EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES   

Athletic Program

St. Peter's offers a variety of sports opportunities.  Students may participate in Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Track, Cross-country, Softball, Tennis and Cheer.  The Administrator in charge of Athletics is Mr. Jacob Saucedo and Athletic Director is Coach Maria Littlefield; they oversee the fiscal management and scheduling of the Athletic Programs.  An Athletic Booster Club of parent volunteers assist in fundraising, uniform distribution and other related and necessary activities.

Athletic Expectations

Students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular programs after school. These activities are under the direction of the Athletic Director and coaches.  St. Peter's is a member of the Archdiocesan Catholic Schools Athletic League.  The sports usually include an "A" and a "B" team.  Students who are interested in school sports should request a copy of St. Peter's Sport's Policy Handbook.  Students must have an overall average of 75 or better in all subjects and no grade less than 70 to participate, must comply with all discipline policies (including serving any detentions before being eligible to play), model Tiger Spirit values at all times and remain current on athletic financial obligations.  Coaches use the eligibility list printed each Monday from the RenWeb system based on grades from the prior week, i.e. students will not play the next week if their grades on Monday warrant exclusion.

Cheerleaders and Pep Squad

During the month of April the squad hosts tryouts for cheerleaders to represent St. Peter's at athletic events and other school functions.  Being a cheerleader is an honor and a responsibility.  Those selected to be cheerleaders conduct themselves at all times in such a way that their behavior is a credit to themselves and to the school.

Cheerleaders are selected from interested students entering grades six, seven, and eight.  Cheerleaders remain eligible to serve in this capacity by maintaining an overall average of 75 or better and grade no lower than a 70 in each subject, following the code of conduct, displaying TIGER Spirit at all times, attending required cheer events/practices and keeping current on financial obligations.  Academic eligibility is based on the averages available each Monday from the RenWeb system.

Students in grades K4-5 are welcome to join the Pep Squad, the Tigerettes.  Squad members wear a green and white uniform, attend weekly practice and perform at home games in the fall and spring.  The squad also assists the cheerleaders at most pep rallies and during Catholic Schools Week.

Choir

The Choir at St. Peter's is made up of students in grades 5-8. Students practice during their elective class, but may occasionally have a before or after school rehearsal. The Choir sings at the liturgies and performs at various functions such as the Light the Way ceremony at the University of the Incarnate Word.

Hand Bells

St. Peter's is very fortunate to have a Hand Bell Choir.  Practices are generally held during an elective class or after school.  Specific practice times are scheduled each year after students sign-up.  Students in grades 4-8 may request to belong to this group.

Theatre Arts

The Theatre Arts program at St. Peter’s School includes every aspect of producing a play and is open to students in grades 4 through 8.  Two productions are presented for the school and parish each year: a drama in the fall and a musical in the spring.  Auditions for cast are held after school and are open to students in grades 4 though 8.  Middle School students have the opportunity to rehearse and set up during their elective classes.  Before school, after school and weekend rehearsals and technical work days are also necessary for those students not enrolled in the elective classes.

Plays and Symphony

Throughout the course of the year, St. Peter's music/drama programs and the UIW Drama Department and/or Catholic High Schools may present plays or musicals.  Students in announced grades may tryout for the plays.  Tryouts and practice schedules are set up and announced by the faculty.  Students in grades 4 and 5 are generally invited to the Youth Symphonic Series hosted at Trinity University.

Art

Art exploration is incorporated into the primary school curriculum on a weekly basis.  In addition, it is scheduled as part of the Intermediate curriculum by semester.  In 6^th through 8^th grade, students may choose art as an elective; an art fee of $35 per student per semester is used toward the purchase of special supplies.

Clubs

Students in grades 6^th through 8^th select a club of their choice that meets on early out Fridays; some clubs collect fees for special activities or projects.

OTHER SCHOOL RELATED ACTIVITIES

Yearbook

A Yearbook is published each school year.  A student committee works on the book during the school year. Yearbooks are ordered by completing forms available on the school website. 

School Sponsored Dances (Grades 6, 7 & 8)

Several times a year classes host dances.  The opportunity to participate in this activity has the advantage of teaching students the social graces needed in our society. These dances are chaperoned by parents and have the approval of the principal.  Only students who attend St. Peter's are permitted to attend unless otherwise noted.

Our students abide by the student code of conduct to remain at a dance. If a student refuses to abide by the rules set forth for school dances they are asked to call home to be picked up.  The principal may deny the student permission to attend future dances.

National Association of Student Councils (NASC)

The National Association of Student Councils (NASC) promotes and provides leadership development opportunities to prepare and empower student leaders to serve their schools and communities.  The Student Council is open to students in 6^th, 7^th and 8^th grade and is aligned with the NASC constitution and affiliates with state and local associations.  The St. Peter’s Student Council is under the direct supervision of a Middle School staff member.

Class Parties/Birthday Wishes

Class parties are held at Christmas, Valentines Day and at the end of the school year.  Other class parties are held only with the permission of the administration.

Invitations to a student's birthday party may be given out at school only when EVERY STUDENT IN THE CLASS RECEIVES AN INVITATION or IF EVERY BOY RECEIVES AN INVITATION or IF EVERY GIRL RECEIVES AN INVITATION.  If only a few students are to receive an invitation, they may not be handed out at school.  This includes before school, during school hours, after school, sports practice, etc.  When the whole class is not invited to a party, hurt feelings, cliques, and emotional upsets occur which interferes with learning.

The school does not permit birthday parties on the campus.  Parents may send cupcakes or cookies with no trans-fats and minimal calories on the day of the child's birthday, but no drinks of any kind and no cakes or doughnuts, please.  Do not send balloon-grams, flowers, or limos to the school.  Preferred treats include vanilla yogurt with fruit, apple crisp or applesauce, all-fruit bars, etc.  Please consult www.healthiergeneration.org. 

CYO Sports

The CYO sports are under the jurisdiction of St. Peter's Parish.  Under the pastor’s direction, parents have been organized to direct CYO sports for Pre-Kinder through 5th grade.  Students in grades 6, 7, or 8 who do not play on the St. Peter's School teams may participate in the Parish’s CYO sports program.  The CYO is governed by a local executive board.  The president is Mrs. Christine Palomero.

Scouting

All levels of scouting troops are given permission to wear the scout uniform to school on their meeting days.  Scouts are expected to live up to the code of ethics and honor as described in the scout handbook especially while wearing the scout uniform.