Welcome to St. John's!We are excited to kick off the 2023/24 school year soon!
Congratulations to our new families! We are so happy that your family is now a part of the St. John's community! This page will provide helpful information as you begin your St. John's journey. |
Interested in hearing from current parents and students? Check out this video to learn why families love St. John's!
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2023/24 School Year Information
This list will be updated during the spring and summer months to include the Staff Contact List, the Events Calendar, student permission forms, the Extended Care Form, supply lists, the updated School Handbook, as well as other forms.
Medical Forms
Medical forms are due by the first day of school. Please contact office@stjohnschicago.org
with any questions about these forms.
with any questions about these forms.
What to Expect in the SummerJune:
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August:
First Day of School:
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"My husband and I prayed for months for God to place Avie in a school, that not only nurtures her intellectually and emotionally, but also spiritually. When Avie came home waving her art book on God's creation, and narrated every page to me, it brought tears to my eyes." - Charis M., current parent |
New Family Connections in the Fall
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Parent Teacher League
The Parent Teacher League meets regularly to connect and plan events. Volunteering and attending events is a great way to build connections! Information about the PTL will be provided at Back to School Night. |
Mentor Family Program
Current Families serve as Mentors to new families during their first year at St. John's. Mentors welcome and assist new families during the transition to school. Two Mentor Program events are hosted each year. |
Coffee & Convo Event
In the fall, families are invited to join us for a Coffee & Conversation event after they drop off their kids for school. This is a great way to meet and connect with other school families while enjoying a hot beverage! |
PTL Jump-a-Thon Event
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PTL VIP Event
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Questions? Contact Us!If you have any questions about St. John's, please do not hesitate to get in touch!
For questions regarding payments, required forms, deadlines, etc., please contact the School Office by calling (773) 736-1196 or email office@stjohnschicago.org. |
Check out our FAQs!
- What is the average class size?
- What is the teacher to student ratio?
- What are the age requirements for admission?
- Does St. John's offer financial aid?
- Do I have to be Lutheran to attend St. John's?
- What time does school begin and end?
- Does St. John's have a lunch program?
- How is technology incorporated at each grade level?
- Does St. John's have extended care?
- Where do St. John's students attend high school?
The average classroom size at St. John’s is 13 students. We cap our PreK-3 classroom at 15 students, our PreK-4 and Kindergarten classrooms at 20 students, and our 1st-8th grade classrooms at 24 students.
The teacher to student ratio is 1:8 in PreK-3, 1:10 in PreK-4 and Kindergarten, and about 1:24 in grades 1-8.
For PreK-3, students must be three-years-old by September 1st, for PreK-4, students must be four-years-old by September 1st, and for Kindergarten, students must be five-years-old by September 1st.
St. John’s offers financial aid to families based on need. The financial aid application is available when families submit an application to enroll at the school. Over the last four years, families have received anywhere from $600 to $2,000 in financial aid. Learn more about financial aid at this link.
Your family does not have to be Lutheran to attend St. John’s. In fact, more than one-half of St. John’s families identify as non-Lutheran and attend other Christian churches.
A typical school day begins at 8:30am and ends at 3:15pm. Half-days in PreK-3 & 4 are from 8:15am to 11:30am.
St. John's partners with School Eatery to provide customizable, fresh and nutritional lunches for students. Visit the link to learn more!
Technology is incorporated at each grade level in an age-appropriate way and is based on developmental level. In Early Childhood, technology is used occasionally to supplement the students’ learning through the use of ELMO Boards. In grades 1-2, students spend some time learning how to use Chrombooks, which are primarily used for testing throughout the year. In grades 3-5, the time on technology is increased, and about 25%-40% of a typical day is spent using Chromebooks for various activities. Chromebooks in grades 6-8 are used regularly as tools to complete homework, conduct research, and to supplement their learning.
- St. John’s before care program begins at 6:45am and the after care program runs till 6pm. St. John’s extended care program provides a safe and nurturing environment for students to play, complete homework, study, relax, and participate in a variety of enriching activities.
- Before Care Rates: $21.25/child, $35/two children, $40/three children
- After Care Rates till 4:30m: $21.25/child, $35/two children, $40/three children
- After Care Rates till 6pm: $40/child, $67.50/two children, $78.75/three children
95% of St. John’s graduates place into their #1 choice of high school. Some of the high schools that St. John’s students attend include Lane Tech, Northside College Prep, DePaul College Prep, Loyola Academy, Disney II, Von Stueben, and Amundsen. Learn about how St. John's prepares students for high school.