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EAGLES SOAR

THE ST. JOHN’S

E XPERIENCE

FROM OUR LEADER

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At St. John’s, we focus passionately every day on delivering the best possible experience for your child. The children are our joy and top priority - the heart of all we do. We prepare them to excel at each level, keeping them safe, and ensuring they feel a true sense of belonging.

We begin to build a strong foundation from the first day a new Pre-K student enters our doors. That experience continues until, a decade later, they spread their wings as the journey continues to high school.

We are profoundly grateful for your interest in St. John’s and thank you for the opportunity to help your Eagle soar.

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Hugh Jebson | Head of School

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WHY ST. JOHN’S?

Foundation

Character

Achievement THE ST. JOHN’S EXPERIENCE

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EAGLE FOR A DECADE

PRIMARY DIVISION

LOWER DIVISION

Our Core Values Academic Excellence Citizenship Integrity Diligence Inclusiveness 4

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MIDDLE DIVISION

Something magical happens during a decade at St. John’s.

In the early years at the Primary Division, lifelong friendships are born and nurtured. Teachers help to give structure to the day by establishing a routine and setting academic expectations, all with a lot of time to play! We want our children to be children and practice social skills with their Pre-K and Kindergarten friends.

At the Lower Division for Grades 1-4, the founda­­tion expands as students solidify strong core values, enhance executive functioning skills, and build confidence and resiliency by having a space to safely try new things both individually and collaboratively.

The 10-year St. John’s journey culminates at the Middle Division for Grades 5-8. Students begin to master all of their subjects and to be thoughtful and supportive classmates. Carefully nurturing children through developmental transitions and protecting them from influences beyond their years prepares our Eagles to SOAR!

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ENRICHING THE WHOLE CHILD

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From Eaglet Camp to Soaring Eagle Awards, we nurture and support the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of all students.

St. John’s was the foundation of my success and it’s exciting to see how my own children engage and grow in this loving environment.

Dr. Amy Patenaude ’98

Alumna, Current Parent, and St. John’s Child Psychologist and Learning Specialist

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Superior academic outcomes, but that’s just the beginning.

Choosing to enroll your child to St. John’s means more than that. Becoming an Eagle means your child is being placed in an environment that embraces the development of the whole child. From the first day your child enters Pre-K at St. John’s, there are regular chapel sessions, morning meetings, and collaborations with counselors to enhance your student’s health and well-being - encouraging strong hearts and minds.

St. John’s is well-known for helping students achieve their potential at the highest level with a curriculum that challenges and encourages academic growth. Because of that, our Eagles have an average 95% acceptance rate to the private high school of their choice!

Beyond all this, St. John’s also prides itself on having an incredible parent community.

SJE families are a key part of our legacy of success.

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NURTURING TALENTS

Dr. Carole Byrd

7th Grade English Teacher

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St. John’s creates a rare and valuable sense of community. The school finds, cultivates, and showcases talent. This happens in class, but also in chapel, in PE, music, art, and beyond. The faculty constantly discusses ways to ensure each child is building strong friends, has the chance to be featured ‘onstage,’ and is rewarded for revealing their talents and skills and hard work.

Artsy, Athletic, Curious?

St. John’s has an opportunity for that!

At St. John’s, we strive to enhance our students’ learning experience even when the school day ends!

By providing a safe and positive environment committed to their growth, our after school programs allow students to pursue special areas of interest in visual and performing arts, science, innovation, sports and wellness.

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A MODERN SCHOOL ROOTED IN TRADITION

Chris and Paige Dingman Current Parents

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St. John’s provides students an unparalleled learning experience, blending cutting-edge technology with a traditional, student-centered focus. St. John’s challenges students with a rigorous curriculum, while ensuring each child feels valued and supported. Our son wakes up excited to go to school each day, and we feel blessed to be a part of the St. John’s family!

Ready for your child to become an Eagle? Apply today!

We listened to our families and consolidated the added fees that independent schools sometimes charge. Our comprehensive tuition model offers fairness and consideration because we strive for transparency in all we do.

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The value is clear at St. John’s, but the most important consideration is to find the right fit for your child and your family. We want to give you many opportunities to get to know our school and to get to know our community.

Gail Kelley | Director of Enrollment Management admissions@stjohnseagles.org | 813.600.4348

ADMISSIONS TIMELINE SEPTEMBER

Take a tour OCTOBER

Open house & group tours NOVEMBER

Informal playdate

DECEMBER

Get to know our community JANUARY

EARLY MARCH

Notification

MID-MARCH

Individual assessment and parent interview

Contracts due

FEBRUARY

New family welcome

Group assessment

MAY

JUNE

Orientation SUMMER

Eaglet camp AUGUST

First day of school!

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St. John’s Episcopal School prepares each of its students for lifelong intellectual and spiritual growth by providing a superior educational experience within a nurturing Christian environment. Situated in Hyde Park and near Downtown Tampa, St. John’s is a co-ed, Episcopal K(4)-8 independent school with a rich tradition of exceptional academic achievement. Founded in 1951, St. John’s is Tampa’s oldest Episcopal school. stjohnseagles.org