Education Guide 120618 Zone A

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SS. Cyril and Methodius School provides mountains of faith
For more than 130 years, SS.
Cyril & Methodius School in
Lemont has provided area students
from PreK-3 through grade
eight 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 the 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.
Those interested can call
(630) 257-6488 ext. 21 to request
information or to arrange a visit.
The school is also to have an
Open House to celebrate Catholic
Schools Week from 11:30
a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan.
27.
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.
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
• 1 to 1 chrome books in the JR. High
• Smart Boards in all classrooms
• Spanish, Physical Education, Technology, Music & Art
• Extra-Curricular activities include: Basketball, volleyball, band,
chess, talent show & school musical
• Financial aid is available, inquire at school
OPEN HOUSE
Friday, November 16th, 2018
Tours start at 10am
630-257-6488