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14 | August 9, 2018 | 22nd century media education Guide 22ndCenturyMedia.com AChrist-centered community intent on restoring God’s world. Southwest Chicago Christian Schools Oak Lawn Tinley Park Preschool -8th Grade Biblical Worldview STEM K-12 FineArts Choir&Band Theater Fully Accredited For more information: www.<strong>SW</strong>Christian.org 708.388.7656 Chicago Christian HighSchool OpenHouses 10/14, 1:45pm 11/15, 6:45pm Shadow Days Athletics-10/19 STEM -11/16 Fine Art-11/30 Serving Studentswith a Wide Range of Abilities BusTransportation Before &After Care All Faculty are Certified Diverse Community Palos Heights 9th-12th Chicago Christian High School Tinley Park &Oak Lawn Open House 11/27, 9am FREEMorning of Preschool 11/27, 9-11am High School College Prep Dual Credit &AP Classes 17+IHSASports 21+ Clubs & Organizations Providing ahigh quality, Christian education for over acentury. STEM curriculum unmatched at Chicago Christian schools Chicago Christian High School in Palos Heights and Southwest Chicago Christian Schools (Preschool–eighth-grade; Tinley Park and Oak Lawn) have been serving southwest Chicagoland for more than a century. These schools have long been known for their Christ-centered education. But they also excel in preparing students for the future with their top-quality academics. For example, they have partnered with Project Lead the Way, a nationally acclaimed STEM program. PLTW and the College Board work together to create a joint program to encourage student participation in science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM courses, and build their interest in STEM degrees and careers. The program leverages the success of the College Board’s Advanced Placement Program and Project Lead the Way’s applied learning programs. The STEM program begins in kindergarten at Southwest Chicago Christian Schools. The PLTW Launch Program (kindergarten–fifth grade) immerses these young students in hands-on activities and projects, and problems that build upon one another and relate to the world around them. The students engage in critical and creative thinking, build teamwork skills and learn to try and try again when facing challenges. And they keep Chicago Christian High School Open Houses: 1:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14; 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 Shadow days are available at the student’s convenience with a special day focused on STEM on Friday Nov. 16 the students engaged with exciting topics, including constructing a rescue method for a trapped zoo animal and proposing methods to prevent the spread of diseases. Southwest Chicago Christian School – Tinley Park and Oak Lawn Open House and free morning of preschool: 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27. In middle school, the PLTW Gateway Program illuminates the range of paths that students can look forward to in high school and beyond. The Please see stem, 15
22ndCenturyMedia.com education Guide 22nd century media | August 9, 2018 | 15 SS. Cyril & Methodius School students learn together through faith, kindness, service For more than 130 years, SS. Cyril & Methodius School in Lemont has provided area students from PreK-3 through Grade 8 with the opportunity to receive an outstanding Catholic education. Graduates go on to a variety of local high schools, are placed in advanced classes and receive scholarships based on both academics and service. The school’s academically challenging program is enhanced through physical education, Spanish, technology, art and music. Classroom teachers departmentalize, providing students the opportunity to work with different teachers who have endorsements in their assigned subject areas. Along with the academic program, our students have the opportunity to be involved with a variety of extracurricular programs. SSCM has a dynamic athletic program offering basketball and volleyball. Students can also participate in newspaper, Student Council, National Junior Honor Society, choir, band, robotics and chess on a regular basis. During the year, there is also a talent show and a spring musical. SSCM also offers both a before- and after-school program, along with a uniform recycling program. Students living in Lemont are eligible to receive bus service from the local school district, as well. The facilities offer wireless technology and smart boards in all of the classrooms. There is a 1:1 program for the junior high, Chromebooks in our computer lab and four Chromebook carts located throughout the school. Textbooks are updated on a regular basis and available online, along with homework and grading. SSCM has an outstanding faculty and staff committed to meeting individual needs and who are involved each year in a variety of professional growth opportunities. Through professional development, teachers have the chance to stay current in best practices for education. SSCM teachers work together on a variety of “teams” to help provide extra events and opportunities within each classroom. Teacher assistants are available and help the classrooms in a variety of ways. The school welcomes parents as partners in the educational program. SSCM provides a variety of opportunities and programs for parents to become more involved with their child, both during and after the end of each school day. The entire SS. Cyril & Methodius family welcomes prospective families to tour the school, and it offers “shadow days” for students. The school is now accepting registrations for the 2018-2019 school year. Financial aid is available. Submitted by SS. Cyril & Methodius School, 607 Sobieski St. in Lemont. For more information or to arrange a visit, call the school’s office at (630) 257- 6488, ext. 21. Those interested in learning more can also visit www.school. stcyril.org. stem From Page 14 program focuses on student-led learning and teamwork, and they tackle challenges, like designing tires for a moon rover and examining ways to cut energy consumption. At Chicago Christian High School, students can choose classes in biomedical science and engineering. Imagine your student developing a prosthetic limb using a 3-D printer, investigating the death of a fictional person to analyze prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases or designing a home created from a reclaimed shipping container. Beyond the Project Lead the Way STEM Program, Southwest Chicago Christian Schools and Chicago Christian High School are dedicated to providing a state-of-theart learning experience. The high school instituted a one-to-one laptop program this past school year and plans to extend this program to the middle school. The elementary campuses already utilize computer technology in their classrooms at all grade levels. Those interested can attend an open house, and the student can shadow at the campus of his or her choice. Submitted by Southwest Chicago Christian Schools, 17171 84th Ave. in Tinley Park, and Chicago Christian High School, 12001 S. Oak Park Ave. in Palos Heights. For more information, call (708) 388-7656, or visit www.swchristian.org. SS Cyril & Methodius School A Community of Faith, Kindness and Service • Pre-K through 8th grade • On site morning and after school care • 100% acceptance rate of students applying to private high schools • Computer and Science labs • Wireless chrome book carts • 1 to 1 chrome books in the Jr. High • Smart Board white boards in all classrooms • Spanish, Physical Education, Technology, Music and Art • Extra curricular activities include; Basketball, volleyball, band, chess, first robotics league, talent show and school musical FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE Registration for new families is being accepted
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