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Club/Organization
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Grades
Involved
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Description
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Altar
Servers
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4-8
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Students
are trained to assist clergy with
various celebrations including Masses,
funerals, and Paraliturgies for the
Cathedral Parish as well as school
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Athletic
Program
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5-8
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Students
participate in Volleyball, Basketball,
Football, and Track through the
Calcasieu Catholic Athletic League
(CCAL), an athletic program for member
schools that fosters self-esteem in
students as part of their well-rounded
education program
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Cantors
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6-8
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Students
lead singing at Masses and Paraliturgies
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Chess Club
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2-8
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Students
compete in area chess tournaments
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Class
Service Projects
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PK-8
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Grade level
service projects each semester provide
students with opportunities to learn
about helping others.Various agencies
involved include: St Patrick Hospital,
The Gardens and Villa Maria Retirement
Centers, Women's Shelter, New Life
Counseling Center, Abraham's Tent, and
Center for the Advancement of Retarded
Citizenship (CARE)
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Flag/Safety
Patrol
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5
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Students
help with loading/unloading of students
during arrival and departure,
supervising overall safety.They also
post and retire the American and State
flags daily
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Geography
Bee
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4-8
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Students
participate in classroom geography
contests competing in a school-wide
contest.One winning student proceeds to
a Regional contest
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8
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Students
produce morning announcements broadcast
through video podcast.
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John
Hopkins University and Duke University
Talent Programs
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5-8
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Students
are recognized for academic abilities by
participating in advanced assessment for
state and national recognition
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Lord's
Prayer Signers
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3-7
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Students
lead sign language during the singing of
the Lord's Prayer at Masses
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National
Jr. BETA Club
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6-8
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Service
organization for middle school students
who meet academic requirements
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PK Morning
Helpers
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7
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Students
assist with Pre-Kindergarten children
before the school day begins
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Rosary Club
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PK-8
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Students
gather once a week to make rosaries for
the needy while learning the prayers and
mysteries of the Rosary
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Scouting
Boy Scouts
Troop 5
Girl Scouts
Troop 253
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K-8
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Students
and their families are involved in
various skills and character building
programs
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Student
Council
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6-8
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Student
Representatives and leaders selected to
promote good citizenship, and school
spirit, while contributing to a
Christian atmosphere
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School-wide
Service Projects
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PK-8
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Thanksgiving Food Drive, Adopt-a-Family
at Christmas, Children's Miracle Network
Heartnotes, Lenten Operation Rice Bowl
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Social
Studies/Science Fairs
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5-8
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Students
research topics and prepare written and
visual presentations judged by community
stakeholders in order to qualify for
Regional and State competitions
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