FAQs
Do children in PK & K take naps?
Naps are encouraged in PK4 and Kindergarten. If children are unable to nap, they may spend some quiet time on their sleep mats.
Naps are encouraged in PK4 and Kindergarten. If children are unable to nap, they may spend some quiet time on their sleep mats.
Are snacks offered at SJS?
PK and Kindergarten students eat snack each morning provided by SJS.
1st-4th grade students are allowed to pack a snack for themselves to have each morning.
PK and Kindergarten students eat snack each morning provided by SJS.
1st-4th grade students are allowed to pack a snack for themselves to have each morning.
What is your allergy policy?
PK-K students eat morning snack & lunch in their classrooms daily. Nuts are prohibited in classrooms where an allergy has been identified. 1st -8th Grade students eat lunch in the gym. Several tables in the gym are designated as nut-free zones.
PK-K students eat morning snack & lunch in their classrooms daily. Nuts are prohibited in classrooms where an allergy has been identified. 1st -8th Grade students eat lunch in the gym. Several tables in the gym are designated as nut-free zones.
What is the volunteer commitment?
Families must volunteer a minimum of 20 hours per family through events directly related to or benefitting the school OR pay the $1000 buyout fee.
Families must volunteer a minimum of 20 hours per family through events directly related to or benefitting the school OR pay the $1000 buyout fee.
When are applications due?
Applications will be available on the SJS website beginning November 1st. The deadline for applications is January 16th. Thereafter, applications will be accepted, but priority is given to applications received by the January 16th deadline.
Applications will be available on the SJS website beginning November 1st. The deadline for applications is January 16th. Thereafter, applications will be accepted, but priority is given to applications received by the January 16th deadline.
What are the hours of the school day?
Half Day PK3:
7:45am -11:50am
Full Day PK - 2nd Grade:
7:45am - 2:50pm
3rd - 8th Grade:
7:45am - 3:00pm
Half Day PK3:
7:45am -11:50am
Full Day PK - 2nd Grade:
7:45am - 2:50pm
3rd - 8th Grade:
7:45am - 3:00pm
What is the average class size at SJS?
Student-Teacher Ratio of 10:1
PK-K classes have a teacher's aide
Departmentalized 5th-8th grade
SJS Support staff provides academic, social, & emotional support.
Student-Teacher Ratio of 10:1
PK-K classes have a teacher's aide
Departmentalized 5th-8th grade
SJS Support staff provides academic, social, & emotional support.
What are the days that PK3 and PK4 are offered?
PK3 Half Day 5 days a week
Monday-Friday 7:45 am-11:50 am
3 days a week
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:45 am-11:50 am
PK3 & PK4 Full Day
5 days a week
Monday-Friday
7:45 am-2:50 pm
3 days a week
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:45 am-2:50 pm
PK3 Half Day 5 days a week
Monday-Friday 7:45 am-11:50 am
3 days a week
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:45 am-11:50 am
PK3 & PK4 Full Day
5 days a week
Monday-Friday
7:45 am-2:50 pm
3 days a week
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:45 am-2:50 pm
Do you need to be a parishioner to be accepted?
Parishioners are given priority in enrollment. However, SJS encourages all interested families to submit an application.
Parishioners are given priority in enrollment. However, SJS encourages all interested families to submit an application.
Does SJS offer financial aid?
Financial Aid is available for families and is awarded based on need. Information regarding Financial Aid is available during the application process for grades K-8. In order to be considered for financial assistance, families must be active parishioners.
Financial Aid is available for families and is awarded based on need. Information regarding Financial Aid is available during the application process for grades K-8. In order to be considered for financial assistance, families must be active parishioners.
Do SJS students wear uniforms?
Children in PK3-8th Grade will wear a uniform everyday to school. All uniforms are purchased through Lands End. Each year, the PTO hosts a sale for used uniforms.
Children in PK3-8th Grade will wear a uniform everyday to school. All uniforms are purchased through Lands End. Each year, the PTO hosts a sale for used uniforms.
Does SJS offer a lunch program?
SJS has a contract with HealthyKids Kitchen to provide healthy lunches for our students. Lunches range from $5.95 to $6.95 per meal. Families order from a varied menu one month in advance, and have the option to receive lunch on specific dates or for the entire month. Students may also bring a prepared lunch from home.
SJS has a contract with HealthyKids Kitchen to provide healthy lunches for our students. Lunches range from $5.95 to $6.95 per meal. Families order from a varied menu one month in advance, and have the option to receive lunch on specific dates or for the entire month. Students may also bring a prepared lunch from home.
Does SJS offer an Extended Day Program (EDP)?
SJS Extended Day Program is available for all PK3-8th grade students. All students must be fully potty trained to enter into any of our PK - K programs. SJS offers a before and after school program to aid parents. The program is scheduled from 7:00 AM-8:00 AM before school and from 3:00 PM-6:00 PM after school. The Extended Day Program is available beginning in PK3.
SJS Extended Day Program is available for all PK3-8th grade students. All students must be fully potty trained to enter into any of our PK - K programs. SJS offers a before and after school program to aid parents. The program is scheduled from 7:00 AM-8:00 AM before school and from 3:00 PM-6:00 PM after school. The Extended Day Program is available beginning in PK3.
What is the required age to begin school at SJS?
Illinois State Laws will be upheld. Children must be of the following age by
September 1st:
PK3 - 3 years
PK4 - 4 years
Kindergarten - 5 years
All students must be fully potty trained to enter into any of our PK - K programs
Illinois State Laws will be upheld. Children must be of the following age by
September 1st:
PK3 - 3 years
PK4 - 4 years
Kindergarten - 5 years
All students must be fully potty trained to enter into any of our PK - K programs
When are new families notified of acceptance?
Acceptances will be emailed to families by early-February. After January 16th, applications for new students enrolling will be reviewed and accepted on a first-come basis until all classrooms are full. Applicants may be added to the waiting list as appropriate.
Acceptances will be emailed to families by early-February. After January 16th, applications for new students enrolling will be reviewed and accepted on a first-come basis until all classrooms are full. Applicants may be added to the waiting list as appropriate.