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We pride ourselves in being able to maintain a reasonable class size of around 25 students in all our Elementary and Middle School grades. On standardized tests our students score one to two years above grade level. Most of our graduates remain on the honor rolls of their respective high schools. Many of our alumni succeed in honors classes as well as Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate studies.If you are looking to provide an excellent future for your child, then look no further! Saint John the Evangelist Catholic School is the best investment you can make. Our Faith, Our Future - St. John the Evangelist Catholic SchoolIf you would like more information or want to schedule a visit, please contact the office at: (970) 635-5830.Saint John the Evangelist Catholic School provides a Christ-centered education.Philosophy St. John's School strives to:Supplement the family in the teaching of doctrine, the teaching and experiencing of community, and the teaching of service.Promote Christian values through integration of prayer, Scripture, and faith experiences into all areas of learning and to develop in our students a sense of their identity as Catholic Christians in a secular world.Provide an environment of high academic achievement where our children, reflecting their individual abilities, excel in scholastic areas.Maintain a staff of teachers and administrators with the highest professional and moral standards, and to provide them with opportunities for continual personal and professional growth.Recognize parents as the primary educators of their children, and to involve them in the formal educational process in a meaningful way.Help each child develop critical thinking and independent learning skills.Help each child discover and develop special talents and to guide the child in using these gifts to benefit himself and others.Promote physical fitness, a sense of sportsmanship, and fair play through a program of vigorous physical education and extra-curricular sports.Foster a deep appreciation of the Church and her liturgical and sacramental life.Recognize the place of the Catholic School in the total education mission of the Church and our parish, and to seek a Spirit of harmony and co-responsibility with other elements of St. John's Faith Community.With the Second Vatican Council we affirm our conviction that the Catholic School "retains its immense importance in the circumstances of our times." It is the goal of St. John the Evangelist School to nurture and educate each child in an atmosphere that emphasizes Catholic Christian values and academic excellence. Student Learning Goals A faithful Catholic who:has developed a moral consciencehas demonstrated a spirit of service to church, family, school and communitymodels a prayerful devotional lifeactively pursues a relationship with Jesus through the sacramental lifeA lifelong learner who:has a continuing curiosity for educationis an independent/motivated learner who strives to achieve their maximum potentialdemonstrates a solid foundation in the core subjects, empowering the student to think critically and solve problems independentlysupplies background knowledge to real life situationsAn effective communicator who:speaks publicly with confidence and poisedemonstrates active listening skillsarticulates ideas clearlyAn active community member both globally and locally who:recognizes her/his gifts and willingly shares them with the communityis cognizant of current events and world affairs and there effects on lifedisplays responsibility and leadershipA problem solver who:applies their core knowledge to solving complex problemsobservers, experiments, discovers and reaches solutionsadapts to rapidly changing conditions in order to reach a solutionSchool Goals St. John's strives to:Witness to the teaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in word and action.Develop a sense of service and stewardship within each child.Offer a program which provides security and protection for children when a parent is not available.Help children learn to work and play independently.Encourage parental involvement.Work cooperatively with parents in our mutual interest of the child.Develop a positive sense of self-esteem within each child.Develop a love of learning, and allow children to question, research, and explore the world around them and while deepening their faith in God.Promote a sense of community by linking the school with the parish and local community.Respect each person.Help teach children the art of problem solving, conflict resolution, and the ability to verbalize their feelings.Provide program activities which are consistent with the developmental needs of the child.Enhance the present abilities of, and teach new skills to the child.Saint John the Evangelist School admits students of any race, color, nationality, or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the schools. Furthermore, Archdiocesan Schools admit handicapped students in accordance with Archdiocesan Policy concerning student admission. Saint John the Evangelist does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, handicap, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of their educational policies, employment practices, scholarship and loan programs or athletic or other school administered programs.