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Top Ten Reasons To Send Your Child to St. Dennis School:
- Christ is present in every aspect of your child’s education.
“Public schools have secularized education, but St. Dennis “Christianizes” my
child’s education.” - Parent of 7th Grade St. Dennis Student
- You will belong to a close, family-oriented community.
“We came to St. Dennis for the faith-based education and received the added
benefit of a home away from home.” - Parents of 3 St. Dennis graduates
- Your child will be educated in a safe, nurturing environment.
“I can’t even describe the feeling of comfort and security I have sending my children
to school here. I know that between the faculty, staff and other parents, they will be
taken care of in any circumstance.” - Parent of 3 St. Dennis students, Grades 1, 2 and 4
- Your child will enjoy the many benefits of a small student to teacher ratio.
“Having taught in the public school system, I know that it’s easy for students to get
lost in the shuffle. At St. Dennis, my children are known and are cared for as
individuals.” - Parent of 2 St. Dennis students, Grades 2 and 5
- Prayer is infused throughout the day.
“As an occasional substitute teacher and a recess supervisor, I am often present during
the school day. As I witness the classes begin and end every day with prayer and pause
to give thanks at lunchtime, I am reminded how blessed my children are to be at
St. Dennis.” - Parent of 2 St. Dennis students and 1 graduate
- With the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program, your child’s faith instruction is
enhanced with a hands-on Montessori approach.
“The religious instruction that I received in Catholic grade school and high school pales
in comparison to what my children are being offered in this program. Already they are
light years ahead of me in their understanding of our faith.” - Parent of 2 St. Dennis
students, Grades 4 and 5
- Highly dedicated faculty.
“All of our teachers are certified by the State of Illinois and more than half of our
teachers have advanced degrees or are actively working on attaining an advanced degree.
I feel so blessed to work with this group of professionals who are so dedicated and take
such personal interest in ensuring the success of all of our students.” - Lisa Smith,
Principal of St. Dennis School
- We have an award-winning music program.
“Under the direction of Mrs. Patti Johnson, our award-winning school choirs have so many
wonderful experiences – they even got to perform at Disney this year. I know that my
children have benefited tremendously from these experiences. They have developed an
appreciation of all types of music and they have developed the self-confidence to perform
in front of large groups of people – in both group and solo settings. I can’t imagine
myself having had the courage and composure to perform a solo at that age.” - Parent of 2
St. Dennis Students, Grades 4 and 7
- Every student has the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities
including athletics, choir, band, community service projects and Gospel club.
“There is a wonderful balance between sports, faith and community service. My son had
the opportunity to participate in everything here at St. Dennis, something that might not
have been possible in a larger school where more kids are competing for spots on a team.
Because of the many activities that were made available to him at St. Dennis, he entered
high school well-rounded and knowing which activities he wanted to pursue there.” - Parent
of graduate and a St. Dennis Kindergartner
- You will be providing your child with a foundation of faith – the gift that lasts
an eternity.
“While the world is inundating our children so many wrong messages, St. Dennis is providing
them with an education that is rooted in faith and truth. They will always have this foundation
to fall back and a moral compass to guide them through all of the negative messages.” - Parent
of 2 St. Dennis Students, Grades 4 and 5
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