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From Pre-K to 8th grade, our faith-based curriculum educates the whole child — mind, body and spirit.
SJA Happenings
St. John's Academy is enjoying our newly renovated science lab and LabLearner curriculum more and more every day.
Today, 7A students, under the direction of science teacher, Mrs. Erin Jakowenko, utilized our new microscopes to see the differences between plant cells and animal cells using celery and cheek cells.
It is incredibly important that students engage in active, collaborative inquiry learning from an early age. We love seeing our kindergarten through eighth-grade students enjoy and engage in our science program!
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Call 201-664-6364 or visit our website, www.sjahillsdale.org to find out more about SJA!
Mrs. Jakowenko is the best - incredible educator!!
Yes she is , wonderful ♥️♥️♥️
St. John's Academy presents the first in a series of videos that will celebrate our community. This first video in the series provides an overview of our mission, Deus et Schola (God and School).
We look forward to celebrating our school and all Catholic Schools in America beginning on Sunday, January 30th. Journey with us, we are glad you are here!
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I’m a mother of two graduates, and a current student. It’s been family for a long time. My kids have a lot of memories here, and many life lessons. Fantastic teachers that make a big difference during education
My kids ❤️ SJA.
It is an honor for St. John's Academy to provide Catholic Schools Week 2022 to our entire community as a thank you for their support of Catholic education. We are blessed by all the members of our community.
The countdown begins- it is two weeks until CSW 2022!
Check out the calendar again at the following link:
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Thank you Deacon Jack! We are blessed to have you and your family as part of the SJ community.
SJA is a truly great school.
St. John’s Academy is grateful for our collaboration again this year in providing SEL programs with Joan’s Joy. Last year, SJA teachers received meaningful training that was incorporated regularly into our classrooms. This year, the journey continues as we nurture the mind, body and spirit of our community!
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#wearesjaLast week Nancy Candea began teaching the Joan’s Joy Mindful Relaxation and Kindness Program to students at St Johns Academy Hillsdale. After the program struggling to catch on Rosemarie thought of the idea for Nancy to record videos for the children they can watch in class to relax, stretch and learn kindness words.
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St.John's Academy is honored to announce its plans to celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2022!
Always such a fun week for our students!! God bless St. John’s!!
St. John's Academy will be closed Monday, January 17, 2022, in honor and remembrance of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Prek4 Donohue learned about the sacrament of baptism today following the Baptism of our Lord yesterday!
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Blue-Ribbon Education
from Pre-K to 8
At St. John’s Academy our learning spaces and passionate teachers challenge students to voice their ideas and to stretch their ways of thinking so that the natural curiosity continues in secondary school and becomes a habit for life.
Our curriculum is dynamic, intentional and collaboratively constructed, offering relevant classes and individualized opportunities that allow students to excel in many ways and stages of their learning.
Faith, Academics, Service:
Our Formula for 65 Years.
The core mission at St. John’s Academy is to enrich souls with the Catholic faith through study and example.
We achieve this through a rich Catholic environment that is infused in all we do, ensuring that our students’ spiritual development goes beyond a simple classroom teaching and becomes a pillar of their spiritual character into adulthood.
We embrace academic excellence with a rigorous and multidisciplinary curriculum.
With a low student-to-teacher ratio and a specialized curriculum targeted specifically toward 4 separate grade levels, our individualized focus allows students to excel in many ways and stages of their learning.
At St. John’s Academy, students learn social responsibility and leadership through service to others.
Our students on average perform over 3,000 volunteer hours per year in service to others, teaching them to understand the value of “giving back”.
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Words of Love from the SJA Community
A culture of caring and respect for all
"We have 2 children enrolled at SJA and have been a part of an amazing community for over 6 years. The school balances challenging and creative academics with a culture of caring and respect for all. We recommend it to anyone looking for that in their child's education!"
Beyond what I expected
"SJA is beyond what I expected. The staff, the education, the values that they teach not only Catholic values but everyday life lessons how to care for one another and respect each other...the parent community is a tight bond that embraces the school to be the best for all of our children and we are glad God led us to SJA."
Academically challenging with Catholic teachings
"Our daughter goes to school at St John’s and she is thriving there! The teachers and administrators are very nurturing to the children while academically challenging them. Catholic teachings and beliefs are reinforced and practiced. The parental support and sense of community in creating the right environment for our children are other important reasons we spend the extra money to send our daughter to St John’s!"
A difference you feel every time you are in the building
"St. John's Academy is different from other Catholic and public schools in the area. The difference is the culture that exists in the community. It is positive, welcoming and nurturing. It is hard to write in words- yet you feel it at every time you are in the building. Our children are thriving there after leaving a highly regarded public school system. The sacrifice of paying tuition is worth every penny!"
Wonderful education with faith-based values
"I highly recommend SJA to families who want a kind and exciting community for their children. Not only does it provide a wonderful education with faith-based values, the teachers, parents, and administration make every day a pleasure. Sending our son to Kindergarten there was one of the best decisions we ever made as a family!"
High academic standards
"St. John’s Academy is an excellent school. My two sons have gone here for the last seven yrs. I cannot say enough great things about the education my boys have gotten here. The teachers go above and beyond and are truly a gift. The are always available for extra help before or after school. The high academic standards are only part of what makes this school so special. We are blessed to be apart of the SJA community."
Wish we knew about this school earlier
"We love Saint John’s Academy!! My daughter is doing well there and has adjusted after transferring there in 6th grade last year. The education she is receiving there has been exceptional. Wish we knew about this school earlier!! They have welcomed us with open arms and made the transition so easy!"
Well prepared for Don Bosco honors courses
"My 3 children have attended SJA and have done very well. Such a great community with very involved parents. My eldest is now at Don Bosco and was very well prepared, placing in all honors courses. My favorite memories are Tricky Tray (!), Art Smart and prayer partners (8th graders matched with kindergarteners). Come check us out!"
SJA graduate excited to enroll my children
"As a graduate of St John’s Academy I could not be more excited to enroll my children and give them the well-rounded education and experience that I received. SJA is a school like no other with unmatched focus on the whole child - faith, academics, and values. Graduates of SJA are kind, prepared for their future, and grounded. Their experience at SJA will serve them well for their whole lives."
Wonderful experience after move from NYC
"Our family has had a wonderful experience at St. John’s Academy so far - having moved to Bergen County from NYC two years ago. Our two young daughters have quickly made strong friendships and have had incredibly nurturing teachers that they’ve established enduring bonds with. And my wife and I have found a strong parent community as well. We love SJA!"
