Fact Sheet

Curriculum

Faith-based education for preschool through eighth grade. Our curriculum is specific to the Diocese of Joliet and exceeds State of Illinois standards.
Technology, physical education, art and music are part of each student’s weekly schedule. Spanish is taught in grades one through eight.
Junior high curriculum provides a strong foundation for high school studies. Many of our graduates “test out” of Algebra I and Spanish I in high school.
Full-time resource teacher available for children with special needs.
Three-year-old and four-year-old preschool curriculum. Full-day and half-day preschool and kindergarten programs.

Enrollment

Low student-teacher ratio. Average class size is 20 students. Our Lady of Peace educates more than 327 students from approximately 200 families.
Children of all faiths welcome.
Bus service is available for families who live in School District #61, including bus service for half-day kindergarten.
Before- and after-school care from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to accommodate family schedules.

Facility

Modern learning environment featuring state-of-the-art technology center, full-size gymnasium and stage, science lab, art room, music classroom and library.
Two classrooms for each grade (kindergarten-Grade 8).
Beautiful, spacious preschool classroom with dedicated restrooms.
Fully equipped library with computers and SMART Board technology.

Technology

Faculty

Our Lady of Peace’s faculty boasts more than 450 years of cumulative teaching experience.
25% of our faculty members either have a master’s degree or are working towards one.
A full-time resource teacher is on staff for students with special needs.
Speech therapy services are provided through School District #61.
Social Worker provided through Catholic Charities
Parish priests regularly interact with Our Lady of Peace students.

Service & Community Involvement

Students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of community service projects including: