Note: Participation in Extracurricular Activities
Students must maintain a grade of “C” or higher in all academic classes, as well as an “S” or higher in behavior and work habits in order to participate in all non-academic activities and clubs the school offers. This includes but is not limited to: field trips, carnivals, sports, special assemblies, student council, choirl, etc…
ALTAR SERVERS PROGRAM
Training is provided annually by the Parish for interested students in 5th through 8th grades. Duties include the serving of daily and Sunday Mass, and other special occasions. Participation in the program requires parental support for getting to the assigned Masses.
CHOIR
Students in K through 8th grades are eligible to join choir. The choir sings at Mass on the first Sunday of the month, at weekly school Mass, Christmas and Spring Programs, and at various other functions. Practice is usually held after Wednesday school dismissal.
DECATHLONAssumption School participates in the Archdiocesan Junior High Academic Decathlon. This a competition for students in grades 6-8. They compete against over 100 schools from within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. There are two 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 Religion, English, Literature, Science, Math, Current Events, Art and Music. Awards are given for individual and team performance, and the wining team from each geographic diocese competes in a state championship.
ODYSSEY OF THE MIND
This international academic extracurricular competition asks students to work in collaborative teams to solve complex problems of all types. Coached by parents outside of school hours, Assumption students have done well in this competition traditionally and often compete at the regional and state level. In 2019, an Assumption team were the State champions and competed at the World Finals in Iowa!
SCOUTS
The Daisy, Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Girl Scout Programs are active and sponsored by Assumption Parish
STUDENT COUNCIL
The Student Council, composed of students from grades seven and eight, promotes extended opportunities for leadership, service to others, and good citizenship. Students seeking a council position complete an application and submit a resume of leadership experiences. Applicants are then interviewed by a committee consisting of at least the principal and the Student Council moderator(s). Others may be asked to join the interview committee to offer further insight to student leadership expectations. Council members are appointed to an office, for which they have indicated an interest, based on leadership potential, commitment to service, a strong overall academic record and responsible school citizenship. If a student chooses to accept an appointment, he/she agrees to meet all their responsibilities as a council member, maintain above average grades and conduct themselves as model school citizens. If these criteria are not met, a student may be asked to leave the council. Students serve on the council for one school year. Students wishing to be re-appointed to the council must begin the selection process again. The application and selection process for the next school year begins in April.
ACADEMIC AWARDSHonors are announced to recognize student achievement and distinction in various areas. At the end of the school year, an assembly is held to recognize student honors.
Grades 4 through 8 Honors
1st Honors = 3.7 or higher GPA average
2nd Honors = 3.3 GPA minimum average
Honorable Mention = 3.0 GPA minimum average
ATHLETICS & CHEERLEADING (See Athletics Tab)
“GATOR” EXTENDED SCHOOL DAY CARE PROGRAM
Extended Care (Gator Club) is provided for students who do not have an adult to care for them before and/or after school. All students of Assumption School are eligible for Extended Care.
The program is an integral part of the school and shares its philosophy and goals. The overall well-being of each child is nourished in a Christian atmosphere. A safe and caring environment is provided to promote a sound social, emotional, and academic center for the growth and development of the whole child.
The students in Extended Care chose the name “Gator Club” because the school mascot is the alligator and our sports teams are known as the “Assumption Gators.” Gator Club is situated in Crean Hall and the playground, as well as a few of the primary classrooms.
