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Academics

St. John faculty set goals for instruction and learning that that lead to a shining outcome for all students.

Through faith, community, and learning St. John the Evangelist School provides a pathway for every student’s success in the 21st century. We embrace every child as an individual with different learning needs, talents, and personalities.

We encourage students to be creative thinkers, leaders, problem solvers and effective communicators.

Saint John the Evangelist School follows Course of Study and Curriculum Guidelines for the Archdiocese of Baltimore based on National Standards and the State of Maryland.

  • Currently 1:1 iPad to student ratio schoolwide including iPads in PK through 2 classrooms
  • SMARTboards in Pre-K through Grade 8 classrooms and other instructional rooms
  • Accelerated Math Courses
  • Learning Differences Program meets unique learning needs of all students
  • Teacher assistants in Grades PK through 2
  • Daily instruction in math, science, social studies, language arts, and religion
  • Weekly instruction in art, music, physical education, computer, library, and Spanish
  • State of the art computer and science labs including 3D printer technology
  • Beginning in Grade 3, students are divided into three small groups for math instruction.
  • Grade 6 to 8 students are grouped by ability in literature.
  • Grade 7 math – pre-algebra, or algebra I
  • Grade 8 math – pre-algebra, algebra I, or honors algebra I. Geometry may be offered based on student ability.
  • Grade 6 Spanish – two days per week
  • Grades 7 & 8 Spanish – three days per week
  • Scantron Standardized Test administered to Grades 3 – 8
  • Parent access to online progress reporting for students in Grades 3 – 8

Curriculum

Early education (PK)

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Elementary (K-5th)

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Middle school (6-8)

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Learning differences

St. John the Evangelist School has resources to engage students of a broad range of abilities because of our Learning Differences and Enrichment programs. Not only does the faculty engage children in the larger classroom setting according to individual needs, but with a special educator and enrichment coordinator, the faculty creates small group instructional experiences for approaching as well as gifted learners from Kindergarten through 8th grade.

The Student Advocacy Team includes a special educator, guidance counselor, lead teacher, nurse and the school administration. Our team works with parents, teachers, and students to ensure children with academic differences are supported in their learning and that everyone works collaboratively for the benefit of each student.

Technology

With an emphasis on the tools needed to prepare students for future academic endeavors, St. John regularly incorporates the thoughtful use of technology into classroom teaching. In conjunction with textbooks, iPads are utilized to enhance the level of instruction and learning experiences for all students, as well as to provide access to references and other digital resources developed for the classroom. By incorporating lessons on digital citizenship and laying a foundation of technological literacy, St. John provides our students with the skills that will allow them to shine in classrooms and work environments.

Saint John has made strides to increase the number of technology devices accessible to students in the classroom. Currently the school has more than 600 devices including over 500  iPads (1:1 Ratio) schoolwide.