Christ Our Savior Catholic
School
900 E 154th Street • South Holland, IL
60473
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Welcome to Christ Our Savior
Catholic School
What our symbol means.
The six stars at the bottom represent the six schools that were consolidated to form Christ Our Savior Catholic School with an east and west campus.
The image directly above the star appears like a flame, but is the symbol "CS" for Christ our Savior.
The image on the left is Christ with open arms accepting everyone into his grace.
Please feel free to browse the information below at your leisure. Since this is such an extensive listing you may use the links below to go to any particular subject by clicking on the name.
Thank you for your interest in our school, and as always if you have any
additional questions, please do not hesitate to call us.
Programs
- School Tours
- Before School Care
- Full Day Four Year Old Pre-school
- Full Day Kindergarten
- Grades One Through Eight
- After School Care
- Lunch Program
Curriculum
- Excellent and Solid Educational Foundation
- Continuity of Curriculum from Pre-School to Eighth Grade
- State and Archdiocese Accredited
- High Academic Standards
- Test Norms Above the National Averages
- Stress Academic Achievement, Excellence, Homework and Self Discipline
- Curriculum Materials Updated Regularly
- Variety of Teaching Methods Used
- Teacher/Pupil Ratio
- Preschool Curriculum
- Kindergarten Curriculum
- First Grade Curriculum
- Second Grade Curriculum
- Third Grade Curriculum
- Fourth Grade Curriculum
- Fifth Grade Curriculum
- Sixth Grade Curriculum
- Seventh Grade Curriculum
- Eighth Grade Curriculum
Special Programs
- Art
- Music
- Band
- Physical Education
- Spanish
- Computer Labs with Internet Access
- Reading Specialist
- Intervention Team
Opportunities for Students
Financial
Academia and Physical Plant
Programs
School Tours
We welcome you to visit our school. In order to accommodate you, we ask that
you contact us at least one week in advance of your intent to visit. This will
allow us time to schedule everyone who wishes to visit and have staff members
available for your tour and any questions you may have.
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Before School Care
This program offers before school care for regularly enrolled students preschool through grade eight. Payments for the program must be kept current. If payments are not made within one week of billing, the child or children will be excluded from the program and report cards and or progress reports will also be withheld until all financial obligations are met. Since this program is an extension of the school, students may also be excluded from attending classes if financial obligations are not met.
The program serves only children enrolled in Christ Our Savior Catholic
School and legally can operate only on days when school is in session. A
weather emergency or any other emergency, which causes school to be cancelled,
will result in the cancellation of Extended Day Care. Hours are
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Full Day Four Year Old Pre-school
Preschool activities are planned with a specific learning outcome.
Everything a preschooler does helps foster growth in some area whether it is
intellectual, social, physical or emotional.
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Full Day Kindergarten
A child who is five by September 1st may be enrolled in kindergarten. The
curriculum spans all subject areas with a heavy emphasis on language, reading
arts and math.
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Grades One Through Eight
The curriculum in grades one through eight covers the subject areas of;
religion, language arts, reading, math, science, social studies, music, art,
physical education, computers and Spanish.
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After School Care
This program offers after school care for regularly enrolled students preschool through grade eight. Payments for the program must be kept current. If payments are not made within one week of billing, the child or children will be excluded from the program and report cards and or progress reports will also be withheld until all financial obligations are met. Since this program is an extension of the school, students may also be excluded from attending classes if financial obligations are not met.
The program serves only children enrolled in Christ Our Savior Catholic
School and legally can operate only on days when school is in session. There is
no afternoon Extended Day Care on half-days. A weather emergency or any other
emergency, which causes school to be cancelled, will result in the cancellation
of Extended Day Care. Hours are
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Lunch Program
The Archdiocesan Hot Lunch program is offered on a daily basis after Labor
Day. Order forms will be sent home monthly. Students have the option of
ordering hot lunch or bringing a lunch from home. Fast food delivered to school
is not allowed. Delivery of "forgotten" lunches is to be made to the
school office by 11:00 A.M. Special lunches sponsored by the school are not
part of any government funded program and cannot be offered at free or reduced
rates.
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Curriculum
Excellent and Solid Educational Foundation
Our school follows the curriculums established by the Archdiocese of
Chicago.
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Continuity of Curriculum from Pre-School to Eighth Grade
The established curriculums include goals and objectives which establish a
progression of learning from one grade level to the next.
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State and Archdiocese Accredited
Our school is recognized by the Archdiocese of Chicago and the State of
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High Academic Standards
Students are challenged by the staff to reach their full potential.
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Test Norms Above the National Averages
Terra Nova testing is completed by students in grades one through seven. The
anticipated scores established by the Terra Nova tests are a benchmark we
strive to achieve. Click here to view the scores.
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Stress Academic Achievement, Excellence, Homework and Self Discipline
The staff stress and award academic achievements, homework is given on a
daily basis and positive reinforcement is used to aid students to becoming self
disciplined.
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Curriculum Materials Updated Regularly
Textbooks are upgraded on a regular basis. Teachers attend workshops to
develop their teaching skills in current practices.
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Variety of Teaching Methods Used
Teachers adjust the curriculum to fit the needs of the students.
Accommodations are made for students who have been diagnosed with learning
disabilities.
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Teacher/Pupil Ratio
Primary grades average a 25:1 teacher/pupil ratio, and upper grades average
30:1.
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Preschool Curriculum
The three year old students are exposed to the curriculum concepts with an emphasis on personal and social skills. The four year old students will gain knowledge of these curriculum skills with an empahsis on preparation for kindergarten.
Religion
Introduces biblical stories stressing that Jesus wants us to be a sharing, loving, caring and forgiving community of Christians. The religious backgrounds of holidays are also introduced throughout the year.
Language Arts
Emphasizes the development of speaking and listening through role play, creative dramatics, puppets, songs, stories and finger plays.
Reading Readiness
Incorporates recognizing likenesses and differences, letter and sound identification, understanding the connection between verbal and written language through whole language techniques and the "Letter People Program".
Math Readiness
Emphasizes skills which include counting, number recognition, assigning values to numbers, sorting, patterning, shapes, graphing and manipulatives.
Motor Coordination
Small Motor Skills, develop by using crayons, pencils, scissors and toys such as beads, pegboards, etc. Large Motor Skills, stimulates the child's ability to control body parts and movements and develop balance and coordination by using equipment, music and group games.
Science
Enhances the child's awareness of the world and the changes nature brings by studying growth, seasons, weather, senses, plants and animals.
Social Studies
Emphasizes an understanding of the world of people (family and community), the how and why of holidays and the importance they play in our lives.
Music
Emphasizes that music makes us feel differently. The child learns songs by memory and develops an interest and enthusiasm for music through songs, records, musical games and rhythm instruments.
Art
Creates an interest by using crayons paint, chalk, clay, markers, etc. The child will develop skills in the areas of self-expression, creativity and imagination.
Personal and Social Skills
Stresses activities that foster self-esteem, individuality, peer group awareness and self-care habits. Children will be given the opportunities to develop the necessary skills to work and play cooperatively.
School Readiness
Acquires the necessary skills for functioning in a classroom setting such as waiting for a turn, walking in line, following directions, listening at appropriate times, completing tastes, etc.
Preschool activities are planned with a specific learning outcome. Everything a preschooler does helps foster growth in some area whether it is intellectual, social, physical or emotional.
Kindergarten Curriculum
Religion
- recognizing God as a loving Father and Creator who created our world and universe
- recognizing and respecting the gifts of God's love - family, friends, teachers, neighbors, animals, nature, etc.
- recognizing Jesus is God's son and His greatest gift to us
- living as a child of God and acting as Jesus wishes
- attending and participating in school Masses and prayer services
- understanding and recognizing the Bible is God's Word and His "storybook"
- recitation of basic Catholic prayers
- recognizing and celebrating special days and times in the church, including All Saints Day, Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, Valentines Day, Lent, Easter, May Crowning of Mary, Life Changes and new Beginnings
Reading
- recognition and application of letter names and sounds
- printing of lower case and capital letters to form words
- recognizing "high frequency" words
- using letters and sounds to decode and spell words
- sequencing
- using illustrations
- segmenting syllables of words
- summarizing
- understanding story structure
- recognizing naming words and action words
- identifying rhyming words
- classifying and categorizing
- recognizing story details
- understanding fantasy and reality
- identifying opposites
- making predictions
- identifying the main idea of stories and pictures
- using complete sentences and adequate vocabulary in oral language
- reciting and singing simple poems, songs and rhymes
Math
- recognizing, naming and writing numerals 0 to 30
- sorting and classifying
- making and identifying patters
- geometry basic shapes and fractions
- identifying and using number patterns, counting by 2's, 5's 10's
- understanding money, time and measurement
- using data in graphing and probability
- adding and subtracting
- rote counting
Social Studies and Science
- our family, community and country
- celebrating US holidays and seasons
- recognizing and celebrating the contributions of famous Americans and cultures
- understanding fire, health and personal safety
- understanding nutrition
- understanding and exploring living things including plants and animals
- understand and exploring our five senses
Personal, Social and Motor Development
- reciting address and telephone number
- tracing lines
- using scissors, crayons, pencils and glue
- showing respect and courtesy to adults and classmates
- following directions
- working and playing cooperatively
- listening attentively
First Grade Curriculum
Religion
Review basic prayers, church community, learn about God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Jesus and his followers, Advent, Christmas, Lent, Stations of the Cross, Easter, holy days and Saints.
Phonics
Review consonants sounds, learn letter sound correspondence, learn short and long vowel sounds, initial, final and middle sounds, digraphs, blends, diphthongs, rhyming words, irregular vowel sound and r controlled vowels.
Sequence events, use illustrations, main idea, story details, parts of a book, read charts and diagrams, summarize, fantasy and reality, cause and effect, compare and contrast, analyze characters and read maps.
English
Nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns, recognize complete and incomplete sentences, punctuation, possessives, contractions, inflectional endings, compound words, verb tense, singular and plural nouns, regular nouns and verbs, capitals, synonyms, antonyms, sentence structure, subject and predicate.
Math
Write and identify numbers 1 to 100, add and subtract to 20, place value, counting by 2's, 5's, 10's, grater than, less than, between, before and after, time to the hour and half hour, patterns, geometrical shapes, fractions 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, add and subtract two digit numbers without regrouping.
Science and Life Science
Life Science; plants, animals and their habitats. Physical Science; grouping objects, sound, light, heat and movement. Earth Science; earth, soil, weather and sky. Human Body; senses, growing and changing, care of health.
Social Study
Families, neighborhoods, communities, jobs, needs and wants, map skills, Americans long ago, our country, citizenship and natural resources.
Daily Homework: reading story, studying vocabulary and spelling words, and a math worksheet.
Weekly Tests: oral vocabulary test, written spelling test, and story comprehension test.
Reading unit tests are given after each book is completed.
Special classes that meet once a week: Gym, Music, Art, Computer, Spanish and Library.
Second Grade Curriculum
The second graders at Christ Our Savior Catholic School are offered an extensive and varied curriculum. Besides our nine main curriculum areas we concentrate on developing study skills: neatness, responsibility of completing schoolwork, returning homework, listening and following directions. The following is a short overview of our subject areas and the main concepts or skills taught in each one.
Religion
- preparation of Reconciliation and Eucharist
- parts of the Mass
- response at Mass
- Bible stories
- prayers
Reading
- increase vocabulary
- develop fluency and expression in oral reading
- develop comprehension skills
- read a variety of different types of literature
Phonics
- short and long vowels
- consonant blends and digraphs
- vowel digraphs and diphthongs
- r controlled vowels (ar, er, ir,
or,
- synonyms, antonyms and homonyms
Spelling
- learn to spell vowel patterns (wood, stood, book)
- identify properly and improperly spelled words
- Write sentences using spelling words
English
- improve writing skills and use proper punctuation
- identify parts of speech: nouns, verbs adjectives and adverbs
Math
- addition and subtraction facts through 18
- addition and subtraction of double and triple digit numbers without regrouping
- read and use tables and graphs
- tell time, count money, measurement, geometry and fractions
Social Studies
- compare different kinds of communities (urban, rural, suburban)
- identify needs and wants, goods and services
- use a compass rose, know directions, find states and oceans on a map
- famous people in our country's history
Science
- Life Science, parts of a plant and their functions, characteristics of animal groups, dinosaurs and fossils.
- Earth Science, resources, landforms, weather, the solar system.
- Physical Science, solids, liquids, gases, gravity, magnets and light sources.
Handwriting
- practice manuscript writing
- introduce script writing
Third Grade Curriculum
Religion
Bible stories, parts of the Mass, content tests, emphasis on Christian behavior.
Increase vocabulary and comprehension skills, context clues, sequencing, predicting, inferring and story elements.
Phonics
Patterns, blends, word sounds, suffixes, prefixes, verb tense, synonyms, antonyms and homophones.
Spelling
Pre-test, sentences using weekly spelling words, alphabetical order, workbook activities, post-test and spelling bee's.
English
Nouns, adverbs, adjectives, sentence structure and improving writing skills.
Social Studies
Communities, past and present, working in communities, government and citizenship, maps and natural resources.
Science
Change and growth in plants and animals, environments and how they change, matter and how it changes and changes in the earth's surface.
Math
Addition, subtraction, multiplication (memorization a must), fractions, measuring, estimation, word problem solving and geometrical shapes.
Journal
Written two to three days a week with a variety of topics, one to two paragraphs required with an illustration.
Handwriting
Practice and refine cursive writing.
Varied Activities and Projects
Interview of adult with written report and portrait, community mural , future occupation portrait, weekly highlight on one student, African American Month geographical reports, student letters to Service Personnel, student letters to seniors in our school and Church community, story writing and dioramas depicting the Rosary.
Fourth Grade Curriculum
Religion
- focus on our Catholic Heritage and beliefs
- overview of the church
- Sacraments
- feasts and seasons
- promoting moral and Christian values
- weekly participation in mass and special prayer services
Math
- heavy emphasis on memorization of multiplication facts (timed tests weekly)
- opening daily review exercises
- computation skills for division and multiplication
- fractions, decimals and geometry problem solving skills, strategies and applications
Reading
- directed and oral reading
- heavy emphasis on comprehension
- vocabulary, phonics and study skills
- individualized level readers
- intergrated language arts
- supplemental novels
- book reports
Language
- daily oral language activities
- emphasizing grammar, mechanics and usage
- creative thinking, writing and the writing process
- literature
Science
- study of life science, physical science, earth science and the human body
- knowledge of scientific vocabulary and concepts
- experiments
Social Studies
- geography and history of
the
- map skills
- citizenship and government
- study skills
- science, technology and the future
- weather and climate in the
Fifth Grade Curriculum
Religion
- living the Beatitudes
- weekly Mass and daily prayers
- read and discuss scripture stories
- services projects, writing letters and cards
- the sacraments, initiation, healing and commitment
Life Science
- characteristics of living things
- classification of plants and animals
- exploring adaptations
- studying ecosystems and food chains
Physical Science
- physical and chemical changes of matter
- motion, kinetic and potential energy
- sound and electricity
Earth Science
- explore the earth's layers
- earth's resources, water, land and air
- water cycle and climate
- studying the solar system
Human Body
- respiratory and excretory systems
- cause, spread and prevention of diseases
- living a healthy life
Language
- grammar, capitalization and punctuation
- creative writing
- writing projects
- library and research skills, using the dictionary and thesaurus
- steps in the writing process
- lessons in study skills
Mathmatics
- addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, decimals and fractions
- ratios, percentages and probability
- using data and statistics, graphing
- geometric concepts, perimeters and areas
- measurement using customary and metric units
Spelling
- spelling strategies
- work usage in a sentence
- proofreading work and writing
- exploring spelling patterns
- definition and syllable patterns
Reading
- oral and comprehension activities
- vocabulary enhancement, context clues
- reading skills, making inferences, summarizing, story elements, cause and effect, problems and solutions, main ideas
- study skills, using a glossary, index and dictionary
- reading skill strategies
Social Studies
- how our nation was built
- study american
history and geography, topics include the american
colonies, the revolution, civil war and the
Sixth Grade Curriculum
Religion
- overview of the church
- emphasis on the Old Testament
- introduction to use of the Bible
- weekly mass
- special prayer services
- classroom service projects
Language Arts
- advance study skills
- grammar and mechanics
- creative writing
- advanced writing projects
Reading
- focus on literature
- stories, poems, plays, myths and folk tales
- skills including summarizations, context clues, predictions, generalizations, main ideas, inferences and sequencing
- special projects
Science
- life science
- physical science
- earth science
- hands on activities
Math
- number theory
- whole numbers, fractions and decimals
- problem solving
- geometry and measurement
- money and time
- probability and statistics
- graphing
- basic algebraic concepts
- special projects
Social Studies
- the study of cultures
- ancient civilizations
including
- lesson reviews
- projects
Spelling
- word and language skills
- writing assignments
- pre-tests and post tests
Seventh Grade Curriculum
Religion
- life of Jesus with focus on the Gospel
- child lures program
Language Arts
- grammar skills and mechanics
- composition including sentence manipulatory skills, paragraphs and essays
- poetry
- spelling and vocabulary
Reading
- literature and analyzing literary elements
- fiction and non-fiction
- poetry
- short stories
- novels
- biographies
Math and Pre-Algebra
- review of basic skills with all types of numbers and operations including integers and rational numbers
- introducing algebraic concepts
- solving equations, one step and muti-step
- problem solving using algebraic concepts
- geometry
Science
- life science
- physical science
- earth science
Social Studies
- early
- study of American presidents
Special Classes
- physical education
- Spanish
- computers
- art
- music
Eighth Grade Curriculum
Religion
- confirmation preparation and service projects
- child lures program
Language Arts
- grammar skills and mechanics
- composition including sentence manipulatory skills, paragraphs and essays
- poetry
- spelling and vocabulary
Reading
- literature and analyzing literary elements
- fiction and non-fiction
- poetry
- short stories
- novels
- biographies
Math and Pre-Algebra
- review of basic skills
- working with more complex algebraic concepts
- solving and graphing equations and inequalities
- polynomials, factoring and all operations
- problem solving using algebraic concepts
- geometry
Science
- life science
- physical science
- earth science
Social Studies
- reconstruction to present
- preparation for and administration
of Federal and
Special Classes
- Physical Education
- Spanish
- Computers
- Art
- Music
Special Programs
Art
Art is offered to all students in preschool through eight grade.
A variety of art techniques are used in a progressive format throughout the
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Music
Music is offered to all students in preschool through eight grade. Students learn the basics of music and participate in
a winter and spring concerts.
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Band
Band is offered in grades four through eighth. The band director coordinates
the program with students and families, preparing the students for winter and
spring concerts.
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Physical Education
Physical Education Curriculum
The physical education curriculum maintains the long established goals such as physical (fitness and skills), neuromuscular (proficient movement) development, cognitive (awareness) growth, and effective (social and emotional) development.
The program therefore is characterized by the use of a large variety of activities, games and sports completely unique to each of the instructional levels, as well as many which continue throughout the curriculum with the adaptations built in to increase the level of performance and to meet the objectives being taught.
Primary Level
Locomotor Movements
moving from one place to another such as walking, running, hopping, skipping and jumping
Non-Locomotor Movements
object handling (manipulation) such as throwing, catching, tossing, body shaping, total body movements, exercise and stretching
Concepts
such as spacing, emotions and balancing
Intermediate Level
Continual Development
of primary activities with the emphasis more on developing skill techniques in various sports activities such as basketball, volleyball and soccer
Group Activities
games to promote cooperative skills
Movement
activities to improve the quality of movement
Fitness
promoting a sense of fitness improvement
Junior High Level
Skill Techniques
emphasis is more on taking skill techniques previously learned and implementing them into basic individual, dual and team sports activities
Concentration
more concentration in areas such as recreational games, physical fitness and social skills
Variety
a wider variety of activities which will help the student with the transition form elementary level to the high school level
Spanish
Teaching Children Today for Tomorrow
Foreign Language
¡Bienvenidos!
Given our country's ever changing demographics, learning a foreign language, such as Spanish, has become an integral element of every student's education. A foreign language is not merely learned through exams and exercises, but it is acquired through both written and oral practice. As a teacher, I strongly encourage and emphasize my students' language use and exposure outside as well as inside the classroom. Beyond learning the set curriculum, I want my students to have the confidence and ability to take what they learn into the world, be it in travels, academics, the workplace or even a local restaurant. Every opportunity to learn counts.
At Christ Our Savior Catholic School, students will be learning and using a variety of language skills. The lower grades will learn and review the basics, such as the alphabet, numbers, days of the week, months, colors, weather and simple expressions. Their activities put knowledge into practice, whether it is by filling in a worksheet, singing a song or playing a new game. The intermediate grades and junior high will be taking what they have already learned in previous years and expounding upon it. They will be challenged not just by new words and phrases, but also by new faces and places as we explore further the geography and culture of the Spanish speaking world.
If you or your student have any questions about the class, please do not hesitate to ask. I can be reached at the East Campus on Wednesdays and Fridays, and at the West Campus on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Ms. Sarah Grauvogi
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Computer Labs with Internet Access
Acceptable Use Policy
Christ Our Savior Catholic School is pleased to offer students Internet access for the purpose of promoting the use of telecommunication and networking technology as a tool to enhance classroom teaching and learning. All use of the network must be consistent with the purpose and be in accordance with this policy. To gain access to the Internet, all students must obtain parental permission¹ as verified by the signatures on the permission form. Should a parent prefer that a student not have Internet access, use of the computers is still possible for more traditional purposes.
Access to the Internet will enable students to explore thousands of libraries, databases, museums and other repositories of information. While the goal of Christ Our Savior Catholic School is to use Internet resources for constructive educational purposes, students may find ways to access other material. Parents should be aware that some material accessible via the Internet may contain information that is defamatory, inaccurate, illegal or potentially offensive. We believe that the benefits to students from the Internet in the form of information, resources and opportunities for collaboration exceed the disadvantages; but, ultimately, parents and guardians of minors are responsible for setting and conveying the standards that their children should follow when using media and information sources. Therefore, we support and respect each family's right to decide whether or not to authorize your child's Internet use.
Students are responsible for appropriate behavior on the school's computer network. General school relies for behavior and communications apply. The use of the Internet and school network is a privilege and may be revoked is abused. The student is responsible for their actions in accessing and utilizing the school's computer resources. Inappropriate communication utilizing the network or the Internet will result in the loss of these privileges.
Computer network storage areas are for student use on the condition that they will be used in a manner consistent with the law and school rules. School and network administrators may review communications to maintain system integrity and to insure that students are using the system responsibly. School personnel may monitor student use of the network including, but not limited to email, Internet access, storage media, printing and other network related activities. Students should never download or install any commercial software, shareware or freeware onto network drives, computer drives or floppy disks, unless they have permission from an administrator or teacher. A student should never copy another student's work or intrude into their files.
Loss or Network and Internet Privileges
A student loses network privileges if they:
- Uses a computer to harm other people or their work.
- Intentionally damages the computer, network or any related equipment.
- Installs software, shareware or freeware without permission.
- Violates the copyright laws or makes unauthorized copies of software or information.
- Views, sends or displays offensive messages or pictures.
- Accesses, alters or deletes another student's saved work.
- Fails to inform a teacher if they accidentally encounter inappropriate material while on the Internet.
Christ Our Savior Catholic School makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the services it is providing. Christ Our Savior Catholic School specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained by Internet and network users.
¹To view, print or fill out the form click here.
Computer Education Curriculum
Primary Grades
- students will be able to use a mouse, type their name, use the number pad and open and close documents
- students will be able to type answers to questions and navigate through software screens
- students will be able to start a program on their own, follow directions and close Microsoft Windows
- students will reinforce classroom subjects (reading, math, spelling, science and social studies) with appropriate software
Intermediate Grades
- students will be introduced to keyboarding and typing skills
- students will use word processing software to create letters, lists and forms
- students will use the Internet as a resource, and import information, pictures and graphics for document creation
- students will create and print finished work including a story book with pictures
- students will reinforce classroom subjects (reading, math, spelling, science and social studies) with appropriate software
Junior High Grades
- students will be review and practice keyboard skills
- students will be introduced to desktop publishing software and produce printed work
- students will learn and use Microsoft Office software to create documents, presentations and projects
- students will use the Internet as a resource, and import information, pictures and graphics for document creation
- students will create and print finished work including a story book with pictures
- students will reinforce classroom subjects (reading, math, spelling, science and social studies) with appropriate software
Reading Specialist
The Role of the Reading
- Test, diagnose, and evaluate the need for corrective/remedial reading instruction for students K-8
- Determine the reading ability of students through informal reading inventories and formal test measures
- Analyze and use results of the informal reading inventory (test assessment) for planning instruction
- Work collaboratively with classroom teachers/parents to design a specialized reading program for a child
- Meet with individual students or small groups K-8 for instruction
- Observe referred students in their reading class
- Contact, meet, and consult with parents regarding reading concerns and development
- Demonstrate to teachers specific reading strategies for use in their curriculum
- Aid in the usage of children's literature as part of theme development in a classroom
Intervention Team
Christ Our Savior Catholic School has a local intervention team which helps to assist those students struggling academically as well as students with bahavioral concerns. Our team consists of the Campus Principal, Counselor, Reading Specialist (as leader), and a teacher from each department: Primary, Intermediate, and Junior High. The East and West Campus each have their own individual intervention team.
A student is referred to the Intervention Team by the homeroom teacher after a student has demonstrated an ongoing academic need. Meetings are then set up. The team works cooperatively with the parent, teacher, and student to insure that the child is receiving an optimal educational experience. Through the use of accommodations and modifications, the academic program is monitored so that the student achieves success.
Opportunities for Students
Scouting
Scouting is available to all boys and girls in our school. Parents involved
with scouting can answer all of your questions and help you get your child
registered during scouting enrollment.
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Academic and Cultural Contests
Students participate in many contests offered by various organizations
throughout the year (VFW, Knights of Columbus, etc.).
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Athletic Programs (stressing good sportsmanship)
Football is available in August for interested students. Basketball is
offered to both boys and girls in grades 5 through 8. Volleyball is available
to girls in grades 5 through 8. Cheerleading is open to girls in grades 4
through 8 during basketball season.
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Financial
Tuition for 2010 – 2011 School Year
For Parishioners the following schedule applies:
- One Child - $4140 ($414 mo.)
- Two Children - $6780 ($678 mo.)
- Three or More Children - $8420 ($842 mo.)
For Non-Parishioners the following schedule applies:
- One Child - $5040 ($504 mo.)
- Two Children - $8180 ($818 mo.)
- Three or More Children - $10,120 ($1012 mo.)
Remember there are no extra book fees, technology fees, science or art fees,
and so on. Everything except the registration fee in included in the tuition.
The $400 fundraising requirement per family will remain the same.
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Funding
The school receives the majority of its funding through tuition collection
with the remaining coming from the six founding parishes and a small grant from
the Archdiocese of Chicago.
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Scholarships
The mission of Christ Our Savior Catholic School is to proclaim the Gospel by serving and nurturing all students to form a strong commitment to the Gospel message. We further strive to develop within each student Catholic Christian values which are rooted in the Catholic tradition. As part of our mission, we strive for excellence in all academic programs.
The vision of Christ Our Savior Catholic School is to continue to grow and provide a long term Catholic education to the families of our six founding parishes and the community at large. The creation of a Christ Our Savior Catholic School Scholarship Fund will help provide the means to support this vision. Through the Scholarship Fund the school will be able to retain families and students who need some assistance.
In the past year and a half we have accomplished a great deal. But there is so much more that we can do. To continue our work and to retain students who other wise would be turned away, we need help from people who care about providing children with a quality education. I hope that you will be able to help us through a donation to the Scholarship Fund. Remember, no donation is too small. Every donation is gratefully received.
Our Executive Pastor, Father Cabala, has generously donated $5000 to begin our Scholarship Fund drive. We would like to offer financial assistance to as many families as possible. Assistance, no matter how small, would help families already struggling to provide a Catholic education for their children.
More information about the Scholarship Fund
The Office of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese lists three major categories that act as an umbrella from which all else flows. These major categories are: Catholic Identity, Academic Excellence, and Vitality.
Over the past year and a half, I have tried to share with you the guidelines and standards set for Catholic Schools by the Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Education. I have tried to keep you informed of how we strive to maintain and exhibit our Catholic Identity. As Lent is just around the corner, I will be sharing with you how the school will journey through this special season. Through in-services and workshops, adoption of the new Archdiocesan curriculums, creating a School Intervention Team, and much more, Christ Our Savior Catholic School strives for Academic Excellence.
In an effort to demonstrate that a school is trying to remain Vital for the future, the Archdiocese suggests that schools create a Scholarship Fund and an Endowment and Capital Improvement Fund. Christ Our Savior Catholic School began both of these endeavors last week.
Last weekend I asked that you consider donating to the Scholarship Fund. If you or your children or grandchildren were, or are being, educated in Catholic School, this is a good way of giving back and saying "Thank You". Maybe your children who are now on their own and working would consider making a donation. As a new school with only one graduating class, I do not have an alumni base to reach out to. Instead I am reaching out to the families and alumni of our founding parishes. I am asking that you consider supporting your new parish school. In this way, we will insure that Catholic education will remain in this area for a long time.
I am also asking you to think about names of individuals, businesses, or companies that I could write and request donations from. Along with donations, you may send the names to me at:
Christ Our Savior Catholic School
Scholarship Fund
900 E 154th Street
South Holland, IL 60473
Working together, we can make this campaign a huge success.
In His peace,
Gerry Thomas
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Fundraising
Fundraising is a critical part of our efforts to keep tuition costs and increases to a minimum. Since you may already use products or purchase from these companies, there is no extra cost to you, but they help raise money for our school. Look below for programs that are in use at Christ Our Savior Catholic School.
WaMoola for Schools Program®
Dear Parents,
I'm excited to introduce a fundraising program that could make a big difference
for our school. It's easy to do, enrollment is absolutely free, and it could
help us do some amazing things.
This is something you can do every day without any hassle. Every time you buy groceries, go to the movies or buy a cup of coffee, you could be helping us raise much-needed funds for our school.
It's called the WaMoola for Schools® program, and if you're already a Washington Mutual checking account customer, all you need to do is enroll at wamoolaforschools.com and choose our school. Every time you use your Washington Mutual Debit Master Card® you'll earn a point. So, the more you use it, the more you'll help. At the end of the year, the points are converted to a cash donation from Washington Mutual!
Our school can use the money wherever we need it most. There's also no limit to the points we can earn, so the more people we get involved, the more support we'll get.
If you need a Washington Mutual Debit Master Card®, you can open a checking account at any Washington Mutual Financial Center. To find the one nearest you, call 1-800-788-7000 or search online at wamu.com.
This could be a significant resource, so I hope you'll get involved. Please
take advantage of this opportunity and enroll in the WaMoola
for Schools program today.
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About Labels for Education™
For more than 30 years, Labels for Education™ has been awarding free educational equipment to schools in exchange for proofs of purchase from the Campbell family of brands. It's a fun, easy program where students, families and members of the community work together for a common goal.
Today, 75,000 schools and organizations are registered with Labels for
Education™, benefiting more than 42 million students. Over the years,
we've been able to provide more than $100 million in merchandise to America's schools!
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Target Card
We've discovered a terrific way to raise funds for our school. It's super-easy, and all you have to do is use your Target® Visa® or Target® Card. We will receive a percentage of the amount of each purchase in the form of a cash donation from Target through the Take Charge of Education® program. It's easy. Just visit target.com/tcoe, or call 1-800-316-6142 to designate our school. So if you're going to Target anyway, please consider using your Target® Visa® or Target® Card. Big thanks to those who are already doing their part to make a great school even better.
Find out how much money our school has already received.
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Grandparents, alumni, neighbors and friends can take part, too.
Help Your Child's School Raise Funds!
with the Cash for Caps program from Swiss Valley Farms.
Dear Parents,
You can help your school raise much needed cash!
Simply save plastic Swiss Valley Farms' milk jug caps and bring them to your school. The school will collect them throughout the school year and send them to Swiss Valley Farms for payment.
Through it's Cash for Caps program, Swiss Valley Farms is donating 5 cents per cap collected to each participating school. The more caps the school turns in, the more money the school receives. The cash can be used in any way the school chooses.
The Swiss Valley Farms caps can be found on gallons and half gallons of Swiss
Valley brand milk and orange juice. Ask for these products at your local
retailer. We hope you'll get as many neighbors, church members, social clubs
and family members involved as possible. Start collecting today!
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About Box Tops
Box Tops for Education has helped
Earn cash for your school through everyday activities: buying groceries,
shopping online and making purchases with a credit card. All at no additional
cost to you! Clip Box Tops from hundreds of participating brands. Earn up to 8%
back for your school when you shop online and 1% every time you use your credit
card. With your help and the dedication of your school's volunteer Box Tops
Coordinator, your school can earn up to $60,000 through Box Tops each year.
That's as much as $20,000 each from clipping Box Tops, shopping at the Box Tops
MarketplaceSM
and using the Box Tops Visa® card.
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Market Day
In 1973, Trudi was creating flower arrangements to raise funds for local churches and missions in poverty-stricken countries. When she could no longer supply enough flowers from her garden, she began buying them wholesale at Chicago's famous Randolph Street market.
Trudi discovered the market also sold fresh produce. She formed a food cooperative in her neighborhood, driving to Chicago each week to buy products that she would then offer to friends and neighbors to support her missionary work.
In 1975, Trudi's daughter asked her to bake a cake
for a school fundraiser. Trudi brought cases of fresh
produce instead, and the idea was a huge hit! The following week the first
"Produce Day" was held in
News spread quickly and it wasn't long before other schools were requesting similar programs. Trudi began supplementing produce with meats, seafood and poultry, and Produce Day became a monthly "Market Day" program at schools. The Market Day concept was born.
Today, Market Day is a Family of Fundraisers®. In addition to our monthly
food program, Market Day provides a variety of fundraising services including
brochure, candy bar and cookie dough. From unique gifts to exclusive food items
and top-selling chocolate assortments, today Market Day is a complete
fundraising source serving over 5,500 schools around the country.
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Fundraising With World's Finest® Chocolate
World's Finest® Chocolate (WFC) is the leader in the chocolate fund raising industry. Since 1949, dedication to the art of fine chocolate making has resulted in the sale of over 6 billion chocolate bars, and helped organizations raise over $3 billion. This money has been used to assist schools, athletic teams, service organizations, charitable causes, and other not-for profits. This monetary success is unmatched in the fund raising industry.
We are most often recognized for our $1,
"white-label-and-silver-foil" chocolate bars, but in addition, we
offer a variety $2 fundraising chocolate products, like Continental® Almonds,
Mint Meltaways®, Caramels Whirls®, Fund Raisin's® and
Ravin' Raisins®. We also offer a variety of larger,
advance-order products like Malted Milk Balls, Chocolate Covered Pecans, Spring
Imperial® Almonds, Chocolate Covered Pretzels, White Chocolate Almond Bark,
White Chocolate Peppermint Bark, Bar Bites, and other specialty items.
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Academia
Our Faculty
We have a dedicated experienced staff of teachers and administrators. Our administrators have Master's Degrees in Administration and required Type 75 State Certification.
Our State Certified teachers boast seven with Master's Degrees and another six who are in the process of obtaining their Master's Degree. We also have a Certified Reading Specialist and a Counselor/Dean of Students with a Master's Degree in School Social Work on staff, together with a Spanish Teacher, Art Teacher, Music Teacher, Physical Education Teacher and a Librarian. Teacher aides assist teachers in every department.
Our teaching staff is continually attending workshops, seminars and classes to enhance their teaching styles and keep up with the latest developments in education. Diversity is accepted and promoted as it enhances the social and spiritual aspects of a student's life. Multi-cultural activities are planned throughout the year. Teachers are always accessible to parents.
Environment and Safety
We are proud of the strong Catholic tradition that permeates our environment.
- Students have the opportunity to attend weekly Mass
- Special Prayer Service throughout the year
- Opportunities for Junior High Retreat
Your Child's safety is our prioty. We have
implemented safety programs so that your child is in a safe and secure
environment where education can function without distraction.
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Asbestos Content and Management Plan
The school's Inspection Report and Management Plan outlines in detail the methods used to maintain the materials in a safe manner. In addition, as required by law, appropriate school staff members have been trained to administer this program.
A copy of the inspection report and the management plan is on file in the school office for review.
Church
Six Parish schools merged to form Christ Our Savior Catholic School, which consists of an East and West Campus. The six parishes financially support the school.
Our Lady of Knock
Reverand Patrick M. Lyons, Pastor
501 163rd Street
Calumet City, IL 60409
708-862-3011
Fax 708-862-9618
Rectory Office Hours: M, T, Th & F, 9am to 8pm,
Wed 9am t0 5pm, Sat 9am to Noon
Mass Schedule: Saturday Evening 5:30PM, Sunday 8AM and 10:00AM
Weekday Services: 7:00 AM Mass and 8:30 AM
Communion Service on Monday and Friday
7:00 AM Communion Service and 8:30 AM Mass on Tuesday and Friday
NO MASS OR COMMUNION SERVICE ON WEDNESDAYS
www.ourladyofknock.org
ol-knock@archchicago.org
St. Victors
553
708-891-8920
www.stvictorcc.org
stvictorcc@sbcglobal.net
Queen of Apostles
Reverand Maurice J. Kissane,
Pastor
207 W 145th Street
Riverdale, IL 60827
708-849-4901
Fax: 708-849-5903
Rectory Office Hours M-F
Mass Schedule: M-W-F 8am Eucharist
Saturday Vigil Mass
Sunday 9am Eucharist
708-333-3550
www.stjudetheapostle.org
apostljude@aol.com
Holy Ghost
Father Anthony Talarico, Pastor
708-333-7011
St. Andrew the Apostle
Reverand Martin E. Michniewicz,
Pastor
768 Lincoln Avenue
Calumet City, IL 60409
708-862-4165
Fax 708-862-4124
Rectory Office Hours: M-F 9am-12pm & 1-4:30pm
Mass Schedule: M-F 7 & 8am, Saturday 9am, Saturday Vigil 5pm, Sunday 7am,
8:15am (Polish), 9:30am & 11:15am
www.saintandrewparish.com
a.rectory@comcast.net