Developing the talents from the Father. . .
sharing the gifts of the Spirit. . .
Living the example of the Son. . .
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          St. Peter Cathedral School Philosophy

We believe St. Peter Cathedral School is a unique extension of the Catholic Church's educational mission.  We believe, through teaching in a Christ-like manner, we can provide an atmosphere that cultivates the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social and physical growth of each individual.

St. Peter Cathedral School has full recognition stature for Non-public Elementary Schools by the State Board of Education - since 2002. Full Recognition for Diocesan Self-Study by the Catholic Education Office - also since 2002.

General Information:

• 1231 North Court Street, Rockford, Illinois
• phone, 815-963-3620 - fax, 815-963-0551
• Pre-School through 8th Grade
• 260+ students
• Average Class Size is 25

More Information about the School

Financials and Academics

Financial Information and Tuition information is available through the school office.  The Assist-A-Student program is designed to help families whose children otherwise could not afford to attend St. Peter Cathedral School. 

Academic Achievement:  St. Peter Cathedral School students have received numerous awards in several academic areas at the local, state and national levels.  An average of 30 Regional and State qualifiers at the Illinois State History Fair since 1999.  Iowa Basic Test Results for 2004 show that St. Peter Cathedral School Students, on the average, scored in the top 1/4 of the students across the nation who took the exam.

Facilities

Ten classrooms in the main school building and 1 classroom in the Cathedral of St. Peter.  There are 7 auxiliary rooms, including a full size gymnasium and kitchen, computer lab, art and science labs and library.  Our playground includes a fully enclosed park setting with playground equipment, soccer and ball fields.

Faculty/Staff Information:

Rector: Very Reverend Kenneth P. Wasilewski, S.T.L.
Principal:  Corine Gendron
Staff include 20 full and part-time teachers, aides, and secretaries.  All teaching staff are state certified; teaching staff is certified in religious education.  80% of the teaching staff have done advanced graduate work.

Special Programs:

Field trips, Guest Speakers, Piano Lessons, Band, National Geography Bee, Parochial League Scholastic Bowl, History Fair, Health Fair, Regional Spelling Bee, Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl.

Support Sevices

Speech and Learning Disabilities Services through Rockford Public School District 205
Counseling Services through Catholic Social Services Tutoring Program
Title I Services Curriculum:  The curriculum offers a solid foundation for the diversified options facing our young people in today's world.  Included are:  Reading, Language Arts, Spelling, Handwriting, Math, Social Studies, Science, Italian, Religion, Computer Training, Art, Music, Life Skills (Drug Education, Career Education, Study Skills, and Catholic Sex Education).

Extra Curricular Activities

Grades 5-8 Boys and Girls Soccer, Volleyball, and Basketball
Grades 5-8 Junior Titan Football, Cheerleading
Choir, Altar Servers, Scouts, Band, 4-H Club, Yearbook, Annual Drama Productions, Student Council.