About Our School
Saint John the Baptist Catholic School offers a complete curriculum including art, music, physical education, and computer classes with the emphasis on high academic standards, spiritual growth and the individual needs of each child.
Offering a neighborhood school atmosphere, our student body averages approximately 280 students from pre-school through 8th grade with class sizes averaging 20 children. We offer extensive extracurricular programs including sports, piano lessons, band, after school enrichment classes, student government, and a student-run yearbook to mention only a few.
Mission Statement
Saint John the Baptist Catholic School will provide a solid Catholic education that prepares students to lead holy and honorable lives for Christ, to become faithful leaders in the community, and thus attain eternal happiness with God.
Goals
- To develop a strong sense of religion, family and community - both Church and civil - and the tools needed to build leadership in all these areas.
- To involve parents, teachers, and students in academics, athletics, and social development with a strong sense of Catholic values.
- To stress all aspects of a child's development - spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, moral, and social - while preparing for future educational accomplishments.
- To create a positive, respectful, and caring atmosphere for all students, teachers, parents, and members of our faith community.
School Hours
8:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday
Before and After School Care
Before school (7:00am - 7:50am) available at no charge.
After school care is offered from 3:00pm - 5:30pm Monday through Friday. Visit this page for more information.
School Summer Office Hours
9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Monday - Friday -- Call before visiting to confirm the person you wish to meet is available.
Average Size of School
280 Students
Drop off/Pick up
For all students being dropped off or picked up from school, there are two pre-arranged locations: the school parking lot off of Fairfield, and the cul-de-sac off of Arlington. Parents who wish to drive their students must notify the school of their choice in order to have students ready. View a diagram of pick-up and drop-off procedures.
Dress Code
Students are expected to wear uniforms. For more details, please refer to the School Handbook.