Happy New Year!
January is a very busy month at St. James School. It is a perfect time to visit the school before the application kick-off on January 29. Our office will be happy to schedule an appointment at your convenience.
A Parent Information Night will be held on Thursday, January 12 at 7:00 pm for families who have children ready to enter prekindergarten and kindergarten. St. James will also be represented at the Information Night at the Arlington Heights Public Library on Wednesday, January 18.
Catholic Schools Week begins on Sunday, January 29. Please join us for Mass at 11:45 in the Parish Center and the Open House which follows immediately afterwards. You will be able to tour our new facility and learn more about our National Blue Ribbon Award winning program.
Our Community Open House will be held on Wednesday, February 1, from 9:30 until 11:30, when you can come and see all of St. James --- Pre K through Grade 8--- in action!
Come and see what’s happening at St. James School! You’ll be glad you did!
Mrs. Judy Pappas
Principal
St. James School is a Blue Ribbon School!
Click the Blue Ribbon Seal to see the SJS video!
The Blue Ribbon School award is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. Department of Education and recognizes schools for their superior academics or dramatic gains in student achievement. SJS won based on its consistently outstanding test scores achieved over the past few years.
Building Bright Futures
A St. James School education prepares students to take the next step. SJS graduates excel at Hersey and Prospect High Schools and gain admission to, and excel, at St. Viator, Loyola Academy, Notre Dame High School, and other selective schools.
...Because of the great education I received at St. James, I am now enrolled at St. Viator and am taking all honors classes...
Tim Hogaboom
St. Viator Student & SJS Grad
Test results show that on average SJS 8th graders outscore 8th graders from other area schools. This reflects the bright futures of SJS graduates and the preparation they received.
Faith Comes First
Religious education, religious environment, and weekly mass create a culture of kindness, consideration and self-discipline.
...St. James School is such a wonderful place for our children to learn, share our faith, and create life-long friends...
Dennis & Kathi Barton
Parents of three SJS girls
