In School Student Programs

To foster a well-rounded education, we offer many programs and activities to our students.  Programs provided by the school include:

• Physical Education:  All grades participate in gym weekly.  Our energetic Gym teacher finds fun ways to keep the kids active through sports and games. A schedule is published close to the start of school informing parents which days are gym days (split by grade) for uniform purposes. 
• Art Program:  Students will have 1 scheduled art class each week.  Under the direction of our talented artist and educator, the Saint Joseph School art curriculum for Pre-K through Grade 8 is centered around learning the elements of art and design. Throughout this structure, discussions and activities include an incorporation of art history, color theory and critical thinking, often incorporating subject matter which is of specific interest to a particular class.
• Music Program:The goal of our music program is to teach age appropriate music and music theory in a fun, positive, and interactive  environment. Each class will have a scheduled music lesson every week with our Music teacher. They will also prepare for concerts throughout the year. 
• Buddy Program:  Each student in the lower grades will be paired with a "buddy" in the upper grade for the year.  Older Buddies will assist the teachers in walking the younger students to Mass, celebrate holidays and share fun activities together on Friday afternoons.  This program helps foster the relationship between our younger and older students.  
• Field Trips: Field trips can be of enormous educational and cultural value.  They are provided as an extension and enrichment of the curriculum.  Parents will be given ample notice to meet any financial requirements necessary and to volunteer as chaperones.  Parents are expected to sign permission slips for each trip and return them promptly to the school.  Field trips are arranged at the option/discretion of each teacher and the permission of the principal.
• Casual for a Cause:  Once a month we let the students dress down in return for a $1 donation to a charity of choice. Not only does this program instill an understanding of our responsibility to serve others, but also educates the students about the carious organizations we are helping. 
• Birthdays:  Celebrating life is one of our greatest joys!  Birthdays are announced daily over the school intercom for everyone to cheer. Birthday treats for the classroom are encouraged but are to be kept simple and comply with our allergy policy. 
• Special Events:  During the school year, we also hold special events such as our annual Back to School Bash, Halloween Stroll, Thanksgiving Feast, Christmas Concert, Stations of the Cross, May Procession, Poetry Contest, and Field Day.