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St Mary School

210 Gurler Road, Dekalb, IL, 60115-0601 -

School Notes Overview:

St. Mary School provides a Gospel of school life from the subjects taken in class, to the recreation on the playground and extends this experience of Christ back to the home. This Gospel value approach to education makes St. Mary School different from other public and private schools It is the purpose of St. Mary Elementary School and Middle School to provide A course of religious studies based on Gospel values and the teachings of the Church Strong elementary academic experience for the demands of the future An opportunity for students to nurture their creativity through exposure to music and the arts An opportunity for spiritual growth through prayer, liturgy, and para liturgical services An atmosphere of acceptance and support to enable the individual to develop a mature personality Mature, responsible teachers who are good role models and who will reinforce the Christian values and attitudes upon which the school is founded A setting for learning that will create opportunities and encouragement for the students to accept ownership and responsibility for their learning Continuing communication between home and school by encouraging parents to actively participate in their role as educators. All faculty and volunteers who work with children at St. Mary School are required to complete the "Protecting God's Children" workshop. Upon completion of the class, please turn certificate in to Ms. Weis....

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School Overview:

	St Mary School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	De Kalb County, IL
Student Body
Total Students	278 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	13%	34%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 20 students
	Kind - 31 students
	Grade 1 - 35 students
	Grade 2 - 33 students
	Grade 3 - 25 students
	Grade 4 - 26 students
	Grade 5 - 30 students
	Grade 6 - 32 students
	Grade 7 - 21 students
	Grade 8 - 25 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	16 teachers
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:16	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	173 days	176 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

St. Mary School provides a Gospel of school life from the subjects taken in class, to the recreation on the playground and extends this experience of Christ back to the home. This Gospel value approach to education makes St. Mary School different from other public and private schools It is the purpose of St. Mary Elementary School and Middle School to provide A course of religious studies based on Gospel values and the teachings of the Church Strong elementary academic experience for the demands of the future An opportunity for students to nurture their creativity through exposure to music and the arts An opportunity for spiritual growth through prayer, liturgy, and para liturgical services An atmosphere of acceptance and support to enable the individual to develop a mature personality Mature, responsible teachers who are good role models and who will reinforce the Christian values and attitudes upon which the school is founded A setting for learning that will create opportunities and encouragement for the students to accept ownership and responsibility for their learning Continuing communication between home and school by encouraging parents to actively participate in their role as educators. All faculty and volunteers who work with children at St. Mary School are required to complete the "Protecting God's Children" workshop. Upon completion of the class, please turn certificate in to Ms. Weis.
Profile last updated: 02/13/2009

In the News:

St. Mary School not notified of strike, students left waiting at stops (Daily Chronicle)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 05:38:25 am
DeKALB – Students in DeKalb School District 428 aren’t the only ones who have been inconvenienced this week by a strike among local school bus drivers.
Candidates vie for new circuit judge position (Daily Chronicle)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 06:46:45 am
DeKALB – Three candidates are vying for a newly created resident circuit judge position.
Teacher dies in boating accident (Kane County Chronicle)
posted on June 30, 2009 at 05:38:55 am
DEKALB – A teacher at St. Mary School in DeKalb was charged with operating a watercraft while under the influence of alcohol in connection with the drowning of another teacher at the school, police said.
Teacher Drowns in Rafting Accident (FOX News Chicago)
posted on June 28, 2009 at 08:48:15 pm
The daughter and niece of two west suburban fire officials is recuperating this weekend, following a rafting accident on the Vermilion River that claimed the life of a friend and fellow teacher.
Teacher drowns, 2 others OK after rafting accident (WBBM Newsradio 780 Chicago)
posted on June 28, 2009 at 07:52:51 pm
DeKalb first-grade teacher, mother of two, dies after raft sucked into "boil" at dam base.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (60115)	School Zip (60115)	(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	42,372 people	12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	45%	24%
Population Average Age	23 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	$36,323	$48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.9 rooms	5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	38 years old	50 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	44% / 56%	61% / 39%