboration and teamwork.
Scholar’s Club
This activity provides time for students to complete homework, receive tutoring, work on grade recovery and build upon valuable educational skills.
Project Based Learning (PBL)
This prepares students for academic, personal, and career success, and prepares students to rise to the challenges of life and the world they live in. Activities are planned and implemented collaboratively with staff and students based on student interest and community need. Project Based Learning unleashes a contagious, creative energy among staff and students.
Socialization
This part of our program allows the student’s time to transition from their academic day to a more relaxed atmosphere. Students can utilize this time to talk with friends, play card games, board games or simply relax in a comfy chair and read a book.
Techno Time
This activity is a block of time that allows students to complete projects they may currently be working on, engage in new computer-based projects and activities, or just research individual topics of interests. Techno Time provides access to the technology that drives student achievement and 21st Century education.
Enrichment Program Tracks
These are specialized sessions provided twice weekly over a six-week period. During EP Tracks, students will have an opportunity to engage in exciting activities led by special guests who will give students real coaching and hands on opportunities in a variety of topics. Examples of activities include Robotics, Dance, STEM activities, Art, Coding, Drama and so much more. Further information will be forthcoming.
Friday Frolics
This will provide time to wrap up the activities from the week and give students an opportunity to enjoy special activities or events. Designed with student interest in mind, activities or events may include; a field day, a dance, movie time, video game tournaments, special presentations or any other just-for-fun activity that the students may enjoy.
BTB Special Interest Clubs
BTB Clubs are clubs that the students choose based on their interest. These clubs are can be student or Group Leader directed. Clubs can include drama, arts & crafts, cultural diversity, music, sports, etc. Students will have a choice of two different clubs every two weeks.