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  • This "Join Us" page lists reasons to send your children to St. Ethelreda School, including our EAGLE1 scholarship program.


St. Ethelreda School

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10 Reasons

The top 10 reasons why your children will thrive at St. Ethelreda School:

  1. Education - We offer a high-quality education, and many of our graduates continue on to the finest Catholic high schools in Chicago such as Brother Rice, De La Salle Institute, Leo, Mother McAuley, Mount Carmel, St. Laurence, and St. Rita. St. Ethelreda students
  2. Faith-based - Our focus is on Christian values. A culture of learning, enlightenment and faith is actively shared among the teachers, staff and students and pervades St. Ethelreda School.
  3. Safe - We provide a safe, disciplined learning environment for our students. We teach students to develop a respect for themselves and for the rights of others.
  4. Our teachers - Our faculty is experienced with low turnover - for example, Principal Spells has been leading St. Ethelreda School for 18 years. As a parent, you will receive individual attention from your student's teacher.
  5. Community - Our parents form a real community, and St. Ethelreda School is an important and active part of our neighborhood.
  6. Curriculum - Our students are immersed in a broad array of subjects including computer literacy and foreign languages. We also offer extra-curricular activities including athletics and a gospel choir.
  7. Convenient - We're conveniently located near the intersection of 87th St. and South Paulina St., and offer before and after-school care for busy parents. Summer school is also an option for students.
  8. Technology - Every classroom has Internet access and teachers incorporate technology into their lesson plans.
  9. Inexpensive - Our tuition is reasonable and some need-based scholarships are available. The EAGLE1 Program (below) is available for families that are new to St. Ethelreda.
  10. A Bright Future - St. Ethelreda School is a healthy and growing place, made possible by our parent organization, community ties, our alumni, and relationship with the Big Shoulders Fund. Our school is more than 75 years old, and the future is bright indeed!

Please email us ( welcome@stethelreda.org ) to learn more about the St. Ethelreda family.

EAGLE1 Scholarship & Referral Program

St. Ethelreda's EAGLE1 program makes it easier for new families to join our school. Each new family admitted to St. Ethelreda School makes us stronger. EAGLE1 also rewards the parents of existing St. Ethelreda students who refer new families to our school.

More information is available on the EAGLE1 program at our Scholarships page.