Frequently Asked Questions

• School Hours All K-8 students begin at 7:45am (doors open at 7:30) and 7:50am for Preschool/Pre-K. The day ends at 2:05pm for full Pre-kindergarten students and at 2:15pm for all others. Half day students dismiss at 11:40am.

• School Entrance Students enter through the front doors on Ellsworth in both the Elementary and Junior High Schools.

• Mass Attendance Yes! All students attend Mass with their classmates each week. Parents are more than welcome to join us for Mass.

• After School Care Parents at Saints Peter and Paul school have a unique alternative to solve that problem – the school’s Extended Day Program.

• Hot Lunch Program Please check back for more info.

• Student Absences Please report the absence by 8am by calling the main school number (630-355-0113) and listen for the prompt for the school absentee line.

• Teacher Aides There is at least one teacher aide in all grades Preschool 3 - Grade 5. There is also an aide who helps out in our Jr. High LA/Reading classes.

• Extra-Curricular Altar Servers – Safety Patrol – Student Council – Band – Yearbook – School Musical – Chess Club – Robotics/STEM – Various Athletics

• Financial Aid Financial aid for those families that need it is available online through the parish. Applications for Tuition Assistance can be made online at https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3G6T5 any time after 1/15/22 and 3/1/22.

• Classroom Volunteers Yes, parents who have completed the Protecting God’s Children program and a background check are welcome to volunteer at school. Teachers will coordinate classroom help.

• Protecting God's Children PGC is a course that the Diocese of Joliet requires all parents/volunteers to attend in order to be a volunteer. For more information you can go here.

• Stay Informed Enrolled families also have access to SchoolSpeak, our online database system where school and classroom specific information is shared. Parents receive login information after registration.

• Contact Faculty and Staff Teachers can be contacted by email or by leaving a message with the school office.

• Homework Homework is a contributing factor to the learning process. It is designed to supplement, complement and reinforce classroom teaching and learning. It should be expected students receive homework each night.

• School Board School Board is a consultative body operating within its own area of competency in regard to the school and subject to regulations and direction from the Pastor and the Diocesan School Office.

• Home and School Our Home & School Association is a wonderful service organization whose activities are designed to provide "extra benefits" for our students, faculty, and school.