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991 South Dora Street
Ukiah, California 95482
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Student Programs
and Activities
1. Altar Servers
Students in grades four and up are invited to minister and
give witness to the parish family at the daily and Sunday
liturgies through their role as altar servers. Students will
have the opportunity to be trained during the school year
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2. California Junior
Scholarship Federation
The purpose of CJSF is to foster high standards of scholarship,
service and citizenship on the
part of the students in the seventh and eighth grades. In order
to qualify, junior high students must have at least four A's in
major subject areas and nothing lower than a B in other subjects.
Conduct and effort must also be satisfactory.
3. Carousel of Books
Carousel of Books is a reading incentive program presented to Grades
K-3. Students may earn prizes depending on the number of books they
have read. Parent involvement is important to facilitate and aid
reading at home during this program and for their entire school
career.
4. Catholic Schools Week
is celebrated nationwide during the last week in January. Many activities
are scheduled to recognize the gifts and talents of our school community.
5. Christmas Program
All children in Gr. K-8 are encouraged to participate in the annual
Christmas program held just before Christmas vacation. Parents are
invited to attend this evening program.
6. Class/Student Body Liturgies
Every other week the Eucharistic Liturgy is celebrated by the entire
student body. Students plan and participate actively, families and
friends are invited to attend.
7. Community Service
Children are encouraged to put their faith into action. Junior high
students participate in a weekly visiting program to a nearby convalescent
home, as well as service activities around the school. Younger children
may visit the home once or twice a year at holiday times and/or
in some other way entertain the patients. Throughout the grades
concern for the poor is manifested by the children's monetary contributions
which are given to various local and world charities. Each class
assumes responsibility for at least one project a year to help the
poor.
8. Dances/Parties
The sixth, seventh and eighth grade students hold two or three dances/parties
per school year. These events give the students experience with
peer interaction in a positive, safe and controlled environment.
Parent chaperones are needed to ensure a safe and fun event.
9. First Eucharist and Reconciliation
Sacrament preparation and celebrations are parish-based events at
St. Mary's. These programs are coordinated with the Director of
Religious Education for the Parish, the second grade teacher and
the Administration. Information regarding sacramental preparation
is sent home prior to the events early in the school year.
10. Fall Carnival
The seventh grade has the responsibility of planning and putting
on a fall Carnival for the enjoyment of the students in Kindergarten
through seventh grades.
11. Holy Days of Obligation/School Liturgies
When a Holy Day of Obligation falls on a school day, the Eucharist
is celebrated at 8:30 AM, by one of the parish priests at St. Mary's
Church. The Eucharist is celebrated with all of St. Mary's Students.
All parents and friends are always invited to attend these liturgies
with their children.
12. KIDS' CLUB (see
our "Kid's Club" page)
13. Lunches
Lunches are offered to the student body on Monday-Friday. The menu
varies weekly and the price is $3.00 each, including milk.
14. Mardi Gras Participation
Mardi Gras is one of the major fund raisers for St. Mary's School.
Students participate in a variety of ways: selling raffle tickets
to family and friends, providing items for the auction, designing
posters to be distributed in Ukiah and attending the children's
carnival on Sunday. Parents are required to provide participation
hours to this very important event. Mardi Gras Board members contact
parents early to identify ways to be involved.
15. School-Wide Display Of Student Work
Students have the opportunity to display their academic and creative
abilities through the Science Fair, Art Show, Open House, and in
their classrooms. Students are also encouraged to enter contests
that are offered by the school and through other appropriate institutions.
16. Spelling Bee
Academic excellence in the language arts is fostered through a school-wide
spelling bee. Children are encouraged to increase their skills and
participate as fully as possible.
17. Sports
Each school in the diocese sponsors a Sports program as one dimension
of its total ministry to youth. Emphasis rests not on the number
of games won or lost, but on the participants’ attitude in
victory or defeats. Principles of fair play and sportsmanship govern
every game.
Ultimate responsibility for the success of the Sports Program
lies with volunteer adult participants. Adults involved remember
that the program exists for the Christian growth of young people.
The conduct of adults always models Christian values and virtues.
Sports
VOLLEYBALL BOYS AND GIRLS
(GRADE 5-8) FALL
BASKETBALL BOYS AND GIRLS
(GRADE 5-8) WINTER
TRACK
BOYS AND GIRLS
(K-8)
SPRING
Each student and his/her parents are given an after school sports
contract and are required to sign the contract prior to participating
in each sport offered. A fee (in the range of $70-$90) per sport
must be paid prior to participation.
Sports Qualifications
In order to be eligible for after school sports participation, a
student cannot have a "D" or "F" in any subject on the progress
report or report card given out before the sport begins. If a student
receives a "D" or "F" on a progress report or report card after
the sport begins, he/she will be placed on probation and must prove
he/she is performing adequately in the classroom in order to practice
or play. Failure to maintain the appropriate conduct of a St. Mary's
student may result in probation for extra-curricular activities,
including the Sports Program.
18. Student Government
A primary objective of Catholic education is the development of
Christian leadership and service. The student government program
gives students the opportunity to use and develop skills they are
learning about self-government. At the same time, they learn responsibility
and begin to care about their school and the children attending
it.
The student council is composed of elected representatives of the
student body and is under the supervision of a faculty member. Activities
are subject to the approval of the principal and teachers. All activities
are designed to foster pride and school spirit, develop spiritual
growth, promote community service, and encourage high academic standards.
Student Government Qualifications
Requirements: Grades 7th and 8th for offices; 3.0 GPA or higher
and a “2” or better in Conduct on the prior report card.
Failure to maintain the required 3.0 GPA, and a “2”
in effort or a grade of a D or F in any subject will result in forfeiture
of position for the remainder of that quarter. Realization of the
required GPA and conduct grade at the beginning of the next quarter
will result in reinstatement to council position. Suspension will
result in forfeiture of position on the student council for the
remainder of the school year.
Student Government Offices
8th Grades: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary
7th or 8th Grades: Sports - Boys, Sports - Girls, Religious Affairs,
Spirit/Publicity, Environmental Steward
4th-8th Grades: Class Representative
19. Talent Show
The Talent Show, an annual seventh grade sponsored event allows
hidden talents to emerge from and be celebrated by students, faculty
and support personnel. Parents are notified and invited to attend
this exciting event.
20. Science Fair
St. Mary's students in Sixth, Seventh and Eighth grades participate
in a school wide science fair. Notable entries may then participate
in the Mendocino County Science Fair, and often go on to participate
in the California State Science Fair. Parent, faculty and staff
support are essential elements for this event.
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