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50+ Years
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Trusted Catholic Education in Athens, GA
St. Joseph Catholic Parish School has been dedicated to providing faith-based education since its founding in 1949. Our institution combines rigorous academic standards with spiritual development, serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. Located at the Athens/Oconee border, we offer accessible, comprehensive education to families across multiple counties. Our curriculum emphasizes core subjects while fostering critical thinking and collaborative learning. Enrichment programs in arts, technology, and physical education ensure well-rounded development.Accredited by recognized educational authorities, our school maintains high standards for faculty and academic outcomes. We prioritize creating a supportive community where students model Christian values in daily activities. With convenient hours from 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, we accommodate modern family schedules. Our commitment to safety, academic excellence, and spiritual growth makes us a trusted choice for local families. Through extracurricular activities and community service initiatives, we cultivate responsible, compassionate citizens.
Services
Catholic Education
Lower School Programs
Upper School Curriculum
Enrichment Activities
Extracurricular Sports
Spiritual Formation
Tuition Assistance
After School Programs
Details
- Year established: 1949
Highlights and features
- Established in 1949 with proven educational excellence
- Offers faith-integrated curriculum from Pre-K through 8th grade
- Conveniently located at the Athens/Oconee border
- Provides extended hours from 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
- Maintains small class sizes for personalized attention
What people say
Excellent teachers
Strong curriculum
Faith-integrated learning
Supportive community
Caring staff
Services
Catholic Education
Our Catholic education program integrates faith formation with academic excellence. Students engage in scripture study, sacramental preparation, and service projects while mastering core subjects. The curriculum develops moral character alongside intellectual growth through daily religious instruction and liturgical participation.
Lower School Programs
Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade programs focus on foundational skills development. Our curriculum emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking through age-appropriate instruction. Specialized teachers provide art, music, and physical education while maintaining small class sizes for individualized attention.
Upper School Curriculum
Grades 6-8 receive college preparatory instruction emphasizing STEM subjects and humanities. Students engage in project-based learning, participate in National Junior Honor Society, and prepare for high school academics. Technology integration supports modern learning methods and digital literacy.
Enrichment Activities
We offer diverse enrichment opportunities including art classes, band, STREAM technology labs, and physical education. Special programs like Battle of the Books and Accelerated Reader promote literacy while extracurricular activities develop creativity and teamwork skills.
Extracurricular Sports
Our athletic programs include cross country, volleyball, basketball, and soccer. Students learn teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship through competitive play. The booster club supports equipment, facilities, and travel needs while promoting school spirit and community involvement.
Questions
What grades does St. Joseph School offer?
We serve students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Is transportation provided?
Families arrange their own transportation, but carpool options exist.
What are school hours?
Our daily schedule runs from 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday.
Are there after-school programs?
Yes, we offer extended day programs and enrichment activities.
What is the student-teacher ratio?
We maintain small class sizes for personalized instruction.
How is faith integrated into learning?
Daily religious instruction, sacramental preparation, and service projects incorporate Catholic values across all subjects.
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Reviews (4)
Estelle Howell
Feb 05, 2022
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This has been and continues to be a very positive influence in our granddaughter's education. Love the school and what is doing for these children.
Stephen Graveman
Jan 11, 2022
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This school is abusive. You wouldn't know from the outside, but the teachers and staff enjoy tormenting students. I went to school here and every day was awful. I hope that this comment can save another person from this awful experience. The worst are the administration and middle school teachers. I cannot emphasize how poorly this school is run. The middle school teachers literally enjoy tormenting the students on a daily basis. They lie to the parents and abuse the students. The principal demands money for ridiculous reasons. I would like to emphasize 2 teachers: Laura Ward and Sarah Rodriguez
Pam Blankenship
Jan 29, 2020
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Our son is in his 4th year at SJS, and we couldn't be happier with the education and experience he is getting. We would highly recommend this school to anyone!
Claire Caparanga
Aug 01, 2019
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This school lives up to its mission and vision. They have produced many students who are now leaders in the community and theyre successful. Students of SJS demonstrate Christian values, self-discipline, responsible and compassionately care for others. Definitely, they happy, holly and helpfu!
