Faculty/Curriculum

St. Joseph Catholic School offers state-certified and highly qualified teachers from Pre-K through 8th Grade, including two with Masters degrees. Our faculty and staff embody both the confident wisdom of seasoned veterans and the passionate energy of teachers who are at the early stage of their careers.

Above all, however, the St. Joseph School faculty loves our students and makes every effort to help them learn and grow spiritually, intellectually, and emotionally.

We also carry the proud distinction of being the only Catholic grade school in the Diocese of Joliet with a full-time priest on staff as teacher and spiritual director. Fr. Tim Andres, the 2007 Teacher of the Year in the Diocese, serves as our 7th Grade homeroom teacher and junior high Math teacher.

Our curriculum follows the guidelines set forth by the Diocese of Joliet, ranging from Religious Education through the core content areas to technology and physical education.

We strive to bring a Christ-centered perspective to every aspect of our life and work.

Academics

At St. Joseph Catholic School, we aim to cultivate a love of learning that will endure with our students through high school and long beyond their school years.

*Pre-Kindergarten program 5 days per week - Morning or Afternoon Session for ages 3 & 4
*Full-day Kindergarten
*Fully-accredited by the State of Illinois
*Low student to teacher ratio
*Parents as partners in education
*Computer curriculum for Pre-Kindergarten - 8th Grade
*Award-winning faculty including Diocese of Joliet Teacher of the Year
*Early Literacy Program utilizing ?uper Kids?br>

Spirituality

We believe that all Christians are called to follow Jesus Christ in order to know our Heavenly Father and so to share the gifts of the Holy Spirit with the community in which they live.

*Prayer integrated throughout the school day
*Priest as fulltime faculty and spiritual advisor
*Sacrament preparation and study of the Scriptures
*Character education and formation in Christian virtue
*Weekly school Masses with student-planned liturgies
*Three hours of Religious Education weekly
*Catholic philosophy incorporated throughout each curriculum area
*Personal faith development

Cultural Enrichment

St. Joseph Catholic School provides educational experiences that foster for the appreciation of the fine arts and that value contributions of diverse cultures in the Joliet community.

*Choir and Band
*Guest speakers and performers
*Educational field trips
*University of St. Francis Partnership
*Student Council
*Big Brothers/Big Sisters Partnership
*Academic competitions
*Joliet history curriculum
*Pro-Life Club
*Community service projects
*Chess Club
*Christ-centered Christmas programs

Environment

St. Joseph Catholic School taps into the natural enthusiasm and inquisitiveness of our students.

*Caring faculty and staff
*Family-oriented atmosphere
*Before and After School Program 7 am-5:30 pm
*Uniform dress code
*High-level of parental and alumni involvement
*Traditional school calendar
*Lived experience of Christian community

Physical Education and Athletics

Our well-rounded physical education program helps students to develop good sportsmanship, to value perseverance and hard work, and to promote health of mind and body. Physical Education classes meet twice a week for all grades.

Sports teams are available to all 5th-8th Grade girls and boys.

*Volleyball *Basketball *Cheerleading *Football
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