Beyond the Classroom - St. John the Evangelist Catholic School

Learning doesn't stop when the school day ends...Through athletics, fine arts, clubs, and extended care opportunities, students discover new talents, build friendships, and grow in confidence. From the stage to the court, the chessboard to the kitchen, our students find countless ways to explore their interests and belong to our vibrant community.

Extended School Program (ESP)

Care, Community, and Enrichment Before and After School

Our Extended School Program (ESP) provides a safe, welcoming environment for students before and after the school day. Available from 6:50-7:40 a.m. and from the end of the school day until 6:00 p.m. each day, ESP offers families flexibility while giving their students opportunities to play, learn, and connect.

Students enjoy outdoor play, homework time, snacks, and time to be together in a caring environment staffed by school employees. Throughout the year, ESP also features a variety of enrichment opportunities, including:

Chess
Sewing
Karate
Basketball
Baking & Cooking

Every afternoon brings something new to discover.

Athletics

Competing with Excellence and Character

Our students in grades 5-8 have the opportunity to compete in a variety of sports in our program that emphasizes teamwork, perseverance, leadership, and sportsmanship.

Our teams compete against other Catholic schools throughout the area, challenging students to strive for excellence while representing our school with pride and integrity.

Fall Sports:

Volleyball
Cross Country

Winter Sports:

Basketball

Spring Sports:

Track & Field
Baseball

Fine Arts

Creativity Takes Center Stage

Our Fine Arts program encourages students to develop confidence, creativity, and collaboration through the performing arts. Throughout the year, students participate in drama experiences that culminate in a full-scale theatrical production.

Whether performing on stage, helping behind the scenes, or supporting fellow cast members, students learn valuable skills in communication, teamwork, and self-expression.

From first rehearsal to final curtain call, every student has a chance to shine.

Academic Competitions

Challenging Students to Think, Create, and Excel

Students have opportunities throughout the year to showcase their talents, deepen their knowledge, and challenge themselves through a variety of academic competitions. Whether solving complex math problems, designing engineering projects, delivering persuasive speeches, mastering spelling and handwriting, or demonstrating literary expertise, our students are encouraged to pursue excellence and represent SJE with pride.

Competitions include...

Literacy & Communication

Battle of the Books (Grades 3-8)
Spelling Bee (Grades 4-8)
Oratorical Essay Contest (Grades 6-8)
Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Competition (Kindergarten-Grade 8)

STEM & Problem Solving

Science Olympiad (Grades 6-8)
Noetic Math (Grades 2-5)
A Variety of Middle School Math Competitions such as
- Catholic Math League
- Georgia Math League
- Perennial Math
- Math Olympiad

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