Clubs & Activities

Come learn American Sign Language and about the culture of those who use it. All grade levels are welcome.

This club is for students who love to create. We do fun arts and craft projects at every meeting. All grade levels are welcome. 

Beta Club is a service club open to sophomores, juniors and seniors with a 3.4 GPA or higher. Among the club’s many service projects are a Halloween costume drive, Santa pictures and assisting in campus recycling. Beta is a fun, fulfilling way to meet new people and be involved in activities at SJA.

The Bruinettes are an auxiliary dance team to the CHS marching band. The Bruinettes perform at CHS football and basketball games, as well as compete at the Louisiana Showcase for Marching Bands every year. The Bruinettes have marched down Main Street of the Magic Kingdom and march in the Krewe d’Etat Mardi Gras parade each year in New Orleans. Auditions are open to all grade levels.

The CHS Cheerleaders is a spirit squad whose members are in grades 11 and 12. Leading the fans in cheers at football and basketball games, they build excitement and add enjoyment to the games. They also cheer at other CHS events and participate in a number of service activities.

The Bruin Marching Band is comprised of 125 musicians and dancers from SJA and CHS. Auditions are open to students in all grade levels. 

Want to share your musical talent with others or relax and enjoy the gifts of your classmates? Classical Club provides opportunities to perform in front of a small group of your peers. Piano, cello, violin... all instruments are welcome. All grade levels are welcome.

Club members make a monthly seasonal craft to take home. All grade levels are welcome.

Explore different genres of writing, practice different writing skills, including world and character building, and just have fun sharing your masterpieces with other club members. All grade levels are welcome.

Learn about forensics, law enforcement, public safety and self-defense through practical training, simulations/games, presentations and guest speakers. All grade levels are welcome.

The Diversity Club offers a space to celebrate and educate each other about the different kinds of diversity found in our school community. Club members are responsible for a number of events, including the Black History Month Learning Fair and Butterfly Day for autism awareness. All grade levels are welcome.

The Drama Club/Black Box Company is open to students in all grade levels from SJA and Catholic High School. The club performs a play, a musical, a variety show and various workshops throughout the year that help members learn to act, sing, dance and work behind the scenes.

eSports is recognized as a non-sanctioned sport by the LHSAA. The SJA eSports team competes as a member of the High School esports League, fielding an Overwatch Team and a Rainbow SIX Siege Team. A dedicated eSports room features high-end desktop gaming computers, gaming keyboards, gaming mice, gaming monitors, chairs and gaming headsets. Tryouts are open to all grade levels.

Club members meet monthly to watch movies and enjoy movie-type snacks. All grade levels are welcome.

Students in French I are invited to celebrate and enjoy the French language and culture by exploring different foods, traditions, songs and more. The club meets once four or five teams a year.

Students in French II are invited to play French games and learn about Louisiana Cajun and Creole cultures. We always have French snacks!

The French III/IV Club is open to upper-level French students. The purpose of the club is to expand the students’ opportunities to use the language in a variety of activities and cultural experiences. Foreign travel (to France, Switzerland and/or Belgium) is offered to upper-level students. Art projects, French cinema nights, dance and music demonstrations, guest speakers, field trips and food tastings are just some of the French III/IV experiences. 

The Future Business Leaders of America Club encourages students who have ambitions of being an entrepreneur by teaching them entrepreneurial skills and connecting them with alumnae and prominent entrepreneurs in the community. We also promote our own Sticker Sisters who have businesses and products by showcasing them during Entrepreneur Week and by having them present to the club. The Future Business Leaders of America Club works closely with the entrepreneurship class.

Come hang out and play board and card games. Bring your own food, play games and have fun! All grade levels are welcome.

Through group and individual projects and guest speakers, club members explore computer science, including programming. All grade levels are welcome.

This is an international club dedicated to service to the community and is associated with the Kiwanis Club. There is no GPA requirement for membership.

Come hang out and sing karaoke with your friends!

This is a great place to have fun with your classmates and become friends with everyone in Latin, from freshmen to seniors! All grade levels are welcome.

A time and place for girls who love reading and literature to get together to talk about books, play games, hang out and eat some snacks. All grade levels are welcome.

Committee members plan and participate in the school’s prayer services and masses. All grade levels are welcome.

Math club members practice competitive problem solving at local and state competitions and host a middle school math tournament at SJA. All grade levels are welcome.

This is an organization that serves students in middle and high school who have communication disorders including autism, Down Syndrome and others. 

National Honor Society is a nationwide service organization for student leaders. Membership is by invitation only for students in 11th and 12th grades with a GPA of 3.8 or above.

The band practices and provides music for school prayer services and other events. All grade levels are welcome.

Compete head to head to answer questions from all areas of knowledge, including history, literature, science, fine arts, current events, popular culture, sports and more. 

The Red Steppers were established in the spring of 2019 as SJA’s first competitive dance team. Just two years later, the team was crowned the national champions in the large varsity division at the 2021 National Dance Team Championship in Orlando. The Red Steppers dance at volleyball and basketball games, have appearances at SJA events and participate in community service. Auditions are open to all grade levels.

The Respect Life Club celebrates the sanctity of all life, from womb to tomb. We are a pro-life club and celebrate that all are created in the image and likeness of God so all should be valued and celebrated. All grade levels are welcome.

Want to learn how to use power tools better than your dad can? Want to learn real-world skills in design and prototyping with electronics? The Robotics Team can teach you all of this, give you access to travel and networking opportunities and offer access to scholarships at the same time. All grade levels are welcome.

Meet local professionals in various science fields and participate in restoring and protecting our environment through the Coastal Roots program. Science Club also organize campus recycling efforts. All grade levels are welcome.

Club members livestream major school events, do independent video-making projects and learns about different filming techniques. We meet monthly to talk about our projects and about various movies and how they’re shot. Even if you don’t know much about film, you will learn a lot in this club. All grade levels are welcome.

This competition cheer team competes locally and nationally. The cheerleaders brought home their second consecutive national title, winning the 2022 National High School Cheerleading Championship.  They cheer at volleyball and basketball games, have appearances at SJA events and participate in community service. Tryouts are open to all grade levels. 

Experience the culture, flavors and histories of Hispanic countries. Explore with your classmates the fun flare that Spanish-speaking cultures can provide! All grade levels are welcome.

Ambassadors serve as the face of SJA at various school events. Ambassadors act as tour guides, welcome visitors for concerts, plays and parent nights and take prospective students and their families on campus tours as part of SJA’s annual Open House. The application process, which begins in the spring, is open to juniors and seniors and requires an interview and teacher recommendation. 

Student Council is an elected group of students who represent each grade level. The students serve on committees and sponsor a variety of school events from Fun Days to Challenge Day. Elections for rising sophomores, juniors and seniors are held in the spring, while freshmen are elected in the fall.

Student Ministry is a year-long experience designed to build Catholic/Christian leadership skills and enhance personal and spiritual awareness in its members and in the context of the spirituality and mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Open to juniors and seniors. 

Come play video games on multiple platforms and have fun with other video game lovers. Platforms include PS5, PS4, PS2, Xbox X, Nintendo Switch, Wii, GameCube, NES and more. All grade levels are welcome.

The Yoga Club offers the opportunity to stretch out and unwind from the busy-ness of the day. This club meets monthly. Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle. All grade levels are welcome.

This club provides a forum for debate and leadership. It encourages and fosters leadership through service, fellowship, responsibility and respect for oneself and others and educates and engages students in the process of government, from local to international, so that members become more active participants in their communities. All grade levels are welcome.