Special Classes, Aftercare, Teacher Clubs & Enrichment Classes

Once a week

Art exploration and experimentation is so important for our students. In this class students will be playing with different mediums such as paint, upcycled materials, drawing, and mixed media, focusing more on the process over product, and creating art that comes from having fun. This class, while playful and exploratory- it promotes motor skills and concentration. They learn new techniques each month and put them into action!

Twice a week

Physical Education class aims to develop students’ physical competence and knowledge of movement and safety, and their ability to use these to perform in a wide range of activities associated with the development of an active and healthy lifestyle.

P.E. helps students develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviors for physical activity. There are many benefits of physical education in schools. It is proven to improve their grades and standardized test scores and to stay on-task in the classroom.

Once a week

In Music class our students will grow and develop their appreciation and aptitude for music via movement and games, vocal and instrumental applications, and team building performances.
In Preschool, our students learn to differentiate simple musical concepts such as: loud/soft; high/low; fast/slow, and many more. As we move up through the other grades, they will build on these concepts as we continue to play, and move. Students will learn about the beat, and recognition of simple written rhythms and musical symbols, as well as identifying instruments, etc. During the school year students use their musical knowledge in their performances at the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert.

Three times a week + Mass Weekly

The Department of Catholic Schools has implemented standards and evaluations for the Religion class in all Catholic Schools.

Saint Sebastian School curriculum components include:

• The Profession of Faith
• The Celebration of the Christian Mystery/ Learning about The Seven Sacraments of the Church
• Life in Christ; Man’s/Woman’s Vocation: Life in the Spirit
• Christian Prayer; Prayer in the Christian Life

These components are based on the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

In Religion class, we prepare our 2nd grade students to receive the Sacrament of First Communion and we celebrate as a community with them when they receive the Sacrament in June.

5th – 8th grade

The Spartan Yearbook Club is a great way for students to express themselves creatively in support of their school. Throughout the course of the year, students help out with various yearbook-related tasks: photography, fundraising, design, and eventually yearbook distribution. Students are encouraged to join and are given a role in designing the yearbook and helping to make it successful.

5th – 8th grade
Meetings held on Mondays at 3:15-4:00pm

Sebastian’s Student Council, is an elected body that, with the guidance from the Principal and moderator, plans many activities throughout the year for the entire school. They have weekly meetings and must meet their qualifications in order to participate. Their positions are essential to the school, and we are very proud of each and every one of them.
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K – 8th grade
Practice is held on Tuesdays at 3:00pm
Cost: Free / Limited space

Saint Sebastian Choir is an exciting place for students to sing, learn about music, and participate in community outreach and field trips.

Choir is open to anyone in Kindergarten through 8th grade, and by joining students are able to participate in Friday morning masses at the church.

This year so far Saint Sebastian’s choir has performed at the School’s winter and spring concert, participated in many liturgies, and practiced their sight reading skills.

New members are welcome throughout the year!

5th – 8th grade

The Academic Junior High Decathlon is a competition for students in grades 6-8. There are ten events.

Two are collaborative team efforts – a logic quiz with 20 rigorous thinking problems, and a super quiz with 50 multiple choice questions on five broad academic themes.

The remaining eight events test individual knowledge of the Roman Catholic doctrine, English, Literature, Science, Mathematics, Current Events, Social Studies, and Fine Arts (Art and Music).

Awards are given for individual and team performance, and the winning school team from each geographic diocese competes in a state championship the first Saturday of May each year.

Learn more here: The California Catholic Schools Academic Junior High Decathlon (AJHD)

TK – 8th grade hours:
From 3:15pm to 6:00pm
$2,750 yearly per family

Preschool hours:
From 3:15pm to 6:00pm
$4,000 yearly per family
Friday’s only: Hours are from 12:15pm to 3:15pm $750 yearly per family

K – 8th grade
Beginners: Tuesdays 3:30- 4:30pm

Saturday Classes (Open to the Public):

• Beginners Practice: 9:00- 9:45am
• Advanced Practice: 9:30- 11:00am
• Adults Practice: 1:30pm- 3:00pm

Cost: $150 a month ($80 for Saint Sebastian Families)

Baile folklórico, “folkloric dance” in Spanish, is a collective term for traditional cultural dances that emphasize local folk culture, in this case from Mexico. Saint Sebastian folklorico dance club is an after school program that started in 2019.

Our club performs at our all school events, as well as in various events outside of Saint Sebastian like Posadas at Placita Olvera, Dia De Muertos at Inglewood Cemetery, Santa Monica Independence Day Parade, Ramona Hall Showcase as guest dancers, and various others. Long Beach Dia de Muertos Parade performace was broadcast on national television.

Sign up here: info@puuwaidanza.com

Preschool: Wednesdays at 3:00-3:40pm
TK-2nd grade: Thursdays at 3:15-4:00pm

Super Soccer Stars of Los Angeles is backed by 20 years of experience, Soccer Stars offers a unique, age-specific curriculum that is crafted to improve soccer skills, build self-confidence, and develop socialization skills. Soccer Stars offers the most popular children’s soccer program for kids.

Sign up here.

Preschool – Kinder: Thursdays 3:00-3:45pm

Little Geniuses is a chess-song singing, laughing, chess-tourney, dancing, clock-slapping, zany video, puppet show introduction to chess and being the smart kid in the room. 

Guaranteed to delight, Little Geniuses is the perfect way to instill enthusiasm for chess and help your child gain academic confidence while learning the basics of the game and having a blast.

Upon enrollment, new students receive a TKS T-Shirt, chess set, chess bag, and all the colorful SillyBands they can earn!

Sign up here: https://tksla.jumbula.com/preschool-chess

Elementary School Grades: Thursdays  4:00-5:00pm

The Knight School Chess Team is your school’s official chess team and chess party. The Knight School’s approach has had amazing success — winning multiple state championships — because our unique and unprecedented educational philosophy, “the chess party,” is the perfect way to transform a complete beginner into a devastating chess machine.

In this kid-centered classroom environment, we teach our kids every cool trick, strategy, and tactic in chessdom and our kids soon learn to love and master chess, their classroom, sports, and their home lives as well!

Upon enrollment, new students receive a TKS T-Shirt, chess set, chess bag, and all the colorful TactixBands they can earn!

Sign up here: https://tksla.jumbula.com/TKSA20262027/StSebastianSchoolElementary

K-6th grade: Wednesdays at 3:15-4:00pm

Interactive after-school programs that foster creative thinking and problem solving. Mad Science STEM programs cover a wide range of science topics and provide children with the opportunity to experience science in a hands-on way.

Sign up here: centrallosangeles.madscience.org

Street FC games are geared towards adult play (18+) however we do make exceptions for skilled 14-17 year olds (please have your parents email info@streetfc.com to give consent).

You must be 13 or older to download and use the Street FC app.

Getting Started

• Download the Street FC app to RSVP to a game
• Your first game is free! After that, it’s $10/game or $35/month (unlimited play)
• Join the Street FC Discord to connect with other players in your city and around the world.

MEET THE SAINT SEBASTIAN SPORTS PROJECT
Supporting Catholic Schools Through Sports

WHO ARE THEY?
The Saint Sebastian Sports Project is non-profit, founded in 2009 that supports the sports programs at 80 Catholic schools in the LA Archdiocese to give every school child in the Los Angeles Archdiocese the chance to learn the skills, experience the growth, and share in the joy of participating in a school sports team.

WHAT DO THEY DO?
*Help fund equipment, uniforms and team fees for 80 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese
*Host clinics to make sure kids are receiving quality coaching
*Hold tournaments to give teams that don’t normally qualify for post-season play the thrill of competing in a championship
*Score tickets to UCLA, USC games and other local sporting events
*Hold a Leadership Academy for outstanding high school bound 8th graders

WHO ARE THEIR PARTNERS?
They have partnered with a number of like-minded organizations to expand our reach and deepen our impact.
*Fit Kids- provides a comprehensive physical education curriculum to every SSSP school
*The Science of Sport—hosts an annual field day to teach STEM subjects through sports
*LA84- provides coaching stipends for our schools
*Smart & Final—offers annual grants for uniforms and equipment

WHAT ARE THE RESULTS?
Numerous studies have established the positive effects of exercise among children and teens. SSSP schools report higher attendance rates for students who play sports. Student athletes also achieve higher grades and tend to go on to play sports in high school. Pope Francis has noted the importance of sports, pointing out that sport is a tool that can be used for problem solving and to “achieve a profound transformation of our society.”

QUESTIONS?
Visit their web site: www.saintsebastianporject.org or reach out to our school Principal for more information on how you and your child can benefit from SSSP.