History
St. John the Evangelist School has been and continues to be incorporated into the longstanding educational mission of the Roman Catholic Church, within the Diocese of Fall River. As a Catholic, coeducational elementary school (K-8), St. John the Evangelist School opened its doors to the children of the parish in 1955. Its purpose then and now is the integration of faith and learning.
Today St. John the Evangelist School, accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, has an enrollment of over 260 students in Grades K-8. Over 88% of the students are from the St. John the Evangelist Parish. The remainder of the student body come from neighboring parishes and towns.

Philosophy
St. John the Evangelist School is a Catholic Parochial School which strives to educate and prepare children to assume their roles in church and society. As a faith community, we are challenged to live in word and deed the Gospel Message and integrate effectively faith and learning. Our role, in collaboration with parents, is to foster moral development and spiritual and educational growth in an atmosphere of Christian love and respect.

Curriculum
Students learn best when challenged, when the learning process is diverse and when there is accommodation for individual differences. The academic program employs a variety of techniques that are a combination of a traditional and contemporary approaches to learning. There is continuity in skill building insured through the use of sequential materials in Religion, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Emphasis is placed on the development of creative, critical, and logical thinking, writing, and problem solving skills. Various other approaches used to facilitate learning include hands on activities, incorporation of technology and the mastery of basic skills, small and large group instruction, cooperative learning groups and the practical application of acquired knowledge. A balanced curriculum is provided through the integration of Art, Music, Computer and Physical Education. Extra curricula activities include Student Council and Basketball.

Student Assessment
Report Cards are distributed three times a year. Progress Reports / Warning Notices are distributed midway through the marking period. Student grades are based on class participation, group interaction, independent classwork, homework and testing. Standardized testing is done annually in Grades 2-7 to assess skill mastery.

Parental Involvement
Active parent involvement is a hallmark of our school. Our active Home & School Association (HSA) works year-round to support the school, build parent involvement and create a community among all of our families. There is an active calendar of family events year-round. Volunteer opportunities include everything from HSA participation and leadership to classroom help, cafeteria help and more. We strive expecially to integrate our newest families quickly into the SJE community.

Admission
No student will be denied admission on the basis of race, color or national/ethnic origin. When seeking admission, the following is required:

• Registration Form
• Birth/Baptismal Certificate
• Copy of Most Recent Standardized Test
• Copy of Most Recent Report Card
• Summary of Math and Reading Progress with Name and Level of Test
• Interview with the Principal
  

School Staff
Principal - Sr. Mary Jane Holden
Administrative Assistant - Mrs. Diane Blaha
Kindergarten - Mrs. Mary Beth Barkan
Kindergarten - Mrs. Kerri Nelson
Grade 1 - Mrs. Paula Bedard
Grade 2 - Mrs. Kathleen Harrington
Grade 3 - Mrs. Michele Gauthier
Grade 4 - Mrs. Linda Betro
Grade 5 (5-8 Social Studies) - Mr. James Hoyle
Grade 6 (5-8 Math)- Mr. Robert LeBoeuf
Grade 7 (5-8 Science) - Mr. Mark Van Den Berghe
Grade 8 (6-8 Language Arts) - Mrs. Carol Monahan
Art/Library - Mrs. Mary Frost
Religion/Resource - Sr. Mary Dumond
Computer - TGP, Inc.
Music - Mrs. Susan Fortin
Physical Education & Health(5-8) - Young World
Language Arts Resource - Mrs. Karen Newman
Language Arts Resource (PT)- Mrs. Carolyn Kates
Math (PT) - Sr. Jeanne Bouchard
Spanish - Mrs. Kelly Coscarella
Nurse & Health(1-4) - Mrs. Melissa Quinn

Additional Information
Our school is required by federal law to have a plan in place to protect the health and safety of students, teachers and other occupants of our building from asbestos-containing materials. We wish to inform you that our facility has been inspected and is in compliance with federal regulations regarding asbestos.
The AHERA Management Plan is available in our school office should you want to review it.