St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick Catholic School

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St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick upholds fully the standards and policies established by the Archdiocese of Chicago, the Office of Catholic Education, and the Illinois State Board of Education.

Tuition assistance is available to all current families through the Millennium Grant Program. Families are encouraged to apply for these grants, which offer funding for partial tuition costs. A confidential application form is required.

Every school day begins with our entire student body coming together for morning prayers. We celebrate weekly masses or prayer services. In addition, participation in feast days, Reconciliation, and other special religious events is marked with prayerful celebration. Students in all grades can serve as lectors. Our liturgical choir is comprised of singers in grades 4-8. Mass servers are trained in grades 5-8. We have a sacristan ministry in grade 8 consisting of boys and girls who maintain the prayerful environment in our chapel and set the environment for weekly and special Masses.

Students in grades 3-7 take the Terra Nova Standardized Achievement Tests each spring. Our test scores have been consistently outstanding according to national and regional norms.

Our early childhood program is extremely well respected in our community. Its focus is experiential, following the developmental progress of the young child as set forth in today's research.

A strong academic curriculum in all major subjects, guided by highly competent teachers, has always been a trademark of St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick. In addition, daily religion classes focus upon Catholic history and practice, as well as values and morality.

Our multiple computer labs expose the children to hands-on computer applications, as well as provide guided Internet access. In addition, each classroom is equipped with a computer with Internet access for individual class assignments. The school's website (www.stals-stpats.org) is updated regularly.

Art Quest is a formal hands-on art program that is presented to the children biweekly. Children in all grades participate in music class weekly.

Spanish is offered to all children in grades 2-6 as a before/after school program. In grades 7 and 8 Spanish is a formal part of the language arts curriculum.

The Junior Great Books Program is taught at grades K-6. The program teaches young readers how to read thoughtfully and think critically, helping students become more self-reliant readers, thinkers and learners.

The Athletic Association provides an opportunity for all students to participate in sports in grades 4-8. We have teams in cheerleading and in volleyball and basketball. Many of our teams are enjoying success capturing several conference and tournament championships.

Our Student Council consists of elected representatives from grades 4-8. The Council organizes a number of activities, which include food drives, seasonal events and celebrations, a "penny drive," and many more.

The Ecology Club provides a recycling program for our school. The members participate in nature walks, plan the Earth Day program, and partake in the Audubon Bird Feeding Program.

The St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick Band is available to students in grades 4-8. Band members learn the basics of music, and participate in concerts and contests throughout the year.

Choir is available to students in grades 4-8. These students serve as cantors for our weekly liturgies.

Drama Club is available as an after school activity in grades 4-8.

Kids Care Club is a service club available to students in grades 4-8. At monthly meetings the children choose an activity that allows them to serve others.

The SHOP/Manna Program, a shopping certificate program that costs nothing extra to families, may be used to receive substantial tuition credits.

Lemont School District #113 provides free bus transportation for students who live within its boundaries.

Hot lunches are available daily in all grades.

The Extended Day Program is available for guided supervision of children in grades K-8 after school until 6:00 PM.

Parental involvement is an important part of the St. Al's/St. Pat's tradition, and is the foundation for the family atmosphere for which we are known. Volunteers make up several organizations including School Advisory Council, Family School Association, Athletic Association and C.A.R.E. Group. There are numerous opportunities for families to help as room parents and coaches, Art Quest and Great Books volunteers, as well as participating in fund raising events.

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