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St Jude School

2204 Mcdonough Street, Joliet, IL, 60436-0604 -

School Notes Overview:

St. Jude Catholic School is the educational center of our diverse faith community. We demonstrate our commitment to living as Jesus taught by continuously refining and integrating Catholic values, not only in the academic setting but also throughout our lives in both our Parish and the community-at-large. The school curriculum is approved by the Diocese of Joliet’s Catholic Schools Office and meets State requirements. All textbook adoptions are approved by the Diocesan Schools Office and meet or exceed the same requirements in all Illinois public schools. Individual needs, basic skills and positive self-images are the major goals of the curriculum. St. Jude School opened in September 1950. It has been our tradition to provide an educational environment in which students are taught the Christian message and are given the opportunity to live what they learn, especially the Gospel values of love, respect and service to others. Each year, 1-4 of our students compete at the State level in the science/academic fair, Up to ½ of each eighth grade class continues on to Providence Catholic high school, Our graduates are well represented on the honor roll and in the honor societies of both local high schools....

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School Overview:

	St Jude School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 8
County	Will County, IL
Student Body
Total Students	220 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	16%	34%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 25 students
	Grade 1 - 25 students
	Grade 2 - 22 students
	Grade 3 - 20 students
	Grade 4 - 22 students
	Grade 5 - 29 students
	Grade 6 - 28 students
	Grade 7 - 15 students
	Grade 8 - 34 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	11 teachers
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:17	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	176 days	176 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

St. Jude Catholic School is the educational center of our diverse faith community. We demonstrate our commitment to living as Jesus taught by continuously refining and integrating Catholic values, not only in the academic setting but also throughout our lives in both our Parish and the community-at-large. The school curriculum is approved by the Diocese of Joliet’s Catholic Schools Office and meets State requirements. All textbook adoptions are approved by the Diocesan Schools Office and meet or exceed the same requirements in all Illinois public schools. Individual needs, basic skills and positive self-images are the major goals of the curriculum. St. Jude School opened in September 1950. It has been our tradition to provide an educational environment in which students are taught the Christian message and are given the opportunity to live what they learn, especially the Gospel values of love, respect and service to others. Each year, 1-4 of our students compete at the State level in the science/academic fair, Up to ½ of each eighth grade class continues on to Providence Catholic high school, Our graduates are well represented on the honor roll and in the honor societies of both local high schools.
Profile last updated: 02/02/2009

In the News:

Prodigal sister (The Herald News)
posted on November 1, 2009 at 06:19:56 am
When Susan Sallese announced her decision to enter the Dominican Congregation of St. Cecelia in Nashville, Tenn., her father made two predictions: she would never return to Joliet or ever see much of the rest of the world.
Support Groups (The Lincoln-Way Sun)
posted on October 28, 2009 at 09:20:47 am
TOPS New Lenox: 5:30 p.m. weigh-in; 6 to 7 p.m. meeting Wednesdays at Lincoln-Way Central High School. TOPS offers support, information and motivation to anyone interested in learning how to take off pounds sensibly. For more information, visit www.tops.org or call 800-932-8677.
Classroom (The Lincoln-Way Sun)
posted on October 21, 2009 at 03:08:27 pm
Teachers receive awards
Local attorney in running for subcircuit judge (The Plainfield Sun)
posted on October 6, 2009 at 06:26:17 am
Sensing a desire to continue his parents' life-long commitment to public service and community involvement, local attorney Chris Ward announced his candidacy for judge of Subcircuit 4.
supportgroups (The Lincoln-Way Sun)
posted on September 30, 2009 at 09:15:50 am
TOPS New Lenox: 5:30 p.m. weigh-in begins and from 6 to 7 p.m. meeting Wednesdays at Lincoln-Way Central High School. TOPS offers support, information and motivation to anyone interested in learning how to take off pounds sensibly. For more information, visit www.tops.org or call 800-932-8677.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (60436)	School Zip (60436)	(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	16,184 people	12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	16%	24%
Population Average Age	34 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	$36,099	$48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.1 rooms	5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	54 years old	50 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	67% / 33%	61% / 39%