| St John the Baptist School |
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.
Mission Statement
We, St. John's School Community, create a Christian atmosphere that is safe, supportive, caring
and loving.
We prepare and challenge each other to be life long learners, academically, socially and spiritually.
We encourage commitment of service to the local and global community.
We recognize the need to reach one's own personal best, while at the same time respecting and
celebrating the diversity among us.
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St. John the Baptist School
19 Chestnut Street
Peabody, MA 01960
978-531-0444
Fax: 978-531-3569
www.stjohns-peabody.com
19 Chestnut Street
Peabody, MA 01960
978-531-0444
Fax: 978-531-3569
www.stjohns-peabody.com