St. James the Apostle Catholic School at 907 W. Theo, San Antonio, TX 78225 US - MUSTANG SPIRIT!

Physician & Parent Certification Required

All students interested in participating in St. James sports this academic year must have the Physician's and Parent's Certification form completed before you will be allowed to participate in official games.

Policies for Extra Curricular Activities

In the interest of developing the whole person, and in addition to the regular physical education classes, St. James School offers an after-school varsity and junior varsity sports program and participates in the Archdiocesan interscholastic Athletic League (A.I.A.L.).  This program involves both boys and girls in grades 5 through 8 and may include: Volleyball, Soccer, Cross Country, Basketball, Track, Golf, Baseball and Softball.  This program is reviewed and modified annually by the school coaches.  All students trying out for or participating in any sport, cheerleading are required to have a physical exam on file with the school and are to be covered by some type of medical insurance.  At least one parent or guardian should be present at all their child's games.

Extra Curricular Activities

St. James School offers a variety of extra-curricular activities including:

• Sodality of Mary - Available for students grades 1st - 8th grade, held on Wednesdays

• Cheerleading - Available for students grades 4th - 8th grade, practice held on Fridays and Saturdays

• Pep Squad - Available for students grades 1st - 4th grade, practice held on Fridays

• Spanish - Available for Students 5th grade and up, held every other Tuesday

• Ecology - Available for students grades PK3 - 8th grade, held on Tuesdays

• Robotics - Available for students grades 5th - 8th grade, held on Mondays

• Yearbook - Available for students 7th - 8th grade, held on Wednesdays and Thursdays

• National Honor Society 

• Student Council

Information for participation in these activities is announced at the beginning of each school year.  Some activities are organized prior to the beginning of the school year.

Grade Requirements

In order for a student to try out for a sports team or other extra curricular activity, they must not be failing any subjects nor receive less than a 70% overall average in academic subjects at the time of tryouts.  Students must maintain their grades including Satisfactory level in conduct, effort and non-academic grades.

Taking part in sports, or any other extra-curricular activity is a privilege which brings with it responsibilities.  A student who fails to meet these requirements becomes ineligible to participate in practices, games and functions.

Grades are checked when Progress Reports and Report Cards are distributed.

After School Practices and Club Meetings

Students participating in sports or any other after-school activity are to report to the designated meeting site at 3:15 p.m.  Sports players must remain under coaches' or designated person's supervision at all times - even while waiting.

Security rules forbid children to leave their dismissal or activity area for any reason without permission from authorized personnel.  Brothers or sisters of sports players are not permitted to remain on the premises after school, since supervision is not available.

After any practice, students must be picked up punctually, otherwise they will be sent to after school care and an indicated fee must be paid.  Coaches and/or Teachers will stay with the students until a parent or guardian picks them up if an emergency arises.

All Practices and Meetings are closed to everyone but participants.