A Kindergarten Through 8^th Grade School

Our Mission Statement

St. Patricia School is called by God and the Catholic community to provide a quality Catholic Education - providing a strong religious program and a challenging academic environment that fosters the development of each child.

A Tradition of Excellence in Education

St. Patricia Catholic School has a tradition of academic excellence. This is firmly rooted in an atmosphere of Christian values. Our curriculum meets the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Illinois State goals for education.

The dedicated and qualified faculty and staff are committed to supporting the children intellectually, emotionally and socially.

Academic Opportunities Include

Ø      Fully equipped Science Lab

Ø      Jr. High Academic Tournaments

Ø      Music Classes

Ø      Physical Education

Ø      Science & Recycling Fair

Ø      Technology & Computer Lab

Ø      Tutoring/Resource Programs

A Tradition of Faith

Parents are recognized as the first teachers of faith and are warmly welcomed to share the liturgy with their children and parish community. A Catholic faith community is very much alive among our faculty, staff, students and parents.

Ø      Daily Religious Education classes
Ø      Values integrated into all subject areas
Ø      Sacramental Preparation for Reconciliation, Communion and

         Confirmation

Ø      Student participation in the liturgy

A Tradition of Commitment to Family and Community

Our school provides education from Kindergarten through 8^th grade.

Ø      Extended Day Program
Ø      St. Patricia Guardian Benefit Association
Ø      Hot Lunch Program
Ø      Rainbow Program

Extracurricular Activities

Ø      Athletic Programs
Ø      Band Concerts/Competitions
Ø      Chorus
Ø      Community Service Projects
Ø      Photography Team
Ø      School Plays
Ø      Scouts
Ø      St. Patricia Honor Society
Ø      St. Patricia Student Council

Parent Participation

Ø      Athletics Association
Ø      Parents’ Club
Ø      School Board

HOME PARISH INFO SCHOOL INFO Altar Servers Athletics Assn. Library Market Day Parents Club School Board School Photos Staff & Faculty Registration REQUIREMENTS FOR VOLUNTEERING WITH CHILDREN	`Enjoy the summer!!!`	Take a look at Dr. Smith's weekly Newsletters to see the latest happenings in our school. Check us out on the Archdiocese's website. Need to know what's happening during the month, take a peek at the School's Calendar.
	As July slips by and August approaches thoughts of school enter our minds. Certainly parents are thinking about notebooks, pens, shoes and uniforms. As always some children are excited about getting back to school and being with friends while others wish that summer ended in November. Remember that Organization Day is August 21^st from 9-12 am and 6-7:30 pm in the Parish Center. Here are a few photos of Kindergarten students enjoying their days in the classroom. [file:///C:/Documents and Settings/lmmcknight.LAB/Local Settings/Temporary Internet Files/FrontPageTempDir/wpt8790j.htm]
	Registration is ongoing for Preschool, Kindergarten and grades 1-8. Please click on Registration for information and forms or you may call us at (708) 598-8200(school) or (708) 598-5222 (rectory).
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	One of our focus goals this year is writing throughout the curriculum. Students at all grade levels have the opportunity to develop their fiction and non-fiction writing skills across the content areas. Please click to read and enjoy the writings of St. Patricia students.