construction project broke ground in December 2004 and was completed in September 2006. Villa added a new building. As a result of high enrollment, SJVA developed a campus facility plan that would renovate existing buildings and increase the amount of space in the high school. Specifically, several of the oldest buildings on campus have proved unable to meet the space and program needs of faculty and students. In order to maintain programs and to expand other areas of the curriculum, SJVA proposed a $5 million renovation and construction project. The new classrooms were to be provided with "T1" Internet access lines. Of the $5 million in renovation and construction, $1 million must be raised from a capital campaign. The School campus had grown. Additions include the construction of the current elementary school building in 1931, of a new chapel in 1938, of the high school building in 1957, and in the mid-1980s, of the gym. Academics and curriculum St. John Villa Academy was a college preparatory high school with a wide range of academic challenges, while following the New York State Curriculum. Students must take and pass the New York State Regents subject examinations in order to graduate. Students must take and successfully complete three years of physical and biological science, three of English, three of a foreign language, four of mathematics, two of computer applications, and obtain one art credit to graduate. Academic and pre-professional electives and AP (Advanced Placement) courses were also offered. SJVA offered specialized classes which included AP and College Credits for St. John's University (New York). The academy had an accelerated Scholars program in which students began AP classes in their sophomore year. Advanced classes in English, science, history, foreign language and mathematics were mandatory beginning in the freshman year for Scholars. New for the 2011–2012 school year, all students in the Scholars program must take Latin in their freshman and sophomore years. Athletics and Clubs St. John Villa Academy offers athletics and many after school clubs. After school athletics are important at St. John Villa. There are many athletic teams available for students to join, such as basketball, cheer-leading, soccer, softball, golf, tennis, lacrosse, swimming, and track. St. John Villa is recognized as a competitive athletics school and has received much recognition. The following are clubs available for students: Art Club, Christian Service, Culture Club, Dance Club, Junior Statesmen of America, Lectors Club, newspaper