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The Saint James faculty is committed to quality academics, to a nurturing and safe environment of individual concern, and to strong relationships with students and parents that help form faith-filled, hardworking, kind, and humble students.

Bulldog Chorus

St. James School’s student choir is open to students in 2nd through 4th grade. This group of singers performs at pep rallies, school Mass, and the Variety Show. By developing musical skills and performing in public, the students acquire poise, increased self-esteem, and an understanding that discipline and hard work bring rewards.

Student Cantors & Instrumentalists

Students in grades 6-8 are invited to cantor at our school mass. Students will prepare for masses with the guidance of the music teacher before school and meet with the music teacher prior to school mass to review music. Students are also welcome to audition to play instruments and be included in leading the student congregation in song.

Slide Squad

Students interested in serving with the music ministry during mass can offer to provide technical support as a slide operator. Students on our slide squad follow along with the mass to offer lyrics to the congregation.

Broadway Bulldogs

The Broadway Bulldogs is our junior high theatre group bringing musical productions to the stage each winter. The overall production is led by talented parent volunteers. Students in grades 6-8 are invited annually to be part of the production. Students can audition to be in the show or assist with stage crew or lighting and tech. No student is turned away! Those involved develop a wide range of skills, as well as friendships and lifelong memories, as they display their talent on the St. James stage.

For more music information, please contact Mr. Marcotte at dmarcotte@stjamesschoolah.org.

Band

Our band program is open to students beginning in 4th grade. Students are provided with individual and group instruction to take them from being beginners on their instrument, working at finding notes and rhythms, to being fully contributing members of a band ensemble. Students perform in concert three times per year for both school and parent audiences. Additional opportunities evolve through the program, allowing students to further develop their musical talent and showcase their progress. Students have performed during the Arlington Heights Memorial Day parade, for residents at the Lutheran Home and Village, during school masses with music ministry, and also as the “bucket band” during our annual variety show, providing lively, heart-thumping music. Our band program consists of a Beginner Band (4th grade), Junior Band (5th grade), Senior Band (Junior High), and Jazz Band (5th-8th grade).

For more information, please contact Mrs. McDermott at mmcdermott@stjamesschoolah.org.

St. James Athletics Registration: 2022-2023

• Fall Registration: May
• Winter Registration: September
• Spring Registration: January

We take your children’s health and safety very seriously, and we have three full-time nurses who job-share the position in our Health Office.

To report absences, please leave a detailed message at 224.345.7146.

For all other inquiries, please email the Health Office at sjshealthoffice@stjamesschoolah.org and one of our nurses will get back to you.

Sick Policy

We understand that at times it can be difficult to determine if your child is well enough to attend school. The following guidelines represent a few of our recommendations.

Keep your child at home if he/she has:

• Sore throat, severe cough, and runny nose: Children benefit from resting at home at the onset of a cold. Your child should remain home if symptoms are serious enough to interfere with your child’s ability to learn. Additionally, young children attending school with mild symptoms need to be successful at covering their mouths while coughing/sneezing and able to independently manage a runny nose.
• Fever: If your child’s temperature is 99.4 degrees or greater he/she should remain home until he/she has been without a fever for a full 24 hours (without the use of fever reducing medication.)
• Vomiting and/or diarrhea: Your child should remain home until without an episode of vomiting or diarrhea for a full 24 hours.

If your child becomes sick at school and we feel this student is too sick to benefit from school or may be contagious to others, you will be called to come and take your child home. Our goal is to keep your child in school at their optimal health.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the health office at sjshealthoffice@stjamesschoolah.org.

Illinois Mandated Health Forms

Certificate of Child Health Exam Form
Required for: PreK-3, Kindergarten, 6th grade, and all New students

Proof of Dental Exam Form
Required for: Kindergarten, 2nd, and 6th grade

Eye Examination Report
Required for: Kindergarten only

Sports Physical
Required for: Grades 4-8

St. James School Emergency Form

St. James requires an annual emergency form for each student enrolled in school. Please submit completed forms to the homeroom teacher on Orientation Day.

COVID Guidelines

Archdiocese of Chicago COVID Guidelines

Medications at School

St. James School Medication Policy

Authorization Form for Prescription & Over-the-Counter Medications

Authorization Forms for the Self-Administration of an Inhaler or Epi-Pen
Parent Authorization

Physician Authorization

Food Allergies at School

St. James is a nut allergen aware school. There are no peanut or tree nut products allowed in the classrooms. We offer a nut-free table option in the cafeteria.
St. James School Suggested Food List

Asthma Action Plan for Home and School

Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis emergency Care Plan

Our SJS Photo Album is presented here with a sentimental heart to preserve the memories and photos of your child from kindergarten through 8th grade.

The FSA One Fund (formerly known as the Annual Fund) began in 2019 as a way to eliminate all the product-based fundraisers that required a great deal of parent volunteer time without substantial profit. The One Fund suggested donation is $200 per family. We greatly appreciate all of those that are able to contribute and also understand that this may not be an option for everyone at this time.

There are 4 FSA Meetings this year (Sept 20, Nov 15, Feb 21 & May 23) and they are open to ALL SJS parents. Please join us, be informed, and get involved in the events and activities that FSA sponsors!

Meeting Agendas

September 2022
November 2022
February 2023
May 2023

Meeting Minutes

September 2022
November 2022
February 2023
May 2023

Annual Budget

Approved 21-22 Budget

We cannot be successful without the help of our amazing parent volunteers! FSA has over 25 committees to get involved in. Some committees are year-round and some organize one-time events. Whether you are a committee chair or a helper, we are grateful for your time. Below you can find ways to get involved as well as any forms or information you may need as a committee member.
Get Involved – Volunteer Opportunities
2022/2023 Committees and Chairs
Committee Chair Information
Room Reservation Form
Tax Exempt Form
Committee Recap Report
Committee Financial Activity Report

Catholic Schools Week:  Monday, January 30 – Friday, February 3
Supper Club at Mindful Kitchen Feb. 13 – 20
Lenten Fish Friday: Friday, March 3
Mother Son Event – Sunday, March 5th
Ladies Night Out’s Gone Country! Friday, April 28, 2023

Families of St. James School can choose to send their children to our before and/or after school care. Both before and after school care are daily rates that are charged through your Smart Tuition account.

Before School Care Questions
Mrs. Kari Resch
kresch@stjamesschoolah.org

After School Care Questions
Mrs. Jane Jones
jjones@stjamesschoolah.org

To complete compliance tasks, visit the Archdiocese of Chicago website.

The goals of the uniform code are to create an atmosphere conducive to learning, to be easily observable and enforceable, to promote student safety, to project a good image of our school, and to be in good taste and ensure modesty. See page 32 of the Student Handbook for further details about the uniform.

Order Uniforms

Uniforms can be ordered through Dennis Uniform Company. Dennis Uniforms gives 3% of the net sales back to SJS annually.

The SJS school code is: GAQGV

Shop In-Store
Dennis Uniform Company
7055 W. Higgins
Chicago, IL 60656
708.669.7944

You can also order uniform shirts, shorts, and pants from Lands’ End, which gives 3% of the net sales back to SJS bi-annually! Please enter our school name (St. James) or number (900128257) when ordering.

P.E. Uniforms

P.E. uniforms must be worn by students in Grades 6-8 for P.E. class. Families do not have to order new navy uniforms. Royal blue uniforms will still be acceptable and will eventually be phased out. SJS P.E. uniform is available at:

TLK Marketing
678 Chaddick Drive
Wheeling, IL 60090
847.229.8301

Spirit Wear

SJS Bulldog spirit wear is a great way to represent our Catholic community and demonstrate our school pride. A variety of products, colors, and styles can be purchased. Order spirit wear year-round to wear on spirit wear days and to athletic events!

The St. James School Council acts as a leadership group to promote the school and its programs and assist the principal with finance, recruiting/retention, strategy, and special projects.

Parent Attendance at Meetings

Parents and other guests are welcome to attend and observe St. James School Council meetings. If planning to attend, please be aware of our specific format and guidelines:

• If you would like to have an item added to the agenda, a short written summary should be given to the Chairperson or Principal two days prior to the meeting.
• The night of the meeting, you are welcome to join us in our opening prayer and then the Chairperson will introduce you to the rest of the Council.
• Following this introduction, you may quietly observe the Council while it is in session.
• When your agenda item is ready to be discussed, you will be invited by the Chairperson to present your issue. You will have plenty of time to speak and Council members may ask questions for clarification.
• Once you have presented, you are free to remain at the meeting until the Executive Session portion of the meeting begins. At this time, all visitors are requested to depart the meeting. Someone from the council will respond to you at a later date; please understand that the issue(s) you raise will not be immediately resolved at the current meeting.

For additional information, please see the School Council Bylaws, contact the Chairperson or Principal, or email schoolcouncil@stjamesschoolah.org. Thank you in advance for sharing your time and concerns with us.

School Council Constitution & ByLaws

(Updated as of 4/21/21)

2022/2023 School Council Members

Meeting Minutes

School Council Meeting Minutes 1-11-23
School Council Meeting Minutes 11-22-22
School Council Meeting Minutes 10-12-22
School Council Meeting Minutes 9-14-22
School Council Meeting Minutes 4-13-22
School Council Meeting Minutes 2-8-22
School Council Meeting Minutes 1-12-22
School Council Meeting Minutes 12-8-21
School Council Meeting Minutes 11-10-21
School Council Meeting Minutes 10-13-21
School Council Meeting Minutes 9-8-21
School Council Meeting Minutes 8-11-21