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THOMAS THE APOSTLE SCHOOL Grades:PreK-8 Principal: Tim Gallows

5467 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615 (773) 324-2626 School Association: National Catholic Education Association (NCEA)
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School Profile
Description: At St. Thomas the Apostle School, Gods Children in Extraordinary Variety are Inspired to Academic Achievement,
Instilled with Faith Values, and Involved in a Caring Community.
Enrollment: Over 250 students with an average class size of 18 students.
Administration: Mr. Tim Gallo, Principal; Mrs. Jaclyn Damico, Assistant Principal
Faculty: Highly qualified teachers in Preschool through Grade 8 as well as individual Computer Teacher, Art Teacher, Music
Teacher, Physical Education Teacher, Spanish Teacher, Teacher Assistants and Librarian.
Accreditation: Archdiocese of Chicago AdvancED Accreditation Full accreditation from the Illinois State Board of Education.
Membership: National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) Archdiocese of Chicago Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce 2012
Organization of the Year
Test Performance: St. Thomas the Apostle students take the ACT Aspire test in the spring of each year. Eighth grade students also
take the ACT Explore test in the fall. STA students generally score at or above the Chicago Archdiocesan average as well as the
national norm on standardized assessments.
Curriculum: Core curriculum as required by the State of Illinois and the Archdiocese of Chicago. Additional offerings include:
All-Day Preschool and Kindergarten, University of Chicagos Everyday Math, Foss Science, Catholic religion program, Computers,
Art, Music, Spanish, Physical Education, Accelerated Reader Program, Mathletics, Substance Abuse Awareness Programs, and Safe
Environment Training for children.
Spiritual Growth: Daily Religion Class, Daily Prayers, Holy Mass weekly, 4 Sunday Family Masses, Sacramental Preparation,
Living Rosary, Stations of the Cross, May Crowning, Altar Servers, Lectors and Service Opportunities.
Co-Educational Sports: Flag Football (4th-8th), Basketball (K-8th), Volleyball (5th-8th), and Track (3rd-8th).
Extracurricular Enrichment: After School programs: Gospel Choir, Yoga, Guitar and Piano, Science Club, Cooking Club,
Acrobatics, Improv Club, and Chess Club are just a few that have been offered recently. Programs may vary depending on the level of
student interest.
Technology: SMART Boards, One-to-One Chromebooks in Middle School. Updated Computer Lab (2013), Mobile Wireless Laptop
Computers (K-8), Classroom I- Pads, Desktop Computers in each classroom and library, Automated Library System, Fast Direct
on-line grade reporting, SchoolReach parent notification system, Accelerated Reader, Mathletics.
Special Services: Before and After School Care Program, Remedial Reading and Math, Title One Services, Tutoring.
Facilities: 13 Classrooms, State-of-the-Art Science Lab (2014), Computer Lab, Library, Music Room, Art Room, Spanish Room,
Gymnasium, Cafeteria.
Parents: Home and School Association, School Advisory Council, Athletic Booster Club.
Athletics: K-8 Sports for boys and girls: Flag Football, Basketball, Track, Cross Country & Volleyball, monthly school spirit days.