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- Choosing St. John School
  
  St. John Catholic School in Independence offers a faith-based, family-oriented education for students in PreK -8th grade!
  With small class sizes, students excel through individualized instruction, and enjoy collaboration between grades with the big buddy program, service projects, weekly Mass, extra-curricular activities, and celebrations!
  
  St. John School prides itself in nuturing its students with a well-rounded education, strong sense of personal values and pride, and a personal relationship with God with a lifelong commitment to faith and service to others. Choosing St. John School means ensuring that your child is personally guided to reach his or her full potentional today and tomorrow.
  
  Accredited in the Iowa Core Standards, St. John School integrates STEM programming throughout their curriculum, including advanced technology programming with on-site 3D printing and robotics.
  St. John Catholic School; Opening hearts to Christ, minds to learning, and service to others!
- New Family FAQ
  
  Do you have to be Catholic to attend St. John School?
  
  You do not have to be Catholic to attend St. John School. SJS warmly welcomes families of all faith traditions and in all stages of their faith journey.
  
  While it's true that our schools provide an education rooted in the values and teachings of the Catholic faith, families of all backgrounds are invited to take part in our promise of educational excellence. All students take part in opportunities to strengthen their knowledge of the Catholic faith, including weekly school Mass, religious education, and daily prayer.
  
  How will I afford to pay tuition?
  
  Every family has unique needs and circumstances. Tuition assistance comes in many forms including:
  
  Education Savings Accounts
  
  STO tuition assistance (needs-based funding)
  
  Scholarships
  
  More details about tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities as well as the universal application form can be found on our tuition assistance webpage.
  Does St. John School offering before and after school busing?
  
  Yes, St. John School partners with the ICSD to offer before and after school busing.
  
  Does St. John School offer extended childcare?
  
  Yes! St. John School offers on-site, affordable before- and after-school care services for working families. The St. John Extended Care program is available from 7:00am-6:00pm, Monday thru Friday during the school year. Learn more about extended childcare at St. John School.