St. Catherine Laboure

St. Catherine's motto can be seen initially as "Sharing ,Caring ,and Loving". This school exhibits all three of these characterisitics all day, every day! The staff and faculty are always warm and inviting. The walls of each classroom come alive with artwork and projects, and all the bulletin boards display some kind of creative student work. I have always found the faculty to go above and beyond what's necessary to help children. The teachers integrate the newest strategies and technology into their curriculum, and continue to develop themselves professionally whenever possible.I am always impressed at how many families volunteer, and participate in all aspects of this school. St. Catherine Laboure is definitely a hidden "gem" of a school! It is tucked away on a beautiful landscape in West Glenview, but don't pass up an opportunity to go and look - you won't be dissapointed.
—Submitted by a parent

We were initially impressed with the school, but the longer our kids attended, the more its faults were revealed. The terachers are average at best. The administration is difficult to work with .Very clubby group of people for the most part.
—Submitted by a parent

I have a three and five year old attending SCL. I cannot say enough wonderful words about the faculty and school! My children attend full days and are positively intellectually stimulated in a nurturing environment on a daily basis. My gratitude goes out to Ty & Alexa's teachers for making them feel special.
—Submitted by a parent

What a wonderful school. We couldn't be happier and are greatful for the opportunity for our daughter to be able to attend this gem.
—Submitted by a parent

St. Catherine is a wonderful environment where the children feel special, get an excellent academic education and at the same time grow into good/caring people. We enjoy volunteering our time at the school events because all the families are so friendly. We have been sending our children there for 8 years now and have countless examples of the teachers, children or principal doing something special. They even have a talent show in the spring where any willing kids from K thru 8th grade can get up on the stage to sing, dance, juggle, play an instrument or show off any talent. Each performer is treated like a star. What a great opprotunity for the kids to shine. We are very pleased with how our children have developed at SCL and I know that they will be prepared for whatever highschool they attend.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is awesome! It has the best of both worlds - a superior education and a small and warm family like environment. I have been a parent here for 4 years now, and they keep continuing to make strides each year. They aren't satisfied with the 'status-quo' as many schools can be.
—Submitted by a parent

'Excellent', best describes St. Catherine Laboure School. My daughter is in kindergarten and there are only 12 kids in the class. The teachers are, caring & professional. The principal is very dedicated and is on top of things .Parents are very well informed and even get e-mail updates. SCL strong academics, extracurricular activities, extended care for working parents, and the involvement of both parents and teachers in each child's education make this school worth every penny! I will definitely keep my daughter here till 8th grade.
—Submitted by a parent

I'm extremely impressed with the academics and the sense of community. Students are generally working on concepts above their grade level and doing very well. Our daughter has been their two years and we have been so very happy with it. The teachers and staff genuinely care for every kid.
—Submitted by Jennifer Whalen, a parent

The school amazing. Everyone is so nice. It's like a giant family. You never feel unwelcome. No one is ever left out. It's really a wonderful school.
—Submitted by a student

So far we just have 2 preschoolers at SCL. We could not be more pleased with the school. Since it is a smaller school, they are able to get *every* child involved in some way so that they feel like they have a special talent. The warmth of the teachers is overwhelming. They could definitely be making more money at the public schools, but they are at SCL since the parent involvement is exceptional, and the overall community feeling is great. I've looked at the test scores, and they are almost all above 80% - many over 90%. Highly recommend!
—Submitted by a parent

SCL is the best choice i have made for my children, parents are nice and friendly teacher are great, principal is wonderful. Students are all like brothers and sisters, in general, we love it here.
—Submitted by a parent

St. Catherine is a great school! Where else in the north shore could you find the diversity that exists at scl? The smallness of the school is a huge advantage to the students not only academically, but socially. Everyone knows everyone, especially 1st thru 8th. As a parent it is easy to get involved and get to know other parents. All one needs to do is show up to a parent club meeting, booster club meeting, school board meeting, or any school event and they will be welcomed with open arms.
—Submitted by a parent

I go to school here and I love it. The Teachers are nice. The other classmates are not mean at all. I am looking forward for going back to school.