Saint Jude Catholic School of Boca Raton  

General School Information 

St. Jude Catholic School opened in 1985 and is fully accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference and recognized by the State of Florida. 

There are 2 classes per grade in grades kindergarten through 8, with 26 students in each class and all students in grades K-8 are accepted on a 90-day probationary basis.

All full-time teachers in grades K-8 are Florida State certified.  Full time teacher assistants are assigned to each kindergarten class.  Part-time teacher assistants are assigned to grades 1 and 2. 

The curriculum St. Jude School uses is the curriculum set forth by the Diocese of Palm Beach and is used in all the Catholic elementary schools throughout the Diocese of Palm Beach.

In addition to the regular curriculum, physical education, music, art, computer and media are also included for each grade.  Spanish is offered in grades 3-8.

All classes receive religious instruction every day, and every month all students attend First Friday Mass at 8:00 a.m., and different grade levels take turns preparing the liturgy each month.

Students receive the Sacraments of First Holy Eucharist in 2^nd grade and Confirmation in 9^th grade.

Students in grades 3 through 8 take National Standardized tests. 

The following after-school sports are offered in grades 6-8:  Boys’ flag football and baseball; girls’ softball, volleyball and cheerleading; boys’ and girls’ soccer, basketball and tennis. 

Children have the opportunity to join the school band and church choir with lessons being held after school.

St. Jude Catholic School participates in spelling bees, geography bees, art exhibits and holiday music performances.

The school offers a hot lunch program organized and run by L'ecole Catering Service.   Children may purchase lunch or bring their lunch from home. 

St. Jude School has an active Advisory Board and Home & School Association.  Parents are asked to volunteer 20 hours during the school year and become active in school activities and fund-raisers sponsored by the Home & School Association.

School hours:  Kindergarten through grade 8 begins at 7:50 a.m.

                      Dismissal:  Kindergarten – Grade 4 @ 2:45

                                       Grades. 5-8 at 3:00 p.m.

Extended Day Care for working parents until 6:00 p.m. (registration is limited)

Our Mission

Called to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ, the Saint Jude Catholic School and Church Communities join together to provide a learning experience which ensures that all students have the opportunity to achieve their highest potential, while growing in the understanding that they are created and loved by God.

Our Philosophy

The administrators, faculty, staff are united in believing in the values of the catholic faith. These values are taught and experienced on a parish level, in daily religion classes, all school liturgies, service activities including the hunger program involvement, visitations to the elderly, and throughout academic learning environment. It is believed that these catholic values will be the cornerstone for student.

Our Belief Statements

We believe:

• Children are gifts from God and are valued as individuals with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.

• Students are treated with dignity and respect.

• A student's self-esteem is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect among and between students and staff, free from harassment, negative peer pressure, and disrespect.

• A safe, spiritual. and physically comfortable environment where all students can learn is provided.

• Clergy, administration, teachers, students, parents, and the parish community share the responsibility for advancing the school's mission of growing in the Catholic faith and following the teachings of Jesus Christ.

• The priority of Saint Jude Catholic School is to meet the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs of each student.

• Opportunities are provided for students to achieve their highest potential academically, socially, and in the area of stewardship.

• Students are able to use their learning, spiritually and well as academically, in their everyday experiences.

• Catholic education is grounded in the traditional teachings of Catholicism.

• Values and beliefs should be taught continually and deliberately throughout all academic areas and daily school life.

• Students learn to make appropriate decisions and choices based on the values of the Catholic faith, with an awareness of the needs of the global community.

• Students learn if different ways and should be provided with a variety on instructional approaches to meet their individual learning styles.

• Students actively involved in solving problems become confidents, self-directed, lifelong learners.

• Challenging experiences increase individual student performance.

• Students' mastery of instructional content is assessed through a variety of learning activities, such as oral participation, written responses, standardized tests, and creative projects.

• A multi-cultural curriculum celebrates and enhances the cultural diversity of the student body and staff, encouraging understanding and respect for different peoples and cultures.

• The commitment to continuous improvement is imperative to enable students to grow in their Catholic faith and to become confident, self directed, lifelong learners.

Contact Information

Telephone

561-392-9160

Postal address

21689 Toledo Road

       Boca Raton, FL  33433

Electronic mail

Webmaster: lduffner@lievano.com

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Last modified: 04/06/08