St. Angela School
Today's Learners. Tomorrow's Leaders.
CALL US : 773-626-2655
VISIT US : 1332 N. Massasoit Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
Frequently Asked Questions
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No, we do not require uniforms for our preschool students and instead they may wear regular clothing.
Children in the pre-K 3 department must be at least 3 years of age by September 1st of the enrolling school year.
Children in the pre-K 4 department must be at least 4 years of age by September 1st of the enrolling school year.
All children must be completely toilet-independent to attend.
We offer a full-day program from 7:50am to 3:00pm for 3-4 year olds. We also offer a full-day program from 7:50am to 3:00pm for 4-5 year olds. Morning and extended care available for both levels.
St. Angela is a school, not a day care. This is why we have specific starting and ending times to our school day. We do not offer a drop-in program.
As a school we have a highly developed curriculum and why we offer a comprehensive educational program for each child. We also have highly qualified teachers and aides.
Yes, there is financial aid and numerous scholarships and assistance available. We are a preferred Action for Children CCAP Vendor and your child can enroll for low to no cost. We work with each family on an individual basis with nearly all of our families qualifying for some form of aid. Please visit our Scholarships page to start the application process.
Yes, preschoolers are expected to nap or rest for 75 minutes during our school day.
Preschoolers do not eat with the older students and instead eat in their preschool classrooms.
Our school day begins at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.
Yes. Our after-school program is run by St. Joseph Services and costs $5 per day. Children receive a snack, have some time to play in the gym and are given ample time to do some homework.
We also have clubs that meet after-school. All students, whether they are in after-care or not, may participate in the club activities.
At this time we do not offer after-school care on days off. During vacation breaks St. Joseph Services does offers special camp sessions. When those are available, you will learn more about those opportunities as the vacation time approaches.
Most of our elementary and junior high classes include about twenty students with our preschool classes maintaining a 10:1 teacher to student ratio. Our maximum class size is 25 students.
Typically, we open registration for the up coming school year in January and keep enrollment open until each classroom is full. Please visit our admissions page to see our enrollment process and schedule a tour.
We use the FACTS management system. When you register your child you set up an account with FACTS and then pay your tuition through them. A full description of how the FACTS system works is available for all parents.
Yes. There is a registration fee of $150 and a FACTS fee of $25.
Yes, many of our families receive some sort of aid and we encourage all families to fill out the forms for tuition assistance. Aid is distributed by need and the availability of aid funds. Get started by filling out the form on our scholarships page.
Currently, there is no priority system for acceptance other than students with siblings already enrolled at St. Angela. Acceptance is based on available space, we accept students who are at or near grade level whose needs we will be able to meet.
Yes. Students have classes in art, music and Spanish. All students have gym daily. Our technology program uses Chromebooks and iPads in addition to the computers in the computer lab.
We use the FSP (Food Service Professionals) program. FSP offers nutritional and tasty meals. All lunches are free.
Yes, all students starting in kindergarten are expected to wear a uniform. Preschool students may wear their own clothing.
Girls: Navy skirts, white blouses or polo shirts. Girls may wear navy pants beginning in November.
Boys: Navy pants, a white button down collar shirt or a white polo shirt.
All students: Navy St. Angela vests, brown or black dress shoes and white or black socks.
We welcome students and families of all faiths. Students do not have to be Catholic to attend St. Angela School. School prayer services are held monthly and each service directed by a different grade.
Yes. Students are invited to take part in various clubs and in the athletic program which includes soccer, volleyball and basketball teams for boys and for girls.
The faculty at St. Angela encourages parental involvement and offers information about your child’s progress via in person meetings, phone calls, email and through the classroom page of the school’s website.
Parents receive bi-weekly reports so that they and their scholars know of the progress the student is making. Learn more about the communication protocol for parent – teacher contact on our website and at the beginning of the year.
Be sure to ask your child’s teacher about the best way to contact them.
Yes. In the past, St. Angela students have taken the Terra Nova tests in third, fifth and seventh grade. This year we will begin using a test at every grade level. The new testing program provides more information for teachers, information which will be helpful in meeting the needs of all St. Angela Scholars.