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 Events Calendar, student permission forms, the Extended Care Form, as well as other forms.
The student permission forms are due a week before the first day of school (8/14/23).
The student permission forms are due a week before the first day of school (8/14/23).
Medical Forms
All families are notified via TADS what forms they are required to complete. They may submit via office@stjohnschicago.org, fax to 773-736-3614, or hand in to the office.
Medical forms are due by the first day of school (8/21/23).
Please contact office@stjohnschicago.org with any questions about these forms.
Medical forms are due by the first day of school (8/21/23).
Please contact office@stjohnschicago.org with any questions about these forms.
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Welcome to St. John's!
"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 |
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 relationships within our school community! For more information about PTL, please email ptl@stjohnschicago.org |
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 St. John's. 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 and donuts! |
There are numerous fun ways to meet other families!
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Attend one of the many events throughout the year!
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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. See What's Happening!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to get the latest news and to see what's happening in the classrooms!
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Check out our FAQs!
- What is the average class size & teacher to student ratio?
- What days will my child get off during the school year?
- What is the school uniform policy?
- 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 offer extended care & extracurricular activities?
- How is technology incorporated at each grade level?
- Does St. John's offer a summer camp?
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 1:24 in grades 1-8.
The teacher to student ratio is 1:8 in PreK-3, 1:10 in PreK-4 and Kindergarten, and 1:24 in grades 1-8.
The school year begins in late August and goes through the end of May. Students have three longer breaks during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. There are also additional days off throughout the year. Please visit our 2023/24 School Year Calendar to see the full list of days off.
All clothing worn by St. John’s students must fit properly and be clean, neat and in good repair, suitable for the weather and not showing any undergarments. As a Lutheran school, standards for the apparel must support the philosophy and goals of our school.
All School:
Fully enclosed flat shoes
Socks are mandatory
No hats in the building
Kindergarten – 8th Grade:
Plain collared polo or dress shirt with sleeves (no logos)
Navy, black, or khaki colored pants (no skinny pants or athletic pants)
Knee length navy, black, or khaki colored shorts/skirts/skorts/jumpers/dresses
St. John’s sweatshirts may be worn over polos or dress shirts
Solid color sweaters/fleeces/sweatshirts may be worn over polos or dress shirts (no logos)
Shorts, tights, or leggings must be worn under skirts/jumpers/dresses
St. John’s t-shirts may be worn on Friday’s
Gym shoes must be kept at school
Students in grades 6-8 must wear the St. John’s gym uniform to gym class
All School:
Fully enclosed flat shoes
Socks are mandatory
No hats in the building
Kindergarten – 8th Grade:
Plain collared polo or dress shirt with sleeves (no logos)
Navy, black, or khaki colored pants (no skinny pants or athletic pants)
Knee length navy, black, or khaki colored shorts/skirts/skorts/jumpers/dresses
St. John’s sweatshirts may be worn over polos or dress shirts
Solid color sweaters/fleeces/sweatshirts may be worn over polos or dress shirts (no logos)
Shorts, tights, or leggings must be worn under skirts/jumpers/dresses
St. John’s t-shirts may be worn on Friday’s
Gym shoes must be kept at school
Students in grades 6-8 must wear the St. John’s gym uniform to gym class
St. John’s offers financial aid to families based on need. The financial aid application is available when families enroll at the school. 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 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 4:30pm: $21.25/child, $35/two children, $40/three children
After Care Rates till 6pm: $40/child, $67.50/two children, $78.75/three children
St. John's also offers a number of athletic and musical extracurricular activities for students in grades 1-8. Please visit this link to learn more about our extracurricular offerings.
Before Care Rates: $21.25/child, $35/two children, $40/three children
After Care Rates till 4:30pm: $21.25/child, $35/two children, $40/three children
After Care Rates till 6pm: $40/child, $67.50/two children, $78.75/three children
St. John's also offers a number of athletic and musical extracurricular activities for students in grades 1-8. Please visit this link to learn more about our extracurricular offerings.
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 Chromebooks, 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 does not host a summer camp. We recommend families check out Concordia Place if they are looking for a summer camp for their child.