Info Guide2012-13 - St. Scholastica Academy

EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAM
St. Scholastica Academy’s extracurricular program is an important part of school life. Research shows that
there is a strong connection between school involvement and academic success in schools. Our students are
strongly encouraged to get involved in at least one extracurricular activity. Students can participate in any
number of activities sponsored by the various organizations on campus. These activities involve a wide variety
of skills and interests.
ACADEMIC GAMES -- The purpose of having an Academic Games club at St. Scholastica is to enhance
members’ educations. We do this by learning and applying advanced mathematical concepts, studying our
country’s history from formation through the present, and developing decision making skills. The motivation
behind our studies is to be able to apply this knowledge not only in our everyday lives and classes, but to
represent our school and possibly our state in local and/or national competitions.
ALTAR SERVERS — Teams of students are formed who wish to serve at the various liturgies during the
school year. The teams are scheduled to serve on a rotating basis at school Masses and Masses on Ring Day,
Family Picnic, Eighth Grade Induction/Feast Day, and Senior Graduation.
ANIMAL APPRECIATION CLUB - The Club is open to all students in grades 8-12. This group’s purpose
is to raise awareness about animal habitats and help care for the animals in our community. Members participate
in Pet Walks, hold food drives for the local shelter, identify and honor an animal of the month and serve at the
St. Tammany Humane Society. Our students believe that through this work they will be serving God and their
community in a fresh and innovative way.
ART CLUB — The Art Club tries to heighten an awareness of the humanities. This organization visits art
museums and art galleries. Each year Art Club sponsors a school membership to NOMA, a Halloween grab
bag activity and a guest artist series. Membership is open to all classes.
BENEDICTINE PLAYERS DRAMA CLUB — The Benedictine Players of SSA provide quality
productions each year. Jekyl and Hyde, George M., Anything Goes, Singin’ in the Rain, Sound of Music, My
Fair Lady, Beauty and the Beast, Aida, Wizard of Oz, and The King and I are some of the titles produced
since the inception of this program. The cast and crew consists of fifty or more participants, many times
reaching over one hundred participants. Professional musicians, choreographers and technicians are employed
for each show.
BIG SISTER/LITTLE SISTER — Each senior is paired with an eighth grader as a big sister. This program
is designed to promote friendships, to help younger members of the school adjust to their new environment,
and to help the eighth grade students to have a unique sense of belonging to the SSA family.
CHAPTER CHAT -- The members of this organization promote reading and are introduced to new fiction/
non-fiction. A new book is chosen monthly and members meet to discuss and promote the selected reading.
COLOR GUARD -- An elite, para-miliary group of seniors who volunteer to maintain the school’s flags,
promote patriotism and keep the school and community aware of the meaning of sacrifice through their member’s
words, actions and deeds.
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