Pope John Paul II Catholic School at a Glance

Overview
Established in 1999, when Five Holy Martyrs, Immaculate Conception, St. Pancratius and Our Lady of Fatima combined to form Pope John Paul II Catholic School. The school welcomes children ages 3-14 of all races, cultures and religious beliefs. The student to teacher ratio is 22:1.

Education
Pope John Paul II School is committed to providing an education that empowers the students spiritually and academically. The school is certified by the Archdiocese of Chicago, the Illinois State Board of Education, and our preschool is nationally recognized by National Association for the Education of Young Children.

The preschool program provides a curriculum and classroom environment that recognizes individual differences among children, respects the cultural and linguistic diversity of each family, and promotes each child’s unique spiritual, social and emotional growth.

For students in grades kindergarten through eighth grade, the school provides a well-rounded curriculum that includes: reading, math, religion, English, spelling, science and social studies. Students also participate in weekly Mass and daily classroom prayer. The school provides preparation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion in second grade and Confirmation in seventh grade.

Facilities
The school is located on the parish campus of Five Holy Martyrs and includes 20 classrooms, a computer lab, gym, library, lunchroom, and large community room.

Extra-Curricular Activities
We offer a number of activities including dance, basketball, volleyball, after-school math program, and arts and crafts.

Enrollment
Current enrollment is 230 students. Our student body includes young people from a broad range of ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Schedule
Classes are held between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. We also offer before-school care from 6:45 – 8:00 a.m. and after-school care from 2:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Child care is also available from noon until 6:00 p.m. on half days of school. Please check with the school office for further details and current rates.

Meals
Students eat lunch in the cafeteria. They may bring a bag lunch or participate in the hot lunch program. A cold breakfast and after-school snacks are provided for students who participate in those programs.

Tuition
For the latest tuition information please call the office. Need-based scholarships and other forms of financial assistance are also available.

School Uniforms
Uniforms can be purchased at Schoolbelles, located at 7763 S. Harlem Ave., Bridgeview, IL 60455. For more information and hours call 708.598.8008 or visit www.schoolbelles.com. Pope John Paul II School number is 1587.