Enrollment at St. John’s School implies the willingness of both parents and students to comply with the policies and regulations of the school. In order to realize the purpose of the school, parents and students must agree with and support the Philosophy/Mission of the school and the regulations outlined in the SJE Parent Handbook.

Parent/Guardian Cooperation ~ Archdiocese of Washington

Parents/Guardians and students understand and acknowledge the Roman Catholic religious nature of St. John the Evangelist Catholic School. Parents/Guardians and students agree not to publicly repudiate the teachings and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church, and will respect and support the unique identity that St. John’s School derives from its Catholic faith. As the primary educators of their children, parents/guardians will not act in ways that contradict the Catholic nature of St. John’s School. Parents/Guardians shall cooperate fully with the school and the students shall participate in all required school programming, including instruction in the Catholic faith and attendance at Mass. As the primary educators of the students, parents/guardians agree to act in ways that promote the best interests of the church and school and will comply with the policies of the Archdiocese of Washington and St. John’s School.

Parents’/Guardians’ Responsibilities to the School

• Understand and support the religious nature of the school
• Partner with the school in the education of your children
• Work with the school in a cooperative spirit to carry out recommendations made in the best interest of your child
• Promote the school and speak well of it to others
• Keep current with all the communications from the school
• Establish a respectful relationship with your child’s teachers
• Attend parent meetings and conferences
• Support the fundraising efforts of the Home and School Association
• Complete parent service hour expectations
• Meet all financial obligations in a timely manner