What are the class sizes for each grade?
Our pre-school program is comprised of two classes of K3 and three classes of K4. K3 is limited to a maximum of 12 students per class, K4 is limited to 15, and K5 - 8th is limited to 25.
Which grades have an aide in addition to the teacher?
An aide is present in K3 through K5.
Is the school accredited? Are the teachers required to maintain accredidation?
St. John School is accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference (WWW.FLACATHCONF.ORG). Each teacher is required to maintain his/her teaching certificate through the state of Georgia.
Do you have to be Catholic to attend?
No. We are predominately Catholic, but children of all faiths are welcome. Mass is celebrated as a school community on a weekly basis. Families of our students are always invited to join us.
What are the school hours?
The pre-school hours are 8:10 A.M. to 11:30 A.M., Monday through Friday. A child may be brought as early as 7:45 A.M., as teacher supervision is available at this time. Students in Kindergarten through eighth grade are to be at school from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
What is the uniform policy? What is the approximate cost per uniform?
Each child from Kindergarten to eighth grade is required to wear a uniform, in accordance to the uniform dress code. The average cost of the uniform is $50.00.
What other courses besides the basic academic core are offered?
Library skills, computer instruction, music, art, and physical education are part of our curriculum. Spanish will be taught in K5-8th.
What does St. John School have to offer that is not available in the Public School System?
Your child will receive excellence in education and spiritual development within the framework of the tradition of the Catholic Church. Unlike public education, St. John offers a moral code, a value system, and faith formation as an integral part of each child's education, thus addressing the whole child.
What are the extracurricular activities available?
Students may participate in string instrument instruction, band, choir, basketball, soccer and cheerleading leagues. There are also active Brownies, Girl Scout, Cub and Boy Scout troops, and the Beta Club.
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