VII. STUDENT ACTIVITIES
The student activities are a vital component of the curriculum at St. Ignatius. As such, all freshmen are required to engage in at least one extracurricular activity. The activities are designed to promote the physical and social development of the student, to provide opportunities for leadership, to provide avenues to serve the school and community, and to develop interests and talents that are normally untapped in classroom activity. The school has committed an unusual amount of resources and funds to student activities and encourages each student to involve himself or herself fully throughout his or her high school career. The following is a partial list of active organizations on campus:
Student Government
The Student Body officers, class representatives and appointed representatives comprise the Student Council, which plans and manages student activities and many special events of the school. Students who serve on the Council have an opportunity to develop leadership and management skills at an early age. Each year the Council makes decisions that affect the lives of all students as well as the future direction of student activities at St. Ignatius. The Council meets regularly and all students are welcome to attend and provide agenda items.
Clubs
Presently there are over 60 active clubs. The club represent varies interest here at St. Ignatius and fall under the following categories. For a complete and current list of clubs visit the St. Ignatius web site.
SOCIAL CLUBS
A social Club at St. Ignatius is defined as a group that is formed primarily to provide a social outlet for the students who have a like interest.
AFFINITY CLUBS
An Affinity Club at St. Ignatius is defined as a group that provides social support for students from a particular background. Affinity Clubs also provide cultural education for the greater S.I. community. Affinity Clubs are open to all students regardless of their background.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH CLUBS
A Community Outreach Club at St. Ignatius is defined as a group that is formed primarily to provide service to the greater community.
NATIONALLY AFFILIATES CLUBS
A Nationally Affiliated Club at St. Ignatius is defined as a group that follows the rules and regulation of its nationally affiliated organization.
ACADEMIC CLUBS
A School Academic Club at St. Ignatius is defined as a group that is formed with students from the particular discipline and then provides assistance in that discipline.
SCHOOL SERVICE CLUBS
A School Service Club at St. Ignatius is defined as a group that is formed primarily to provide assistance to one area of the school.
PUBLICATIONS
A School Publications at St. Ignatius is defined as an extracurricular activity, formed primarily to provide a publication for the school.
Overnight Trips
Conduct—All school regulations are in effect on overnight trips and will be strictly enforced.
Underclassmen—Coaches must obtain special permission from the Deans to take underclassmen on an overnight trip.
Athletics
The St. Ignatius sports program is an important part of the students’ training. Coaching and competitive play are offered in the following sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Crew
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming/Diving
- Tennis
- Track & Field Volleyball
- Water Polo
Fundraisers and Drives
Except the magazine drive and bake sales, all fundraising efforts serving our community should be directly approved and supervised by the Development Office. However, since we strive to form young women and men of competence, conscience, and compassion, students often desire to help those outside our community through fundraisers and drives. Accordingly, in an effort to manage the competing needs of our community and our efforts to form men and women for and with others, all charitable fundraisers and drives, must meet the following conditions, criteria, and process:
Conditions:
- Funds can only be raised for non-profit organizations.
- There must be a demonstrated educational piece.
- Fundraisers must be sponsored by a pre-existing group in our community (e.g., class, club, team).
- All money will be turned in to the Business Office, and accounted for by at least two people from sponsoring group a head of time. At least one of these people must be an adult.
- Sponsor groups are responsible to provide follow-up information and publish results to the larger community.
Criteria:
- Priority is given to building relationships for on-going involvement.
- Priority is given to student-initiated projects versus faculty-initiated ones.
- There should not be more than fundraiser going on at a time
Process:
- Groups need to submit fundraising approval forms to the Arrupe Solidarity Council through the office of Campus Ministry. It meets twice a month, and groups should submit their forms in a timely matter.
- The council will decide whether they will recommend a drive to be approved by the principal.
- Approved forms will be submitted for approval to the principal the Monday following the council’s discussion.
- Groups will be informed of the final decision and any additional conditions.
Performing Arts
Chamber Singers—Chamber Singers is a mixed singing ensemble intended for singers of advanced ability and specializes in performance of challenging literature of diverse genre. Students will read music notation in treble and bass clefs, demonstrate understanding of more complex notation, demonstrate knowledge of terminology pertinent to the performance of choral music, demonstrate and understand correct singing technique, and demonstrate appropriate rehearsal discipline and performance skills. Students will be expected to spend additional hours beyond the regular class time. Students are expected to attend all rehearsals, performances and choral festivals.
Prerequisite: Audition only and signature of the Director.
Mixed Chorus—Mixed Chorus is open to all freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. Students will be introduced to good practice procedures for choral rehearsal and to an awareness of different styles of choral music. Student achievement will involve study of sight-singing, notation, phrasing, rhythm, harmony and musical terminology. Classes are held twice a week during the 8th period, after-school, from 2:30-4:15 pm. Students will be expected to spend additional hours beyond the regular class time. Students are expected to attend all rehearsals and performances.
Dramatics—Each year the Performing Arts program presents a number of productions including a fall play, spring musical and a dramatic Arts festival. Students may participate as actors, technical crew members or in other ways depending on their interests and talents.
Orchestra—In addition to performing at the Winter Concert, in the spring the St. Ignatius Orchestra will compete at a State-wide festival competition against other schools. SI orchestra members will now have an opportunity to compete and earn recognition for their talent!
Jazz Band—Jazz Band offers another opportunity for students to use and improve their musical talents. In addition to the Winter Pops Concert, the St. Ignatius Jazz Band will compete at a State-wide competition in the spring.
Dance—Each year the Performing Arts program presents a Winter Dance Concert. Students audition in the beginning of the academic year to become a member of the Dance Workshop. Ballet, Modern and Jazz are the primary focus. Other styles of dance, such as, Hip Hop and Tap are featured.
Technical Theatre—Students may participate as set, costume, lighting or sound crews for the various productions offered by the Performing Arts program.