Middle School Program – St John Catholic School

Middle School Program

WELCOME TO MIDDLE SCHOOL - 6TH-8TH GRADE!

St. John School’s middle school-level teaching guidelines follow the California State Standards (Common Core) and are shaped by Catholic teachings, doctrine, and tradition. Middle school students receive English language arts, math, science, social studies, and religion from their classroom teacher daily. In addition, they receive PE and nutrition education twice a week from our Athletic Director and weekly Spanish language instruction from our dedicated Spanish teacher.

RECESS & LUNCH

Outdoor physical activity is good for a strong body and brain development. St. John School is blessed with a large recess yard nestled between our terraced garden and the Glen Park Greenway. St. John’s middle school students enjoy outdoor recess and lunch outdoors (weather permitting).

FIELD TRIPS

Field trips offer students fresh learning environments, build their confidence, and expose them to teaching not readily available in a classroom setting. We believe there is educational value in visiting places of interest in our area. Field trips offer children the opportunity to learn from first-hand experiences. The parents, students, and teachers share the responsibility for these trips. The teacher plans with the class and helps the children carry out their plans as well as helps the class summarize and evaluate the visit.

The 8th grade attends a retreat during the spring semester of the school year. This is seen as an opportunity to explore issues of God, self, and relationships in another context and environment. Retreat is a time to reflect on our relationship with God. During this past year the students have had many opportunities to reflect upon how they are listening to the Voice of God from day to day. This two-day reflection will give each student an opportunity to explore his or her life relationships in an atmosphere of quiet. The retreat will meet the Confirmation requirement. The theme of our retreat this year is “Be Not Afraid”. In addition, one-day retreats may be scheduled for the 6th and 7th grades.

TECHNOLOGY

St. John School’s middle school-level teaching guidelines follow the California State Standards (Common Core) and are shaped by Catholic teachings, doctrine, and tradition. Middle school students receive English language arts, math, science, social studies, and religion from their classroom teacher daily. In addition, they receive PE and nutrition education twice a week from our Athletic Director and weekly Spanish language instruction from our dedicated Spanish teacher.

HOW DO I ENROLL MY CHILD?

Visit our Admissions Page to learn more about enrolling your child in St. John School’s middle school program. We invite you to schedule a tour to learn more about our school.

PARENT VOLUNTEERS

All adults, including parents and family members, who volunteer on the school campus or for any school field trips and activities must complete the San Francisco Archdiocese Safe School Program and adhere to all school safety policies.