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JOIN THE ST. GREGORY SCHOOL YOUNG
ASTRONOMERS
The St. Gregory School Young Astronomers is a organization for those students who are
interested in Astronomy and Space Related Technology. Through monthly meetings and special
activities, The Young Astronomers Program strives to inspire youth to improve their grades
in Mathematics, Science, Astronomy and related subjects while participating in various
activities such as Chapter Meetings, Serving on Committees, Earning Rank, Model Rocket
Launches, Star Parties, Super Trips and Ecology Projects which are all designed to build
Leadership, Resourcefulness, School Pride, Patriotism, Environmental Responsibility and
most of all respect for God and love for our fellow man.
Three chapters are available for grades 1 - 8 and are divided in the following manner:
Star Gazers (Gr. 1-3), Star Discoverers (Gr. 4 - 6) and Star Explorers Gr. (7 & 8).
Each chapter has three different ranks which can be earned. They are as follows:
Star Gazers Star Discoverers Star Explorers
| 1.Gazer (Grade 1,2&3) |
1.Searcher (Grade 4&5) |
1.Adventurer (Grade 7&8) |
| 2.Watcher* (Grade 1,2&3) |
2.Surveyor* (Grade 4&5) |
2.Navigator*(Grade 7&8) |
| 3.Observer*(Grade 3) |
3.Investigator*(Grade 6) |
3.Voyager*(Grade 8) |
* Previous rank within each chapter must be earned before advancing to
the next rank.
Students are encouraged to qualify for rank by achieving several required steps within
each level of the chapters. Parent and family involvement is also encouraged on various
club activities. Club by-laws and all school policies concerning Extra-Curricular
Activities are in effect regarding club participation. Please refer to the Student-Parent Handbook for specific regulations.
Meetings are generally held the 3rd Monday of each month from 3:45 - 4:30 pm in the Music Room.
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