Lego Engineering
Thanks to our school’s partnership with Play-Well TEKnologies, Kids are able to dive into massive collections of LEGOs while they build elaborate objects, structures, and vehicles and explore principles of engineering and physics. They also learn to collaborate without fear of mistakes. The experience is joyful and long lasting!
The Kids Theater Company
TKTC and St. Joseph’s are so excited to bring this after school theater program to St. Joseph’s families! Each rehearsal features a perfect blend of theatre games, improv, singing, dancing, and stage combat, all while putting an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime musical together. We meet every week after school and all students are guaranteed to grow as artists and people!
TGA Junior Golf
As the leader in Youth Sports, TGA Junior Golf programs are designed to help players progress their skills and to develop passion for playing. Programs include sport skill development, academics & steam, and lessons sportsmanship, perseverance, and leadership.
Chess Club
Have you ever wanted to learn to play the game of chess? Or, would you like to improve your practice? Students are placed in a low-stakes environment to learn and master the game of chess. No experience necessary!
Skatedogs
St. Joseph Catholic School students in grades 1-6 can learn tricks, make friends, play games, win prizes, and have fun at our private skatepark right on the St. Joe’s campus! This skateboard class is open for all ability levels.
Shared Science – Combo Fun STEM!
Shared Science is an after school STEM education program on campus at St. Joseph. Our 8-week COMBO FUN STEM! lesson
series features LEGO® WeDo Robotics, LEGO® Build Projects, Root Robotics, Electrical Circuits and more! Students will
answer questions like: Can we dig a hole through the Earth? Can we build an alt fuel vehicle? How do ants find food? Why do we get itchy? What’s circuit overload? Along the way, students explore the Engineering Design Process and every day
topics that connect them to how we can solve problems in a working world.
Hip Hop Dance Program
This spring, students in grades Alpha K – 8 will be able to participate in our After School Dance Enrichment program, where they can learn moves and grooves with our new hip hop teacher, Mrs. Paisley!
Los Angeles County Mock Trial Competition
St. Joseph Catholic School students in grades 7-8 have the opportunity to compete in the Annual Los Angeles County Mock Trial Competition.
The Los Angeles Mock Trial Program is an academic competition in which senior high schools and middle schools compete at the county level. This year, participation is expected to include over 2,000 students in Los Angeles County. The trial itself is a simulation of a criminal case, in which students portray each of the principals in the cast of courtroom characters. Student teams study a hypothetical case, conduct legal research, and receive guidance from volunteer attorneys in courtroom procedures and trial preparation. Students participate as lawyers, witnesses, court clerks, and bailiffs, thus acquiring a working knowledge of our judicial system. The Mock Trial Program encourages young people to develop their analytical abilities and communication skills while gaining increased self-confidence.
CYO Sports
Students in 5th-8th Grade are given the opportunity to play for Catholic Youth Organization sports. Parents are encouraged to assist in coaching and receive training from the Play Like a Champion program. These sports include, but are not limited to: boys and girls volleyball, basketball, track and field, soccer, and flag football.
Student Council
Students in grades 4-8 are elected to positions such as spokesperson, secretary, publicist, spirit and athletics, religious affairs, or class representative through a school wide voting and election process. Students vote for the five candidates that they believe will uphold the duties and responsibilities of our Student Council. Along with the five main council members, grades 4-8 hold class representative elections where one member from each class is elected to be on the Student Council. Students must uphold being a Disciple of Christ, Tenacious Scholar and 21st Century Learner while being in office. Students also must maintain a 3.0 GPA and Outstanding / Good in Behavior and Work Habits.