St. John the Baptist Catholic School is dedicated to the Christian formation of its youth. We offer students the opportunity to develop their intellectual, spiritual, physical, and emotional potential through educational and religious experiences.
We endeavor to do so through instruction in the Catholic beliefs, tradition, the scriptures, and academics. We foster an environment that inspires self-discipline, self-respect, and self-confidence. We expect academic competence and a commitment to the service of others as modeled by Jesus Christ.
Our collaborative professional faculty builds on the primary education imparted by parents and family. We recognize individual growth and uniqueness by providing opportunities that empower each child to take an active part in the school and parish community.
St. John's is committed to serving God and others within the parish, the surrounding community as well as across the globe. Through developmentally appropriate instruction, students learn about the world around them. While deepening their awareness of God's gifts and presence in the world. students mature in their role to live the gospel message.
Our goal is to say, when asked for an account of our stewardship, "We made the most of what was entrusted to us."
St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish (SJB) was founded in 1960 on its current 10-acre site at 12319 New Hampshire Avenue in Silver Spring. At that time the custom was that every new parish build a school. Accordingly, St. John the Baptist Catholic School opened for the first two grades in 1962. Another grade was added each year and the first diplomas were awarded in 1969. An all-day kindergarten was opened in 1993, and a preschool in 2017.
Buddy Families – Current families are paired with new families during the summer months to welcome and be a point of contact.
New Family Orientation – Held at the end summer, this event gives new parents a preview of school policies and procedures..