During the extended school day, Loyola Academy middle school students participate in two Enrichment courses each quarter. The Enrichment program allows students to learn more about electives that interest them, while growing their interpersonal and leadership skills.
Required Enrichments
Professional Development: Students are enrolled in the Professional Development Enrichment course during their first year at Loyola Academy. This class teaches students communication skills, how to deliver an effective presentation, and meal etiquette.
High School Exploration: Students are enrolled in the High School Exploration Enrichment course during the second semester of their 7th grade year. With the Graduate Support Team, students visit private high schools in the area to learn more about their programs and tour campus.
Previous Courses
3-D Printing
Baking
Chess
Karate
Opera Theatre
Photojournalism
Robotics
Yoga
Enrichment Spotlight: Opera Theatre
During second quarter, Mrs. Micic and representatives from Opera Theatre of Saint Louis led a course that studied the components of opera. Students grew their skills in acting, vocals, and music accompaniment, while creating and composing their own show!
The Opera Enrichment course concluded with a captivating production of Goodness Gracious: A Knight’s Tale, the story of a young knight in the 1500s who was sent to Loyola Academy by the Knights Counsel to get his act together. The opera included a hilarious libretto, group dances, two singing solos, and a short guest appearance by Dr. Clark! The audience was charmed by our students’ performance and celebrated their work with a standing ovation.
