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about us
St.
John’s Area School is a Catholic School of the St. Cloud
Diocese located in Foley, Minnesota, serving students from
Pre-Kindergarten to grade 6. St. John’s Area School was
established the fall of 1963 and is supported by 7 parishes. The teachers and
staff work diligently to plan a productive year for the children in our
school. A comprehensive curriculum is in place designed to meet the
required State standards as well as Diocesan standards. Parents are
encouraged to visit and ask questions.
Parents and families are the primary educators of their children and
our goal is to establish an environment that supports you in the
development of your child. As a Catholic school, our first goal is to
help in the faith development of your child through regular religious
instruction and participation in daily prayers and weekly Masses. We
strongly believe in the education of the whole child while providing an
environment that allows children to experience education in a positive
way.
benefits of enrolling
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Active
participation in morning masses on a twice weekly basis, prayer
services, daily religion classes, and community service projects in
addition to the classroom academic program.
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Dedicated
staff. Our dedicated teachers and staff who stay updated in educational
topics and practices through workshops an in-services. Our staff
includes two teacher recipients of the LEEA award, a teacher listed as
a Who’s Who Among American Educators, a teacher who is a
published author, and our principal is the recipient of the NCEA 2005
Distinguished Principal Award.
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Pre-Kindergarten
through 6th grade classrooms. Our Pre-Kindergarten program is for four
and five year olds, meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays with a choice of a
morning or afternoon class. We also off a choice in our Kindergarten
program – a three day a week program meeting on Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday or an All Day Every Day program.
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Small class
sizes. Classrooms in Pre-Kindergarten are limited to 10 students per
class section, Kindergarten – 3rd grade are limited to 22
students per class, while 4th – 6th grade are limited to 25
students per class. Currently, the average class size is 15 students.
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Many extra
activities, including field trips, the annual Christmas program, theme
days, Catholic Schools week in January, and a trip to a local Theater
production. Students are offered the opportunity for private music
lessons. Students are also offered the opportunity to participate in
many sports and other activities through the Community Education
Program.
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Parents are
encouraged to volunteer in school during the day and/or help with
special events throughout the year.
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Weekly
office newsletters and classroom newsletters keep parents informed.
Articles in the Benton County News inform the community of school
happenings. SJAS enjoys an open door policy; parents and guardians may
call or visit the school office at any time with ideas, questions, or
concerns.
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SJAS
participates in the Federal Hot Lunch Program. Students may purchase a
meal prepared on site or bring a cold lunch. A milk break is taken each
day in the classroom. Milk and lunch tickets are sold in the school
office.
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SJAS enjoys
a good working relationship with the Foley Public School District.
Qualifying students participate in Special Education, Title I, and
Speech programs offered through the Foley Public School District.
Students ride District buses to and from school.
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SJAS if
fully accredited through MNSAA (Minnesota Non-public School Accrediting
Association) since 1980, most recently in Spring 2006. Reaccredidation
takes place every 6 years.
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