A Recognized National School of Excellence
SACS and SAIS Accredited
St. John the Evangelist Catholic School is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1972 and holds membership in the following organizations: The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS), Atlanta Area Technology Educators Association (AATE), and The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).
- Every child is a child of God with worth and dignity.
- The cornerstone of our entire academic system is firmly rooted in a Christ-centered curriculum.
- All children become life-long learners through active participation in the learning process.
- Children grow in self-confidence as they experience positive reinforcement through a variety of teaching strategies.
- Students need a safe environment where all members of the school community treat each other with respect, where the learning opportunities are challenging and enriching, and where parents are actively involved in the school and their child's education.
- Technology is a vital tool for teaching and enhancing all subject matter.
- As technology advances, teachers will engage in ongoing professional development, and help students utilize the technology within the traditional curriculum.
- The ethnic diversity of our school enriches our lives and provides an environment which helps us grow in understanding and appreciation of different cultural traditions.
St. John School provides an education rich in Catholic tradition, emphasizing academic excellence and community service. It achieved the status of a National School of Excellence in 1993. Our students continue to excel in regional and state competitions such as the Science Fair, Geography Bee, Oratorical Contests, and Math Counts.
Our mission is to prepare students for everlasting life by teaching them the Catholic Faith and traditions, to provide time and resources to put their faith into action through worship and service, and to ensure a thorough foundation of knowledge for successful transition into secondary study.
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and School is located on the south side of metropolitan Atlanta in Hapeville, Georgia. It was established in 1954 to serve Catholic families employed at Atlanta Hartsfield Airport. The school is located within a mile of three major interstates leading to downtown Atlanta.
St John the Evangelist Catholic School has a diverse student body. We service families from the following cities: Peachtree City, Newnan, McDonough, Stockbridge, Jonesboro, Riverdale, College Park, Atlanta, Fayetteville, Hapeville & East Point.
St. John the Evangelist Catholic School is a Christ-centered academic community of students, parents, faculty and staff dedicated to nurturing children during the initial stages of the life-long learning process. We are a Pre-K through 8th grade Catholic parish school which serves students of diverse cultures from urban, suburban and rural communities of the south metro-Atlanta area.
Our purpose is to provide a Catholic environment in which quality learning experiences enable students to develop intellectually, spiritually, socially, emotionally, artistically, and physically. There is an emphasis on oral and written communication, the use of technology as a tool to enhance learning, problem solving and thinking skills which are important in preparing learners to met the demands of the 21st century. We offer opportunities for students to discover and develop their individual talents and interests. Special attention is given to Catholic worship, family life, justice and peace issues, good stewardship of the earth's resources, service projects and respect for life in all its forms.
It is our purpose to give an excellent education to help develop our future Catholic/Christian leaders of tomorrow. Our goal is to light new fires and bring the message of the Gospels to all we come in contact with and continue to be a National School of Excellence!