I would like you to reflect on the special relationship between St. John Church and Renaissance Academy, a partnership that is so much more than a shared space. Our church and the school stand united in a mission to instill values of compassion, mercy, justice, forgiveness, and generosity. We are honored to play a role in guiding and uplifting children from Young 5s through High School graduation, helping them grow not only academically but also socially and morally.
Through our current contract, which extends to 2029, Renaissance Academy has the exclusive use of our building and grounds on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, during each semester. This does not include our church offices. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, our conference room is at our disposal; however, access to restrooms is supervised and limited.
Over 550 students use our facilities each week. Outside the building, drop-offs and pick-ups are carefully coordinated, with traffic flowing around the entire perimeter of our church. Classes often take their learning outdoors, and lunch and recess are also outdoors, utilizing the back parking lot whenever possible. In addition, there are designated parking areas and spaces for staff, teen drivers, and parents.
Inside the building, every space is transformed daily into classrooms and working spaces. At the end of each day, these rooms are restored for the activities listed on the master calendar available on our church website. This ensures the spaces remain functional for both school and church activities.
In today’s environment, schools must have strict security protocols. Renaissance Academy maintains full-time camera surveillance, covering both the interior and exterior of the building and controls access to the building and grounds to ensure that only certified personnel are present during class hours.
With this in mind, we are asking for your understanding and support. Please do not enter any areas designated for the school during their hours—even if spaces appear unoccupied. Our contract with Renaissance specifies their exclusive use during the designated times. If school staff questions you or needs to remind you that they have occupancy, please comply and be kind.
You can always check our church website for the master calendar, and of course, the church office remains open Monday through Thursday from 9:30AM to 3:30PM to assist you.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us support this important work.
David Androvich
Resource Chair
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