Lower School Activities

Chavez Lower School scholars have opportunities to participate in a core public policy pathway course, grade level field experiences, seasonal athletics, policy and academic clubs as well as creative and interest based clubs.

Core Public Policy Pathway Courses

Who We Are: Community & Change

Grade 6

Projects: “My D.C. Story” map, community change maker profiles

Field Experience: D.C. Neighborhood Exploration

Justice League: Power, Rights & Fairness

Grade 7

Projects: Policy comic strips, classroom debates

Field Experience: Courthouse & City Council Simulation

ChangeMakers 101

Grade 8

Projects: Youth-led advocacy campaigns, Policy Expo

Field Experience: Youth Advocacy Day at D.C. Council

Policy & Academic Clubs	Creative & Interest Based Clubs
Student Government Association Debate Team Restorative Justice Society Junior Editors (Prepares scholars for Chavez Journal roles)	Modeling / Fashion Club K-Pop Club Gaming Club Future Millionaires (Finance and entrepreneurship themes) Dance Team Art Club Book Club (Virtual) Gardening Club

Seasonal Athletics

Fall: Soccer, Volleyball

Winter: Basketball, Indoor Track, Cheerleading

Spring: Ultimate Frisbee

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