Brochure - St. John Neumann Regional Academy

A message from…
Our System Director
Organizations that are vibrant and dynamic, whether they are businesses or schools, need to
have a creative core and must be able to change and grow. As SJNRA celebrates 135 years
of Catholic Education in Lycoming County, you will see as you walk through the halls of the
Academy, ample evidence of a dynamic teaching and learning environment. We are fortunate
to have faculty members who plan, implement and instruct their lesson plans with the kind
of creativity that makes our Academy a highly unique and special learning environment. You
will feel the presence of God, see vivid and imaginative artwork on display, hear uplifting
and spiritual sounds of music wafting through the air, and witness interactive classrooms of
talented and inquisitive teachers and students. These are the scenes of our greatest joys!
I know that the kind of quality student work produced in our classrooms is the result of
the professional artistry of our talented and dedicated faculty. I know that the spirit of our
students carries over to extra-curricular and sporting events. I have seen it on the stage and
on the playing fields. At the Academy, we believe the development of the entire person -
mind, body and soul - produces the leaders that we need for the future of our world.
Best wishes to you as you explore the endless opportunities at SJNRA.
Please contact us if we can be of assistance. We hope to welcome
you to the St. John Neumann family soon.
Sincerely,
Susan L. Kaiser
System Director
St. John Neumann
Regional Academy
Why choose
St. John Neumann Regional Academy
as your School?
When you entrust your child to us at SJNRA,
you can be assured that you have selected a school with
a caring, nurturing, Catholic environment that will allow
endless opportunities for your child to excel as a person
and to develop the mind, body and soul.
All students are challenged to reach their full potential
while developing Catholic values and a rich, faith-filled life.
We instill the principles of excellence, faith, service
and leadership in all of our students.
We will inspire learners, thinkers and creators!
“No child should ever be denied his or her right to an education
in faith, which in turn nurtures the soul of a nation.”
– Pope Benedict XVI
Discover the…
Various tuition assistance programs are available. Please contact our
Financial Aid Office at 570-323-9953, ext. 210 or finance@sjnra.org.
St. John Neumann Regional Academy
Administrative Offices
901 Penn Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 570-323-9953
Email: development@sjnra.org
www.sjnra.org
A Catholic Accredited
Academy Serving the
Greater Lycoming County
for over 135 Years
Values
Excellence
Tradition
Spirituality

St. John Neumann Regional Academy
is proud to be a part of the tradition of
Catholic education that has served the
Lycoming County community for over
135 years. SJNRA offers a comprehensive
education from preschool through twelfth grade
addressing the intellectual, spiritual, physical, social
and creative needs of each child. Early Childhood
Care is available at our Muncy Campus.
Spirituality
Spirituality
At St. John Neumann Regional Academy, we believe
that all are called to grow in the understanding
and practice of Gospel values, to live a faith-filled
relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
and to share their unique gifts with their parish
and community.
• Prayer integrated
throughout the school day
• Religion Class daily
• Sacrament preparation
• Personal faith development
• Weekly school Mass with student-planned
liturgies
• Catholic philosophy incorporated in each
curriculum area
• Virtues Education
• Clergy and Religious involvement
• Class Retreats
• Full-time Director of Religious Formation
and Chaplain
• All faiths welcome
Academics
Academics
St. John Neumann Regional Academy
challenges students to develop the knowledge,
skills and work habits needed to excel.
• Fully accredited by the Pennsylvania
Department of Education
• Independently accredited by Middle States
Association
• Standardized test scores higher than
national and diocesan averages
• Low student to teacher ratio
• Parents are partners in education
• All teachers are certified and many are
pursuing continuing education
• Award-winning faculty with an average
of 15 years of teaching experience
• 3- and 4-year old academic and spiritual
preschool programs
• All day kindergarten
• Reading and Learning Resource Specialist
on staff for preschool through sixth grade
• Teachers certified in Pre-K, Elementary
and specific subject matter
• Computer curriculum for elementary
through high school students
• Computer Technology Centers at all
campuses
• Advanced Placement and Honors Courses
• Foreign Language in Grades 9-12 and
Spanish Language exposure in Grades K-8
• Continually updated curriculum
• 99.7% Graduation rate
• 96.8% College Placement
student
activities
Student
Activities
St. John Neumann Regional
Academy encourages student
participation in various activities
to develop qualities of leadership,
teamwork and service.
• Odyssey of the Mind
• LEO Club
• SADD Club
• Relay for Life
• Academic Decathlon
• National Honor Society
• Diocesan Spelling Bee
• Moody’s Math Challenge
• Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts
• Yearbook Club
• Respect Life Club
• Peer Mentoring
• Social Events
• Student Council
• “Little Knights” Newspaper
• BUSTED!
• Stock Market Challenge
• Scholastic Scrimmage
• Mission Support
environment
Environment
St. John Neumann Regional Academy creates a learning
environment in which a high value is placed on respect, selfdiscipline
and good behavior. All students are taught to give back
and to share the gifts received from God with society at large.
• Caring faculty, staff, administration and Governance Board
• High-level of personal involvement
• Family-oriented atmosphere across the entire Academy
• Clean and well-maintained facilities
• Hot lunch program offered at all campuses
• Uniform dress code
• Traditional school calendar
• Supervised after-school care
• Early Childhood Enrichment Center
(Year-round childcare at our Muncy Center)
• Academy-wide Guidance and Counseling Program
Cultural Enrichment
St. John Neumann Regional
Academy provides educational
experiences for the appreciation of
the fine and performing arts, and
the contributions of all cultures in
understanding the relationship of
the multi-national world.
• Music teachers on staff
• Art teachers on staff
• Mass and concert choirs
• Guest performers and speakers
• Educational field trips
• Musical and theatrical plays and performances
• Visiting reader program
• Certified Physical Education and Health Teachers on staff
• Physical Education Classes include lifetime sports
exploration and cardio-vascular aerobic fitness
• Boys and Girls Basketball – Jr. and Sr. High
• Boys and Girls Soccer – Jr. and Sr. High
• Boys and Girls Tennis – Sr. High
• Boys Baseball – Sr. High
• Girls Softball – Sr. High
• Co-ed Golf – Sr. High
Cultural Enrichment
• Christ-centered Christmas programs
• Shakespeare Play Reviews
• The Community Arts Center Sponsorship
and Performing Arts Experiences
• Band Co-Op with LTSD
Athletics and
Physical Education
Athletics & Physical Education
St. John Neumann Regional Academy offers well-rounded physical education programs
and competitive sports in grades seven through twelve, with the emphasis on good
sportsmanship, healthy life styles and developing good competitive friendships.
• Cheerleading
• Boys Football and Wrestling - Co-Op
with LTSD
• Boys and Girls Track and Field - Co-Op
with SWASD
• The Fitness Factory – Strength and
Conditioning Alliance
• Fencing and other intramural sports
• Tumble Bus – Pre-K & K
• Stretch-N-Grow - Pre-K & K