Minneapolis Public Schools

Catch the Buzz! This course is an opportunity for students to put their own mark on the wildly popular Anthony Newspaper “The Buzz”! Students will practice writing, editing, formatting, printing and distributing their very own newspaper. Anyone with an interest in sharing their creativity with our school should join! Students in this course are also invited to participate in the Minneapolis Book Review program where students can get paid to read and review books!

Badminton is a fun, face-paced, competitive game. Whether you’re an experienced player or new to the game you’ll have a blast playing with other students after school!

Creating fun and excitement for everyone who enjoys board games and developing skills of strategic thinking.

Beginners through advanced players are welcome to come play chess together! Learn some new skills or practice what you know with other Anthony students.

Students will have the opportunity to learn even more about the writing process as they write and share unique works of their choosing. Students will have the opportunity to get feedback on their writing, and, if they want, to publish their writing in a school wide zine. Students in this course are also invited to participate in the Minneapolis Book Review program where students can get paid to read and review books!

Students will unleash their creativity through clay, building inspired ceramic projects that push their skills in visual art and engineering forward each week. This course is a great space to relax, create art, and explore what’s possible with ceramics!

Dungeons and Dragons A place to learn and play the world's most popular Tabletop Roleplaying Game. Based on personal interest students will be able to play in or run a game with their peers. Under the guidance of a knowledgeable game enthusiast to help teach them the game. Gameplay consists of Building a character to roleplay as inside a fantasy world of magic and dragons. Then joining with their peers to cooperate in creating and telling stories together, solve problems and puzzles, and go on exciting adventures together. All through the power of imagination, the luck of the dice, and basic math. This game does contain combat against both creatures and human enemies. The use of Maps, Miniatures, Dice, character sheets and source books for 5th edition (2014 handbook) are supplied. Students are welcome to bring their own as well. So, whether you are new to the game, or a seasoned veteran, all are welcome to join in the fun!

Students will design, build, and program Lego robots to complete missions and compete in the First Lego League competition! Our award winning program is open to beginners and experienced FLL students alike, regardless of grade level! If you have an interest in engineering, this is the program for you! PLEASE NOTE* Students are encouraged to attend at least two days a week based upon schedule availability.

Students seeking more opportunities to sing in an ensemble can do so while getting an introduction to more challenging choral pieces! Students will learn about the history of the music, and have the opportunity to build on their skills beyond the regular school day! This course is open to beginning and returning choir students alike, with an aptitude for singing and a desire to learn! This course will only be for 7th and 8th graders.

Bring your creativity and curiosity to this fun class where students will take a deep dive into the world of 3D printing. Students will plan creative projects, design them digitally, and bring their ideas to life every week!

Students seeking more opportunities to play band instruments in an ensemble can do so while getting an introduction to the exciting world of jazz! Students must have one or more years playing experience on the instrument. It is highly recommended that students are currently enrolled in school band or weekly private lessons. Students will learn about the history of the music, the development of jazz rhythm and chord structures, and will learn and practice improvisation!

Do you love trivia?! Come catch the “buzz” in this fun Jeopardy style competition series. Students will hone their skills in quick recall and written competitions, sharing their knowledge in math, literature, history, science, current events, and everything in between! Students will also compete directly with other middle school students in after-school meets around the Twin Cities!

Students with a love of learning and an interest in studying mathematics at a deeper level will love this opportunity to compete in the Minnesota Junior High Math League in the fall, and the National MathCounts competition in the spring. Students from any grade level with any level of experience can join our award winning math team!

Students with an interest in painting that are really looking to leave their mark on our school will love this opportunity to design and paint beautiful murals in our school! Additionally, students will have the opportunity to explore the world of set design as they help create beautiful works of art for the Anthony School Musical in the Spring!

This course is for beginners to extremely skilled athletes who want to develop their game beyond practice! This class meets twice a week. Last class is Nov. 14.

Students will bring their creativity and imagination to life, learning to perform scripted pieces and improv alike. This course is a great opportunity for beginning and experienced students alike to hone their skills in performing before auditioning for the Anthony School Musical in December!

Students will dive deep by watching, discussing and creating anime. They’ll draw connections between the films that they see and their own lives, and create works of art that allow them to share their stories with their peers. Students will also take a step into the world of animation, bringing their creations to life!

Students will work together to prepare for and participate in the Minneapolis Urban Debate League. Students will learn to construct and share research based arguments, and will learn to engage in thoughtful, respectful debate with their peers.