St. John Paul II Catholic School
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About
About Us
St. John Paul II Catholic School is built upon a history of serving immigrants & all of the faithful, & the school is upholding that tradition. The school’s mission is to provide a rigorous, faith-infused education in grades PK-8 & to care for the whole child, working to remove any barrier to education a family may face.
Languages spoken by school staff
English, Spanish, Ukrainian
Extra programming
After school, the Kidstop program offers opportunities including visual arts, STEM, yearbook, Girls on the Run, cultural celebrations, & more. The school also has an athletic program for grades 5-8 competing in the North Suburban Parochial League with soccer, girls volleyball, basketball, & baseball. They also offer Spanish language classes, physical education, performing arts, & daily recess.
Extracurriculars Offered:
Cultural Extracurriculars, Foreign Language Clubs, STEM/STEAM Clubs, Sports, Visual Arts Clubs
Uniforms
Students who attend St. John Paul II Catholic School are required to wear uniforms.
How to enroll
To enroll, contact Leslie Vasquez at (612) 789-8851 or secretary@johnpaulschoolmn.org.
Students at this school
Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
Above Average
Academic programming
Celebrating each child’s unique gifts, St. John Paul II Catholic School provides a rigorous Catholic education in grades Pre-PK-8 that makes sure students reach their individual academic goals & forms them in their faith. The school works with families to prepare each student to do well in high school, with hopes that students will graduate & enter higher education. Children learn they are beloved by God, & they are inspired to use their talents to positively transform the world.
Special education programming
St. John Paul II Catholic School provides special education services in partnership with the local public school district. They also offer an internal Scholar Success Team process to support students with exceptional needs. Please contact the school directly for more information.
Curricula
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English language learner programming
At St. John Paul II Catholic School, classroom teachers are trained in English Learner strategies. A dedicated English as a New Language teacher offers English classes & support for ELLs. The school also supports a specialized experience for scholars new to the country & just learning English.
Proficiency
% of students on grade level, per NWEA MAP
4 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level
3 out of 10 students read at grade level
Progress
% of students on track, per NWEA MAP
6 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math
5 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading
Climate
Above Average
School values
St. John Paul II Catholic School offers individualized, faith-based education to students, many of whom live in challenging circumstances. The school serves the whole child by building a network of support for families in need with their community partners. Their social-emotional learning curriculum offers students tools for personal interaction, self-discipline, & confidence that they will use for a lifetime. They assess students three times each school year to ensure that they are growing & moving toward proficiency & beyond in reading & math.
Recess
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Discipline Policy
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Teacher retention
Attendance
Equity
Equity vision
The school is built on a history of serving immigrants & all of the faithful, & they are upholding that tradition today. Their mission is to provide a rigorous, faith-infused education for students in grades Pre-PK-8, & to care for the whole child, working to remove any challenge to education a family may face.
Proficiency
% of students on grade level, by student group per NWEA MAP
Progress
% of students on track, by student group per NWEA MAP
