The SCL Experience

St. Catherine Labouré offers a truly unique experience – from our three-year-old preschool program through the eighth grade. Our small, family-like environment enables students both to excel academically and to enjoy the wonders of childhood. We know each child by name and encourage them to reach their full potential. We promote the growth of each child as a person, and not just as a student. At SCL, children develop self-esteem, pride in their achievements, and lifelong friends.

Read some of our SCL Parent Testimonials to see what they have to say about St. Catherine Labouré.

Our school offers many benefits to both parents and students, including:

Academic

• Outstanding academic achievement, evidenced by our test scores
• Well-rounded curriculum that includes Spanish, art, music, and physical education

Facilities

• Two computer labs that support computer based learning and project work
• New, state-of-the-art science lab
• Well-maintained library
• Full-sized gymnasium
• Several acres of fields, including an outdoor soccer field
• New outdoor playground

Conveniences

• Affordable before-school and after-school care available on an as-needed basis ($3 per hour for each child)
• Bus service for District 34 residents
• Single place for drop off and pickup: preschool through 8th grade
• Preschool and kindergarten programs with full-day and half-day options, and flexible days as well

Extracurricular

• Athletics that include several championship teams
• Band and choir
• Scouts
• Mini-courses
• Student Council
• Science Club

St. Catherine Labouré School is part of St. Catherine Labouré Parish, in the ArchDiocese of Chicago.