St. John the Evangelist School

My child is being bullied at this school and the principal is unwilling to speak with me regarding the issue. My child suffered physical injury and racial slurs from another child. I will not have my child return to this school. They are totally about the money and nothing else. BEWARE and PLEASE look elsewhere.
--Submitted by a parent

We have been at St.John's School for 3 years now and absolutely love it! The pricipal is wonderful, well informed and up with current ideas and curriculum as well as religous formation for her staff and students. They have a new math program which is wonderful. This school has been around for 50+ years and has stood the test of time when many Catholic schools have been struggling financially. It's a safe, warm environment where you can really feel involved as a parent. The teachers treat your children as thought they are their own and you won't see anything like that in a public school anywhere, the classes are small enough for individual attention. I highly recommend this school, they have 100% high school placement into some of the most prestigious Catholic High Schools in MD, VA and DC. Their test scores are good and improving each year. Love the school!
--Submitted by a parent

Yes, this school is warm and welcoming. It makes you feel like home. Unfortunately they are just as kind to the bullies as they are to the well behaved students. They tolerate all, unless the administration is questioned. This school is fine for parents who don't want to engage themselves in their child's' education, or don't want their child to be challenged academically. It's even better for those who are willing to just accept that the school "must be" providing their children the same academic curriculum(if not better than the county public school system, which it isn't) and don't want to question the grading system that is used. Why bother with phonics, reading books, science fairs, or anything that sparks the child's interest in learning and encourages self-esteem gained by academic and personal achievements? This school is for those who embrace mediocrity.
--Submitted by a parent

It is unfortuanate when parents settle for less as in the previous comment made. If I am going to pay for my child's education than I do want the bells and whistles. St. John's gives the perception that it is a nuturing environment, however, I have experienced differently with my child and so have a few other parents that I have spoken with. There is no accountability for what the children learn or the lack of learning that goes on in the school. If a parent is unaware of where their children should be academically at any stage of their education, then St. John is going to appear to be the perfect place for their child. This has been the wosrt school exprience so far for me as a parent. It make you wonder if all independent private schools are run like this.
--Submitted by a parent

The people who post negatively on this page would probably be unhappy with any school. This is the third Catholic school my children have been at due to our frequent moves and my children are very happy. It isn't perfect and I do wish they had more offerings for students who are ahead academically, but the school provides a safe and nurturing environment. My kids are happy there and learning. Yes, the school does sometimes ask a child to leave but in my experience it is because the child's behavior in the classroom is inappropriate or disruptive. This school does not have all the bells and whistles of wealthier private schools, but it is teaching academic fundamentals along with Christian values. I cannot think of another school in this area I would send my children to.
--Submitted by a parent

What a deception! These people put on a good show & dance upon the visitors arrival. They just take your money (and whatever else you'll give them) Gossip about you to other families and tell all of your business. Next thing you know, the people you're sitting next to in mass know all of your business because they discuss you with whomever will listen. Very unprofessional environment. From the curriculum to the staff, this place is one big ACT! No wonder they only have a few posts...Most people leave the school after 1 year, others stay because it's close to home, and others obviously aren't educated enough to look into other programs in the area, because if they did they would want to leave and if they don't it's because they are afraid there kids won't make the cut after being uneducated at St. John's.Please don't make the same mistake I did. Move on!!
--Submitted by a parent

It is quite obvious that this school is mediocre. Only four reviews in how many years, whether positive or negative nobody thinks enough of this school to right a review on it.I wish I would have taken the four reviews seriously. The parking lot is infested with bees. They don't have a science lab, no AP for Reading or Math. This school is at least one year behind academically. Please don't even talk about the car line, it is the worst!!
--Submitted by a parent

Only 1 field trip to Lame Miller Farm...But don't complain about anything or they will kick you out of the school!! please don't ever disagree with anyone or make a fuss or even suggest that the children have after school activities, or you will be blacklisted and they will mistreat your children, for the parents having the nerve to question their authority!! The principal is doing the bare minimum for this school just waiting until she can get a job closer to her home. Countless parents have made suggestions on ways to improve curriculum. The teachers run so fast out the door soon after dismissal so forget that. Father Pollard needs to step aside, the principal really needs to get a grip and new air needs to flow through the halls of St. John the Evangelist in Clinton,MD.
--Submitted by a parent

St. John's school is like a family. Everyone cares about each other and everyone helps out. The teachers and administration truely care about the students. They welcome everyone when they enter the building. The school is very diverse and the catholic identy theme each year is awesome. My children love going to school everydays and get upset if they miss a day. The parent involvement is another very important component in the school. In addition the school teaches the students about giving to the community and work with the students doing community service projects.
--Submitted by a parent

St. John's has a warm and lovin environment that is accentuated with its excellent academics!
--Submitted by a parent