Special Projects

Cylinder Gardening
            The fourth grade Science classes plant a fall and spring garden using the rectangular raised beds provided by the school.  All produce harvested from each gardener is theirs to take home for an evening meal.  The purpose of the garden is to give the students a hands-on experience with gardening.  The fourth grade science curriculum first unit of study is on plants and animals.

Student Council
            The Student Council is made up of fourth and fifth grade students, 2 from each classroom.  These students are the ones who enjoy helping others.  The purpose of the Student Council is to become involved in the school, community, and city.  The students take a leadership role. 

K.I.D.S. Club
            The KIDS Club is the Drug-Free club.  The sponsors of the KIDS Club is Minerva Perez.  The philosophy of the Drug-Free club is one of zero tolerance for the use of alcohol by all persons under the age of 21 and the non-use of all illegal substance, as well as the non-use of legal substances used illegally for all persons.  This means abstinence is the only message delivered to the students in our school.  The students who attend are encouraged to report back to their class lessons they learn in the KIDS Club.  The purpose of the J. P. Henderson KIDS Club is to have a school based method of teaching drug education, build social skills and reinforce appropriate behavior. Meetings are first and third Wednesday of the month from 2:00 - 2:30p.m. 

New Friend Program
           Teachers and staff  "adopting" one at risk student.  The purpose  is to provide extra support to our at risk students; be a friend and mentor.

Pep Squad and Cheerleaders
            "Pep Squad and Cheerleaders" is designed to help promote spirit at the school.  It also builds some of the girls self-esteem.  Students usually participate during Open House, Christmas Programs and other programs throughout the year.

History Fair
            The History Fair is a competitive event in which individual students or groups of students (2 - 5) can enter exhibits on any aspects of local, state, nation, or world history, as well as any other social sciences.  Students in grades 4 and 5 are eligible to enter.  The History Fair provides students an opportunity to do research, write paper, create projects, give performances, or produce media presentations using the content and methods of the social sciences, language, literature, and the arts.  The student's imaginative exhibits and corresponding research papers will make history come alive!

Spelling Bee
            The Spelling Bee was established to provide a forum to display student achievement in spelling.  The Spelling Bee will be open to 3rd - 5th graders.  This program encourages students to expand their knowledge in spelling skills.

National Honor Society
            The National Honor Society is the 4th and 5th grade students who have been at J.P. Henderson since Kindergarten  who 1) Have no more than 2 B's and the rest A's on their final average and 2) Have all E's in conduct on their final average.

Wall of Fame
            One student from each grade level will be chosen each month.  The program is designed to recognize outstanding all around students.

Wonder Kid
            Wonder Kid program is designed to encourage good citizenship.  Wonder Kid slips may be given to any student by any teacher.  Students fills them out and puts them in "Wonder Kid" box in office.  This program is designed to reward good citizenship at J. P. Henderson.

Science Fair
            The Science Fair is open to all students, Pre-K - 5th grade who would like to do a project.  Pre-K - 2 are class project.  3rd grade can be team, group, or individual.  4th and 5th grade projects will be individual or team.