Our School Culture

School is not only about learning lessons.

At Saint Monica Jakarta School, we want our students to grow into children who are smart, disciplined, polite, independent and responsible.

That is why, besides academic learning, we also pay attention to children's daily habits and behaviour.

Discipline Matters

At SMJS, students are expected to follow school rules.
Coming to school on time, wearing the proper uniform, bringing the things they need, completing their work, keeping the school clean and following school rules are part of everyday school life.
We believe children need to learn discipline from an early age so they can grow into responsible young people.
Being firm does not mean being unkind.
Teachers may correct students when they make mistakes, but the purpose is to help them learn and become better.

Clear and Open Communication

We aim to share school information with parents through the school's official communication channels.
This means parents do not have to depend on information passed from one parent to another to know what is happening at school.
Important information should come directly from the school.
We believe clear communication helps the school and parents work together better.

Learning to Live Simply

We teach children not to judge their friends by the things they have.
Students are encouraged to take care of their belongings, look after school facilities, keep shared spaces clean and appreciate what they have.
We want children to understand that being a good person is not about having the most expensive things.
What matters more is our attitude, our effort and how we treat other people.

Teachers Are Firm, Fair and Caring

Children need teachers who can teach, guide and also set clear boundaries.
That is why we expect our teachers to be firm, fair and caring.
When a student makes a mistake, the student is guided to understand what went wrong and how to make it better.
We do not want children to simply be afraid of punishment.
We want them to understand, learn from their mistakes and become better.

Every Child Has a Chance to Shine

We believe every child has their own strengths.
Some students may be strong academically. Others may be confident speakers, good at sports, music, art, leadership or other activities.
We provide opportunities for students to try, participate and develop their strengths.
We also provide appropriate support for students who need additional help.

Learning Comes First

We want children to enjoy school, but we also want them to take learning seriously.
Students are encouraged to read, complete their work, study well and take responsibility for their learning.
At SMJS, we believe that a school can be both enjoyable and serious about academics.

Children Learn to Make Friends with Everyone

We want our students to feel comfortable making friends with all their classmates.
Children are encouraged to build friendships without being limited to particular groups.
In class, group work, learning activities and school events, students have opportunities to work with different friends.
We want children to learn:
“I can be friends and work with everyone.”

Good Manners Are Part of Education

We pay attention to how students speak to teachers, friends and other adults.
Saying hello, saying “please” and “thank you”, apologising when they make a mistake, listening when others are speaking and respecting their friends are simple habits that we continue to encourage.
Because we believe:
A smart child should also have a good attitude.

Learning Takes Effort

School requires effort.
There are books to read, assignments to complete, lessons to understand and assessments to prepare for.
Sometimes students may feel tired or find a lesson difficult.
That is when they learn not to give up easily.
We want students to understand:
“If I want to improve, I have to be willing to try.”

School and Parents Work Together

Education is not only the school's responsibility.
Parents and school need to work together.
When there is something that needs to be discussed about a student, we believe direct communication between parents and school is the best way forward.
The goal is not to find someone to blame.
The goal is to find what is best for the child.

What We Hope Our Students Will Take with Them

As our students grow older, we hope they take more than good grades and achievements with them.

We want them to develop good habits:

Be disciplined in what they do.

Be willing to work hard.

And never give up easily when things become difficult.

Be polite in the way they speak.

Respect other people.

Be brave enough to take responsibility.

Be able to make friends with everyone.