Private School in Panama City, FL

St. John Catholic School, Panama City:
Located in Panama City in Bay County, St. John Catholic School is a private co-educational Catholic school offering academic programs from pre-kindergarten through to 8th grade. St. John Catholic School is proud to provide children and parents the tools they need to be successful and enriched in the spirit of Christ. St. John Catholic School is dedicated to the development of each student's academic excellence, physical well being, moral strength and spiritual convictions in a Christian atmosphere. St. John Catholic School ranks in the top 10% of all U.S. Schools, government or private according to the results of our most recent Standardized Tests (The Iowa Test of Basic Skills, ITBS) which meets the United States Department of Education Criteria.

Education Programs (From Pre-Kindergarten - 8th Grade):

- Elementary School program
- Middle School program
- Honors program for Middle School students
- Extended School day program

Our challenging curriculum includes math, religion, social studies, language arts, and science. In addition, our school also provides visual art, music, physical education, computers, library, and foreign languages.

Academics:
Recognizing that students learn in many ways, teachers utilize methods that are designed to appeal to a variety of learning styles. St. John School maintains a rigorous academic program. We expect all students to succeed. To achieve that expectation, the program is designed to meet the individual needs of every students.

Excellence in Education is a standard our faculty, students, and parents strive together to achieve. Many of St. John’s Middle School students successfully enter Bay County public School advanced high school honors programs such as IB, AICE, and MAPPS and become college scholarship recipients.

St. John Catholic School ranks in the top 10% of all U.S. Schools, government or private according to the results of our most recent Standardized Tests (The Iowa Test of Basic Skills, ITBS) which meets the United States Department of Education Criteria.

- Lower School Program:
Lower School students profit from:

* Reading and Literature, English Grammar and Composition
* Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.
* Religious Education; Biblical truths, beliefs, traditions
and history of the Catholic faith
* Physical Education, Music, Art, Spanish, Computer/technology
* Extracurricular Sports
* Early Drop-off and Aftercare program available

Many of our students qualify for Duke TIP (Talent Information Program) in which they must achieve a qualifying score in the 95th percentile or higher on a nationally-normed test or state criterion-referenced test. Students in grades 4, 5, and 7 are eligible for Duke TIP.

- Middle School Program:
Middle School is a critical stage as students move from the world of childhood to the challenging time of adolescence. Our teachers and Guidance Counselor take extra time to ensure every student receives individual guidance to encourage personal growth, to build self confidence, and to expand their horizons.

Our Middle School Students have a chance to get a solid academic foundation and to form values and habits that prepare them for high school.

Middle school classes are located in separate buildings. Students switch rooms for classes. Core subjects are taught by teachers specialized in those areas such as Math, Religion, Social Studies, Language Arts, and Science. In addition, our school also has teachers for Visual Art, Music, Physical Education, Computers, Library, and Foreign Language. The curriculum also includes an extensive list of electives designed to meet a variety of student needs and interests.

- Middle School Academic Honors Program:
At the end of the first quarter of middle school, qualified students are invited to participate in St. John’s academic honors program. St. John’s honors program is a vigorous course of study in which students are provided numerous opportunities to enhance, expand, and experience in-depth study of topics of personal interest to the student.

The program requirements include extended study in all core academic areas, fine arts, foreign languages, and independent study. Many of St. John’s middle school students currently participate in the honors program.