St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School

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What grades does St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School serve?

We serve PK3 through 8th grade.

I s your Kindergarten a Full Day program?

Yes, it has been full day since 1986.

W hat is your average class size?

Typically in the low to mid twenties per homeroom. Our Cap is thirty in a classroom.

What is your total enrollment?

Pk3 through 8th grade is about 400 students.

What is the tuition for Preschool at St. Thomas?

PK3 is $1170 and PK 4 is $1670 per year.

I have heard that St. Thomas has a Fair Ability Tuition system for grades kindergarten through eight. How does the Fair Ability Tuition System Work?

We calculate the cost it will take to educate a child here at St. Thomas. For 2010-11 that cost to educate is $4652. If you are a registered parishioner of St. Thomas the Apostle, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. Mary’s of Huntley, or Resurrection of Woodstock parishes you set your own tuition rate by prayerfully pledging the amount that you are able to pay.

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How qualified is your staff?

86% of our full-time staff have completed course work beyond a Bachelors’ degree, with 53% having attained a Masters degree.

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Is there bus service?

Yes, there is free bus service for D47 residents.

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Is there a dress code?

Yes, a uniform dress code applies to all students in grades kindergarten through eight.

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What are your school hours?

The school day is from 7:50 am until 2:15 pm. The school office is open from 7:30 am until 3:00 pm.

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How many of your graduates go on to Marian Catholic High School in Woodstock?

Typically, around 75% of our graduating classes matriculate to Marian.

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Generally speaking, how do St. Thomas students perform on standardized tests compared to students in the public school?

It is a bit like comparing apples to oranges because the local public school students and St. Thomas students do not take the same test. The Rockford Diocese administers the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) to its schools. The majority of Catholic schools across the country take this test as well as host of public districts in various states. St. Thomas students perform well on this test, with most class averages in the above average ranges for stanine, percentile, and grade equivalent.

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Are there ways for parents to be involved at the school?

Absolutely! There are all sorts of volunteer opportunities that fit all different interests. Art helpers, literacy and math centers, recess supervision, athletic coach, hospitality baking, filing and copying, guest speaking, and Market Day just to name a few.

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