ABOUT THE ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL – FULLERTON

St. Joseph School – Fullerton, a 2016 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, is a PreK-4 through 8 grade Catholic School located in the Perry Hall area of Baltimore County. They welcome students of all faiths and all socio-economic and demographic backgrounds. St. Joseph School – Fullerton students excel in a challenging, nurturing, and positive academic environment.

Educational Philosophy

St. Joseph School educates children PreK-4 through eighth grade in the Catholic Tradition. Their mission is to provide a positive learning environment in which every child is challenged to develop his/her full potential: academically, spiritually, and morally in a 21st century learning environment. Each course of study fosters their student’s Catholic identity and shapes them to be models of Christian living for others. It is through this commitment to excellence that allows St. Joseph School – Fullerton students to consistently score higher than average in both Archdiocesan testing and National testing. St. Joseph School – Fullerton was named a 2016 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education.

St. Joseph School – Fullerton curriculum overview:

Preschool Curriculum – Their PreK-4 curriculum embeds core subjects into weekly units and themes. Students are engaged in multi-sensory, hands-on learning to develop fine motor skills, and auditory and visual learning through using center time, books, songs, and technology. Parents choose St. Joseph School – Fullerton Pre-K program knowing their child is taking part in an early educational curriculum that prepares their child for Kindergarten and beyond.
Kindergarten Curriculum – In Kindergarten, their students are introduced to a variety of academic subjects while nurturing each child’s social development through the use of centers and structured, creative play.
Elementary School Curriculum – Elementary school students learn in an academically rigorous environment that promotes learning through hands-on lessons, differentiated instruction, and a cross-curricular approach that enhances all content areas.
Middle School Curriculum – Their middle school students learn in a departmentalized setting which helps them prepare for the rigors of high school by promoting time management skills, note-taking, and self confidence.

Technology is integrated into every classroom at St. Joseph School – Fullerton. There are multiple devices including Chromebooks for students in grades 3-8 and iPads for students in PreK through first grade to help further students’ learning, and challenge them in an academic setting.

Unique School Characteristics

St. Joseph School – Fullerton has been a part of the Perry Hall community for over 150 years. Many of their students are multi-generational and have grandparents and parents that attended St. Joseph School – Fullerton. They also have several teachers who are alumni and it is great to have them back in the classroom teaching another generation of students! St. Joseph School – Fullerton has a prayer partner program which pairs students in a younger grade with students in an older grade. These two grades meet periodically through the school year and work on special projects together. St. Joseph School – Fullerton also has a monthly service project where the whole school community works together to help those in need in the community.

School Traditions

There are so many traditions that St. Joseph School – Fullerton families look forward to every year! Special traditions bring the students, parents, and faculty together and play an integral role in making St. Joseph School – Fullerton feel like home. In October, the school holds a Red Ribbon Parade in which middle school students dress-up in different themes to promote a drug-free message among the younger students. The whole-school Christmas play is acted out by middle school students while each grade sings several songs of praise. As they end the year, students always look forward to field day and class picnics! On the last day of school for the eighth graders, the soon-to-be graduates decorate their family car in their future high school colors/themes while driving around the school campus. It is wonderful to continue these traditions year after year with the school community.

Campus and Facilities

The St. Joseph School – Fullerton campus is located on Belair Road in Baltimore County. There are three main buildings including St. Joseph Church (Fullerton), St. Joseph School – Fullerton, and the St. Joseph Parish Center. St. Joseph Church and School has been a part of the Perry Hall community for over 150 years. On June 20, 1869, the cornerstone of a two-story schoolhouse was blessed and laid followed by the construction of the church in 1870. While the original school and church buildings no longer exist, they celebrate a rich history. In 2002, the Parish Center was constructed. St. Joseph School – Fullerton takes great pride in continually updating the school building and every summer, they focus on a renovation project. Recently, they have remodeled several classrooms to create a new Science Lab, a new Multimedia Center, and a new Language Lab.

Class Offerings

St. Joseph School – Fullerton students excel in a challenging, nurturing, and positive academic environment. There are three differentiated groupings in English Language Arts beginning in first grade and Math beginning in third grade. Students are engaged in daily core curriculum instruction in English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Religion. Students also participate in Special classes which include Art, Music, Computer, Library, and Physical Education. Foreign language instruction in Spanish begins in fourth grade.

Extracurriculars

There are many extracurricular activities at St. Joseph School – Fullerton. Typically, they offer several clubs and activities for students including Yoga Club, Lego Club, School Band, Middle School Choir, First Lego League Jr. teams, First Lego League Robotic teams, VEX IQ teams, Cross Country team, and Track and Field team.

What Might Parents Be Surprised to Learn About Your School?

Prospective parents and students are surprised to learn that St. Joseph School – Fullerton is truly an extension of home. They strive to offer a warm and welcoming environment for students and parents. Many of their students are multi-generational meaning their parents attended here and even some grandparents! Friends are made for a life-time.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

Kyleigh W.

I love St. Joseph School – Fullerton because everyone is so welcoming and loving. Ever since Kindergarten, I have always felt that St. Joseph School was home.

Kyleigh W.

Kristen W.

Great teachers, students, and staff! My children are in 1st and 2nd grades and they are constantly being challenged and encouraged to try their best. They have become my second family at St. Joseph School – Fullerton

Kristen W.

ADMISSIONS INFO

How can families find out more about your school?

They are excited to share all the great things about St. Joseph School - Fullerton! While things are a bit different this year due to COVID-19, they hope these virtual options help you connect with their admissions team, their administration, and their faculty. For admissions questions, please feel free to email the Admissions team at admissions@stjoeschool.org.

Take a Virtual Tour

Learn more about St. Joseph School - Fullerton by viewing their virtual tour. This tour features various areas of the school curriculum and extracurricular activities as well as highlighting their Early Childhood Education program, Elementary Education program, and Middle School program. Click here to view their virtual tour.

Q&A with the Admissions Team

While it is difficult to replace a personal tour experience, the Admissions Team would like to meet with you to share some first-hand knowledge about St. Joseph School, provide some curriculum overview, and discuss student activities in more detail. This is a private Zoom experience. They will answer any questions you may have and provide additional information to make the admissions process stress-free and painless. Schedule a Q&A session with the Admissions Team,

Coffee with Administration

This group format meeting is an opportunity to meet the principal, Mr. Pipkin, and/or the assistant principal, Mrs. Ashby. They will provide some first-hand knowledge about St. Joseph School - Fullerton and answer any parent questions. To RSVP for the Coffee with Administration Event, click here.

Admissions Process

They encourage each family to complete the inquiry form. The admissions team will be in contact to set-up a virtual meeting or phone call with you and your family. During this meeting, they will share more information about the school and answer any questions you may have. St. Joseph School - Fullerton will also host several virtual admission events during the fall and winter including “Coffee with Administration''. This informal virtual meeting is a chance to meet the principal and vice principal and to ask them any questions about St. Joseph School - Fullerton. Once you are ready to apply, the St. Joseph School - Fullerton admissions application and requirements are listed in detail on the school website.

Important Dates

Application due date: January 31, 2021

Admission decisions: February 12, 2021

After these dates, admission decisions will be made on a rolling basis.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Francesca Troiano
admissions@stjoeschool.org
410-256-8026

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