St. John The Baptist Catholic School

Saint John the Baptist Catholic School is dedicated to the work of Christ while providing each individual with the opportunity to achieve academic excellence and make a positive contribution in the world.

The ministry of Catholic education recognizes each student as a child of God, unique in his or her talents.  Each member of St. John the Baptist Catholic School is a respected and valued individual of the community and is encouraged to share his or her gifts.

The Catholic Church, through the ministry of the Catholic school, teaches Gospel Values.  Children of all faiths learn to respect the morals, principles and ideals of a Catholic education and have opportunities to experience care and concern for themselves, families, classmates, staff, and all of God’s creation.

The needs of the whole child are addressed through a Catholic education using a variety of strategies that develop the spiritual, academic, cultural, social, emotional, physical, and artistic facets of each individual.  The school, partnered with the parents as primary educators, supports each child in the process of growing while developing an appreciation for lifelong learning and service to others.

Saint John Students are:

1.  People of faith who:

                  a.  Show love and compassion for others by practicing the Works of Mercy

            b.  Show love of God by active participation in daily prayer and liturgical

                 celebrations

                  c.  Demonstrate knowledge of scripture and the teachings of the Catholic

                       Church

                  d.  Develop their spiritual gifts and use them to help themselves and others

                  e.  Develop a moral conscience and exemplify appropriate behavior

                  f.   Respect all of God’s works by recognizing the dignity of life and by being 

                       stewards of creation

2. Learners of a comprehensive curriculum who:

                  a.  Evidence competency in academic subjects

                  b.  Appreciate and participate in the arts

                  c.  Develop their full physical potential and an appreciation for a variety of    

                       physical activities

3. Responsible Citizens who:

a. Recognize qualities of effective leadership

b. Understand accountability and consequences of their actions

c. Are active members of their community

d. Understand basic civic responsibilities

e. Appreciate diversity

f. Recognize that individual and group choices impact the world socially and

   environmentally

4. Effective Communicators who:

a. Express ideas in written form in a clear and organized structure following

    rules of English grammar and mechanics

b. Orally articulate ideas and feelings with respectful assertiveness, clarity,

     creativity, and confidence

c.  Appreciate thoughts, feelings, and opinions of others in a critical and

    compassionate manner

d. Have the ability to use technological resources effectively and

    appropriately

e. Use the arts to express ideas and emotions

f.  Work cooperatively with others

5. Problem Solvers who:

a. Observe, experiment, discover, and reach solutions individually and

    collaboratively

b. Access, obtain, and interpret information through a variety of resource

    mediums

c. Manage conflict and appreciate divergent points of view

d. Think critically and make responsible decisions

e. Use logic and computation

f.  Apply knowledge and skills to real life situations

6. Life-Long Learners who:

a. Understand and develop their own unique talents and appreciate the

    talents of others

b. Utilize the knowledge they have acquired

c. Read for learning and enjoyment

d. Use research and study skills

e. Plan, set, and work towards goals effectively

f.  Assess their own strengths and areas for improvement

g. Possess a continuing curiosity for learning