AFTER SCHOOL ATHLETICS
All children in 3rd – 8th Grades are encouraged to support and play in the after school sports program. The after school sports program of events, including hiring coaches and referees are coordinated by the school’s Athletics Director. A $120 fee is charged per child per sport per season. The “After School Athletics Handbook” is made available to all athletes and their families each year, which outlines specific policies and guidelines. The program operates under the guidance and support of the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO). All coaches must be trained and certified by the CYO, be fingerprinted by the LA archdiocese or OLA, provide proof of clearance from TB, and have completed all necessary VIRTUS training.
Each year OLA offers the following:
FALL Flag Football, Volleyball (Girls’), Cross Country
WINTER Basketball
SPRING Soccer, Softball, Track, Volleyball (Boys’),
YEAR ROUND Bowling, Cheerleading, Color Guard, Golf
After School Sports Eligibility
All students involved in after school sports must have and maintain a “C” average with no “F” Grades. They must maintain “Satisfactory” or better in conduct and work habits. At the start of each season, students must provide proof of eligibility from the previous grading period report card. Grades, conduct and work habits are monitored during the season by the A.D. through progress reports and reports cards. Falling below the standards makes the student immediately ineligible to compete. The student is placed on a 2-week probation during which they cannot practice or participate in any team activities in order to focus on improving grades and/or behavior. Fees are not returned if a student is dropped for academic or behavioral reasons. Full details on the After School Sports Program are published annually in the Athletic Handbook available from the Athletic Director.
CALIFORNIA JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION (CJSF)
This program is a statewide honor society available by application to 7th and 8th Grade students maintaining high academic averages. In addition to demonstrating consistently high achievement of rigorous academic standards, students demonstrate good citizenship by fully participating and supporting social outreach and community involvement. The moderator is Mrs. Sandra Macias.
JUNIOR HIGH ACADEMIC DECATHLON (AJHD)
This annual competition is held in early spring and is open to schools with students in Grades 6th – 8th in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and nationally. A team of ten students and alternates are chosen based on their STAR scores, report cards and teacher recommendations. The members compete in the following subject areas: Religion, Mathematics, Literature, English/Spelling, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts, Current Events. The team competes in LOGIC and Super Quiz. Coaching and preparation take place before, during and after school hours from September through the competition date. The moderator is Ms. Boyle, supported by many teachers and parent volunteers who serve as coaches.
SCHOOL ALTAR SERVERS
Altar servers are those who assist the priests in the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Table. A child is eligible to serve at the start of the 3rd Grade. Children interested in becoming servers receive training through the parish and then may serve at the regular school masses. Additional training is offered each year for those interested in serving at funerals and weddings. Most training takes place outside regular school hours. Please inquire at the parish office for details.
