Fast Facts about JPII

PASTOR

Father Tom Clegg

PRINCIPAL

Mrs. Karen Haas

FOUNDED

1949

COLORS

Navy and Burgundy

MASCOT

Knights

NICKNAME / INFORMAL REFERENCE

JPII (pronounced  jā pē to͞o)

SCHOOL ADDRESS

105 St. Paul Street
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-3266
www.stjohnpaulschool.org
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MISSION

LEARN - SERVE - LEAD - SUCCEED:  Building God’s Kingdom by growing disciples through fostering spiritual development, academic excellence, service, and responsibility, in a safe and welcoming learning environment. 

CURRICULUM

St. John Paul II Catholic School provides a high-quality academic experience woven with the Gospel values. The rich St. John Paul II Catholic School tradition of high academic success is obtained through the use of proven traditional teaching methods coupled with innovative teaching practices enhanced with technology. Our high expectations translate into proven results. Each child experiences academic, spiritual and social growth to his or her highest potential.

ACCREDITATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

AdvancED

National Catholic Education Association (NCEA)

Indiana Non-Public Education Association

RECOGNITIONS

Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2003

Four Star School 2013 by the Indiana Department of Education

Indiana "A" School 2018-2019

ENROLLMENT

K-8: 284 Students

Preschool: 110 Students

NEEDS-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS, TAX CREDIT SCHOLARSHIPS AND STATE VOUCHERS

Awarded for the 2023-2024 school year = 

FACULTY 

Full time - 18

Part time - 20

Teacher-Student Ratio: 18:1

SPECIAL AREA CLASSES: 

            - Art
            - Music
            - Technology
            - Spanish
            - P.E. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL ELECTIVES & ENRICHMENT 

           - Child Development
           - Creative Dramatics
           - Creative Dramatics - Technical Crew
           - Culinary Arts & Hospitality
           - Forensic Science
           - Genius Hour
           - Health & Wellness   *Grade 7 requirement
           - Journalism / Broadcasting
           - Personal Finance.   * Grade 8 requirement
           - Recreational Arts
           - STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math)    * Grade 6 requirement  
           - STEM 2 
           - Textiles
           - Intro to Visual Art
           - Intermediate Visual Art
           - Advanced Visual Art

           - Middle School (7th and 8th grade) Class Trips

FAITH FORMATION

All-School Liturgies Weekly

First Eucharist and First Reconciliation Preparation in Grade 2

Student Service: 
      - 15 documented hours in Grade 6
      - 20 hours in Grade 7
      - 25 hours in Grade 8, with countless other opportunities

Student Retreats:
      - Grade 6:  Rancho Framasa 2 Night CYO Camp Trip
      - Grade 7:  Class Retreat at Mount St. Francis
      - Grade 8:  Class Retreat at Mount St. Francis

Liturgical Planning and Participation as Altar Servers, Lectors, and Cantors

Lenten Stations of the Cross Prayers Weekly

Advent and Lent Penance Services

SPORTS

JPII ATHLETICS   Click for more info
Fall/Winter 
     Co-ed Volleyball: 1 - 2
     Volleyball:  3 - 8
     Basketball: PreK - 8
     Cheer:  3 - 8 (basketball)
Spring 
     Soccer: PreK - 8
     Golf Clinic:  3 - 8
     Track and Field

DEANERY ATHLETICS / CATALYST CATHOLIC  (Previously SIC)    Click for more info
Spring 
     Girls Tennis: 5 - 8
     Softball: 5 - 8
Fall
     Football:  1 - 8
     Cheer: 1 - 8 (for football)
     Boys Tennis:  5 - 8
     Girls Soccer:  5 - 8
     Boys Soccer:  7 - 8
Winter
     Wrestling:  K - 8
Summer
     Cross Country     

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