St. John Berchmans School

Logan Square, Chicago, IL

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Program Offerings


St. John Berchmans has four divisions within the school.  Early Childhood is comprised of students in Preschool, our Elementary program consists of students in Kindergarten through grade 3, Middle School serves students in grades 4-5, and the Junior High is made up of students in grades 6-8.

Preschool K – 3rd Grade 4th – 5th Grade 6th – 8th Grade Specials Extended Care After School Programs Eagle Tots Summer Camp
Preschool

Preschool

SJB offers a variety of PK options.  Starting at age 3, your child can go to school 2, 3, 4, or 5 days a week with the half-day schedule (8am-11am) or full-day schedule (8am-3pm).  Most of the core content and all Specials occur in the morning in order to serve those students who only attend half day.  In addition to lunch and naptime, the full day schedule offers enhanced learning opportunities in the afternoon.  We intentionally mix our PK3 and PK4 year olds in order to enrich the learning experience of the 3 year olds and build leadership skills among the 4 year olds.  The teachers constantly differentiate their instruction in order to meet the individual academic and social needs of each student.  PK4 students are encouraged to attend 5 full days in order to best prepare them for Kindergarten but ultimately it is up to each individual family to choose which PK schedule works best.

K – 3rd Grade


K – 3rd Grade

In our Elementary Program, the regular school day starts at 8am and ends at 3pm.  Children must be 5 years old by September 1st in order to begin Kindergarten.  As students enter our Elementary program and are faced with new academic challenges and goals, close attention is paid to social and emotional growth so that students build strong foundations as learners.

4th – 5th Grade


4th – 5th Grade

In our Middle School Program, the regular school day starts at 8am and ends at 3pm.  To support their academic growth, students are introduced to departmentalized teaching.  The 4th grade teacher instructs Language Arts and the 5th grade teacher instructs Math for both grades.  Each homeroom teacher provides instruction in the remaining core subjects.

6th – 8th Grade


6th – 8th Grade

In our Junior High Program, the regular school day starts at 8am and ends at 3pm.  In order to best prepare our students for high school, our Junior High is fully departmentalized and our students participate in a 1:1 iPad program.  The 8th grade teacher instructs Language Arts, the 7th grade teacher instructs Math and Religion, and the 6th grade teacher instructs Science and Social Studies.  Each grade has their own advisory meeting to focus on social and emotional skills.

Specials


Specials

In a variety of ways, our students are provided instruction in Physical Education, Music, Art, Spanish, and Technology.  These classes are taught by specialized instructors and provide students the ability to explore their individual interests.

Extended Care


Extended Care

SJB offers an extended care program available to all students that starts as early as 6:45am and runs as late as 6pm.  Extended care costs $6.50/hour for one student, $9.25/hour for two students, and $11.50/hour for three or more students and used on an as needed basis. Extended care offers a safe and welcoming area for students to receive homework support and play with peers.

After School Programs


After School Enrichment Programs

In addition to extended care, SJB partners with a variety of local community organizations to provide after-school enrichment classes.  These classes usually include yoga, cooking, art, sports, chess, robotics, martial arts, pre-engineering, theatre, band, and dance.  These programs run per semester and each organization has its own fee.

Eagle Tots


Play Group:
 St. John Berchmans offers a FREE play group for newborn through 3-year-old tots. Play group meets Thursday mornings during the school year from 9:30am until 11:00am. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. You do not need to sign up, just drop in anytime. It's a great place to meet other school parents, care givers and neighbors. For more information contact the school office at 773-486-1334.

Summer Camp

St. John Berchmans offers an 8 week Summer Camp program for our students as well as children in the community. SJB Summer Camp gives children 3 years old (and potty trained) through 6th grade an exciting place to learn, play and grow during the summer.

Safe Environment: Here at SJB we have a fun and safe environment where campers can exercise their creativity and imagination. Campers are divided by age groups and our camper to counselor ratio is kept at a 6:1 ratio.

Curriculum & Extras: Gym, Outdoor Games, Art, Science, and cooking classes are scheduled weekly. Water days with sprinklers, inflatable pools and other water toys, planned at least once a week. Older groups take weekly trips to Holstein pool. Campers are provided with free lunch. Extended before and after care hours are available.

Engaging Weekly Themes: Field trips in the past have included Maggie Daley Park, Legoland, Hidden Creek Water Park, and the Lincoln Park Zoo, just to mention a few. Camp events have also included a slip n' slide, dunk tank, and a bike parade!

Summer Camp runs June 12, 2019 - August 9, 2019, 9:00am - 3:00 pm with options for extended day from 7:00am - 9:00am and 3:00pm - 6:00pm.

Registration Coming Soon! Summer Camp registration opens to the public March 15, 2019.

St. John Berchmans School

2511 W. Logan Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60647
School Phone: 773-486-1334
Fax: 773-486-1782

School Office Hours:
Monday-Friday, 7:30 am-3:30 pm

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