All students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular programs, conditional upon their grades and adherence to school rules. A minimum grade point average of 70% in all subjects (with no grade lower than a C) must be maintained. Grade and conduct checks are conducted by the principal, vice-principal and athletic director on a regular basis. Students who do not maintain a 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA), or receive in excess of 2 D’s/F’s on their trimester report card are ineligible to participate in extracurricular activities (including school sports) until improvement is seen in the new trimester. Students who receive a formal office referral are ineligible to participate in extracurricular activities, including student government. Student behavior expectations are consistent with our school discipline guidelines are reflected in the Student Learning Expectations.
ANNUAL SPELLING & GEOGRAPHY BEES
The Spelling Bee is conducted yearly in grades 1-8. Awards and school recognition are given to the top student spellers in each homeroom class. Student class winners also participate in the local Knights of Columbus spelling competitions.
The Geography Bee is conducted each year (typically in January) with class competitions and then the class winners participate in the school wide Geography Bee. This competition is for students in grades 4-8. The guidelines and rules of the National Geographic Society Geography Bee are strictly adhered to. The school winner is then eligible to participate in the National Geography Bee regional competition.
ACADEMIC JUNIOR HIGH DECATHLON (AJHD)
The Academic Junior High Decathlon is a competition for students in grades 6-8. There are ten events. Two are collaborative team efforts – a logic quiz with 20 rigorous thinking problems, and a super quiz with 50 multiple choice questions on five broad academic themes. The remaining eight events test individual knowledge of the Roman Catholic doctrine, English, Literature, Science, Mathematics, Current Events, Social Studies, and Fine Arts (Art and Music). Awards are given for individual and team performance, and the winning school team from each geographic diocese competes in a state championship the first Saturday of March each year.
The California Catholic Schools Academic Junior High Decathlon (or AJHD) strives to bring forth some of those academic talents and celebrate them in the context of spirit-filled competition. The five goals of the Decathlon are:
- To promote academic excellence
- To promote collaborative spirit and cooperative learning skills
- To promote logical and higher order thinking
- To recognize the contributions of parents, teachers, school administrators and business and community members in supporting high standards for all students and
- To celebrate the diversity, excellence, and tradition of Catholic schools. to promote academic excellence
St. Euphrasia School has fielded a team for the past 20+ years. Students in grades 6-8 are eligible to be on the team, with preference given to 7th and 8th graders. Students meet after school and on the weekends with their team faculty coaches, volunteer coaches and team members. Practices and meetings for the AJHD team typically start in September and continue through the AJHD Archdiocese of Los Angeles event.
