Destination Imagination

A national organization which sponsors competitive events on the local, state and national level to encourage and develop the creative thinking and problem solving skills of students in elementary and high school grades.

Library Media Club

An after-school activity offered to students in grades four through six who are interested in assisting the librarian with various tasks, activities and projects in the library.  These students read to kindergarten and first graders on a monthly basis, compile a notebook of favorite children's authors and help with the monthly "Lunch with the Librarian."

National Junior Beta Club

The National Junior Beta Club is an honor society for students in grades 6, 7, and 8 who achieve and maintain high academic averages and reflect the qualities of leadership, good character and desire to be of service to the school and community.

Newspaper (The Dispatch)

The Dispatch is a monthly newspaper put together by a select group of six through eighth grade students.  Anyone in the SJA community is welcome to submit articles.

Student Council

Students in grades four through eight may be elected by their classmates to serve in this organization whose purpose it is to positively influence school life through the democratic process.  Student Council sponsors two activities per month:  one spirit and one scholarship.  The proceeds from these activities fund the annual $1200 scholarships awarded by the Student Council.

Student of the Month

Each month a student from each grade will be selected by all grade teachers to receive the Student of the Month Award.

The criteria include: consistently achieving in his/her academic studies; received no assertive disciplines for a whole month; is helpful; does not get his/her name on the board often; is courteous; respects classmates and teachers; pays attention; is cheerful; participates in class and does his/her homework on time.

Yearbook

The Junior High yearbook is a vehicle by which we capture all of the year's memorable happenings for future reference.

Youth for Christ (Crusaders)

The Youth for Christ is an organization whose purpose is to enhance the prayer life of third to eighth grade students who also perform service to others.