6^th - 8^th Grade (2024-2025)

Instructions for Requesting Activity Classes for 2024-2025 School Year 

(Online Scheduling will be available from Thursday, May 2 – Thursday, May 9)

Below are the instructions for using FACTS to access your request for next year’s activity classes. Please be aware that you will choose 6 activity choices. Of those 6 choices, you will receive 4 activity classes (one for each nine weeks).  Activity class lists are computer generated. Classes may be limited by parameters such as when the class is offered and enrollment size. A student’s choices are not guaranteed.  

1. Log into the FACTS Parent Portal between Thursday, May 2–Thursday, May 9.   
2. Once logged on, select Student Information in the left-hand column.
3. Under Student Information, click on Course Request.
4. Select the name of your middle school student at the top of the page.
5. You will use the drop-down boxes to select your 6 choices. Do not duplicate choices. This will not guarantee that you receive a particular class.  In fact, it will hinder receiving the choices that you want. 
6. Once you have chosen your 6 activity choices, click the save button. The screen will read “Course Requests Updated” at the top of the page.   Do not click the save button until you are sure that you have chosen the classes that you want. You cannot go back and change the classes once they are scheduled. 

Once saved, your course selection will remain visible while the system is online (May 2-9). If the courses have not been saved, the drop-down boxes will be blank. 

Once the system is closed, (after May 9) you will no longer be able to view your student’s choices in FACTS.

Any student who has not selected their activity choices by this date will be scheduled last, based on availability. 

This completes the requesting of your activity classes for the 2024-25 school year. Even though you are choosing your options now, the scheduling of the classes will not take place until the summer. 8^th graders will be scheduled first and then 7^th and 6^th graders.  You will receive your class schedule, which will include the activity classes that you have been given, at the beginning of the school year in August.  Please follow the above directions carefully to avoid any unwanted scheduling issues. 

6th Grade Activity Class Options

7th Grade Activity Class Options

8th Grade Activity Class Options

Wednesday, May 8

Religion

Math

Closing Practice

12:00 pm Dismissal (gym carpool)

Thursday, May 9

Social Studies

English Closing practice



12:00 pm Dismissal (gym carpool)

Friday, May 10

Literature

Science

12:00 pm Buddy Walk-though & Dismissal

(gym carpool)

Thursday, May 16

Religion

Math

11:00 am Dismissal

(gym carpool)

Friday, May 17

Social Studies

English

12:00 pm Dismissal

(gym carpool)

Monday, May 20

Literature

Science

11:00 am Dismissal (gym carpool)

IMPORTANT END-OF-YEAR NOTES

1.  The last day to pay with a check to bring all accounts current is Friday, May 3rd.

2. No checks will be accepted after that date.

3. All outstanding balances need to be cleared before the student’s last day of school

                              8^th grade – May 7^th

                              PreK – May 10^th

                              Kindergarten – May 13

                              Grades 1 – 7 – May 23

4. Deadline to submit a Request for Refund form for any cafeteria money that needs to

be refunded for graduating 8th graders or students not returning next year is Friday, May 10th.

5. Payments may still be made with the MySchoolBucks app.

To receive bus service for the upcoming school year, the Google form linked below must be completed for all children in the family. Upon completion of the form a confirmation email will be sent by East Baton Rouge Transportation Department.

Google form (to request bus service) 

The deadline to opt in for bus service by completing the Google form is Friday, May 24th.

Please contact Sissy Duncan (sissy.duncan@sgschoolbr.org) if you need assistance.

* To check bus service eligibility please visit the East Baton Rouge School Bus Route website.

What is the Home & School Association Board?

The Home & School Association Board is made up of volunteers who are working or stay at home parents of children enrolled at St. George Catholic School. Our goal is to encourage a channel of communication and interchange among parents, teachers and the administrative staff while supporting the school through planned activities, social functions and fundraisers. Some of the activities and events we coordinate include Grandparent's Day, Teacher Appreciation Week and Spirit Day. As a team, we enjoy helping our school and having the opportunities to meet new parents. If you have more questions about Home & School, please feel free to contact Jen Parfait (jparfait@lsu.edu) or LeighAnn Jordan (lgjordan2@gmail.com)

The following positions (and job descriptions from our by-laws) are open for the 2024-25 school year:

  (2) Assistant Special Events Coordinators 

Assistant Special Events Coordinator positions shall assist the Special Event Coordinators in all capacities for one year and assume office as Special Event Coordinator the following year. Special Events Coordinators and Assistants plan and coordinate events throughout the year such as Grandparents Day and Teacher Appreciation. These coordinators will work with the Board and Administration to plan any other special events throughout the year. If you have any questions about this position, you are welcome to contact the current Asst. Special Events Coordinator, Kristen Corzo (kcaire8@gmail.com).

Assistant Volunteer Coordinator

Assistant Volunteer Coordinator shall assist the Volunteer Coordinator in all capacities for one year and assume the office of Volunteer Coordinator the following year. The Volunteer Coordinator and Assistant Volunteer Coordinator assign room parents for each grade. He/she shall facilitate volunteer assignments and shall inform room parents of their duties by a folder which shall be revised yearly. If you have questions about this position, you are welcome to contact the current Assistant Volunteer Coordinator, Lauren Hernandez at (lv.hernandez1389@gmail.com).

Secretary

The Secretary shall keep accurate minutes of all meetings of the organization, and of meetings of the Board of Directors, and shall publish these minutes to the general membership prior to regularly scheduled meetings. He/she shall keep files of the records of the organization and shall conduct such correspondence as pertains to that office. If you have questions about this position, you are welcome to contact the current Secretary, Linzay Lawrence at (linzaylawrence@gmail.com).

Please send your nominations to Carla Ball (Carla.Ball@sgschoolbr.org) by Sunday, May 7th.

In the event there are several candidates for each position, each candidate will be notified and listed on a ballot for the members of Home & School (all parents) to vote.

Girls Volleyball

This past weekend we hosted one of the largest tournaments we have ever hosted and it was a huge success thanks to the many parent volunteers who spent countless hours in the gym over the weekend - huge thanks to all of you!! All of our girls played with toughness and heart all weekend and we want to congratulate the following teams for winning first place in their brackets: 6th Div 1 Green, 6th Div 2 White, 7th Div 2 Dragons and 8th Div 1!

Tomorrow night marks the end of the season for all of our teams. We hope everyone had a season filled with learning experiences as well as many memories made with teammates!

Track and Field

The track and field team started the season with the bible verse Hebrew 12:1-2 

"...to persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith." 

All 76 of our athletes showed us perseverance, dedication, determination and grit this season! Most track meets our athletes were coming from another sport to participate in the meet and compete for the Dragons! We are so proud of these kids for juggling multiple sports!

37 of our athletes placed in the top 10 in the CSAL All Meet Top 10 rankings!! We broke meet records, set new meet records, cheered big for all the PR's and SR's set this season! We are so proud of these athletes. You can find a link to the All Meet Top 10 Rankings here:  All Meet Top 10 Rankings

Uniform Return

Uniform return for both girls volleyball and track and field will start on Monday.  A bin will be placed in the school office where all uniforms can be placed to turn in by either you or your child anytime the school office is open. Please make sure the uniform is in a ziplock bag with your child’s name and grade clearly labeled on the bag. 

Geaux Dragons!

SGS Talent Show Audition Details

1. Read the Talent Showcase Information Sheet to make sure your act complies with the Audition Guidelines.

2. Register for an Audition Time Slot ONLINE at this SignUpGenius Link.

3. Print and Complete a Talent Showcase Registration Form and turn in to the school office no later than Friday, May 3 at 9 am.

4. You are now set to audition on Monday, May 6th so have fun practicing and preparing your act!

Online Registration will close on Thursday, May 2, at 9 p.m. or when all audition slots are filled. So don’t delay, register today! 

Questions? Email Mrs. Jan Dupre, SGS Director of Performing Arts, jan.dupre@sgschoolbr.org or call Mrs. Dupre (225) 293-1298.