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Science Camp
San Joaquin County Office of Education operates the program at Camps Jones’ Gulch and Redwood Glen near la Honda, California in the Santa Cruz Mountains. A professional staff helps students discover relationships in nature as well as meet many new friends.
The outdoor education allows the students with hands on opportunities to develop a basic understanding of man’s relationship to the environment and how they fit into it. It provides students the opportunity to broaden their awareness of the world and encourage them to be knowledgeable and interested in taking some personal responsibility for the environment and all living things.
Science Olympiad Grades 3 – 6
Science Olympiad is a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of science education, increasing interest in science, and providing recognition for outstanding achievement by both students and teachers. These goals are accomplished through classroom activities, research, training workshops and the encouragement of intramural, district, county and regional tournaments.
Science Olympiad tournaments are academic interscholastic competitions consisting of a series of individual and team events that students prepare during the school year. Competitions are hands –on and fast paced, following the format of popular board games, TV shows and athletic games. These challenging and motivational events are well balanced between the various science disciplines of life science, earth science, and physical science.
Academic Pentathlon
The Academic Pentathlon is an exciting five-event competition for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. The program encourages and rewards academic excellence among students of all ability levels. Students in public and private schools compete as individuals and team members in a series of five (5) academic tests, including: math, literature, social science, science, and essay. Participants research and study the content outlined in the Academic Pentathlon Study Guide published annually.
Band
Students in grades 4-8 have the opportunity to play an instrument. Students contract directly with the band instructor for weekly lessons. Our school band performs at the Lodi Parade of Lights, the Christmas Pageant, and Fine Arts Night.
Choir
Student in grades 4-8 have the opportunity to sing each Wednesday at the school Mass. Students practice various hymns for the liturgy. At various school events, such as Fine Arts Night, students have the opportunity to sing and solo.
Annie's Angels
Students in grades 6-8 volunteer to participate in a service program where they supply, prepare, serve and clean up dinner at the Hope Harbor Salvation Army Shelter. This program provides students a hand-on opportunity to fulfill Jesus’ command to feed the hungry. Students are helped to realize God has generously blessed them with many gifts, which they can share.
CJSF (California Junior Scholarship Federation) Grades 7-8
The California Junior Scholarship Federation emphasizes high standards of scholarship and community service for California junior high school students. Founded in 1967, the CJSF is part of CSF, the oldest scholarship institution in the state of California.
For addtional information please see the California Junior Scholoarship Federation Website.
President's Challenge
The President's Challenge is a program that encourages all Americans to make being active part of their everyday lives. No matter what your activity and fitness level, the President's Challenge can help motivate you to improve. For more information please see the President's Challenge website.
Elective Program
St. Anne’s School through its Elective Program attempts to provide students with an opportunity in the arts, physical education, science, and service. In addition, it attempts to provide opportunities in decision-making, scheduling, and preparation for high school. Each student is required to take an art and P.E. class each year. Eighth graders are required to take a writing class: term paper. Each student needs to select his or her program for the year. Students will be assigned by grade level to ensure completion of all requirements. If more students apply for a class than can be accommodated, a lottery will determine the student’s assignment.
CYO Program
The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), through the vehicle of sports, provides youth with an opportunity to practice Christian attitudes and responsibilities and to become friends with other children throughout the diocese. CYO activities should be examples of the meaning of Christian sportsmanship. The guiding principle behind the enforcement of this code is that the behavior of everyone involved in CYO should not detract from the childrens' enjoyment of the sport. For more information please see the Stockton CYO website.
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