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MISSION St. Matthias School, a partnership of families and teachers, develops students who think critically, value diversity, and act with a compassionate worldview. Guided by our Catholic faith, we respect and respond to each child`s needs through interdisciplinary instruction that challenges our students to apply their learning beyond the classroom. CORE VALUES AND PURPOSE Students have an active role in their education and participate in the learning process
Parents contribute to the education and development of their students
We create a learning, praying, serving, Catholic educational community for our students
We provide a caring atmosphere that fosters students` individual growth according to their unique talents and abilities while teaching them values for life
We embrace and enhance the lives of students from all social, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds
St. Matthias School is an integral part of St. Matthias Parish and the Lincoln Square community
Club or Organization: Cooking Club, Girl Scouts, Homework Club, Irish Dance, Latin Dance, Spanish, Sprout Gifted Enrichment, Yoga
Arts and Music Programs: Choir, Instrument Lessons, Music Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs: Time Out for Sports
School Notes
In the City of Chicago, families have a wide variety of school
choices. St. Matthias School, nestled in the beautiful Lincoln
Square neighborhood, is a diverse, community-oriented, Catholic
School. It is the only Catholic International Baccalaureate (IB)
elementary school in the State of Illinois, and one of seven in the
United States. We were authorized to provide the IB Middle Years
Programme for grades 6-8 in 2013. We are currently pursuing
authorization for the IB Primary Years Programme for grades PreK-5
and expect to be authorized sometime during the 2019-2020 school
year.*
Additionally, St. Matthias offers an inclusive environment,
able to assist arange of diverse learners. We provide all
students with instruction in Spanish, Physical Education,
Technology (K-8), Music, Art, Religion, and Library (K-5). St.
Matthias students benefit from a kind, caring community while
taking advantage of a rigorous, socially-conscious curriculum. Our
graduates enjoy acceptance to the most prestigious high schools in
the area, including North Side College Prep, Loyola Academy, Lane
Tech,St. Ignatius, DePaul College Prep, Von Steuben Scholars
Program, Jones College Prep, Resurrection High School, Trinity High
School,Notre Dame College Prep, Regina Dominican, St. Patrick
High School, and many others.
*St. Matthias School is a candidate school for the
International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme and is
pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools
share a common philosophy-a commitment to improve the teaching and
learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by
delivering challenging, high quality programmes of international
education that share a powerful vision. *Only schools authorized by
the International Baccalaureate can offer any of its four academic
programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years
Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme or the IB Career-related
Certificate (IBCC). Candidate status gives no guarantee that
authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB
and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org.
When is the application deadline for St. Matthias School?
The application deadline for St. Matthias School is Feb. 8 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 8 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is St. Matthias School located?
St. Matthias School is located in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 9 other private schools located in Lincoln Square.
Grades: PK-83 miles 720 W. Belmont Avenue Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 525-8779
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School Reviews
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From day one, teachers and administrators at St. Matthias have taught our girls the elementary fundamentals in a way that is engaging and provides a broader perspective on the world. They learn about other religions, cultures and countries and why it is important to be a citizen of the world, contribute to your community and be kind. During the pandemic, St. Matthias teachers have gone above and beyond to keep our kids safe and try to re-establish a sense of normalcy that's inline with science. Great teachers, great principal, great students and great community.
- Posted by Parent - First grade & Pre-K 3 Parent
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