A Courtyard student knows that their school day includes time for art, music, leadership, and community service. Afternoon activities offer even more, with opportunities to join a league sport, build a robot, or cook up a delicious treat. Come see us to find out more about these activities and more!
Athletics
Courtyard participates in the Parochial Athletic League for our extracurricular sports. 5th through 8th grade students compete in volleyball and basketball leagues; 1st through 4th graders hone basketball skills in the spring Little Dribblers Program.
Field Trips
Every Courtyard class leaves campus at least once a month for engaging, educational field trips. Starting in 3rd grade, each of our classes also experience a 3-5 day science week in locations such as the Marin Headlands, Santa Monica Mountains, and Yosemite.
Student Leadership
Student Council
As a Student Council member at Courtyard, you’ll have the chance to take on leadership roles and responsibilities, work with your peers, and make decisions that improve your school community. Our student council members represent third through eighth grades, but make informed decisions for the entire student body. Additionally, student council serves the greater Sacramento community by volunteering for several local organizations. Each of our student council members are role models on campus.
- Public Speaking: As a council member, you may be called upon to speak in front of your peers or even school administrators. This is a valuable opportunity to develop public speaking skills in a safe, supportive space. With practice, students become more confident and articulate, which can serve them well in a variety of contexts.
- Collaboration: The council members have to work together to achieve their goals, which means they’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop teamworking skills. Whether they are brainstorming ideas, delegating tasks, or providing feedback, they learn how to work effectively with others and build strong relationships based on trust and respect.
- School Culture: Student Council works to improve school culture: The council members work to improve the school culture by promoting kindness, inclusivity, and respect. This might involve organizing assemblies or events that celebrate diversity, advocating for anti-bullying policies, or creating initiatives that foster a positive and supportive school environment.
- Responsibility: Student Council shares in the schoolwide goals to uphold all rules and directives set by the administration. They help initiate, implement, and complete projects and activities which will be of help to the school, the students, the faculty, the administration, the Board of Directors and the community.
- Activities
- Spirit Week (Pajama Day, Twin Day, Super Hero Day and more)
- Field Day
- Independent Projects (i.e., campus cleanup, Google interactives, community service)
- Fundraisers (Winter grams, Valentine grams, etc.)
- Community Service Projects
Arts
Students show off their best visual art creations in our Annual Art Show. Our talented actors and singers perform throughout the year in showcases and special performances.
Community Service
An important part of Courtyard is our service to others. Your class might be involved in serving lunches at the senior center, raising money for The Tubman House, growing a community garden or participating in a neighborhood cleanup. If you have a favorite service idea, let us know.
Clubs and Activities
Courtyard after school is the place to be! Finish up homework in study halls dedicated to each grade level and then head to one of many clubs we offer: learn to cook, build a robot, take apart a computer, knit, play capture the flag, or socialize with friends. You can take guitar, piano, and voice lessons or learn karate and dance with Jazzerettes.