Clubs & Organizations

Nazareth Academy places a strong emphasis on academics. However, we realize that the inclusion of extra-curricular activities is an integral component to the complete education of a child. Important character traits of leadership, sportsmanship, good decision-making skills, cooperation within groups, commitment and determination, as well as a sense of loyalty and school community are only a few of the many benefits students, parents, and faculty/staff gain from a school’s participation in extra-curricular activities. Students’ participation in these activities is considered a privilege, therefore such students must maintain a passing average in all academic areas and have satisfactory conduct. Special emphasis is also placed on attitude, including good sportsmanship. In keeping with the mission To Teach, To Build, To Serve in the Spirit of Christ, Nazareth Academy offers, and strongly encourages students to participate in, a wide variety of extra-curricular activities.

Band

The Nazareth Academy Beginners Band is open to any student in grades 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th. Students will learn the basics of playing a musical instrument through daily lessons that include the following: how to read music, tone production, new notes, rhythms, and proper care of their instrument. They will learn to perform music as a group at concerts and as individuals at Solo/Ensemble Contests.
The Nazareth Academy Advanced Band consists of students in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Students learn to develop their technique in playing a musical instrument through different styles of music and through daily lessons. These include learning new notes, rhythms, articulations, tone, and dynamics. Students will learn the fundamentals of marching for parades. They will learn to perform different styles of music as a group at concerts and as individuals at Solo/Ensemble Contests.

Cheerleaders

All seventh and eighth grade girls who meet high standards in academics, conduct, leadership, and school spirit are eligible to become a cheerleader at Nazareth Academy. Cheerleader tryouts are held during the Spring of each year. Individuals with cheerleading expertise serve as judges during these tryouts. These judges rate each participant in the tryouts on a variety of routines, such as: individual run-ins, individual cheers, group dances, and group chants. The ten girls who earn the highest scores are selected as the Nazareth Academy Cheerleaders.

Choir of Angels

The Nazareth Academy Choir of Angels is a group of 3rd through 8th grade students who love to sing God’s music. They are completely voluntary in their participation and sing at various functions in and around the city of Victoria. Once per year they attend a choir competition in Corpus Christi. In order to be eligible for this organization, they must meet all academic and conduct requirements as set forth by the school.

D.A.R.E.

Drug Abuse Resistance Education helps children recognize and resist the pressures that may influence them to experiment with tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, inhalants, or other drugs. D.A.R.E. was started in 1983 by the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles Unified School District. The D.A.R.E. curriculum targets 5th and 7th grades, in order to educate them about the negative effects of drugs before they are faced with using them. In addition, D.A.R.E. helps children avoid violent situations. D.A.R.E. was introduced in Victoria in 1990 by the Victoria Police Department. In 1992 the Victoria Sheriff Department joined the program.

Drill Team

The Nazareth Academy Drill Team is an organization whose members dance, cheer for, and support the Nazareth Academy athletic teams. All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls are eligible to be a member of the drill team provided that they meet the required high standards in academics, conduct, leadership, and school spirit.

Kinder-8th Grade Buddies

A unique opportunity is offered to the eighth graders and Kindergartners of Nazareth Academy. The upper level students are paired with the younger in order to create an environment for mentoring, playing, and sharing interests. Once a month the two classes meet for lunch and enjoy time together. They participate in playtime, gift exchanges at Christmas, and structured activities throughout the year.

Math Counts

Math Counts is a national coaching and competition program designed to stimulate seventh and eighth grade students' interest and achievement in mathematics. Teachers and volunteers coach student "mathletes" throughout the school year. Nazareth Academy selects four students to compete both individually and as a team in onsite competitions. Students compete in local meets in February. The winners then progress to the state contest in March. The top four students and top coach from this contest represent their state at the national finals.

National Junior Honor Society

Membership in the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is both an honor and a responsibility. Students selected for membership are expected to continue to demonstrate the qualities of scholarship, leadership, character, citizenship, and service by which they were initially selected. The Nazareth Chapter of the NJHS follows the Rules and Regulations set forth by the National Council in regards to students selected for membership.

Safety Patrol

Fifth graders have a unique opportunity at Nazareth Academy. They may serve as Safety Patrollers, with the responsibility of aiding parents and students in crossing the street after school. This is an important service to our school community.

Student Council

Student government is conducted through the Nazareth Academy Student Council. The Student Council represents the students in offering suggestions to the school administration. The purpose of this organization is to provide a forum for student expression, promote harmonious relations throughout the entire school, develop good citizenship, coordinate and supervise all academic and social activities not directly sponsored by school officials or the school parent organization, and to promote the general welfare of the school.