The First Independent STEAM School in Orange County, CA
Serving Early Childhood to 8th Grade

St. John's Episcopal School

About Us
About Us
At St. John’s, we cherish our independence. Unlike private schools generally, independent schools are not subject to outside mandate. Rather, we are able to determine our own mission and values and create approaches to teaching and learning that best serve our students.
Admissions
Admissions
Selecting a school for your child is an important decision. Whether your child is 8 weeks old or 13 years old, we welcome the chance to meet your family and see how your child can benefit from a St. John's education.
Academics
Academics
As an independent school, St. John’s is able to make program decisions that best serve its students and community without mandate from the government or any other outside entity. Adopting a STEAM approach to teaching and learning is one such manifestation of this autonomy.
Faith & Service
Faith & Service
Through religious instruction and participation in Chapel and various service learning opportunities, students are encouraged to deepen their spiritual awareness and to embrace attitudes of acceptance, while encouraging responsible citizenship and an understanding of the world around them.
Student Life
Student Life
In addition to St. John's commitment to academic excellence, emphasis is placed upon providing opportunities to create a sense of community while encouraging students to develop and expand their creative interests.
Support Us
Support Us
Support comes in many forms. Whether you are able to make a generous cash gift, donate an item for the Gala, or give your time on a fundraising committee, your contribution is greatly appreciated.
Programs
Programs
The latest technology and teaching methods, as well as a STEAM approach to learning, are employed using project-based activities to provide students with the foundations and tools to problem solve and discover answers on their own.

Performing Arts

Performing Arts is designed to build an appreciation of the arts and includes skills needed in choral singing, music as ministry and concert etiquette. Theater skills including improvisation, pantomime, character building, analysis and public speaking are also included in the curriculum. Musical theatre helps children with reading skills, memorization skills, public speaking, music and movement, imagination and creativity, self-discipline, problem-solving, and working as a team.

"The benefits of early and solid education in the arts, particularly theatre arts, in producing a well-rounded, cultural society are clear – but emphasis on creativity, critical thinking and collaborative skills especially apply to all fields in the 21st century workforce."

- American Alliance for Theatre & Education

Performances

Creative Kids Playhouse Children’s Theatre of Orange County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing fun theatre opportunities for children, and entertaining children’s theatre productions for the community. Students in 1st through 5th grades work with Creative Kids Playhouse to produce a variety of performing arts shows. Performances have included The Emperor's New Clothes and The Beast and His Beauty.

Dimitri Tiatia-Garaud

Dimitri Tiatia-Garaud

Teacher