The St. Viator Middle School curriculum is comprehensive and challenging. We prepare middle school students to attend and succeed at the best high schools in the Chicago area. Students experience physical and intellectual changes during these years. Our faculty acknowledges these changes, encouraging, empowering and challenging our students to work through them.

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Rigorous Curriculum

 

The St. Viator Middle School curricula are consistent with the rigorous academic standards set by the Archdiocese of Chicago and aligned with the Illinois State & National Standards. Classwork emphasizes time management, strategic planning skills and participation in extracurricular activities.

 

The faculty employs a range of dynamic, innovative tactics to teach students the core curriculum.  Students read and discuss increasingly complex novels Classes focus on creative writing, public speaking, and presentation-giving skills. Math concentration includes geometry, statistics and algebra. Our science curriculum is aligned to the Next Generation Standards and explores biology, chemistry, and physics. Both math and science are taught through experiential, inquiry-based exercises utilizing real-world issues and practical application. Social studies include world geography, history of major wars, research papers, and preparation for the Constitution test. Weekly Specials classes in physical education, computer science, music, library, and art round out the core curriculum.

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"Specials" classes in addition to classroom learning

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• Physical Education (gym class)

• Media Studies (computer lab)

• Live Spanish Instruction

• Music Class

• Library

 

National Junior Honor Society

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In 6th grade, students can qualify for the St. Viator Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society. The National Junior Honor Society is a nationally recognized, educational organization that promotes the recognition of middle school students who reflect outstanding accomplishments in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship, and character. Honor society members are those individuals who use personal talents and skills for the improvement of both self and society.

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Faith Education 

 

At St. Viator School, the Middle School years also change how our students practice their faith. Middle School students take on more active roles in the celebration of Mass. They have the opportunity to serve as altar servers, lectors and Eucharistic ministers. In 7th grade, students prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation. In 8th grade, students make their Confirmation.

 

Extracurricular Activities

 

During the Middle School years, academics are balanced by an array of opportunities to participate in athletics, science fair, student council, yearbook, enrichment programs, and afterschool clubs. Students develop their interests, learn new talents, and begin to feel confident in their independence.

 

St. Viator School prepares our students for their high school and college years. St. Viator graduates are routinely accepted into prominent public and private high schools in the Chicago area. All of the students from the Classes of 2024 and 2025 matriculated to the high schools of their choice.

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Program Logistics

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• Middle School instruction is five days a week (M-T-W-Th-F)

• The school day is from 7:50am – 3:00pm 

• All Middle School Students wear the school uniform

• Peace Builders Program for conflict resolution tactics and anti-bullying techniques

• iReady assessments three times each year​

 

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