WHY CHOOSE ST. GABRIEL?
In collaboration with families, Catholic schools teach the values of our faith and tradition, foster experiences of community and service, and provide educational excellence.
Faith & Tradition
Located in the heart of Canaryville at 4500 South Wallace Street, Saint Gabriel Catholic School is an elementary school steeped in a rich history in the City of Chicago. Since opening its doors in September, 1881, the school:
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Has provided a quality education for children from their preschool years through grade eight.
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Operated under the guidance of the Sisters of Mercy whose mission it was to weave Gospel values into education. This continued for over one hundred years.
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Continues to embrace the spirit of the Sisters and provides a first class, faith-based education for students.
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Graduates students who possess not only a solid scholastic footing, but a strong ethical and moral foundation as well.
Academic Excellence
Saint Gabriel Catholic School:
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Places high academic expectations and standards upon its students.
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Is dedicated to offering developmentally appropriate curriculums that speak to the needs of each child.
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Has small class sizes and caring educators that animate the school Mission and enable students to attain their academic potential.
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Offers comprehensive curricula that includes: Language Arts, Science, Mathematics, Physical Education, Religion, Social Science, Spanish and Fine Arts, which includes drama, art and music.
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Celebrates weekly school and monthly family mass.
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Provides all students access to a computer lab as well as to Internet services in their individual classrooms.
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Uses interactive whiteboards and/or other technology as teaching tools in the classroom.
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Graduates students that are sought after and accepted at many of the top ranking high schools in the Chicagoland area.
Enrichment
Saint Gabriel Catholic School believes in educating the whole child. It:
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Prepares students to be life-long learners with steadfast moral character.
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Fosters teamwork, respect and healthy competition through an outstanding athletic program which includes football, basketball, baseball, volleyball teams as well as cheerleading.
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Promotes non-athletic enrichment activities and a variety of clubs including, chess, crochet, music and drama.
Community
Saint Gabriel Catholic School continues to thrive because of:
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A nurturing faculty and staff
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Parents and guardians who partner with the school in supporting the Mission
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Its heritage. Many of our students come from 3rd, 4th and 5th generation Saint Gabriel families.
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The tradition and loyalty of the community.
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Its Alumni and their passionate commitment to its alma mater.
“The legacy of a Catholic education is more than the knowledge imparted to our students; it is the development of a deep and abiding sense of faith, the realization of the value of moral character and the inspiration of a life-long journey of learning.”
–Daniel Cardinal DiNardo
Saint Gabriel teachers are state certified and the curricula meet all state and archdiocesan standards. They welcome diversity in the classroom and are committed to providing a safe and friendly environment as well. Saint Gabriel Catholic School is accredited by both the Archdiocese of Chicago and the State of Illinois.
WHY CHOOSE ST. GABRIEL?
In collaboration with families, Catholic schools teach the values of our faith and tradition, foster experiences of community and service, and provide educational excellence.
Faith & Tradition
Located in the heart of Canaryville at 4500 South Wallace Street, Saint Gabriel Catholic School is an elementary school steeped in a rich history in the City of Chicago. Since opening its doors in September, 1881, the school:
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Has provided a quality education for children from their preschool years through grade eight.
-
Operated under the guidance of the Sisters of Mercy whose mission it was to weave Gospel values into education. This continued for over one hundred years.
-
Continues to embrace the spirit of the Sisters and provides a first class, faith-based education for students.
-
Graduates students who possess not only a solid scholastic footing, but a strong ethical and moral foundation as well.
Academic Excellence
Saint Gabriel Catholic School:
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Places high academic expectations and standards upon its students.
-
Is dedicated to offering developmentally appropriate curriculums that speak to the needs of each child.
-
Has small class sizes and caring educators that animate the school Mission and enable students to attain their academic potential.
-
Offers comprehensive curricula that includes: Language Arts, Science, Mathematics, Physical Education, Religion, Social Science, Spanish and Fine Arts, which includes drama, art and music.
-
Celebrates weekly school and monthly family mass.
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Provides all students access to a computer lab as well as to Internet services in their individual classrooms.
-
Uses interactive whiteboards and/or other technology as teaching tools in the classroom.
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Graduates students that are sought after and accepted at many of the top ranking high schools in the Chicagoland area.
Enrichment
Saint Gabriel Catholic School believes in educating the whole child. It:
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Prepares students to be life-long learners with steadfast moral character.
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Fosters teamwork, respect and healthy competition through an outstanding athletic program which includes football, basketball, baseball, volleyball teams as well as cheerleading.
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Promotes non-athletic enrichment activities and a variety of clubs including, chess, crochet, music and drama.
Community
Saint Gabriel Catholic School continues to thrive because of:
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A nurturing faculty and staff
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Parents and guardians who partner with the school in supporting the Mission
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Its heritage. Many of our students come from 3rd, 4th and 5th generation Saint Gabriel families.
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The tradition and loyalty of the community.
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Its Alumni and their passionate commitment to its alma mater.
“The legacy of a Catholic education is more than the knowledge imparted to our students; it is the development of a deep and abiding sense of faith, the realization of the value of moral character and the inspiration of a life-long journey of learning.”
–Daniel Cardinal DiNardo
Saint Gabriel teachers are state certified and the curricula meet all state and archdiocesan standards. They welcome diversity in the classroom and are committed to providing a safe and friendly environment as well. Saint Gabriel Catholic School is accredited by both the Archdiocese of Chicago and the State of Illinois.
WHY CHOOSE ST. GABRIEL?
In collaboration with families, Catholic schools teach the values of our faith and tradition, foster experiences of community and service, and provide educational excellence.
Excellence
A Saint Gabriel education equips students for their futures. We make it our mission to help all students learn and achieve in their own unique ways.
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75% of Saint Gabriel graduates go on to the honor or high honor roll at selective high schools throughout Chicago.
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Saint Gabriel’s students perform well above the national average on the ACT/Aspire test.
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Graduates go on to excellent Chicago high schools, including De La Salle Institute, St. Rita of Cascia High School, Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School, St. Ignatius College Prep, and Whitney Young Magnet High School.
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Alumni go on to be leaders in their communities.
Faith
Our school is dedicated to nurturing the spiritual development of our students. Saint Gabriel’s:
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Celebrates weekly school mass and monthly family mass.
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Continues to embrace the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy, who oversaw the school for over a hundred years and sought to weave Gospel values into the education of their students.
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Provides a curriculum that encourages not only academic excellence, but also personal and spiritual growth.
Learning
Saint Gabriel Elementary School:
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Is dedicated to offering developmentally appropriate curriculums that speak to the needs of each child.
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Has small class sizes and caring educators.
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Offers comprehensive curricula that includes: Language Arts, Science, Mathematics, Physical Education, Religion, Social Science, Spanish and Fine Arts including drama, art and music.
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Provides one-on-one technology, computer lab access, interactive whiteboards, and other technological resources
Enrichment
At Saint Gabriel’s we believe it is important to develop our students’ interests as well as their minds. We offer:
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An athletics program that fosters teamwork, respect, and healthy competition. This program includes football, basketball, baseball, volleyball teams as well as cheerleading.
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Enrichment activities and a variety of clubs including, chess, crochet, music and drama.
Community
We believe that a supportive network plays an important role in ensuring our students’ success. Students at Saint Gabriel’s are encouraged by:
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A nurturing faculty and staff
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Parents and guardians who partner with the school in supporting the Mission
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The school’s heritage and community; many of our students come from devoted 3rd, 4th and 5th generation Saint Gabriel families.
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Its Alumni and their passionate commitment to their alma mater.
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A diverse community that welcomes all students with open arms.
“The legacy of a Catholic education is more than the knowledge imparted to our students; it is the development of a deep and abiding sense of faith, the realization of the value of moral character and the inspiration of a life-long journey of learning.”
–Daniel Cardinal DiNardo
Saint Gabriel teachers are state certified and the curricula meet all state and archdiocesan standards. We welcome diversity in the classroom and are committed to providing a safe and friendly environment as well. Saint Gabriel Catholic School is accredited by both the Archdiocese of Chicago and the State of Illinois.