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Welcome to St. John Bosco Academy

Welcome! We are excited to introduce you to St. John Bosco Academy and our active, close-knit community. SJBA is the beautiful fruit of the simple fiat of four people who were not seeking to build a school, but rather seeking to do God’s perfect will. From our humble beginnings meeting around kitchen tables in 2008, we have grown into an accredited hybrid school serving more than 200 families in the suburban Atlanta area. We invite you to attend one of our Open Houses and walk through our halls to experience the SJBA way and the joy that permeates our Bosco family.

Applying to SJBA

Applying to St. John Bosco Academy starts with an Open House. It is an opportunity to visit one of our campuses to discover what makes SJBA different in structure, academic philosophy, and the practice of our Catholic Faith.

If you discern that God is calling you to partner with SJBA for your family’s education, please complete our online application. Our Admissions Team is happy to guide you through the admissions process outlined below and answer any questions you may have.

Fall Semester Applications

Online Applications for the upcoming Fall Semester will be open from November 1st through February 1st, for available seating. Applications include a non-refundable $125 application fee per student.

Application Process

The SJBA Admissions Team is available to answer questions and walk with you through the admissions process beginning with the Open House and concluding with a determination after the application process has been completed.

Attend an Open House

RSVP for the next Open House

Complete Your ONLINE Application

After applying, submit all required documents by February 15th.

Apply

Submit Required Paperwork

Submit all supplemental documents by February 15th

ASSESSMENT AND INTERVIEW

The admissions team will schedule your student assessment and parent interview via email after all paperwork has been submitted.

RECEIVE ASSESSMENT RESULTS

Results will be emailed 2-4 weeks following the assessment.

Acceptance Letters and Enrollment

Notification of acceptance will be sent via email the first week of April. Signed enrollment contract is due two weeks from the date of the acceptance.

Late Applications

Initial determinations will be made for completed applications received by the February deadline. Any applications submitted after February 1st will be considered only if there are openings. Late applications must be completed with all supplemental paperwork by April 15th. Late enrollment is subject to an additional administrative fee.

*Due to the large number of inquiries and our desire to keep classroom distractions to a minimum, we are unable to offer tours outside of our Open House dates.

2024 – 2025 Tuition

At St. John Bosco Academy, we strive to make quality education accessible to all families. Below is a breakdown of our tuition (with a 5-15-25% sliding scale) and fees for the upcoming academic year:

GRADE
DAYS OF THE WEEK
TUITION
PreK4 - 8th
2 Days
Tuesday/Thursday
or
Monday/Wednesday
$4,035 first child
$3,834 second child (5%)
$3,430 third child (15%)
$3,026 fourth child (25%)
9th - 12th
3 Days
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
$5,995 first child
$5,695 second child (5%)
$5,096 third child (15%)
$4,496 fourth child (25%)

Additional Fees

APPLICATION FEE (NON-REFUNDABLE)
$125 per student
DISCOUNT FOR BALANCES PAID IN FULL BY JULY 31ST
5%
BUILDING FUND DONATION
$2,500 (one time donation the first year only) per family
The Georgia Private School Tax Credit Program
Minimum $2,500 contribution per year
(beginning year 2)

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How does the hybrid system work?

St. John Bosco Academy’s hybrid model is a beautiful blend of traditional school and homeschool. The SJBA student attends classes on campus 2 days each week and will homeschool with a parent the remaining 3 days. Our teachers create all the lesson plans for in class lessons as well as for the home days. In this way, our teachers are truly partnering with our parents for the success of the student. SJBA’s students, K-8th grade, are registered as homeschooled through the state.

What’s a typical day like at school?

When our students are on campus they experience a “traditional school day.” SJBA offers one class per grade. Each class has one teacher and one teacher assistant. Depending on the age of the student, anywhere from 1 to 2 lessons are taught by the teacher in the primary subjects, math and language arts. Secondary subjects will have one lesson taught per school day. Our primary classes have a double class period of 1.5 hours while our secondary subjects of history, science, and religion will be 45 minutes in length. Each grade has a designated lunch and recess period.

What are the hours?

Lower School doors open 7:45am Dismissal for Prek4 through 8 is at 2:50pm. High School doors open at 7:30am and Dismissal is at 3:15pm.

What can I expect on the home days?

SJBA teachers create all weekly lesson plans for their class(es) and post them in our school management system, FACTS, the weekend prior to schooling. Parents follow the lessons as laid out by their teacher(s) by subject. Implementing the lesson plans depends on your child’s learning style and needs.Typically the younger children will need the one on one time for a lesson on each of the 5 assigned subjects to be taught at home. These lessons will piggyback on the lesson taught by the teacher the previous on-campus school day. The older the student, generally, the more independent they will become with the execution of the lessons. The parent will ALWAYS be responsible for checking/scoring, helping with mastery by reteaching, if needed, guiding, and forming, and simply being present in their student’s day.

What if I have questions about a lesson while working with my child?

Parents have the email addresses of their teachers. Should a question arise, parents are encouraged to contact the teacher via email as soon as possible.

I don’t have a teaching degree. Can I still be successful homeschooling my child?

Absolutely! The requirements for success are love of your child and family, faith in God, and a desire to direct your child's education and formation.

We’re not Catholic. Does that matter at St. John Bosco Academy?

Our Catholic Faith is an integral part of who we are at St. John Bosco Academy. We love our Faith and make every effort to weave it through everything we do. It’s important to recognize that our curriculum is chosen based on our Catholic mission. One of the required daily subjects is our Religion class where our students dig deeper and deeper into our Catholic faith while on campus and at home through the assigned lessons. Our families that are not practicing the Catholic faith are encouraged to discern whether they are comfortable teaching their child Catholicism. There may also come a point as the child moves closer to the middle school years, that they begin to see a difference between what they are being taught as God’s Truth versus what they are practicing at home and their home church. It can be a time of confusion for the child but also a great opportunity for conversation.

What are the class sizes?

Class sizes vary depending on the age. The younger the child, the smaller the classes. Our PK4 classes start with 14 children. In Kindergarten the class size moves to 17 children. On average, one seat is added per grade after Kindergarten, capping at 22 by 5th or 6th grade. Each class at SJBA will have a lead teacher and a teacher assistant.

When do applications open and what is the deadline to apply?

Applications for the following school year open on November 1st of each year. All applications close by February 1st. There may be some cases where applications for specific grades close early due to a class potentially reaching its capacity versus the number of applications received.

When do applicants find out if they are accepted?

All determinations are issued via email the first week in April.

How does a waitlist work?

A wait list is created when we have more students that have qualified to be accepted versus the number of seats available in a class. A secondary option is our Satellite Program which is fully homeschooling while using our SJBA curriculum and lesson plans. No teacher assistance is available with the Satellite Program.

What curriculum do you use?

St. John Bosco uses a customized curriculum for their hybrid model. The curriculum has been carefully chosen and vetted through decades of expertise and implementation. Most importantly it must reflect what is True, Good, and Beautiful. SJBA has beautifully integrated classical curriculum and teaching methods along with a successful traditional curriculum and methods. Our teachers receive ongoing training throughout the year on new and exciting classical methods of teaching to further engage the student and open their minds to a critical way of learning and thinking.

Is St. John Bosco Academy accredited?

SJBA is accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commision (GAC) with Excellence.

What is the next step?

All potential SJBA applicant families are required to attend an Open House prior to submitting an application. The Open House includes a presentation and a tour of the school. No tours are offered outside of our Open House dates. Please see our Admission Tab for the next Open House date and how to RSVP.

RSVP to Our Next Open House

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more about St. John Bosco Academy by attending one of our Open Houses! Be sure to RSVP for the next available session and take the first step toward joining our vibrant school community.

PK4 - 5TH GRADES
Thursday, December 5, 2024 9:30am for Interest in our NORTH CAMPUS
HIGH SCHOOL
TBD

*Due to the large number of inquiries and our desire to keep classroom distractions to a minimum, we are unable to offer tours outside of our Open House dates.

Supplemental Documents

Please download the grade-appropriate documents for your student and return them to the Admissions Office. All supplemental documents must be completed and returned before moving onto the next step in the application process. If you are a homeschooling parent and solely school your child, you should complete the Teacher Evaluations for your student. Feel free to contact the Admissions Office with any questions.

Non Discriminatory Statement

St. John Bosco Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational or hiring programs.