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Spiritual Commitment...

As important as academics & athletics are to our school, St. John places the spiritual nurtuing of students & their families as our top priority

St. John Lutheran School has been a part of the Ocala/Marion County community for almost 50 years and has established a reputation for providing students in this area with a quality Christian education.

Our outstanding faculty has been prayerfully called for personal faith, Christian character, distinguished academic background, and commitment to impacting the lives of students. St. John teachers lovingly encourage students to discover the joy of knowing Jesus Christ personally, nurturing the seeds of faith as they disciple young hearts.

God's Word is woven throughout the fabric of the students' day. Students discover that Scripture relates to every area of their lives...their personal relationships, their character, how they work and play, how they think and speak, even the subjects they study. God's design unfolds whether students are examining the order of the universe, studying the nations of our world, or learning to use the gift of language.

At St. John, our students are being trained to become leaders and lights in their communities, throughout our nation and around the globe.

Academic Rigor...

Placing the spiritual growth of our students as our top priority does not mean academics are unimportant to us by any means.

St. John Lutheran School offers one of the finest college-bound academic programs available at the pre-kindergarten, elementary, middle, & high school levels. Students thrive in the close-knit, family-like atmosphere created by teachers who masterfully combine both traditional & innovative teaching methodologies.

Classrooms are animated & inviting. Teachers utilize their talents & skills guiding bright, curious children toward academic success. An accelerated, content-rich curriculum challenges students & provides an excellent foundation in all academic areas. St. John feels that building this foundation is an important aspect of preparing students for success at the university level.

In recent years, being technologically adept has become an essential quality for college students. In light of this, St. John has continued to maintain a comprehensive computer program for students in kindergarten through 8th grade. Students in those grades are learning to use technology with brand new Computer Lab laptops that are being installed during December and January of 2011-12. In grades 9-12, laptops have become an extremely integral part of St. John's curriculum. In fact, St. John high school students are each issued a personal laptop to use during their high school years. These laptops are used extensively in the classroom as our high school teachers integrate traditional curriculum & modern technology. By the end of their high school years, using technology in the educational process is second nature to our students.

At St. John, learning is a multifaceted exploration of God's magnificent creation.

Physical & Social Development...

St. John Lutheran School's goal is to develop our students into well-rounded young men & women. This means that each student's physical development must be nurtured. St. John develops this vital aspect of our students through health classes, weight training classes, & other physical education classes

In addition to our physical education curriculum, St. John offers a wide range of fall, winter, & spring sports to students in grades 5-12. Although St. John's athletes are encouraged to take part in multiple sports throughout the school year and achieve their highest potential on the field or the court, they are also reminded that academics must take priority over athletics.

Besides aiding in the physical development of students, St. John feels that participation in athletics also develops other qualities that are essential in well-rounded students. Some of these important qualities include teamwork, leadership, and the ability to be a good sport in the face of both victory & defeat.

St. John also encourages the growth of these qualities by offering the opportunity to participate in a number of non-athletic clubs and organizations at the middle & high school levels such as National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Student Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Art Club, Prayer Team, & Anchor Club.

Parent Participation...

Parents support St. John Lutheran School through participation in virtually every area of school life. Many opportunities exist to be actively involved in the academic, service, fellowship, athletic, and social activities of St. John Lutheran School such as: PTL, Academic Boosters, Athletic Boosters, Prayer Groups, Helping Hands (copy room volunteers), SCRIP, etc. As a member of the St. John Family, you will be invited to share many memorable events with your child and you will be encouraged to participate in activities which enrich school life.

Accreditation...

St. John is fully accredited by the National Lutheran School Accreditation and the Florida Association of Academic Nonpublic Schools. The quality of education programs at St. John is well established and its secondary graduates have been readily accepted into the highest quality academic institutions including: The United States Air Force Academy, United Stated Military Academy (West Point), Yale, Dartmouth, John Hopkins, Harvard, Vanderbilt, University of Florida, Florida State University and a myriad of others.

AfterCare...

The AfterCare Program is available for students in K3-6th grade. AfterCare is located in the K4 House which is on the south end of the St. John campus.

AfterCare's program includes age-appropriate activities, homework time, and a daily snack. Hours are 2:30-5:30pm with students entering the program at their school dismissal time.

Sonshine Summer Camp...

Our Summer Sonshine Camp runs from Mondays-Fridays during the summer and is available for all children (including non-St. John students) entering K5-8th grade. Applications are available in the spring with fees & tuition prices provided at that time. Click on the following links for more information & for the registration form for summer 2012:

Summer Camp 2012 Information & Registration Form