SJS Fast Facts

Established

  • 1928

Grades Served

  • Three-year-old preschool through eighth grade

Current Enrollment

  • 454 students from 289 families

School Day

  • 8:00am–2:50pm for full-day
  • 8:00–11:00am for half-day

Extended Care

  • Before school from 6:30–7:55am
  • After school from 2:50–6:00pm
  • Supervised by faculty and instructional staff

Student:Teacher Ratio

  • 16:1 in preschool/pre-kindergarten
  • 23:1 in grades K through 8

Faith and Spiritual Development

  • Daily religion class
  • Weekly school mass
  • Sacrament preparation for Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation
  • Annual Catholic identity theme and faith-building activities
  • Service projects

Learning Resource Support

  • Full-time inclusive education teacher
  • Full-time math resource teacher
  • Part-time ELA resource teacher
  • Two part-time IDEA teachers who support math and ELA for students with IEPs through CPS
  • Part-time speech therapist for students who qualify through their IEP

High Schools Attended After Graduation

  • Loyola Academy 20%
  • Notre Dame College Prep 25%
  • Regina Dominican College Prep 10%
  • Resurrection College Prep 16%
  • St. Patrick College Prep 8%
  • Other Catholic high schools 11%
  • Other 10%
  • High school test preparation program available

Technology

  • Wired and wireless network throughout campus
  • Full-size computer lab plus learning resource mini-labs
  • More than 200 mobile devices (Chromebooks, iPads and Windows netbooks)
  • Classroom SMART Boards and desktop computer
  • Fully-equipped science lab with SMART Board
  • PowerSchool 24/7 parent portal for progress and grade reporting
  • SchoolMessenger emergency notification system
  • WeatherBug national reporting station

Extracurricular Activities

  • Band
  • BOKS Fitness
  • Chess Club
  • Chicago Irish School of Music
  • Fine Arts
  • Girls on the Run
  • Glee Club
  • Little Star Guitar
  • Scouting
  • STEM Club
  • Young Rembrandts

League Athletics

  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Football
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Additional

  • 2016 National Blue Ribbon School
  • Several faculty/staff members are SJS alumni
  • Average of 20% of student body are children of SJS alumni
  • Children of all faiths are welcome
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How to Reach Us

  • 7400 W Touhy Ave
    Chicago IL 60631
    Tel 773.631.2256
    Fax 773.631.1125
    Email

  • 7200 N Osceola Ave
    Chicago IL 60631
    Tel 773.631.4127
    Fax 773.631.4150
    Email

Click the colored map pins for a pop-up with building information and photo. Detailed information and staff directories also available.

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Chapel and Parish Center

Chapel and Parish Center

The chapel, parish business office, religious education (CCD) office and several meeting rooms are housed in this building. The main entrance door is on Osceola Avenue at the south end of the building (closest to Touhy.) Street parking on Osceola is available, and in the parking lot behind the school. The building is not handicap-accessible, there are are short steps for entry.
Saint Juliana School

Saint Juliana School

The main entrance is on Osceola Avenue, at the south end of the building, closest to Touhy Avenue. Limited street parking is available; the parking lot north of the building provides ample parking. There is a handicap-accessible entrance on Oketo Avenue, through the connected Ahearn Activity Center.
Saint Juliana Church

Saint Juliana Church

The main entrance doors are on Oketo Avenue and there are also two side entrances on Touhy Avenue. Street parking is available on Oketo, and also in the parking lot behind (north of) the school. The main entrance is ramped for handicap access however there are no ADA-compliant restroom facilities in the church.
Rectory

Rectory

The primary residence of our clergy, visits are by appointment only. There is limited street parking on Osceola north and south of Touhy Avenue, and in the parking lot north of the school. There is one step to enter and there are not handicap-accessible facilities.

Ahearn Activity Center/Gym

The home of St. Juliana School sports teams, this building also hosts weekly Bingo on Fridays and many other parish and school events. The main entrance is on Oketo Avenue and is handicap-accessible. There are ADA-compliant restroom facilities in the Ahearn Center.