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St. Colette School

3900 Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008-0600 -

School Notes Overview:

As an integral part of St. Colette Parish, St. Colette School is committed to teach His message to our children and to develop a community of love and service in each child, under the guidance of faculty and parents, will have the opportunity to grow socially, academically and spiritually toward responsible adulthood. Since 1960, St. Colette School has provided educational excellence to the Rolling Meadows and Palatine communities. The school's philosophy is to provide academic excellence, build self esteem and confidence, and instill social values into all aspects of life, consistent with the gospel teachings of Jesus Christ. This time honored approach to education has made Catholic Education one of the most respected educational systems available. St. Colette School believes that a true education aims at the formation of the whole human person, mentally, physically and spiritually. Consistent with this belief, St. Colette School provides a curriculum that extends beyond the traditional education in public schools. Faith formation is a core component of the curriculum and becomes a component of each student's daily life through prayer, worship and the study of social justice. Fine arts and music extend beyond the classroom and annual concerts to our school masses and daily prayer. Parish activities are an integral part of student life, emphasizing the school's unique Catholic identity....

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School Overview:

	St. Colette School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
Learning Differences Supported	Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded	1960
County	Cook County, IL
Awards	Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2007
Student Body
Total Students	222 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	25%	34%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 32 students
	Kind - 19 students
	Grade 1 - 28 students
	Grade 2 - 14 students
	Grade 3 - 25 students
	Grade 4 - 17 students
	Grade 5 - 25 students
	Grade 6 - 19 students
	Grade 7 - 19 students
	Grade 8 - 24 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	13 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	50%
Average Class Size	18
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:15	* 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
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$3,700
% on Financial Aid	30%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$1,000
Head of School	Valeire Zemko
Admissions Director	Valerie Zemko
Sport
Total Sports Offered	5
	Sports
	Basketball	Cheering
	Cross Country	Softball
	Volley Ball

School Notes:

As an integral part of St. Colette Parish, St. Colette School is committed to teach His message to our children and to develop a community of love and service in each child, under the guidance of faculty and parents, will have the opportunity to grow socially, academically and spiritually toward responsible adulthood. Since 1960, St. Colette School has provided educational excellence to the Rolling Meadows and Palatine communities. The school's philosophy is to provide academic excellence, build self esteem and confidence, and instill social values into all aspects of life, consistent with the gospel teachings of Jesus Christ. This time honored approach to education has made Catholic Education one of the most respected educational systems available. St. Colette School believes that a true education aims at the formation of the whole human person, mentally, physically and spiritually. Consistent with this belief, St. Colette School provides a curriculum that extends beyond the traditional education in public schools. Faith formation is a core component of the curriculum and becomes a component of each student's daily life through prayer, worship and the study of social justice. Fine arts and music extend beyond the classroom and annual concerts to our school masses and daily prayer. Parish activities are an integral part of student life, emphasizing the school's unique Catholic identity.
Profile last updated: 07/10/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (60008)	School Zip (60008)	(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	23,318 people	12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	36%	24%
Population Average Age	34 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	$57,694	$48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.3 rooms	5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	41 years old	50 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	76% / 24%	61% / 39%