Academics
In an effort to continually strengthen itself, the administration and faculty of SJA are in a constant state of evaluation. The characteristics of the student body and curriculum offered are repeatedly studied to be sure that needs are being met, children are challenged to learn, Gospel messages are being lived, and learning potential is being fulfilled. Along with the required subject matter, academic challenges are offered through projects and programs in a wide range of areas:
- Project Eagle
- Academic Bowls
- Gifted Classes
- Science Fair
- Book It!
- Yearbook
- Class Newspapers
- Quest
- Spelling Bees
- Science Lab
- Battle of the Books
- Writing Contests
- Computer Online Partnering
- Junior Achievement
- Picture Parent Program
Technology
As a school looking toward the future, SJA administrators and faculty realize that that a strong technology department is not only an asset, but a necessity in the school of today. The use of technology in education carries both great promise and great responsibility. Therefore, St. Joan of Arc joins with the Joliet Diocesan School System in the belief that:
- All students should have access to and practical knowledge of as many aspects of today’s technology as possible.
- Computer education should be integrated into the school curriculum wherever and whenever possible.
- Exposure to technology should encompass not only exposure to the sciences, but to the humanities and the creative arts, as well.
Other Programs
Other programs available at our school include:
- Band
- Choir
- Birthday Book Club
- Altar Servers
- Scouts
- The Rainbow Program
