About Us
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Mission Statement
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St. John the Baptist Catholic School and Preschool nurtures intellect and cultivates virtue for young disciples of Christ to serve the common good.
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Faith
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Religion is taught kindergarten through grade 8 as a part of our core curriculum.
Students are encouraged to live, practice, and model their values inside and outside of the classroom.
Weekly Mass with student involvement affirms students as competent and confident leaders in their faith.
Parish priests and the Sisters of Pro Ecclesia Sancta are a visible presence throughout the school and serve as models of our Catholic faith.
National and religious holidays as well as Feast Days and Holy Days of Obligation are observed and celebrated in school and in the classroom.
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Academics
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Elective and enrichment courses are designed to explore creative and challenging learning opportunities and to build critical thinking.
SJB students score consistently above the national and regional average across core curriculum on NWEA MAP assessment.
Special education needs are identified and offered services through partnership with district ISD191 to offer a Title 1 reading specialist, licensed counselor, and an IEP/ISP coordinator.
Students experience the following specialist courses: STEM, Art, Music, Library, and Gym.
Dedicated teachers are committed to each individual student achieving success.
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Service
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Students are taught and shown that giving back is a vital aspect of our school community.
Students have the chance to give to others outside and inside the school through volunteer hours, a willingness to help, and community spirit.
A commitment of time, talent, and treasure is modeled and encouraged.
Every fundraiser or school-wide event consistently includes a service component.
Family service opportunities are offered monthly with students and families encouraged to give and participate.
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Personal Development
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Students begin developing their leadership potential as early as kindergarten! Leadership opportunities, such as public speaking, group work, and exemplifying Christ in the classroom are just a few ways to grow at St. John’s.
Respect, manners, politeness, and honor are essential aspects of building an excellent leader. SJB guides students to exemplify Jesus by developing these positive character traits.
Older students serve as mentors for younger students. As early as preschool, students are mixed in the classroom to model, coach, and encourage younger learners.
Mass and reading buddies are established across grade levels to build support, friendship, and model behavior.
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Highlights
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Average class size is 18 students with up to two sections per grade level
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Elective and enrichment courses are designed to explore creative and challenging learning opportunities and to build critical thinking
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SJB students score consistently above the national and regional average across core curriculum on NWEA MAP assessment
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Special education needs are identified and offered services through partnership with district ISD191 to offer a Title 1 reading specialist, licensed counselor, and an IEP/ISP coordinator
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Parent Testimonials
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“Small classroom size, personalized attention, technology, a community that will grow with my child, weekly Mass, excellent parent/teacher communication, and friends that will last a lifetime made selecting
St. John’s an easy choice!” -SJB parent
“The thing that sets St. John’s apart from others, is the community. The one thing beyond the excellence in education, teachers, and parish and school leadership is a truly incredible community of families, parents, and students who all share a commitment to values, respect, and faith.” -SJB parent
“The faculty and staff all care about educating our children and making sure kids learn and respect one another.” -SJB parent
“St. John’s gives an excellent foundation allowing students to become all they can be. St. John the Baptist also helps students learn to make good choices as we grow into who we are meant to be!” -SJB Alumni
“St John's school has been nothing but a great school with a great community and support. It is a place where my kids can be themselves, learn morals and values, be challenged, treat others and be treated with respect, and come out a better person. My kids have loved St. John’s and I believe it is a great foundation for education, even if you are not Catholic.” -SJB parent
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