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·        Accredited Early Childhood Program

     o      3 and 4 year old Pre-school Program 

     o       Half-day and Full-day Kindergarten Programs

 

·        Extended Day Care Program

 

·        Hot Lunch Program

 

·        Sports Program (Soccer and Basketball)

 

·        Student to Teacher Ratio: 17:1

 

·        Computer Lab with Protected Internet Access

 

·        Classroom Computers with Protected Internet Access

 

·        Pre-Algebra Program for 8^th Grade Students

 

·        Hands-on Science Program

 

·        Student Council

 

·        Yearbook Committee

 

·        Comprehensive Library with Library Skills Program

 

·        Music Instruction and Band Program

 

·        After School Enrichment Programs

 

·        Altar Server Ministry Program

 

·        Anti-Bullying and Life-Skills Programs

 

·        Anti-Drug Awareness Program

 

·        Title I Tutoring & Counseling Programs

 

·        Big Shoulders Scholarship Opportunities

 

·        Parish Scholarship Opportunities

 

·        Two Learning Resource Rooms

 

·        Honor Roll to Recognize Academic Achievement

 

·        Principal’s Honor Roll Recognizes Good Behavior

St. William students are regularly accepted at the high schools of their choice, including:

·        St. Ignatius

·        Fenwick

·        Guerin Prep

·        Resurrection

·        St. Patrick's

·        Notre Dame for Girls

·        Notre Dame for Boys

·        Lane Tech

·        Whitney Young

·        Northside College Prep

Many of our graduates go onto further education at the college level.

Parents are invited and encouraged to become involved in the following ways:

·        St. William School Board

·        St. William Sports Athletic Committee

·        Room Parents

·        Library Aides

·        Chaperones

·        Tutors

·        Fundraising Committees

·        Paid Lunch Supervisors

 

We Have a Nationally Accredited Early Childhood Program

St. William School’s Early Childhood Program (Preschool and Kindergarten) offers a variety of developmentally appropriate learning activities and experiences that promote the individual child’s growth and well-being.  In the program we nurture the development of self-help skills, communication skills, social competence, and positive self-identity.

The daily schedule includes:

·        specific themes for skills development

·        art projects

·        large and small motor activities

·        music

·        large and small group activities.

Interest centers help broaden language skills, social-emotional development and creativity in the following areas:

·        art

·        writing

·        reading

·        science

·        housekeeping

·        science

·        sand and water

·        construction

·        puzzles

·        manipulatives, and

·        a large motor room.

Spiritual development is fostered through daily religion lessons and the infusion of Gospel values and an atmosphere of respect throughout the curriculum.

St. William’s Early Childhood Program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), guaranteeing a safe and nurturing environment to promote the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of young children. For more information on NAEYC accreditation, click <here>.

Preschool Class Schedule:

·        Full Day:  Monday-Friday

·        Part-time Pre-3:  Tuesday and Thursday

·        Part-time Pre-4:  Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Kindergarten Class Schedule:

·        Half-Day: Monday through Friday

·        Full-Day: Monday through Friday

Extended Day Care Program:

·        Mornings until school begins

·        Afternoon after school

Our Extended Day Care Program provides before and after school care for a small fee on an as-needed basis to help families. 

 

Support is Available through the Big Shoulders Fund

The Big Shoulders Fund provides support to children in many Chicago Catholic schools through scholarships, special education programs, instructional equipment, school facility improvements and faculty support.

This year the Big Shoulders provided an additional $6000 in their “Friends of Big Shoulders” scholarship program to 12 returning St. William families.  They also gave $6000 in “Project Retention” scholarships for new families.

Support is Available through the Parish Scholarship Fund

St. William School is one of the only local area schools to offer need-based scholarships.  School families who are registered St. William parishioners can apply for tuition assistance by completing the Private School Aid Service (PSAS) application which is now available online.  Contact the school office at 773/637-5130 or the school finance office at 773/637-6565, x14 with questions regarding tuition assistance. Click Here to access the application form.