Middle School
Kindergarten thru 2nd grade
Rooted in our mission of Spirit. Study. Service., our school is a loving community where faith and learning grow hand in hand. Each day is filled with opportunities to discover, create, and serve, guided by caring teachers who nurture every child’s mind, heart, and spirit.
ELA
Heggerty Phonics
The curriculum provides daily systematic phonological and phonemic awareness instruction through an intentional progression to focus on complex skills. Each fast-paced lesson includes embedded instructional support and modeling, differentiated instruction, opportunities to build alphabet knowledge activities, and phoneme-grapheme connections.
Fundations
Fundations is a structured, explicit, and multisensory program for teaching K-3 students foundational literacy skills, including phonemic awareness, phonics, spelling, and handwriting, based on the science of reading.
Wit and Wisdom
Wit & Wisdom® is a comprehensive K–8 English language arts curriculum crafted to help students build the knowledge and skills they need to be successful readers, exceptional writers, and effective communicators.
Words Their Way Spelling
Words Their Way complements existing high-quality core or foundational skills curricula by providing extended practice for previously taught skills in phonology, morphology, syllabication, and sound-symbol association.
Students work at one of five stages within the program, students are met where they are developmentally to ensure success.
Hands-on and digital word sorts make use of all the senses to provide optimal practice and skills reinforcement of key decoding, encoding, and vocabulary skills.
Mathematics
Envision Math
The curriculum provides daily systematic phonological and phonemic awareness instruction through an intentional progression to focus on complex skills. Each fast-paced lesson includes embedded instructional support and modeling, differentiated instruction, opportunities to build alphabet knowledge activities, and phoneme-grapheme connections.
Social/Emotional Learning
Harmony
The Harmony Curriculum offers learning for whole-child success. Guided by the latest research in personal, social, and academic development, our program equips educators with on-demand, comprehensive classroom resources that support healthy relationships and encourage enthusiastic and engaged learning that can ignite positive lifelong outcomes.
Religion
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- Finding God/Loyola Press
- Alter Serving Training (4th Grade)
- Weekly Mass
- Service projects
- Grade 2 Preparation for Sacrament Reconciliation and Holy Communion
Social Studies/Science
Science
TCI’s Social Studies Alive Program - uses hands-on activities, inquiry-based learning, and multimedia resources to bring history, geography, civics, and economics to life.
TCI’s Science Alive Program - transforms the way K-8 students engage with science through hands-on investigations, real-world problem-solving, and interactive digital tools
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- Small Classes, Big Connections: With a 17:1 student–teacher ratio, every child is known, supported, and celebrated.
- Helping Hands in the Classroom: Kindergarten and 1st Grade aides make sure our youngest learners get extra attention and encouragement.
- Recess Every Day
- So Much to Explore: Students enjoy Art, Music, PE, STEM, and Library each week, discovering new interests and talents.
- ¡Hola, Amigos! Spanish classes twice a week open doors to new languages and cultures.
- Health and Care, Every Day: Our full-time Health Aide helps keep students feeling their best.
- Teachers Who Team Up: With weekly planning time, teachers share ideas and work together to make learning shine.
- Focused on Growth: Data meetings three times a year help us track progress and celebrate success.
- Learning Tailored to Every Child: Small groups and centers let students learn at their own pace and style.
- Extra Support When Needed: Our Learning Resource Specialist provides guidance for students who need a little boost.
- Learning Beyond the Classroom: Field trips bring lessons to life through real-world adventures.
- Family Fun Nights: Math and Reading Nights bring families together to learn, play, and connect.
- Faith and Friendship: Through Mass Buddies and Teacher Time, students build relationships that nurture kindness and community.
Intermediate - Grades 3-5
At Saint Andrew, we go beyond textbooks. We help students grow as thinkers, leaders, and kind community members.
- Rush Executive Functioning Program: Our teachers are specially trained through the Rush Executive Functioning Program, equipping students with the tools to stay organized, manage time, and develop strong study habits. Executive Functioning dramatically improves academic performance with learning strategies, strengthens planning, self-advocacy, prioritization, and organizational skills
- Excel Program: Designed to challenge and inspire, the Excel Program offers enrichment opportunities for students who are ready to stretch their skills and explore advanced concepts in creative, hands-on ways.
- Service Projects: Students learn the joy of giving back through age-appropriate service opportunities that put our faith and values into action. Some examples are: Feed My Starving Children, Cradles to Crayons, Nursing Home Visits, Common Pantry (food drives and visits to the center to pack food bags), and many others
- Teacher Time: Dedicated one-on-one or small group moments that help students build confidence, connect personally, and strengthen skills.
- Mass Buddies: Older and younger students come together as Mass Buddies, forming friendships that make our faith community feel like family.
- Field Trips: Learning comes alive through exciting field experiences that connect classroom lessons to the real world. Some examples are: The Field Museum, Instituto Cervantes, National Museum of Mexican Art, Art Institute of Chicago, Irish American Center, Illinois Holocaust Museum, and many others
- Family Math & Reading Nights: Families join the fun with hands-on activities that make learning together a celebration.
- 4th Grade Science Night: Our young scientists showcase their discoveries with experiments and demonstrations that spark curiosity and confidence.
- 5th Grade History Fair: Students bring the past to life through creative presentations and research, building skills in storytelling, analysis, and public speaking.
Middle School: Grades 6-8
Our middle school program empowers students to grow as independent learners, confident leaders, and compassionate young adults, ready for high school and beyond.
- Rush Executive Functioning Program: Our teachers are specially trained through the Rush Executive Functioning Program, equipping students with the tools to stay organized, manage time, and develop strong study habits. Executive Functioning dramatically improves academic performance with learning strategies, strengthens planning, self-advocacy, prioritization, and organizational skills.
- Excel Program: Our Excel enrichment program challenges students to think critically, collaborate creatively, and explore advanced concepts that keep them inspired.
- Student Council: In 8th grade, elected student leaders have a voice in shaping school life, planning events, and modeling leadership rooted in service.
- Unforgettable Experiences: Middle school memories come alive through class trips—from the 7th Grade journey to Springfield to the 8th Grade capstone trip to Washington, D.C.
- Small Classes, Big Impact: With a 14:1 student–teacher ratio, every learner receives personal attention and meaningful support.
- Mass Buddies: Faith and friendship flourish as middle schoolers mentor younger students during Mass and school activities.
- Field Trips: Learning extends beyond the classroom through real-world experiences that deepen understanding and spark excitement.
- 8th Grade Service Jobs: Our oldest students take on leadership and service roles around the school, setting an example of responsibility and kindness for younger grades.