ENRICHMENT
Please see the calendar for the current class schedule.
Academic Support
Our Academic Support is here to help! We offer an hour of Academic Support from Monday through Thursday. Check it out here: Academic Support
Martial Arts
Learn the eclectic art of Kajukenbo, a combination of Karate, Judo, Jujitsu, Kenpo, and Kung Fu. Students will learn basic kicks, strikes, blocks, stances, kata, and sparring techniques. Go to www.handtohandkajukenbo.com for more information or to see about classes for yourself!!
Berkeley Boosters
The Berkeley Boosters brings Cops and Kids together in a wide variety of activities such as white water rafting, rocking climbing, kayaking, bicycling and backpacking.
Chess
Beginner and advanced players alike are invited to join the chess club. Come and work on your game, sharpen your strategy, or challenge a friend - see what you're made of!
Cooking Class
Ever wanted to learn how to cook some of your favorite foods? In this class you'll be using fresh ingredients from the Willard garden to plan and create tasty meals.
Drama
Taught by Mr Rose.
Gardening Class
The Willard garden is a great place to get a little dirty and a lot of satisfaction watching things grow. Each week, spend an hour or so digging in the soil, watering sprouts, and learning how to tend and create a beautiful garden. The gardeners will grow vegetables and herbs for the cooking class to use, as well as for other school events. Let's play in the dirt!
Film Class
This class deals with basic techniques and principles for working with film/video. We examine shots and scene theory, as well as basic editing with iMovie and discuss different types of films (i.e. narrative, documentary, non-narrative/art films). Students work together to create a short film. Digital point and shoot cameras can be used for capturing video. Students will also be working with Garageband to create a soundtrack for the film.
La Pena/Community Music Center Youth Latin Ensemble
Students will receive a 90-minute weekly group class at Willard Middle School on Tuesdays from 4:00pm to 5:30pm. In this class, students will play in an ensemble and participate in various activities designed to develop general musicianship skills, such as playing percussion instruments, listening to music, etc. The curriculum focuses on Latin music, including Salsa, flamenco, and music from Cuba, Peru, and Mexico. There will be a presentation for families and friends in the beginning of June.
Leadership Team
Students will have the opportunity to shape the After School Program. They will choose field trip destinations and select enrichment classes for the After School Program.
Magic the Gathering
Students will learn to play the card game Magic the Gathering. They will learn rules, single gameplay, and tournament play.
Tennis
Students are taught the game of Tennis and practice the game together.
Y.E.A.H.
Young Entrepreneurs at Haas' afterschool business club teaches principles and real-life lessons of business, finance, and entrepreneurship to excite, educate, and support underserved youth. The club members will work hand-in-hand with mentors ona project that serves and benefits our community.
Cycling
Cycling is one of the best ways to get around Berkeley. In the cycling class students will learn bicycle safety and get pleanty of excercise while taking in the beauty of Berkeley. (Students need to provide their own bicycles and helmets.)
Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)
Willard's GSA is a part of the GSA Network, which sets out to create safe environments in school for students to support each other and learn about homophobia and other oppressions, educate the school community about homophobia, gender identity, and sexual orientation issues, and fight discrimination, harassment, and violence in schools. All students are welcome.
Community Builders
After School students will reach out into their community in this class. There will be beautification projects and much more!
Club Scrabble
Students will sharpen their vocaublary and spelling skills in this class. Through activities they will broaden their overall literal knowledge.
Sports
Willard's Sports Program brings the students of Willard an opportunity to represent the school while being part of a team. Our student athletes are now playing teams in Berkeley as well as teams from other cities. The sports program at Willard consists of Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Tennis, Track, and Cross Country Running. We are very proud of our sports program and its growth and are constantly improving and adding services.
Sports League Codes and Addresses
Fall Sports:
Cross Country Runnning
Flag Football
Volleyball
Spring Sports:
Basketball, Boys and Girls' teams
Girl's Softball
Soccer