Blue Jay Legacy
HISTORICALLY GREAT
About Us
Rev. Dr. Roscoe C. Wilson Sr., Founder
A Bold Beginning
Saint John Preparatory School started out as a federally funded Head Start under the direction of Mrs. Sadie Palmer.
The vision was expanded to include more students and officially opened in the fall of 1971 as the Saint John Preparatory School under the innovative leadership of Rev. Dr. Roscoe C. Wilson, Sr.
This vision was realized under its 1st and 2nd directors, Mrs. Nezzie Middleton Bell and Mrs. Josie Primus with 55 students, ages 3-5 years old.
The school adopted the Abeka curriculum program to be used at appropriate age levels.
The school was later approved by DSS to expand to 90 students.
After the approval and under the leadership of Mrs. Gracie House, Former Director, and Ms. Diana Friday, Interim Director the school able to sustain a consistent student enrollment.
The program expanded to develop well-rounded children by adding Spanish, Karate, Music, and Dance to the curriculum.
Where We Are Today
Saint John Preparatory School will be prepared to continue its mission.
- We have a proven record of accomplishment for excellence in education.
- We have improved, enhanced, and perfected our work of 47 plus years.
- We foster and encourage strong parental participation.
- We provide parental training and support.
Our children graduate:
- Better prepared socially and academically.
- They become proven leaders.
- They have strong reading and comprehension skills.
- They are more well-rounded and disciplined.
- They can meet the challenge and stand up with any academic students or program at their level.
- Most public and private schools immediately recognize our children for their discipline and academic achievement.
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