Staff: Assistant Principal for Student Life (Grades 9-12

Staff:
Assistant Principal for Student Life (Grades 9-12)

Assistant Principal for Student Life (Grades 9-12)

A Saint John’s Catholic education is rooted in the commitment of the Xaverian Brothers to bring Christ to life in young men. Our students develop a love of learning through a college preparatory academic and co‑curricular program embracing both tradition and innovation. Saint John's fosters the formation of the whole person: spiritual, social, physical, intellectual, creative, and aesthetic.

We call our community to live out the Xaverian values of zeal, humility, simplicity, trust, and compassion. Saint John’s creates an atmosphere of interdependence, respect, inclusion, and personal responsibility in a community where we mutually help, encourage, and edify each other to develop relationships that transcend time. We aim to send forth young men who will use their God‑given talents to transform their community, their nation, and their world.

In the tradition of its Xaverian founders, Saint John's High School is committed to providing opportunities for families in need, students from a diversity of backgrounds, and for the poor and marginalized.

Saint John's High School, located in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, is a Catholic, Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School for boys in grades 7‑12. Enrollment for the 2024‑2025 academic year is 900 students, representing more than 70 cities/towns within Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Known for its commitment to forming well‑rounded young men, Saint John’s offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum alongside a strong emphasis on spiritual and moral development, inspired by the values of humility, trust, simplicity, compassion, and zeal.

The school provides a transformative experience by nurturing students' spiritual, intellectual, physical, and creative growth. Saint John's has a vibrant campus life that includes 17 athletic teams, over 50 extracurricular activities, and numerous opportunities for community service, encouraging students to embrace their faith while preparing them for success in competitive colleges and universities.

A hallmark of Saint John's is its deep‑rooted sense of community and commitment to diversity. The school represents 35% students of color and approximately 40% of the student body receives financial assistance. Saint John’s High School fosters an inclusive environment where boys from different backgrounds thrive. More than 97% of graduates annually matriculate into four‑year colleges and universities. Central to the Saint John’s experience is the "brotherhood" that bonds students, forming supportive and enduring relationships with peers, faculty, and mentors.

This community spirit, combined with academic excellence and a focus on leadership, shapes young men who are prepared to make a positive impact on the world. The school’s modern facilities, including a state‑of‑the‑art performing arts center and a robust engineering program, ensure that students have the resources to explore their passions and realize their full potential.

• Working closely with the Principal, the Assistant Principal for Student Life, Grades 9‑12 is responsible for ensuring that the overall climate and culture promote exceptional teaching and sustained student learning.
• Collaborating with the Principal and other administrators to oversee all aspects of student life, especially school order and discipline.
• Promoting the mission of Saint John’s and finding opportunities to recognize the positive contributions of students among the school community.
• Setting clear expectations for student conduct and clearly articulating these expectations and the associated consequences to the student body throughout the school year.
• Maintaining a detailed knowledge of the student life policies as articulated in the Student and Family Handbook; collaborating with the other assistant principals and faculty to ensure all students understand the policies and procedures of the handbook.
• Creating and maintaining an up‑to‑date listing of all student infractions within the Saint John’s portal student information system.
• Employing a…