St. John's Military School

After struggling to find his feet in our local schools both public and private we decided to try a semester at St John's. Our son is now completing his 3rd year there VOULUNTARILY!!!! He has chosen year after year to return. He has grown from a struggling teen to a solid mini-man. The school is very parent/student supportive. The adults are very professional and very much there for each individual child's benifit. I could not be happier with St. John's or what they have taught my son in both academics and personal growth. If you are school shopping, Stop Here!
--Submitted by a parent

Our son attended a privite school that specalized in ADHD and other learning disabilities We thought that he was learning. He was not. What he was learning was how to make excuses and how to avoid his responsibilities schoolwork.. We sent our son to Saint Johns to learn structure, dicipline, self dicipline,,respect for self and others. It was a rough start, but he is now doing well in school, has made friends and he has learned to take responsibility for himself and how to lead others. The teachers are EXCELLENT and have held our son accountable, They know how and they have gotten the best from our son . He knows that he himself has earned his grades and in some pretty challanging courses. He is proud of himself and we are delighted for him, . Sending our son to Saint John's was the best decision we have ever made.
--Submitted by a parent

SJMS is a place that boys striving to become young men will fit in. They will find the discipline that is needed, the acceptance from peers, the male role models to fill in the spaces that, maybe their fathers don't. They have the tools to become something great in life, and those tools are supplied from SJMS.
--Submitted by a parent

We sent our son in the fall of his senior year in high school. He was floundering, lacking self discipline, his grades were just average, his attitude was apathetic about everything but his social life! Sending him to St. John's was the best decision we could have made for our son. He graduated as a new young man that had respect for himself and understood the value of self discipline. Thank you to all of the staff at St. John's!
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I am a 2LT in USAF and an Alumni of both The Military College of South Carolina/The Citadel and SJMS. SJMS provided me with the tools every young man needs to succeed in life. Faith in Jesus Christ and a confidence built through the knowledge and understanding of hardwork, are just some of the tools this school will yearn to instill in your young man.

My oldest son went to a wonderful military school, so when it came time to chose a school for my younger son, I knew what I wanted in a military school. Although I was sorry the school my oldest attended had closed, it was a blessing for us because St. John's has so much more to offer and my son is thriving there. Can't reccommend it highly enough.
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After my husband died, my son's grades plummeted and he started getting into trouble. He was forced to give up playing football, which was his dream. It took every bit of money I had left to send him to SJMS for the 2009-2010 schoolyear, but it was worth it. He is back to an A-B student, has excelled in sports and made great friends. The staff and faculty are the most caring people I have ever met. I can't say enough good things about SJMS. I only wish our public schools were this exceptional.
--Submitted by a parent

This was our son's first year at St. John's. He has made great strides in academics as well as personal development. The fine teachers and staff at St. John's have encouraged him to take responsibility for his actiions and helped him realize his potential.
--Submitted by a parent

As a mother of a cadet attending Saint Johns Military School, it gives me great pleasure to express my deep appreciation for the positive changes I have witnessed since his enrollment in the summer of 2009. The decision to place my son at SJMS was the best choice ever made for him. His grades and self-esteem are witness to the positive changes that have taken place as he meets the daily challenges that help shape his future. It is heartening to me to know the staff, students, and their parents are like an extended family. The first month was the most difficult as he adjusted to the consistent routine and discipline. Today he is happy and loves Saint Johns. I am so proud of him. I commend the staff for the wonderful job they do. It is now evident to me that my son has a bright future.
--Submitted by a parent

Our son and grandson graduated/attends SJMS. SJMS offers small class sizes, excellent teaching staff, many student activities, and an constant emphasis on learning. The students learn valuable life skills in leadership and self-discipline by having students take an active role in schools activities, including peer review and leadership. Our local school is one of the best, but it is not nearly as effective as SJMS. SJMS has a careful balance of skilled teachers, close guidance by seasoned military leaders, dedicated administrators, and productive activities which fill the student s day. Most importantly, SJMS truly treats each student as an individual, each with his own skills and issues, rather than managing students through rigid rules and point systems that dictate school policies which limit the ability of public school teachers and administrators to interact with students individually. SJMS has a proud history that is passed from one class to the next.
--Submitted by a parent