Hear from some of our current and former St. John Lutheran School parents:
"I have always said that St. John has done an outstanding job of teaching my children how to learn. That is the most important skill they need for high school."
~ Debra Julson,
Mother of 2 St. John Lutheran School graduates, now in high school and college
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"What my own St. John education means to me…
Great academics – The education I received at St. John was very strong. When I left St. John, I went on to excel at the public high school and at the University of Michigan. My St. John education laid a great base for my study skills and knowledge.
Strong foundation for my faith in the Lord – Before attending St. John, I knew of God, but I wasn't active in my faith. I learned about the Lord and His blessings while at St. John and I continue to grow in my faith to this day.
A strong staff with loving discipline – The staff at St. John delivered an excellent education but also provided a loving discipline that was lacking at the public schools.
Lifelong friendships – The friends that I made at St. John are still my best friends (30 years later!). The bond that was created at St. John is second to none."
~ Lesley, graduate of St. John Lutheran School
Parent of a current St. John kindergartener and 3rd grader
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"My son was very well prepared for Lutheran High Northwest. He just received his first report card, all A's with a 97% average and he says it's EASY!"
~Nancy Wilkins,
Mother of a St. John Lutheran School graduate
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"As a former K-8 student at St. John, I knew that one day I wanted my children to have the same wonderful experience that I had so many years ago. In fact, my husband and I were living in Grand Blanc, but moved back to Rochester when our daughter turned four so that she could attend St. John. I felt so strongly that St. John had such a positive impact on my life and I wanted my children to have the same positive experience as they grew and became old enough to start school.
I never really knew what it was about St. John that I loved as a child; I just knew that I always felt comfortable and knew that the teachers truly cared about me. But now as my own children wander these hallways and I see them interact with the teachers and students each day, I get it. I know that they are being treated with the love of Christ each day they walk through the doors, and I know that they are expected to treat others with the same love and respect that they receive. I always feel good about sending them to school because I know the teachers do everything they can to love my kids in the same way God loves us. I know that my kids feel the love and likewise, they are learning to love and respect those that they come in contact with. To me that makes all the difference in a child's education.
We have been extremely pleased with the curriculum and extracurricular activities at St. John as well, and I love that my kids can take music lessons at the St. John Music Academy after school. I don't have to cart them off to another location and the after-school child care gives me a lot more flexibility. My experience at St. John continues to be nothing but positive for 34 years. I truly believe that my children are getting a fabulous education and they are experiencing the heart of God! What could be more important?"
~Leanne Stevens, graduate of St. John Lutheran School
Mother of St. John students Dylan and Madelyn, and future student Sawyer