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St.
John the Baptist School prepares your child for life’s journey by
interweaving a first-rate academic education with the reinforcement of
solid Catholic core values and teachings. We educate the whole person;
mind, body and soul. It is our hope that your child grows with us –
in knowledge, in character, in faith – completely ready for the
challenges and opportunities he or she will face in high school and beyond.
Our students are not only equipped for the journey, but are a light for
others as well.
We would be happy to answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to email or call our School Office (920) 893-5961.
Newsletter
School Philosophy
Mission Statement
School Accreditation
School Hours
Enrollment
School Programs
Special School Activities
Religious and Community Involvement
Resource Room
Guidance Services
Extra-Curricular Activities
Fund Raisers
School Cancellations
School Newsletter
View recent Home and School newsletters called SJB Jag-Wire.
School Philosophy
As a Catholic school, we at St. John the Baptist believe that by entrusting their children to us, parents share with us a special partnership. We join them in the challenge of nurturing God’s love in their children. We believe our presence as a Christian faith community should support the development of each child’s potential. Therefore, we are dedicated to providing a family atmosphere in which each child is encouraged to respect himself/herself and others as God-given gifts to the world.
Our curriculum is designed to provide our students with the necessary skills to meet life’s challenges. We are dedicated to individual excellence in both ourselves and our students. Because education is a joint effort, we strive to utilize parental and community talent and involvement.
It is our firm hope and belief that through our efforts, St. John the Baptist School Family will send forth loving, concerned educated students who integrate Christian values with life’s experiences.
Mission Statement
We, the faith community of St. John the Baptist School, believe that we are called daily to proclaim and model the Good News of Jesus Christ; that is, to teach and to share his message with students and others. We believe each child possesses special God-given gifts and abilities that will be nurtured in a Christian family atmosphere of love and acceptance.
Message: to develop an attitude in students to live the teaching of Christ
Community: to encourage students to accept and respect themselves and others
Worship: to provide the opportunity for students to actively participate in all forms of worship
Service: to promote awareness of our responsibility to others and provide opportunities for students to demonstrate Christ-like attitudes through service
School Accreditation
Our school is accredited through the Milwaukee Archdiocese and the Wisconsin Nonpublic School Accrediting Association's accrediting agency WRISA (Wisconsin Religious and Independent School Association). We have received the distinction of Exemplary Status, being recognized as having annually achieved high standards of excellence that promotes continuous school improvement.
School Hours
Classes begin at 7:40am and end at 2:40am for Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Part time 5-year old Kindergarten meets Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
3-year old Early Childhood meet Monday and Wednesday mornings (8:30-11am)
4-year old Early Childhood classes meet Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings (8-11am)
Enrollment
Enrollment for the 2007/2008 school year is 277 students. We offer classes from 3 year-old early childhood through 8th Grade. Our faculty and staff of 29 are dedicated to teaching in a Christian environment emphasizing smaller class sizes and attention to the individual student.
School Programs
St. John the Baptist School prepares your child with an excellent, well-rounded education. In addition to core academic instruction, students enjoy Spanish, Art, Phonics, Music, Guidance, Physical Education, and Religion. In our new, state-of-the-art Computer Lab complete with Internet Access, students learn computer skills and keyboarding techniques.
Special School Activities
St. John the Baptist School forms the soul, mind, body, and character of its children. Special School Activities accent academic instruction and encourage the development of each child’s potential.
- Student Council
- Special Holiday Activities and Celebrations
- Family Chili Supper Night
- Junior High Dance
- Pep Rallies
- Field Trips
- Science Fair
- Scholastic Book Fair
- Ropes Course for 6th Grade
- Junior High Track Meet
- Math Challenge 6th - 8th Grade
- Forensics 6th – 8th Grade
- Police and Fire Safety Programs
- National Geographic Bee
- Spelling Bee
- End of Year Picnic
Religious and Community Involvement
St. John the Baptist School sends forth loving, concerned, educated students into the community by reinforcing solid Catholic core values and teachings. Religion plays an important part in the overall education of our students. In addition to daily religious education, students plan and participate in weekly liturgies. We also encourage our children to care for those around them through community service projects.
- First Holy Communion
- Reconciliation
- Advent and Lenten Community Service Projects
- Cards to Overseas Service Men and Women
- Blessing of the Animals
- Grandparent’s Mass and Luncheon
- Thank You Cards and Cookies to Neighboring Houses and Community Services
- Christian Skylodge Camp for 6th Grade
- Food Drives and School Supply Collections
- Cards for Parish Shut-Ins
- Nursing Home Gifts
Resource Room
St. John the Baptist Reading Resource Room offers a pull-out reading program. In this program, teachers provide one-on-one or small group instruction designed to meet the needs of students who are experiencing delays in reading within the regular curriculum, thus enabling students to experience success and improve their reading skills.
Guidance
Guidance services are provided through a contract with Catholic Charities of Sheboygan. The school-based counselor is available at school every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Learn more about our guidance activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities
St. John the Baptist School encourages our students to respect themselves and others as God-given gifts to the world. Extra-Curricular activities continue to build the character of our children after school hours.
- Athletics
- Band
- Chess Club
- Forensics
- Math Club
- Boy Scouts
- Girl Scouts
- Yearbook Club
Fund Raisers
St. John the Baptist School sponsors several fund raisers. School-wide participation is encouraged, as the money raised from these fund raisers is used to pay for new textbook series, library books, and technology. Please email or call SJB School at (920) 893-5961, if you would like to get involved with any of our fund raisers.
- Friday Fish Fry
- Kwik Trip Moola
- Market Day
- Flower Sale
- Entertainment Book
- Scholastic Book Fair
- Scrip Sales
- Milk Caps Equal Money for School
- World’s Finest Chocolate Sale
- Empties4Cash.com
- Campbell Labels for Education Program
- Box Tops for Education Program
- Pick N’ Save “We Care” Program
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