As a recent graduate from St. John School, I feel that I was well prepared both
educationally and spiritually for attending a public high school. St. John provides
a positive, upbeat and quality education centered around Christ. The work ethic
instilled at St. John is beyond outstanding. The science and math programs are
extremely advanced and gave me an extensive background, which was helpful
for high school courses. Class trips and working in small groups provided me
with opportunities to learn how to work with a diverse group of people.
Rachel -- 2006 St. John graduate, now at Urbana High School

My name is Erin and I attended St. John Lutheran School from preschool through
eighth grade. I am currently a freshman at the High School of St. Thomas More. The
experiences I had at St. John helped to prepare me for high school.
The junior high math classes prepared me to enroll in the honors geometry class.
I am also doing well in my English and Social Studies classes. With the reports, projects,
and papers I had written, I was able to learn what was necessary for high school. Today,
my high school teachers tell me that I have transferred from middle school to high school
academics very nicely.
St. John also offered me the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities
such as sports, band, and Student Council. I am finding these experiences also gave me
the confidence to participate in student organizations at St. Thomas More.
Spiritually, my grade school teachers and my family helped to shape my religious
beliefs. Entering high school has not changed that. I continue to grow stronger in my faith
toward Jesus Christ.
Erin -- 2006 St. John graduate, now at the High School of St. Thomas More

St. John was a great experience for my brothers and me. Along with preparing me
academically, it also introduced me to athletic competition, Christian friends, and even an
awesome trip to Washington, D.C. Upon entering high school I was prepared both
socially and academically. I am in the top 10% of my class and have played two varsity
sports as well as competing with the marching band. This is all thanks to the early
opportunities I had at St .John. I will always be grateful for the caring teachers and the
terrific friends I made.
Beckie – 2004 St. John graduate, now at Centennial High School

In my years at St. John Lutheran School, I was exposed to a wide variety of classes that were
offered. Classes ranged from Spanish to English and literature to math and science. The foreign
language and math curriculum were two courses offered that were definitely a help when it came
time for high school. The Spanish curriculum, for me, started when I was just in third grade.
Because it was offered so early in my education, I was able to enter into Spanish Two instead of
Spanish One, like many other freshmen at the time. The early start, in addition, has helped me
become one of the top students in my Spanish class. Also, an accelerated math class was
offered in the math curriculum at St. John, allowing me to enter into a higher level math class as a
freshman. These two classes have helped me tremendously in my high school career, and have
helped me become one of the top students in my class.
Jane – 2005 St. John graduate, now at Centennial High School

I attended St. John Lutheran School from preschool through 8th grade, and going
there has done so much for me. St. John is Christ-centered and helped me grow in my
faith. I still maintain that strong faith today, thanks to the dedication and care of all my
teachers. The solid academic education I received helped me prepare for high school and
properly set the foundation for my whole life. I have also gained many great friendships
through St. John. Overall, St. John Lutheran School helped me be a better person.
Jordan –2005 St. John graduate, now at Central High School

--St. John Lutheran School prepares you well academically. Each night you had a little bit of
homework, nothing time consuming or stressful but enough to form excellent study habits.
--St. John prepares you well spiritually. By receiving a religious devotion and class each day,
each student's faith continually grows.
--It's such a blessing to have Christian teachers and staff to answer tough questions, give
comfort and support, and be good role models.
--I'm glad I went to St. John from 6th to 8th grade instead of a public middle school. That is
such an awkward age. I'm glad I was surrounded with a positive environment to make an easier
transition.
--St. John offers sports and musical instruments in 5th grade, giving the student four years of
practice and growth before high school.
--Going to school and growing up beside other Christian kids encouraged and strengthened my
faith.
--I still remember memory verses that I learned at St. John and use them to comfort me during
hard times.
--I'm a three sport athlete at high school. My favorite sport's memory is still my 8th grade
basketball season and winning the state championship.
--Learning bits of Spanish each year prepared me for taking Spanish in high school. From the
instruction I received, I was able to start high school in a second year Spanish class.
--I still take notes the way Mr. Niemann taught me in science class.
--St. John made me strong and sure in my faith. This preparation has helped me firmly defend
my faith at my public high school.
--St. John offers fun classes like band, choir, art, and computer.
--Computer class taught me how to use programs such as Microsoft Word, Power Point, and
Excel as well as improve my typing skills. I have used this knowledge in high school. Good
computer skills are becoming a necessity.
--A classroom of 28 was a perfect size. It was big enough to have a variety of kids but small
enough to form strong, lasting friends. The friends I've made at St. John are still some of my best
friends today.
Amy – 2004 St. John graduate, now at Urbana High School

St. John School for me was family. Teachers are always there to teach you
something new, and are there if you have problems with anything. Sports were a
big part of my time at St. John and benefited me in a way that I will never forget.
For vacations, we took class trips to anywhere imaginable, even Washington
D.C. As for brothers and sisters, you have your classmates, all of whom are very
close to me. Ultimately, St. John prepared me for what lies ahead and was an
experience that changed me and made me a better person.
Andrew – 2004 St. John graduate, now at Central High School