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Wellness

Wellness at St. John's School

St. John’s School values academic excellence and the pursuit of intellectual growth and achievement. The School focuses on the whole child, as stated in its Mission Statement, and recognizes that health and well-being are fundamentally important. Research shows that a greater sense of well-being correlates to increased physical benefits as well as increased levels of motivation, creativity, and productivity. Stated simply, a focus on well-being helps students to become their best selves. 

Using the whole-child approach as our framework, the Wellness program incorporates services, education, guidance, and counseling support for the SJS community—parents, faculty, and students. Programs include:

  • Monthly parent coffees (see the Wellness Community Events calendar)
  • Student Assemblies
  • Evening programs featuring local and national experts
  • Guidance and coordination with the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program
  • Advisory discussions featuring wellness topics
  • Lunch-and-learn events
  • Support of student-driven wellness initiatives
Past and recurring topics include stress and anxiety, empathy, healthy relationships and boundaries, depression, digital citizenship, social media, video game addiction, substance use/abuse, executive functioning and ADHD, grief and loss, meditation, nutrition, sleep, eating disorders, physical fitness and sports medicine.
The team is led by Dr. Cynthia Powell, Counselor & Wellness Coordinator, Colleen Kimball, Director of Clinical Services, and Dr. Scott Dorfman, Medical Director.

For additional information, please contact wellness@sjs.org.

Upcoming Events

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  • Apr
    23

    K-12 Parent Wellness Event: The Teen Brain

    Register Here

    Join us for a thought-provoking morning designed to help you better understand the inner workings of the adolescent brain. We'll begin with a screening of The Teen Brain, a compelling documentary that explores the latest science behind teen behavior and development. Following the film, a panel of current SJS students will offer their unique perspectives on what they wish parents understood about their world - the pressure they face, how they think, and what truly supports their growth. You'll leave with fresh insights and practical tools to nurture your teen's emotional, social, and cognitive well-being.  
    Campus Center - Chao Assembly Hall - CCChaoHall
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