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St. John Catholic School

3921 Saint John's Avenue, North Charleston, SC, 29405-0294 -

School Notes Overview:

The heart of Saint John Catholic School is Christian Community. Our primary focus is the children under our care. Our commitment is to provide a safe, secure and caring environment where faith formation, gospel values and a strong academic foundation can flourish. In such an environment, we strive to guide each child to grow and develop to full potential. Daily prayer, service to others, self-discipline, a sense of social justice, personal responsibility and conflict resolution skills are vital components of our entire school program. Our school community recognizes and embraces the cultural, social, economic and religious differences that exist in our school and in the world. We strive to instill in each child an inherent self worth and respect for all people. The faculty and staff of Saint John Catholic School recognize the uniqueness of each child, acknowledging that children learn in different ways and at a different pace. Therefore, our curriculum includes a variety of learning levels and techniques, teaching basic skills as well as critical thinking and problem solving. We accept and support the needs of individual students and strive to meet these needs whenever possible. Our goal is to encourage every student to do their best to develop their God-given abilities in caring, supportive and non-competitive environment. ...

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School Overview:

	St. John Catholic School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Association of Private Special Education Centers
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - 8
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
Learning Differences Supported	Gifted / ADD / ADHD / Others
Year Founded	1949
County	Charleston County, SC
Student Body
Total Students	77 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(SC) School Avg.
% Students of Color	36%	14%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 7 students
	Kind - 6 students
	Grade 1 - 7 students
	Grade 2 - 8 students
	Grade 3 - 3 students
	Grade 4 - 8 students
	Grade 5 - 5 students
	Grade 6 - 10 students
	Grade 7 - 10 students
	Grade 8 - 13 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	11 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	50%
Average Class Size	8
Classroom dress code	Casual (Khaki / SJCS Plaid with SJCS Logo Shirt)
	This School	(SC) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:6	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$4,200
Tuition Notes	Tuition rates vary by status as active Catholic and number of children enrolled. Tuition assistance is available.
Head of School	Carole Anne White
Admissions Director	Carole Anne White
Admissions Associate	Jeannette Dangerfield
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	2
	Extracurriculars
	Band	LEGO League

School Notes:

The heart of Saint John Catholic School is Christian Community. Our primary focus is the children under our care. Our commitment is to provide a safe, secure and caring environment where faith formation, gospel values and a strong academic foundation can flourish. In such an environment, we strive to guide each child to grow and develop to full potential. Daily prayer, service to others, self-discipline, a sense of social justice, personal responsibility and conflict resolution skills are vital components of our entire school program. Our school community recognizes and embraces the cultural, social, economic and religious differences that exist in our school and in the world. We strive to instill in each child an inherent self worth and respect for all people. The faculty and staff of Saint John Catholic School recognize the uniqueness of each child, acknowledging that children learn in different ways and at a different pace. Therefore, our curriculum includes a variety of learning levels and techniques, teaching basic skills as well as critical thinking and problem solving. We accept and support the needs of individual students and strive to meet these needs whenever possible. Our goal is to encourage every student to do their best to develop their God-given abilities in caring, supportive and non-competitive environment.
Profile last updated: 01/15/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (29405)	School Zip (29405)	(SC) State Average
Population (Approximate)	30,319 people	4,011,615 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	14%	21%
Population Average Age	33 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$23,200	$38,638
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	51 years old	33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	46% / 54%	66% / 34%