The primary purpose of St. John’s School is to serve all Catholic parents who want a Catholic education for their children. 

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Priority in admission is given to children of registered, contributing members of St. John’s Parish as well as Catholics from other parishes. We respectfully welcome non-Catholic students to join our school community if openings remain. Space permitting, new students can be accepted throughout the school year. All students, both new and continuing, must submit the registration form with any necessary documentation and include a non-refundable registration fee.  Please call the school to have your child added to the wait list. Admission is probationary for a period of 90 days.  We reserve the right to dismiss any student whose behavior and/or academic work habits do not meet the standards of St. John’s School.

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A birth certificate and baptismal certificate (if applicable), health record, and up-to-date immunization record is required of every student entering school.  Schools in the Archdiocese of Washington follow the Maryland State guidelines for age appropriate admissions. Pre-Kindergarten students must be four (4) years of age and Kindergarten students must be five (5) years of age by Sept. 1.  The Archdiocese of Washington requires parents who are (or become) divorced, separated, unmarried, or who have other special circumstances regarding the custody of their children, must provide the school with a current court order or decree of custody with the application.  A non-refundable registration fee will be required at this time.

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In order to receive the Catholic tuition rate, a signed Pastoral Recommendation Form must be signed by your pastor stating active parish involvement. It must be submitted no later than March 15, 2026, to the school office, to receive the full active worshipping scholarship tuition rates. If received by April 15, 2026, in the school office, you will receive 75 % of the active worshipping scholarship tuition rate, If received by May 15, 2026, in the school office, you will receive 50 % of the active worshipping scholarship tuition rate. If received by June 15, 2026, in the school office, you will receive 25% of the active worshipping scholarship tuition rate. If we do not receive your form by June 15, 2026, you will not be eligible for this active worshiping scholarship. Classification as an active worshipping scholarship family will remain in effect until June 2027.

New School Families please contact St. John’s school office.
Please allow 3-5 business days for the completion of this form by the pastor.

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Parent Cooperation is a Condition of Enrollment Parents/guardians and students understand and acknowledge the Roman Catholic religious nature of St. John’s School.  Parents/guardians and students agree not to publicly repudiate the teachings and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church, and will respect and support the unique identity the St. John’s derives from its Catholic faith.  As the primary educators of their children, parent/guardians shall cooperate fully with the school and the students shall participate in all required school programming, including instruction in the Catholic faith and attendance at Mass.  As the primary educators of the students, parents/guardians agree to act in ways that promote the best interests of the church and school and will comply with the policies of the Archdiocese of Washington and St. John’s School.

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Transfers/Withdrawals Notice  Parents will notify the principal if there is a need to transfer or withdraw a student from school.  If a report card is issued, the parent will present the report card to the school the child enters.  Cumulative records will be forwarded to the receiving school when they are formally requested in writing by the school, and after parent permission is obtained to release the records.  Due to budgeting reasons, if you withdraw/transfer your student before the end of the school year, Tuition must be paid in full for the entire year before records can be released.  The only exception will be for Military moves.