school info

St. Athanasius School

2510 Ashland Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201

phone 847-864-2650 fax 847-475-7385

School Information

The school was established in 1923.

Enrollment this year was 339 children; 200 families

Student/faculty ratio: 18-25/1

Primary classes have teacher aides.

Conferences (formal);twice a year

Parents may call for additional conferences.

All School

School Day: 8:50-3:20

Day begins with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance

Lunch begins at 12:05 - children have a 20 minute lunch period, a 20 minute outside recess (weather permitting) and 15 minutes of DEAR Time (drop everything and read) before afternoon classes

Curriculum

Our school program is designed to educate the whole child. We have an excellent academic program designed by our faculty to prepare our students well for high school. Children study religion, reading, math, language arts, science and social studies in their daily classes. In addition, we offer instruction in art, music, physical education, French, computer and library skills during the class day. Many special programs and extra-curricular activities allow children to develop their various talents

Our graduates are a source of great pride to us. Over the years we find that about half our students attend Evanston Township High School and half attend Catholic high schools, usually Loyola Academy, Regina, and St. Ignatius. Our students often achieve academic honors and are very involved in service projects. We expect them to share what they have learned and know that the people they become will be a wonderful source of leadership for our church and our world.

Kindergarten

Two sessions: AM 8:50-11:30 and PM 12:30-3:10

Total enrollment expected to be 40 children. Aides work with Kindergarten teacher.

Unit A 1st and 2nd grade

Modified Whole-Language Reading Program using children's literature

Art, Computer, Music, Gym, Library

Big Brother/Big Sister program

Summer reading contracts begin

Hands-on math and science

2nd grade: First Communion

Unit B 3rd and 4th grade

Move to independent study begins (e.g. science projects, musical instrument)

Use of assignment notebooks begins for more emphasis on student responsiblily

Book reports due every 2 weeks

Choir participation begins

4th grade: Sacrament of Reconciliation

After school sports program (flag football, basketball)

Unit C 5th and 6th grade

Literature approach to reading, coordinated with social studies curriculum

In-depth, long-range projects and writing assignments begin

Interscholastic sports

Altar Server training

Student Council participation

5th grade: Trip to Camp Timberlee, East Troy, WI for environmental study

6th grade: Trip to Camp McLean, WI for team building

Unit D 7th and 8th grade

Literature based reading, core and choice selections

Cross-curricular units (e.g. African-American history, WWII, Women's history

Interscholastic sports

7th grade: drama-improvisational workshops

Student Council participation, Ethnic tour of Chicago

8th grade: Algebra

Spring play

Student Council officers- focus on leadership

Confirmation and Day of the Spirit

Springfield trip in conjunction with study of the constitution and government