Beyond the Classroom

St. Joseph Montessori School is able to offer more opportunities for students outside the classroom. Students can participate in clubs and sports, and contract for extended care and other learning opportunities.

 

Extended Care

Our Extended Day Program provides fun, recreation, and relaxation to those children who stay for a longer day. Supervised care is available from 7:30-8:15 am and 3:15-6:00 pm. This program allows the child to attend the regular Montessori class, and then to have quality care and activities in a safe play environment. Snacks are provided during the after-school program. Before Care and After Care can be contracted for the entire year. Please refer to our current tuition schedule for the contracted rates for the Extended Day Programs.

Contact Business Manager, Sandy Mason, to inquire about contracting Extended Day Care.

Summer Learning Camp

Every summer, we take our core Montessori beliefs, stir in some sunshine, and add a splash of water to create an excellent summer learning opportunity for your child. Our Summer Learning Camp is filled with fun and exciting experiences that teach values, develop character, build self-confidence, and explore creativity. Our camps are taught by qualified teachers, staff, and professionals in a safe and friendly environment. This year, SJMS Summer Learning Camp offers options for students from preschool through 8th grade - there is something for everyone! We can’t wait for summer!

Clubs

There are multiple clubs available for students in Lower Elementary through Middle School to attend after school during the school year.

  • Kitchen Wizards - SJMS students join together to explore cuisines from around the world and learn basic cooking techniques.

  • Aikido Club - Students can learn Aikido, a Japanese martial art that focuses on keeping one’s self safe while also avoiding harm to the opponent.

  • Chess Club - Beginners and experts can take on the game of chess and improve their strategy skills.

  • Game Club - A casual club welcome to all, featuring card games, board games, and role-playing games.

  • K-Kids - K-Kids is a student-led community service organized sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Columbus.

  • Laudato Si - SJMS’s environmental club, Laudato Si helps fulfill the mission of caring for our common home, the Earth.

Sports

St. Joseph Montessori School students are able to participate in sports through the Diocese of Columbus. There are multiple sports and seasons available to students in 4th-8th grades. Students have participated in sports such as flag football, volleyball, basketball, and track in the past.

If you are interested in participating in a sport for the 2023-2024 school year, please contact Athletic Director, Molly Merideth, at mmerideth@cdeducation.org.