St John The Evangelist School

Posted: January 24, 2017

St. John's is a welcoming school community with highly dedicated teachers and involved parents. Students are challenged academically and inspired to discover their gifts through faith and service to others. We love SJE!

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Posted: January 22, 2017

great school and great place to learn

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The teachers at St. John the Evangelist are top notch!

Posted: January 22, 2017

One of the best hidden treasures in Montgomery County!

Posted: January 22, 2017

I appreciate the family feel and how they diligently inculcate Catholic values in every child.

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Posted: January 18, 2017

St John's is an inclusive and caring community that provides an holistic education focused both on academics and community values.

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I am the parent of special needs child who has found both an attentive and adaptive learning environment, as well as an inclusive community to belong too.

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It is apparent as you walk through the halls that the students are linked through a common value system based on integrity, compassion, and respect.

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Posted: January 15, 2017

The core values of the school promote respect for all. Children need to learn what behavior is not ok and goes beyond teasing and fun. The administration and teachers teach these skills. They are responsive if they hear of problems.

Posted: January 15, 2017

They have a strong program to support students with learning needs.

Posted: January 15, 2017

Our principal is open to talk to but has a firm vision for the school and knows how to get us there.

Posted: January 15, 2017

The core values of the school are modeled, discussed and promoted in all areas. Students develop relationships across grade levels. The student body is diverse and being small allows everyone to know each other.

Posted: January 15, 2017

The teachers are knowledgeable in their subjects and open. We have loved all our teacher.

Posted: January 15, 2017

Homework helps parents see what their child is doing in school and how well they can work independently. St. John's has a progressive approach, less in the lower grades increasing each year with the most in middle school. I like that my child learns time management through homework. She will be better prepared for college.

Posted: January 15, 2017

My daughter has gotten a superb education. She is an excellent reader and writer. I work in the public schools and the skills she has learned are far superior than those I see in the public system. The academic expectations are very high. I also love that she is given the gift of learning the value of service to others and strong values. St. John's also instills a strong work ethic. I can't say enough about how great this school has been for my child.

Posted: January 11, 2017

The school follows Archdiocesan guidelines in terms of dealing with bullying and teaches the children anti-bullying strategies.

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The school was a leader in establishing its resource program, which is not only one of the oldest but is considered one of the best in the area.

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The leadership is effective in communicating the schools' goals both from an academic standpoint and as caregivers.

Posted: January 11, 2017

I love St. John the Evangelist community for so many reasons! We have great kids, nice parents and super teachers. Our children learn how to be loving and responsible young people. Academic excellence and Christian values go hand in hand to make this a very special learning environment where every kid counts and everyone can learn to make a difference.

Posted: January 11, 2017

The school culture and traditions are based on the tenants of the Sisters of The Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM).

Posted: January 11, 2017

They give individualized attention, show compassion and professionalism at all times.

Posted: January 11, 2017

There is just the right amount/attention given to homework at this school.

Posted: January 9, 2017

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My children love attending school with students who have different abilities. They are very comfortable working and playing with their disabled schoolmates. My children are always the ones to step up and be a role model for how to treat others when they are around their peers.

Posted: January 9, 2017

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This is obvious in all the service projects the school carries out on a monthly basis. It happens very naturally and is worked into the curriculum seamlessly. Students assume leadership roles in carrying out these projects and they are instilled with a sense of duty to help others. This comes directly from the school's founders--the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters.

Posted: January 9, 2017

Teachers are current on teaching strategies and the teachers genuinely care about the students and their families. They recognize that students learn differently and are willing to modify how they teach to meet those needs.

Posted: January 9, 2017

Homework is given to reinforce the days lesson, not just given as busywork. Teachers will remain after school for extra support if needed.

Posted: January 9, 2017

St. John the Evangelist is a hidden gem. The teachers are qualified and compassionate. The community is small enough so that you get to know everyone, but large enough to meet everyone's needs. It's a Catholic School not just in name, but also in action. The families here are committed to supporting each other and supporting the school. Right when you walk in the door, you can tell this school is something special! I am proud to have three of my children who have graduated from here who entered high school well prepared and living their faith.

Posted: January 9, 2017

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This is an amazingly inclusive school. Children with learning disabilities are welcomed and taught alongside their peers. The emphasis also is not on whether a child as an individual is "advanced", "average", etc, but in what subjects they may need more help or more challenges. The school is outstanding at catering to the individual's particular needs in each subject.

Posted: January 9, 2017

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This is SJE's most important aspect. The school's academics are above average by MCPS and Archdiocesan standards, but SJE blows the others away in developing character. Thanks to a strong commitment to include students of all abilities, never ranking or creating divisions among students, encouraging older students to help and care for younger students, and emphasizing service with a generous heart, SJE students are actually ready to make Confirmation in 8th grade because they have gained a maturity of faith beyond their years.

Posted: January 9, 2017

The teachers are simply amazing. Each teacher more than prepares the students for the coming year, and in many cases, the children are already ahead when they enter the next year.

Posted: January 9, 2017

Homework depends on the teacher and the child's willingness to finish schoolwork. Some children occasionally receive extra homework if they don't finish their in-class work, although this is rare. Some grades receive much more homework than others, though the school follows the Archdiocesan restrictions on the amount of homework to be given per night and usually assigns less than the recommended amount (which is great, because kids need their spare time for relaxing and playing after working hard for 7 hours in school all day).

Posted: January 9, 2017

SJE is a faith-centered, welcoming school of caring and supportive parents, clergy, teachers, and staff. The school's focus, while strong on academics, is on the nurturing, loving development of the individual's character. SJE students mature beyond their years during their time at the school, with older students helping younger students. As an inclusive parochial school, SJE accommodates the needs of all children. There are academic enrichment programs at every level of student ability, but more importantly, the emphasis is on sharing our gifts - whatever they may be - with those who need our help. Service is a major component of the curriculum, with the school council's entire focus being on running service projects throughout the year.

Posted: January 9, 2017

St. John's is a wonderful school and caring community with challenging academics, an engaging principal and teachers, presence of the amazing IHM Sisters, traditions, and many fun and rewarding opportunities to get involved for students and parents. Students are well-rounded and well prepared for high school - academically, spiritually and with a great sense of service to others. We love SJE!

Posted: January 8, 2017

My husband and I have had 4 children go through St. John's. They've excelled in high school so they were clearly prepared by the teachers at SJE! And, the school's faculty and administration has always been receptive to what my family needs vs what the standard protocol might be. They've always considered my children individually, not as part of a mass. And, we love the Catholic aspect of the school. There's school Masses, Reconciliation, the Rosary, and obvious signs in each classroom that the kids attend a Catholic school.

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Homework has become much more manageable in the last few years. My older kids had 2+ hours of homework each night once they got to 6th grade. In recent years that's been cut back (possibly too much) which I think gives kids their last opportunity to remain "free" before they hit HS.

Posted: January 8, 2017

One of my sons had a learning disability and received incredible support from the Resource Program there. Not only did he learn strategies to help him in the classroom and with homework, he felt good about himself despite his learning differences.

Posted: January 8, 2017

All three of my sons graduated from SJE and are now very successful in high school. In addition to the fine academic preparation they received they will forever be a part of a wonderful community of SJE alums; in fact my sons all count their SJE friends among their best friends, even though they don't all attend the same high schools. It is a great community of faith, service, and family, more than just a great school.

Posted: January 8, 2017

SJE is more than just a school, it's a wonderful community full of active, caring parents, teachers and staff. The presence of the IHM Sisters gives the kids a living, breathing example of God at work in their midst! We feel lucky to have been able to send our kids to this school.

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Posted: May 6, 2016

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Posted: May 6, 2016

Wonderful school! Two thumbs up! I would highly recommend St. John the Evangelist! The staff and teachers are great!

Posted: April 20, 2016

The teachers are great. You can tell they really care about the students. I've heard the Kindergarten teacher still gets a little teary eyed when a student starts reading on their own and she's been doing this for 20+ years.

Posted: April 20, 2016

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SJE integrates these values in everything they do. It is reinforced every day through work assignments and projects. In 4th grade my son broke his foot badly during a CYO basketball game and needed surgery. He was out of school a week. One of the teachers took 15 minutes out of class time for each child to make a card for him and they sent the cards home in a big envelope. His face lit up. The teacher taught love & kindness that day. I was so touched.

Posted: April 20, 2016

As an alumni and parent of 3 students I can whole heatedly recommend SJE to anyone looking for a loving, caring community in which to educate your child. The teachers are top-notch and are incredibly creative and motivated. We have a fantastic new principal who is excited adding new programs such as the classics, STEM and International Studies. My son graduated from 8th grade last year and was fully prepared to thrive in high school. But beyond the academics, I can't say enough about the community. It takes a village to raise a family and I love my SJE village. You can't go wrong with SJE.

Posted: May 25, 2013

Our child is thriving at SJE both academically & socially. The entire K class is friends with no exclusions. All of the K students are reading and writing full sentences & creative stories. My son's math skills are developing quickly and the teacher is challenging him with multiplication to keep him interested. The K teacher runs a tight ship because she loves these children and believes they can meet the standards. She sees the potential and uniqueness of each of her children and works warmly with them so they can meet the expectations. The Value Code is stressed with class discussion and asking "what it means to be a friend." A lot of very old reviews here echo "how SJE used to be" according to some veteran parents. True, the facility is old but clean, secure, and adequate. Today's faculty and staff embrace technology with "smartboards" in the classrooms and multimedia instruction. Primary classes are large at 22+ children but all have a full time assistant so the ratio is halved. The front office secretary is retiring after 46 years so there will be some fresh efficiency. The parents are welcoming. You can be as involved as you'd like. We are very happy with SJE.

Posted: April 26, 2013

We chose this school because we were looking beyond straight academics: which environment could transmit the values that we want our children to be instilled in, one that could provide emotional and spiritual support. This is exactly what we've found. My husband and I often remark to each other how much we love this school. The people who make up this school - from the Sisters to other faculty, to the principal to the families -are just such GOOD people. Watching the kids play at recess, I'm blown away at how kind the kids are to each other, how their play circles effortlessly transform into different groupings - everyone gets along. Our children are flourishing and becoming good citizens. This school is nurturing them. Because of this strong and close community, there is a high level of parent involvement. If you love a place, you want to help in whatever way you can. I'm not sure how the academics compare, but for us, it's secondary to the development of our kids as people.

Posted: March 4, 2013

As a recent graduate from St. John's, I am personally very happy with my experience at this school. The teachers were kind and always caring, and my peers were at all times supportive and loving. Having said this, I can definitely understand why many people are complaining about the "unwelcoming environment". This is a very small school, and each class grows very tightly knit as a group from pre-k up to the 8th grade. I have seen several different instances in which a new student has come to this school - in some, the child fit in perfectly (for example, me); in others, the child was rudely shunned and excluded. I cannot say anything more helpful than that it depends solely on the child and the group of kids in the grade s/he is going into. As for academics, I personally found myself very well prepared for high school! However, several of my friends from St. John's have complained that they found themselves woefully unprepared. Again - it depends on the individual. My advice - start your child at this school from the beginning of their academic career and by 8th grade, s/he will be a successful individual.

Posted: January 8, 2011

We're a large family that has had to travel a good deal for my husband's job, so we have experienced a lot of elementary schools. And St. John the Evangelist in Silver Spring is our favorite too date. The academics ARE VERY competitive, but since the community is nurturing and small, the demands are not too oppressive. Our children are happy to go to school here every day, and I know first-hand that they will be WELL prepared for high school and college with this foundation.

Posted: November 9, 2010

I am an alumni of the school and my child has been enrolled in St Johns from pre-K through his current 2nd grade. He is thriving in this wonderful, supportive environment ! Contrary to other reviews i have read here, I have witnessed a wonderful and caring environment between students of all grade levels. Also, the sense of community is very strong with so many parents pitching in to help make it all happen.

Posted: November 6, 2010

We have seen 3 of our children graduate from St. John's, be accepted into the top high schools of their choice, and our younger 2 children are doing excellently as well. Our high schoolers were very well prepared and continue to earn high grades. We feel blessed that all of our children have or are receiving a top-notch, PERSONALIZED education.

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