St. John's Jesuit Academy for 7th and 8th Graders

St. John's Jesuit Academy offers an innovative setting for seventh and eighth grade young men who would thrive within the goals of our mission statement:

St. John's Jesuit develops Christian leaders. Each student achieves his greatest potential in a diverse, Christ-centered atmosphere distinguished by academic success and service as a man for others.

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The St. John's Jesuit Academy will:

• Reflect the Jesuit mission and vision.
• Pilot an academically challenging curriculum with support for a successful transition to a college-prep high school.
• Be developmentally appropriate for adolescents.
• Utilize an array of resources -- Lyden Fitness Center, broadcasting studio, music technology lab, art studios, renovated science labs and much more.
• Encourage students to be socially responsive.

Jesuit Education – Worldwide Academic Leader

For over 450-years Jesuit education has been producing tomorrow’s leaders in a Christ-centered atmosphere. Jesuit education is the oldest network of schools found in 73 countries. In the United States alone, there are 46 high schools (enrolling over 41,000 students) and 28 colleges and universities.

The Jesuits pioneered the 7-12 grade concept that is now being accepted throughout the country in over 160 Catholic schools.

Jesuit Education – Worldwide Academic Leader

 What does Jesuit education mean for your son?

An opportunity to be part of something bigger, there isn’t a place he would go where he wouldn’t find another Jesuit-educated colleague.

Positive peer pressure. We develop the abilities in all students to achieve their greatest potential.

Exposure to Christian Service opportunities locally, nationally and internationally so students develop a compassion for others.

A reinforcement of the values you teach at home on a daily basis.

A cultural and societal experience beyond his neighborhood school that broadens his horizons and prepares him for high school and later college.

Developing Tomorrow's Christian Leader

St. John’s Jesuit Academy offers a three-pronged approach to developing spiritual growth through theology classes, Christian Service and Campus Ministry activities, such as liturgies, retreats, and prayer services.

Exclusive retreats designed for this age group introduce Academy students to the basic concepts of Ignatian spiritual growth and development.

Service requirement for Academy students through their theology classes as well as opportunities to participate in group Christian Service activities will develop tomorrow’s man for others.

“Cura Personalis” – Personal Attention for Your Son

Students benefit from the Jesuit “cura personalis” (care for the individual) in all aspects of Academy life.

The Academy offers each student the opportunity to achieve his greatest potential in a Christ-centered environment.

Academic success, spiritual growth, personal counseling and a host of sports and activities provide Academy students with an exciting and nurturing education.

Challenging Sports and Activities

Seasonal sports provide Academy athletes with competitive opportunities.

A variety of clubs and activities exclusive to the Academy will make getting involved easy and provide leadership opportunities.

Junior high activities exclusive to the Academy such as bowling and skating parties, paintball games, field days, and class trips will develop new friendships.

Big Brothers Program

High school students will serve as mentors to students in the Academy.

T.E.A.M. (Titans Exploring and Achieving More)

An important of aspect of adolescent development is character building. The Academy implemented a new program to work on this important youth aspect Titans Exploring & Achieving More (T.E.A.M.). Patterned after a program used successfully by a Catholic middle school in North Carolina, seventh and eighth graders will work daily on issues involving character enhancement. This will include team-building exercises and opportunities to explore their wide variety of interests.

One of the first sessions involved the importance of honesty. High school students on the Integrity Committee discussed the importance of quoting sources in papers and presenting their own work. The older students will assist Academy students in forming their own peer Integrity Committee.