All students, identified as exceptional, are integrated into the regular programs and withdrawn for individual or small group assistance as required. Programs are modified for those students who require remedial assistance. Two educational assistants work under the direction of three classroom teachers to help some very exceptional students. All programs provided at St. John the Evangelist school are in accordance with Ministry of Education mandate and with Toronto Catholic District School Board guidelines. A range of extra-curricular programs further serve the student's interests in academics, artistic and athletic programs.
Computer literacy is an area of the curriculum which continues to expand and develop.
This program is provided by extending the regular school day by one-half hour per day. All students are encouraged to study other languages. St. John the Evangelist, in partnership with York University Faculty of Education, participates in the consecutive teacher training program. Teacher candidates attend classes at a site designated by York University for two days a week and then spend two days in our classrooms developing their teaching skills. The school hosts two groups of six to eight teacher candidates each half of the school year.