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Why St. John's?

Ariel photo of students making the shape of a cross on the field at St. John's School

We want our students to grow in faith, excel in education, and thrive in community during these precious early years. We strive to awaken each child's full potential and prepare them to be successful learners who become compassionate and responsible global citizens.

Families are God's primary tool for nurturing and shaping young lives. It's an honor for our staff to walk alongside families and to serve them, using our skills and resources to create an environment where children and families thrive. Whether you are new to St. John's or have been here for years, you are welcome here.

Academic Achievement

Fostering Excellence and Preparing Students for Success

 

At St. John's, we have an excellent record of preparing students to succeed.

Our graduates consistently achieve outstanding results in standardized tests and in future education at prestigious high schools and leading universities throughout Colorado and the United States.

This performance reflects the dedication of our teachers and the hard work of our students, showing how we nurture each student's intellectual potential. 

Our graduates go on to succeed at schools known for their academic rigor, strong values, and commitment to preparing students for future sucess.

  • Lutheran High School

  • Valor Christian High School

  • Mullen High School

  • Regis Jesuit High School

Our students consistently score above the 80th percentile in Math, Literacy, and Science on the nationally-recognized Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing, a computer-adaptive assessment that accurately measures growth and achievement.

 

Whole Child Education

Nurturing Mind, Body, and Spirit Through Diverse Experience

At St. John's, we focus on developing students' intellectual, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual growth through diverse experiences.

  • Music and art programs build talent, self-expression, and self-confidence while fostering an appreciation for the arts. 
  • Our age-appropriate STEAM lab encourages our students in critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity building early. We encourage elementary students to explore inquiry-based learning, conduct experiments, and make observations to understand the natural world around them. Middle school students take part in the STEAM "SmartLab HQ", using pre-professional technology to solve problems relevant to the students.
  • Physical Fitness plays a vital part in a child's overall well-being and development. This happens in physical education classes, where students improve their strength, endurance, and coordination while learning how to maintain a health, active lifestyle

Because we accept students from 18 months through eighth grade, our students have the advantage of studying in a consistent school environment. We help each student build on prior knowledge and developmental experiences, facilitating seamless transitions from each classroom and teacher to the next.

These are some of the many unforgettable field trips our students take over the years:

  • Washington, D.C.

  • Great Sand Dunes National Park

  • Historic Argo Mill

  • Lutheran Valley Retreat

  • Young AmeriTowne

  • Night at Denver Museum of Nature and Science

  • Colorado Service Week

St. John's Students in Washington D.C.

 

 

We want our students and their families to thrive here, where they are intellectually spiritually, emotionally, and socially supported and secure.

Faith Formation

Nurturing Spiritual Health

 

We believe it is critical to develop the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth of our students, incorporating academics and faith to help our students develop a deep and lasting relationship with God.

We live our faith daily, weaving honesty, compassion, humility, gratitude, and love into all aspects of our education.

Our students have daily opportunities for spiritual growth through prayer, weekly chapel services, meeting with peers in small groups, Bible study, and devotions.

Teaching a biblical worldview is crucial. It fosters a strong moral foundation and teaches ethical decision-making skills to show our students how to make wise and compassionate decisions. We pray they will navigate the challenges of tomorrow with God's perspective of hope and trust.

Group of students studying the Bible

Spiritual formation helps our students cultivate a sense of purpose and learn how to build resilience to face life's challenges with faith and strength.

 

Social and Emotional Well-Being

Prioritizing Safety, Security, and Emotional Health in Our School Community

We are deeply committed to ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of our students in the following ways:

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): We provide a wide range of programs to promote a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment.

Standard Response Protocol (SRP) and Safety Response Systems: We utilize a proven and widely-adopted safety protocol, collaborate frequently with local emergency agencies, and maintain a secure facility to protect our students and staff.

Personal Safety Programs: We teach students essential skills for maintaining their physical and emotional well-being. Topics covered include internet safety, personal boundaries, conflict resolution, and health and wellness, giving students the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate various challenges and situations with confidence.

Two middle school girls laughing together in the classroom

 

 As a parent, looking for 4 priorities in a school for our children:
1) Academic rankings - they are at the top tier, or on their way towards top tier in national MAP rankings; love the fact they are expanding their STEAM labs, etc.
2) Values - as a Christian school, I am continually impressed with the values our children learn and implement each and every day; especially considering some of the things I am hearing from parents with kids in DPS
3) Social / Sports - our children love the extra-curricular activities, especially the sports, youth group, clubs, etc.
4) Safety - the school has recently invested heavily in security, and have additional security parameters they are adding each year, which is so imperative this day in age.

St. John's Parent

Welcoming children to school on the first day of school