St. John Vianney Catholic School

Education Category: Tennessee Education

🌟 Key Highlights: St. John Vianney Catholic School

 

St. John Vianney Catholic School (SJVCS) is a private, co-educational Catholic parochial school in Gallatin, Tennessee. Founded in 2003, it is the only PreK-8th grade Catholic school in Sumner County, committed to a Christ-centered education that emphasizes high academic standards, strong character development, and a call to servant leadership.

🏫 Overview

 

  • Type: Private / Parochial Catholic School (Diocese of Nashville)

  • Location: Gallatin, Tennessee (Sumner County, North of Nashville)

  • Grades Served: Pre-Kindergarten (PK) – 8th Grade

  • Enrollment: Approximately 107–124 students

  • Core Mission: To assist families and the Church in their responsibility of forming educated Christians who lovingly serve God in this life, according to Gospel values and academic excellence. The school’s motto is: “Inspired by Faith, Driven by Excellence.”

  • Affiliation: Roman Catholic; Ministry of St. John Vianney Catholic Church.

  • Accreditation: Accredited by the State of Tennessee and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)/Cognia.

  • Focus: Comprehensive PK–8 education, cultivating leaders through academic excellence, exemplary character, and a strong faith foundation.

✅ What Makes the School Unique?

 

SJVCS is distinguished by its unique position in Sumner County, personalized attention, and commitment to holistic formation:

  • Only PreK–8 Catholic School in Sumner County: It serves a wide area north of Nashville, providing the only Catholic elementary and middle school option in the county.

  • Christ-Centered & Holistic Philosophy: The school believes in educating the “whole child”—spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally, morally, and culturally—through the integration of faith and reason. Students participate in Mass, religious instruction, and service projects.

  • Exceptional Teacher-to-Student Ratio: Maintains an exceptionally favorable student-to-faculty ratio (around 11:1 or lower, with average class sizes reported as low as 8 students), allowing for highly personalized learning and individualized attention.

  • Academic Rigor: Curriculum focuses on developing mastery in core areas, with the middle school program (grades 5–8) being departmentalized and including the transition to Algebra. The program includes STEM/Technology, Spanish, Art, Music, and Physical Education.

  • Community Involvement: Families are required to be an active part of the school community by volunteering a minimum number of hours, fostering a strong, engaged, and supportive “school family” atmosphere.

  • High School Success: The school reports a very high percentage of graduates (up to 99%) are accepted into their first choice high school, preparing them for future success.

📞 Contact Information

 

Detail Information
Address 501 North Water Avenue, Gallatin, TN 37066
Phone (615) 230-7048
Website saintjohnvianney.org

Recess Policies

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  1. How are recess and/or free break periods structured? Timing?

 

 

Technology / Device Use

  1. Are cell phones or other personal devices restricted during the school day? What is the policy?

 

 

  1. What are the consequences for violating technology policies?

 

 

  1. Are there any other technology policies? For example, are there technology controls inside and/or outside of school (e.g., web monitoring, filters, etc.)?

 

Behavior

  1. What are the school's behavior policies?

 

 

  1. Does the school have a behavior/discipline matrix that lists the behaviors and the appropriate consequences? Could you please include your school’s behavior/discipline matrix?

A school can have discipline/behavior policies, but these policies can be broad. It can be difficult to understand the actual consequences and what actually occurs at school. This section displays the concrete consequences that occur for various behaviors based on teacher feedback. If you are/were a teacher, please email me (Mark Yager) at myager890@gmail.com to give your input. You will remain anonymous when you provide your input.

 

Explanation of discipline at the school (Summarized based on teachers' input):

 

Type of Behavior Typical Consequence / School Response
Tardiness / Late to Class  
Dress Code Violation  
Failure to Follow Directions / Classroom Rules  
Disruption in Class (talking out, off-task behavior, etc.)  
Incomplete Homework or Repeated Lack of Effort  
Possession or Misuse of Cell Phone / Electronic Device  
Disrespect to Teacher / Staff  
Use of Inappropriate or Profane Language  
Dishonesty / Cheating / Academic Misconduct  
Minor Property Misuse or Damage  
Bullying / Teasing / Harassment (Verbal or Online)  
Defiance / Refusal to Comply with Staff Directives  
Leaving Class or Campus Without Permission  
Physical Aggression / Fighting  
Vandalism or Major Property Damage  
Possession of Tobacco or Vaping Device  
Possession or Use of Alcohol / Drugs  
Threatening Behavior or Intimidation  
Possession of a Weapon or Dangerous Object  
Other Behavior:  
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St. John Vianney Catholic School in Gallatin TN

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