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A Beacon in Education... A Beacon in Faith!
Collinwood's Catholic School!
2018-2019 School Year Theme
Do all things with kindness.
Important Information
Important Facts about St. Jerome School
Collinwood's Catholic School!
2018-2019 School Year Theme
Do all things with kindness.
Important Information
Important Facts about St. Jerome School
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St. Jerome Catholic School provides a quality education to students of all faiths through the development of spirit, mind, and body. We value the diversity of our students and provide a firm spiritual, academic, and social foundation upon which they can build their future. |
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SJS offers a quality education for students in Pre-School through Grade 8. Over 95% of our graduates go on to Catholic/Private High Schools. Daily student attendance rate of over 97%. 98% of our students are part of the Cleveland Scholarship and tutoring program (Voucher) or the EdChoice Program. SJS has an extremely dedicated Parent-Teacher Unit (PTU). SJS is fully accredited and chartered by the State of Ohio. All teachers are certified by the State of Ohio and religion teachers are certified by the Diocese of Cleveland. SJS has a complete, updated computer lab and students receive an hour of technology instruction per week. Students receive instruction from our Music Teacher twice each week. Physical Education is important at SJS. Students participate in Physical Education class twice weekly. After-School Care is available on site until 6pm for a nominal, hourly rate. |
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The enrollment for the 2018-2019 school year in grades Pre-school through 8th grade is 254 students. All employees and volunteers who have contact with students undergo thorough screening, including background checks through the Ohio Bureau of Investigation & Identification (BCI&I.) For complete information on screening policies, see the revised “Policy for the Safety of Children in Matters of Sexual Abuse,” section1.2 (pg. 3) available in the school office. |
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Collinwood's Catholic School!
Mission and Values
St. Jerome Catholic Elementary School Mission Statement
The mission of St. Jerome School is to educate each student in a spirit of faith and academic excellence according
to Roman Catholic Principals. As part of a caring, disciplined community, our school, in partnership with parents,
nurtures and challenges each student to develop his or her fullest potential.
We Believe That...
Catholic education creates an atmosphere of mutual respect, encourages service, and facilitates the development of
positive interpersonal relationships between students, teachers, and families.
The parents/guardians are the primary educators of their children.
Every student should experience spiritual, academic, and physical growth each day.
Each child is unique and should receive an education through a variety of instructional methods.
St. Jerome - A History
St. Jerome School was built by Monsignor Leo Hammer at a cost of $100,000 within three years after the founding of the
parish. The doors of the school opened on September 1st, 1922 with two hundred and fifty pupils. At that time, there
were eleven classrooms which could accommodate up to five hundred students.
The Ursuline Sisters of Villa Angela were called upon to staff St. Jerome School. Later a convent was built on the parish
grounds to house the Sisters. In 1937 a four classroom wing was added to the southeast side of the school. At that time,
there were fifteen classrooms available for use.
The number of students attending St. Jerome's increased during the 1940's to six hundred and fifty. The era of the 1950's
and 1960's saw a great number of students attending the school. Gradually, as the number of parishioners began to decline
during the past thirty years, the number of students began to decline too. During the 1970's non parishioners were
invited to attend St. Jerome's. Presently there are over two hundred students attending the School.
Around 1980 a kindergarten was added. Originally there were half day classes in the morning and again in the afternoon.
In 1994 this was changed to full day classes.
Within the past thirty years, several additions were made to our classroom facilities including a new library, a computer
lab, and a science lab. We also have a Government Modular Unit used to tutor our students.
During the 90 years of existence of St. Jerome's School, over five thousand five hundred students have graduated from
the eighth grade. At the present time over twenty students have been ordained to the priesthood, fifty graduates have
become Religious Order Sisters, and three graduates have become Religious Order Brothers. The handing on of the Catholic
Faith to the next generation has been an integral Part of the Philosophy of St. Jerome School from the beginning.
Presently, St. Jerome School has a staff consisting of a lay Principal, ten full time teachers, two full time teacher
aides,three part time teachers, a librarian, and one Basic Skills Teacher in the Government Modular Unit. It has an
operating budget of over one million dollars. The school is alive and well, and leading education in the 21st Century.
Mission and Values
St. Jerome Catholic Elementary School Mission Statement
The mission of St. Jerome School is to educate each student in a spirit of faith and academic excellence according
to Roman Catholic Principals. As part of a caring, disciplined community, our school, in partnership with parents,
nurtures and challenges each student to develop his or her fullest potential.
We Believe That...
Catholic education creates an atmosphere of mutual respect, encourages service, and facilitates the development of
positive interpersonal relationships between students, teachers, and families.
The parents/guardians are the primary educators of their children.
Every student should experience spiritual, academic, and physical growth each day.
Each child is unique and should receive an education through a variety of instructional methods.
St. Jerome - A History
St. Jerome School was built by Monsignor Leo Hammer at a cost of $100,000 within three years after the founding of the
parish. The doors of the school opened on September 1st, 1922 with two hundred and fifty pupils. At that time, there
were eleven classrooms which could accommodate up to five hundred students.
The Ursuline Sisters of Villa Angela were called upon to staff St. Jerome School. Later a convent was built on the parish
grounds to house the Sisters. In 1937 a four classroom wing was added to the southeast side of the school. At that time,
there were fifteen classrooms available for use.
The number of students attending St. Jerome's increased during the 1940's to six hundred and fifty. The era of the 1950's
and 1960's saw a great number of students attending the school. Gradually, as the number of parishioners began to decline
during the past thirty years, the number of students began to decline too. During the 1970's non parishioners were
invited to attend St. Jerome's. Presently there are over two hundred students attending the School.
Around 1980 a kindergarten was added. Originally there were half day classes in the morning and again in the afternoon.
In 1994 this was changed to full day classes.
Within the past thirty years, several additions were made to our classroom facilities including a new library, a computer
lab, and a science lab. We also have a Government Modular Unit used to tutor our students.
During the 90 years of existence of St. Jerome's School, over five thousand five hundred students have graduated from
the eighth grade. At the present time over twenty students have been ordained to the priesthood, fifty graduates have
become Religious Order Sisters, and three graduates have become Religious Order Brothers. The handing on of the Catholic
Faith to the next generation has been an integral Part of the Philosophy of St. Jerome School from the beginning.
Presently, St. Jerome School has a staff consisting of a lay Principal, ten full time teachers, two full time teacher
aides,three part time teachers, a librarian, and one Basic Skills Teacher in the Government Modular Unit. It has an
operating budget of over one million dollars. The school is alive and well, and leading education in the 21st Century.
Collinwood's Catholic School!
Admissions
Admissions Information
St. Jerome School admits students of any race, color, nationality, religion, and origin. Children must attain
the age of five for kindergarten by August 30th. We use the following priority when accepting new students:
- Parishioners
- Children with siblings in the school at the present time
- Non- Parishioners
Please call 486-3587 for a personal tour of our school.
Kindergarten
St. Jerome School offers a full day kindergarten program. Half of the day is spent in academic preparations
that meet state requirements. The other half is spent in enrichment and creative activities.
Tuition and Tuition Aid
Information is available upon request. Financial aid is available for families in need. St. Jerome School
accepts the Cleveland Scholarship and Tutoring Program (Voucher) as well as EdChoice Scholarships.
CSTP applications are available in the school office.
Downloadable Forms
New Student application packet
New Student Information, Scholarship forms and instructions
Returning Student Information and Scholarship renewal forms
Admissions
Admissions Information
St. Jerome School admits students of any race, color, nationality, religion, and origin. Children must attain
the age of five for kindergarten by August 30th. We use the following priority when accepting new students:
- Parishioners
- Children with siblings in the school at the present time
- Non- Parishioners
Please call 486-3587 for a personal tour of our school.
Kindergarten
St. Jerome School offers a full day kindergarten program. Half of the day is spent in academic preparations
that meet state requirements. The other half is spent in enrichment and creative activities.
Tuition and Tuition Aid
Information is available upon request. Financial aid is available for families in need. St. Jerome School
accepts the Cleveland Scholarship and Tutoring Program (Voucher) as well as EdChoice Scholarships.
CSTP applications are available in the school office.
Downloadable Forms
New Student application packet
New Student Information, Scholarship forms and instructions
Returning Student Information and Scholarship renewal forms
