Philosophy
In 1893, the Sisters of Notre Dame opened St. John the Baptist School to educate the children of the parish.
Today, St. John's continues to provide a quality Catholic education for students
in Pre-Kindergarten through grade eight from our Parish and several other North
Shore Communities.
The philosophy of St. John's stresses the development
of the whole child, the nurturing and strengthening of the gifts of faith and
intellect and the development of social responsibility. We, at St. John's, are
committed to educating our children to be men and women of faith, not only aware
of the world in which they live, but also prepared and motivated to improve the
world for all people. Faith, and the growth of our relationship with God,
demands both the teaching of Catholic doctrine and the experience of a faith
community. We strive toward the development of the faith community, not only as
a concept to be taught, but also as a reality to be lived.
Intellectual achievement is the reason for any school to exist. At St. John's we respect the
developmental stages and learning style of each child to create an atmosphere of
success that cultivates a positive self-image and allows each child to grow
spiritually as well as academically. We expect, encourage and applaud each
child's best work in order to effect the full development of his or her
potential.
As a parent at St. John's you are in a unique position to
really get involved in your child's education. All families are required to
donate fifteen hours of their time each school year. Families are urged to put
some of these required hours into committees that are formed to school
events. Parents are able to fulfill this requirement in a variety of areas. We
welcome you to take an active role, not only in your child's future, but also
the future of St. John the Baptist School.
Our Saint Johns Family is a circle of strength and love with every teacher and student.
The circle grows and each day faced together the circle gets stronger.
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Offering Quality Christian Education For Grades Pre-School through Eighth grade.
