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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the typical class size and student/teacher
ratio at St. Jerome School?
Class size at St. Jerome School averages 20-25 students per teacher.
Pre-school size is 15-20 students with a teacher and an aide; kindergarten
classes are 25-27 students per teacher with a full-time aide.
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How is the religious education curriculum implemented?
Religious instruction and prayer are a part of everyday classroom
instruction. All school masses for grades 1st - 8th and the Kg will be attending
in December. Children can help prepare and take part in liturgy that is
developed for their level. The pastor or his associate visits the pre-school on
a regular basis. In 2nd grade, preparation for the sacraments of confession and
communion begins. In 7th and 8th grade, students prepare for and take part in
the sacrament of confirmation. A Family Mass for the entire parish is offered
once a month.
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When are applications for admission to St. Jerome
School accepted?
Applications are taken on a rolling bases beginning in February. It is
recommended that applications be filed early as possible in order to ensure your
child's place.
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Is the registration fee included in the total cost of
tuition?
The registration fee is $60.00 per student.
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Besides tuition and registration fee, are there any
additional fees?
In addition to tuition and registration fee, there is a book fee of
$200.00 (Kg-8th) and Gym Fee $75.00 (Kg-8th)
per student. This fee helps purchase additional books. Pre-school book fee is
$50.00 per student. There is also a $10.00 fee for the Family/Home School
Association Membership.
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What are the criteria for acceptance for students at
St. Jerome School?
Criteria for acceptance at St. Jerome School are as follows:
- Children already enrolled in school or their siblings
- Children of parishioners
- Transfer students from other Catholic schools
- Catholic children of non-parishioners
- Non-Catholic children
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Is there transportation provided to and from St.
Jerome?
No, but parents are eligible to file for transportation reimbursement from
the State of Illinois if the child lives more than 1.5 miles away from school.
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Is there an after-school program?
St. Jerome School has an extended day program. Monday through Friday from
2:30 - 6:00 pm. There is a minimal cost for each day your child stays in the
program. A snack is provided each day.
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Do students at St. Jerome wear uniforms?
Yes, children in kindergarten through eighth grade wear uniforms that can be
purchased from Schoolbelles Uniform Company. Their store number is (708)
598-8008 and our school code is 1072. In addition, students are required to
purchase their gym uniform. Students are able to wear their gym uniform on gym
days only.
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Do St. Jerome teachers regularly assign homework?
Yes, homework ranges from 15 minutes per night to three hours per night,
depending on the student's age and grade level. Homework is seen as a
reinforcement of classroom study.
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Is there a Physical Education Program at St. Jerome?
Do you have a gym?
Yes, physical education is offered once a week for each grade level. The
students go to Armour Square Park for the gym program.
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Tell me about some of the special programs at St.
Jerome:
- An Extra-Curricular Sports Program (Basketball, Volleyball and Football)
- Art class taught by an art teacher
- Music class taught once a week by a music teacher
- A computer lab
- Physical Education taught once a week
- Foreign Language and Great Books
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Are parents expected to raise funds for the school?
Each family is required to work 3 Bingos per year; one at St. Jerome on
Tuesday, two on the North Side Bingo on Saturday mornings. If you don't wish to
work a Bingo, a fee of $75.00 per Bingo is required in advance. A fee of $150.00
is required for any Bingo missed without prior notice. Also, each family is
required to raise $200.00 by selling Football Mania tickets (www.charitymania.com).
Incentives will be given for every fifty tickets sold.
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