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St. Christopher School is a private Catholic elementary school in Midlothian, Illinois as apart of St. Augustine Parish.
| St. Christopher School | |
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| Address | |
14611 Keeler Ave Midlothian , Illinois 60445 | |
| Information | |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1924 |
| Founders | Sisters of St. Francis |
| Status | Open |
| Authority | Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools |
| Principal | Nicole Tzoumas |
| Color(s) | Red, White, and Black |
| Accreditation | AdvancED Accreditation |
| Website | https://www.stchrisschool.org/ |
History
[edit]St. Christopher School was founded in 1924 (after the foundation of St. Christopher Parish in 1922) by the Sisters of St. France based in Dubuque, Iowa.[1] The sisters began teaching in 1924, which is the year the school and convent was dedicated. Over 135 sisters have served at St. Christopher over the many years of operation.[2] The last Dubuque Franciscan Sister to serve at St. Christopher was Sr. Laurinda Hefel, after retiring following 50 years of service to the school and church community.[3]
Mission and Philosophy
[edit]Mission Statement of St. Christopher School
"St. Christopher Catholic School is committed to educate each child entrusted to our care to be a spiritual member of the Catholic faith, an academically successful student, a socially responsible citizen and a life-long learner by teaching the necessary knowledge and skills within a school that fosters excellence, mutual respect, creativity and the joy of learning with an effective, caring staff in partnership with the home and community."[1]
Philosophy of St. Christopher School
St. Christopher School describes their philosophy as one that "strives to prepare children for future academic excellence by providing a loving atmosphere with specifically state objectives using varied modes of instruction."[1] It carries the same philosophy and message as that of Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools, of which is the authority of the school. Such philosophy contains a dedication to challenging students academically and preparing them for the future.[4]
Curriculum
[edit]St. Christopher School follows the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic School Elementary Curriculum Standards.[5] This contains education in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Religion, Fine Arts, and Physical Education. According to the Archdiocese of Chicago, "religion standards are designed to promote our Catholic identity and faith in the lives of our students with an emphasis on our creed, sacraments, Christian living, scriptures, liturgy, prayer and history of the Catholic Church, parish life and vocations."[5]
References
[edit]https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/illinois/st-christopher-school-307157
- ^ a b c "St. Christopher School". www.stchrisschool.org. Archived from the original on 2025-01-14. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ DUBUQUE FRANCISCANs SISTERS WHO SERVED AT ST. CHRISTOPHER'S MIDLOTHIAN (in Engish). St. Christopher School: (Pamplet Published at the School).
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ^ Russo, Jessica (2024-05-21). "Sister Laurinda Honored at School's 100th Anniversary Celebration". Sisters of St. Francis. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ "Why Catholic Schools - Catholic Schools". schools.archchicago.org. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ a b "Elementary Curriculum Standards - Catholic Schools". schools.archchicago.org. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
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