About Us.....
For over 100
years, St. Agnes Catholic School has been providing quality,
faith based education to families in Chicago Heights and the
surrounding communities. We meet the constant challenge to
provide for the changing needs of our students and families,
both academically and spiritually. Our children learn and
grow in a comprehensive educational program that nurtures
spiritual growth, promotes social responsibility and fosters
academic excellence. St. Agnes Catholic School has a rich
history of educating generations of children from returning
families, while cultivating an environment that welcomes new
families to our parish and school.
St. Agnes is a
highly visible member of the Chicago Heights community
offering vibrant liturgies and ministry to our families and
surrounding communities. As Catholic educators, we meet the
needs of our students in an educational environment that is
innovative and relevant to student learning.
St Agnes
preschool offers four-year-old children the opportunity to
grow in a program that incorporates academics, social skills
and enrichment activities through creative and age
appropriate methods.
St. Agnes
provides a solid core curriculum for kindergarten - 8th
grade boys and girls in the language arts, mathematics and
sciences. Fine arts, foreign language. In addition, we offer
a comprehensive, integrated technology program and
instructional physical education classes that enhance our
core curriculum. Our students are part of a warm caring
school and parish community that helps them learn and grow
as individuals with unique talents and abilities.
Our Mission
St. Agnes Catholic School is an elementary
program offering solid high school academic readiness for
boys and girls in preschool through grade eight. Our
students are prepared to meet challenges through a
comprehensive education that fosters academic excellence,
nurtures spiritual growth and promotes social responsibility
within a diverse community. Grounded in the Catholic
tradition instilled by the Sisters of St. Francis, St. Agnes
faculty encourages each child to strive for personal
enrichment while growing in knowledge and faith.
Our Philosophy
The educational experience at St. Agnes
Catholic School is guided by the following principles:
- St. Agnes fosters loyalty to the Church, family and
community by strengthening the moral and spiritual
values instilled at home.
- St. Agnes provides a challenging curriculum that
incorporates innovative teaching strategies and evolving
technology.
- St. Agnes promotes a Christ-like atmosphere where
our students are guided through religious instruction
and service to recognize each person as a unique child
of God.
