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Chicago, IL
Immaculate Conception
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neighborhood: Old Town · Telephone: (312) 944-0304 · Website: sjicparish.org/school/
Contact Info
Immaculate Conception
1431 North North Park
Chicago, IL
60610
http://sjicparish.org/school/
Tel:
(312) 944-0304
Fax:
(312) 944-0695
Director:
Katie Sullivan
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Parent Ratings
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General Approach to Learning
| Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
"Immaculate Conception School will provide each student with a superior education - one that develops their individual, spiritual, intellectual, physical and cultural potential to the full extent.
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
"The daily activities of your child will include a balance of quiet and active play; large group activities, small group activities, and opportunities to play alone or with others; as well as time for...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
to 5 years |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 8:15 am- 2:30 pm |
| Tuition: | $6,300/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| Student/teacher ratio | 19:2 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Extended Care:
Before School Care (7:30am-8am) $690.00
After School Option One (2:30pm-4pm) $1600
After School Option Two (2:30pm-5:30pm) $2900
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | Contact school to receive application |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | January 31 |
| Application Information | $50.00 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on "1. children with a sibling currently enrolled 2. families who are committed to continuing their child's education at ic school through 8th grade 3. families who are active, registered parishioners of immaculate conception or st. joseph church 4. families who are registered parishioners of neighboring catholic churches students transferring to immaculate conception school mid-year will be admitted based on available space and admission standards. mid-year admissions will require a formal application as well as a review of school transcripts, standardized test scores and formal interview." -taken from website |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Immaculate Conception
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