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The school is located in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The address is 4910 N. Claremont Ave, Chicago, IL 60625.
PK3-8th grade. The school offers a Preschool Program, Grades K-5 Program, and a Middle School IB Programme.
Catholic PK3-8 school offering International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes; National Blue Ribbon School in Illinois.
Diverse Learners Support provides services including Push-In/Pull-Out Support, IDEA Reading and Math, Title 1 Reading and Math, Academic Coaching, Counseling (United Stand), Private OT, and IEP/504 Speech Services. Lead: Emily Moss, Director of Inclusive Services.
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Arrival: 7:50 am first bell; 8:00 am final bell (late arrivals after 8:00 am are marked tardy). Dismissal: 3:00 pm for PK; 3:10 pm for K-8; Wednesday: 1:50 pm (PK), 2:00 pm (K-8).
Uniforms are required. Every day is a dress day in uniform, with gym uniforms worn on PE days.
Hot lunch is available; orders are placed online via FSP/BOONLI, with monthly menus; the ordering platform opens from the 1st to the 15th of each month.
The core subjects in grades K-5 are Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Religion. Special classes in grades 6-8 include World Language (French and Spanish), Physical Education, Library, Art, Music, and STEM Lab Technology. Each student receives an SMS-issued Chromebook and has a Technology class once a week. The school conducts field trips throughout the year, including an eighth-grade trip to Washington, D.C.
St. Matthias provides an IB World education for PreK3–8. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) focuses on developing the whole child, including academic, social and emotional well-being, with emphasis on international-mindedness and personal values. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) develops 6th–8th grade students into active, internationally minded learners who think creatively and critically. A licensed School Counselor delivers individual and group counseling, social-emotional lessons, and support for executive functioning and friendships. The Diverse Learners team provides reading and math interventions, academic coaching, and counseling to students who need extra help.
St. Matthias has a Diverse Learners Support team of five professionals. Approximately 25% of students receive support through services such as Push/In-Pull out, IDEA Reading and Math, Title 1 Reading and Math, Academic Coaching, Counseling - United Stand, Private OT, and Speech services. Denise Sikorski is the Director of Inclusive Services and coordinates 1:1 and small-group interventions in the Learning Lab, progress monitoring, testing accommodations and universal design for learning. The team also supports students with 504 plans and IEPs and collaborates with families and outside providers.
A licensed School Counselor provides mental health support including individual and group counseling and executive functioning coaching. Social-emotional lessons are delivered in the classroom; counseling supports include friendship skills and conflict resolution training, with connections to outside resources as needed.
St. Matthias values ethnic and economic diversity and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The mission emphasizes welcoming everyone and developing faith-centered, service-oriented global citizens.
St. Matthias School is the only PK3-8 Catholic, International Baccalaureate (IB) World, National Blue Ribbon School in Illinois, located in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of Chicago. Admissions priorities are current students and their siblings; Queen of Apostles Parishioners and/or participants in the Little Wonders Toddler Classes. For the 2026-2027 school year, applications are due by January 31, 2026. The school offers PreK 3 and PreK 4 options with several schedules: PreK 3 includes 3 half-days (8:00 am–11:40 am), 3 full-days (8:00 am–3:00 pm), 5 half-days (8:00 am–11:40 am), or 5 full-days (8:00 am–3:00 pm); PreK 4 includes 5 half-days (8:00 am–11:40 am) or 5 full-days (8:00 am–3:00 pm). Wednesdays have a 2:00 pm dismissal with aftercare available. Kindergarten–5th grade require a 5th birthday by September 1 of the entering year; registration is possible throughout the year if space permits. Middle School comprises 6th–8th grade, and a shadow day is strongly recommended. The Admissions Statement of Equality affirms that the school values ethnic and economic diversity and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Open House dates for 2025–2026 include October 8, 2025; November 12, 2025; December 10, 2025; January 25, 2026 (Catholic Schools Week); February 25, 2026; March 25, 2026; April 15, 2026; and May 13, 2026, with reservations via the Prospective Family Inquiry Form. Private school tours can be scheduled beginning November 4, 2025 after submitting the Prospective Family Inquiry Form; contact Jill Hotek for details. Tuition and Fees (2024–2025) include Preschool 3 half days $8,000; Preschool 3 full days $8,700; Preschool 5 half days $9,100; Preschool 5 full days $9,700; 1 child Kindergarten–8th $8,900; 2 children $15,100; 3 children $21,000; registration and IB/technology fees apply; annual registration is nonrefundable; payments run July–April; changes to preschool programming incur a $150 administrative fee. Registration fees: $200 per family (returning by December 1 $200, after $300); new families $500; IB materials/books $300 per student; technology $50 per student.
Mailing Address: 3333 N. Rockwell Street, Chicago, IL 60618. Main Entrance & Parking: 3300 N. Campbell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618. Located in Chicago, Illinois.
Grades 9-12 (high school).
Catholic, co-ed, college-prep high school.
Learning specialists provide curricular support for diagnosed learning differences; targeted strategy support in reading comprehension, written expression, math, and executive functioning. Instructional support is provided inside and outside the classroom. Learning specialists manage classroom and testing accommodations and communicate with teachers, parents, and outside professionals. They help students develop independence through self-awareness, proactivity, perseverance, goal setting, support networks, and emotional coping strategies.
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Catholic (Vincentian Catholic Identity).
Uniforms are required and must be purchased from Tommy Hilfiger. Lands' End pieces are grandfathered for current students, but new students must buy Tommy Hilfiger items. All uniform clothing is purchased from the Tommy Hilfiger Website, and official outerwear must be DePaul Prep apparel (Tommy Hilfiger, Spirit Shop, or team athletic shop) with a school ID badge worn visibly at all times.
Food services are provided by Quest Food Services. Students can add funds to MyMealTime lunch accounts online, and use their DePaul Prep ID badge to purchase items in the cafeteria. Parker Kokowicz is the Food Service Director and can address dietary needs; nutrition information is available online.
The school is governed by a Board of Directors, including President Mary A. Dempsey and Life Directors, as listed on the Board page. The school maintains a university partnership with DePaul University.
The school is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the IB Diploma Programme with two enrollment paths: the Full Diploma Programme and an Individual Course Pathway. IB course offerings cover Group 1 to Group 6 and the IB Core (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, CAS). Students enroll in two-year IB courses as sophomores and may earn college credit whether or not they complete the IB Diploma. In addition to IB, the school offers sixteen Advanced Placement courses beginning in 9th grade (starting in 2024-2025) and summer dual credit and dual enrollment courses at DePaul University beginning in 11th grade. The STEAM-focused program uses interdisciplinary learning with state-of-the-art technology, ten science labs, four maker spaces, an organic garden, and a greenhouse, including robotics, visual and fine arts, film production, computer programming, engineering, and design. The school maintains an 80-minute block schedule to support personalized instruction and includes a robust post-secondary planning program through a DePaul University partnership for dual enrollment and college-credit opportunities.
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77% of IB Full Diploma Programme graduates earned the IB Diploma in 2025.
Graduates enroll at a broad range of colleges and universities, including DePaul University, Columbia University, Carnegie Mellon University, Boston College, Bucknell University, Butler University, Denison University, Drake University, Elmhurst University, Elon University, and more.
Advanced learners have access to AP and IB coursework, plus Dual Enrollment at DePaul University. The E.D.G.E. Program, delivered through Superior Chicago Tutoring, offers tutoring and academic coaching for eligible students.
The Counseling program fosters the holistic development of each student within DePaul College Prep's Vincentian Catholic framework. In partnership with families, faculty, and the broader community, it provides a data-driven counseling approach that emphasizes academic achievement, college and career readiness, and social-emotional well-being. Guided by the core values of Faith, Respect, Excellence, Service, and Health, the program creates an inclusive environment where students develop independence, resilience, and moral responsibility. School counselors address students' academic, personal/social, and college/career needs through individual counseling. They support self-management and emotional regulation, and connect students with outside resources when appropriate. The goal is for students to become confident self-advocates and compassionate leaders.
DePaul College Prep provides support for diverse learners with diagnosed learning differences. Learning specialists offer targeted strategy support in reading comprehension, written expression, math, and executive functioning, with instructional support provided inside and outside the classroom. They manage classroom and testing accommodations to ensure students receive needed supports, while maintaining close communication with teachers, parents, and outside professionals. The program also focuses on developing independent learners by teaching the success attributes of self-awareness, proactivity, perseverance, goal setting, use of support systems, and emotional coping strategies. Eligibility requires a diagnosed learning disability and/or ADHD documented in an IEP, 504 plan, or private evaluation, with documentation submitted by August 1 to receive additional support. Depending on the student, support may include structured study halls, one-on-one meetings, or co-taught classes, with the aim of reducing support as independence grows.
Mental wellbeing is integrated into the counseling program as part of the school's holistic approach. School counselors address emotional regulation, self-management, and other personal/social needs, and connect students to outside supports when appropriate. The team includes a school social worker who collaborates with counselors and families to support students. A range of immediate supports is available, including a 24-hour crisis helpline and the DePaul Prep hotline for emergencies. Additional crisis and mental health resources are listed within the school's community resources, including access to neuropsychological evaluations and local therapy providers as needed. The overall aim is to help students navigate challenges with resilience and timely support.
Safety is prioritized. The Safety Reporting Form allows any member of the school community to report safety concerns, including harassment or bullying, with a school official following up on all reports. In emergencies, call 911.
The school invites prospective students and families to learn about the student experience, contact the admissions team, apply to DePaul Prep, and explore financial aid and related information. The admissions process seeks to understand each student's strengths, weaknesses, talents, interests, and values to determine fit within the DePaul Prep community. Fall 2025 admissions and recruitment details include the on-campus Entrance Exam held December 6, 2025; eighth graders who register for the Entrance Exam and test in person receive first preference for admission to the Class of 2030; students who test at another Catholic high school will not be notified of admission unless scores are officially sent to DePaul Prep; students who test at DePaul Prep receive preference for consideration. For the application and supporting materials, submit the last three years of grades/report cards (6th–8th), most recent standardized test scores, the discipline report, birth certificate, and the online application. The Class of 2030 Admissions Application opens December 6 at 8:00 AM and closes December 19 for regular applicants. Required documents include birth certificate; 8th-grade, 7th-grade, and 6th-grade report cards; most recent standardized test scores; discipline report; the most updated IEP/504 plan (if applicable); private evaluation (if available); and a completed Diversity Learning Needs template if applicable. Shadow Days include 8th-grade shadow days for the 25-26 school year which have concluded; 7th-grade shadow day registration is now open. Virtual campus tours are available to sign up, and a Prospective Student Info Card provides ongoing information. Open Houses were held in Fall 2025 (Open House
DePaul College Prep offers financial aid and several internal and external scholarship opportunities. Financial aid applications for the 26-27 school year opened October 1, 2025 and closed December 31, 2025.
Broadway Campus, 2222 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94115; Pine-Octavia Campus, 1715 Octavia, San Francisco, CA 94109. The Neighborhood is Pacific Heights – San Francisco. Public transit is readily accessible in the city.
K–12: Convent Elementary (K–8) on Broadway Campus; Convent High School and Stuart Hall High School (9–12) on Pine-Octavia Campus.
Independent Catholic K–12 preparatory school with two campuses; part of the Sacred Heart Schools network.
Academic Support is provided through the Academic Support program. It is led by Mary Beth Cecchini, the Upper Form Chair, Learning Strategist and High School Transition Coordinator.
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Catholic; affiliated with Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The After School Program extends the school day to 6 p.m. for K–8 students on school days.
Convent Dress uniform is worn on specially designated school days; full dress consists of a white polo, a uniform skirt or tailored black slacks, a school-branded sweater, dark tights and formal black flats. Stuart Hall Dress Uniform Days require a navy blazer over a white collared shirt with a tie, tan pants, dark socks, a belt and brown or black loafers or oxfords; dress uniform may be worn on any school day.
Tuition includes the school lunch program for all K–12 students at no additional cost.
The school is governed by a Board of Trustees and is part of the Sacred Heart Schools Network.
The school presents a K–12 curriculum designed to provide a pre-eminent education with emphasis on serious study and social responsibility. It offers contemporary avenues of learning and essential strategies for expressing and engaging with ideas, including digital literacy and design alongside humanities, mathematics, sciences and the arts. The program includes K–12 Research-Based Literacy Programs, an Emotional Literacy Program, and a Structured Literacy Program.
Graduates have attended universities including Trinity College, Bates College, MIT, The George Washington University, Georgetown University, Grinnell College, The University of Chicago, Williams College, University of California, Berkeley, and Western University (Canada).
The Endowment Program supports an Artist-in-Residence Program that brings gifted artists to Convent & Stuart Hall to work with students, expanding curricular opportunities in the arts.
The school recognizes that learners bring intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual growth needs and provides support accordingly. The curriculum includes an Emotional Literacy Program and a Structured Literacy Program as part of K–12 literacy initiatives. An Educational Resource Team meets weekly to discuss each student's strengths and challenges, including diagnosed learning differences, and Academic Support provides assessment, direct instruction, and consultation with teachers, administrators and parents. School Counselors support across divisions: Leandra Peloquin (Convent Elementary), Megan David (Stuart Hall for Boys), and Roberto Parris (High School) who provide counseling and student resources. Counseling resources and safety resources are provided, including a Crisis Hotline (800-784-2433) and San Francisco Suicide Prevention (415-781-0500). Cor Unum and Sacred Heart Goals emphasize relationships built on dialogue and empathy, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and open channels for feedback to support students' social-emotional development.
An Educational Resource Team meets weekly to discuss strengths, challenges and diagnosed learning differences. Academic Support provides assessment, direct instruction and consultation with grade-level instructors, administrators and parents to help students reach their full academic potential. The Elementary School's Educational Resource Team addresses the needs of students with diagnosed learning differences. In High School, the school provides reasonable accommodations for students with a current psycho-educational report, including extended time and assistive technology, and these accommodations follow College Board and ACT guidelines. A network of School Counselors and Learning Strategists supports students across divisions.
The school recognizes that students' emotional, physical and spiritual growth are central to wellbeing. Across divisions, School Counselors provide counseling and support (Leandra Peloquin, Megan David, Roberto Parris). The Emotional Literacy Program and Structured Literacy Program support students' emotional development. The Student Resources page notes the school fully recognizes, supports and responds to each student's intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual growth. Counseling resources include a Crisis Hotline (800-784-2433) and San Francisco Suicide Prevention (415-781-0500). The Counseling Resources section and Learning Supports highlight the available resources for student mental health and wellbeing.
Convent & Stuart Hall admits students of any race, color, national/ethnic origin or ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students, and it does not discriminate in policies, admissions, scholarships or programs. The Campus Overview reinforces this nondiscrimination in its campus information and contact details. The Cor Unum Statement emphasizes a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, dialogue, empathy and open channels of feedback, with ongoing work to engage diverse voices in curriculum and community life. Cor Unum initiatives include engagement with diverse voices, author visits and inclusion efforts to foster intercultural understanding.
Kindergarten admissions steps:
1. Online Inquiry: Submit an online inquiry to begin the admissions process. You will receive a confirmation email letting you know your inquiry is in our queue. A separate email with login instructions will follow once your inquiry has been processed.
2. Campus Tour: Campus tours are a requirement of the application process. The tour provides an overview of classrooms and facilities such as the Unkefer Spark Studio, gymnasium, theaters and Siboni Arts and Science Center, with a live Q A session led by school leaders, parent ambassadors and students.
3. Learn About Our School: Learn about Convent & Stuart Hall through the admissions process and the Sacred Heart education framework, including the Goals and Criteria.
4. Kindergarten Open House: The open house for prospective Kindergarten families is scheduled on a Wednesday, November 12 from 6 to 8 pm. RSVP for the open house via the admissions portal.
5. Submit an Application: Application requirements include campus tour, Kindergarten Open House, the online application and a 100 application fee. The online application opens on a specified date, and a fee waiver code K8APP is available if needed. Submit Confidential Student Evaluation forms and arrange Kindergarten Screening and Parent Interview according to the timeline; the application deadline for priority consideration is December 12, 2025.
6. Kindergarten Screening: Screening includes an Individual Admissions Assessment of about 30 minutes and a Group Playdate of about 1 hour. These events are held December through January and are scheduled via the online portal.
7. Parent Interview: Parent interviews last about 30 minutes and occur between November 1, 2025 and mid February 2026. A campus tour and a completed application must be submitted two business days prior to the interview.
8. Learn About Tuition Assistance: Tuition assistance is available to qualified families based on demonstrated financial need. A webinar on applying for financial assistance is held on October 21 from 6 to 7 pm and is recorded for review on the applicant checklist. For questions, contact Lizzie Schneiberg.
Relocating and Applying from Afar: Convent & Stuart Hall welcomes families from across the country and world to the admissions process. Relocating families should contact the Admissions Office to discuss navigation of the process and plan ahead.
Tuition assistance is available to qualified students based solely on demonstrated financial need. Each year, applications for tuition assistance are evaluated by a committee, and grants are awarded based on demonstrated need and the availability of funds.
