About Our School
About Saint Clement School
We are an engaged community of leaders and learners bringing together Catholic-based values and modern academic practices to educate the spirit, mind, and body of children from PreKindergarten 3 to Grade Eight.
Guided by our five anchors.
— Belong, Learn, Pray, Serve, & Share —
Our curriculum of interdisciplinary studies is designed to promote character development, intellectual curiosity, and critical thinking in a supportive and inclusive environment. A Saint Clement National Blue Ribbon school education gives students the academic and social-emotional tools they need to thrive at Chicago’s top high schools, and the compassion, courage, and confidence it takes to make a difference in our ever-changing world. Our greatest legacy is our alumni, and we receive testaments of their distinction every day.
Since 1905, Saint Clement has been a fixture in Chicago’s storied Lincoln Park neighborhood, and we take full advantage of the cultural and educational opportunities around us. We welcome families of all demographics, faiths, and socioeconomic backgrounds to join us in our pursuit of intellectual discovery and following Jesus.
A Note From Our Principal,
Ms. Kristen Fink
Welcome!!
Saint Clement School in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, has a rich tradition of academic excellence and a commitment to the spiritual development of its students. Anchored in faith, Saint Clement is a parish where Catholic education is a priority and faith is the cornerstone of the educational experience—a community I could not be prouder to lead.
We are a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, which means we are one of the top-performing private schools in the nation as ranked by the U.S. Department of Education. Our teachers and staff go above and beyond every day to ensure the growth and success of our students. They lead with exceptional knowledge, compassion, and drive to meet your child where she or he is at and guide them in their journey of academic excellence, spiritual growth, and social responsibility. When I walk into our teacher’s classrooms, I am constantly amazed at the way they interact with students, plan meaningful lessons, and provide specific feedback.
Every day we welcome our students with joy - smiles, high fives, and music. After drop-off, we have a morning assembly to gather as a community, recognize those students who are living out our anchors of belong, learn, pray, serve, and share, and have a positive start to our day.
This is a very special community that strives to live as Jesus called us to. We hope you consider joining our family and I look forward to getting to know you, and your child.
Anchored in the richness of the Catholic tradition, Saint Clement School engages every child in a challenging academic environment that empowers and inspires our students to recognize their unique gifts.
— Saint Clement School Mission Statement
Quick Facts
First and foremost, we are a parish school. Since our founding in the early 1900’s, Saint Clement church and school have been entwined in teaching our youth, growing in faith and community, and inviting all to have a transformative encounter with Jesus Christ.
School Profile
12:1
At Saint Clement we have a 12:1 Student to Faculty ratio.
Field Trips
Our students average 3 field trips a year and by graduation will have visited every major Chicago cultural institution.
Adventure Courses
Over 25 After school Adventure programs offered throughout the year.
Hot Lunches
Over 13,531 hot lunches made each year using only fresh, natural ingredients.
STEAM Classes
Saint Clement School was accepted to the Trustey Fellows STEAM Teaching Program at the University of Notre Dame.
Volunteer
Parents are required to volunteer 20 hour each year.
Test Scores
i-Ready test taken 3 times a year. Among the highest scores in Chicago Catholic Schools.
Community
We are a TIGHTKNIT community
of 280 families and over 500 students.
Public Speaking
Students excel at public speaking having been exposed to it early and often
Responsive Classroom
Responsive Classroom is an evidence-based approach to teaching and discipline that focuses on four main areas: engaging academics, positive community, effective management, and developmental awareness.
The Responsive Classroom approach helps teachers to:
Create a classroom where students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.
Build a positive classroom community where students learn how to work together, make good choices, and take responsibility for their actions.
Teach important social skills such as problem-solving, communication, and collaboration.
Start each day in a way that sets a positive tone for learning through morning meetings.
When students need support in meeting classroom or school expectations, Responsive Classroom encourages teachers to use logical consequences that are connected to the behavior. The goal is for students to understand what went wrong, take responsibility, and learn from the experience.
Logical consequences are not meant simply to punish a student. They allow students to make things right, practice better choices, and build the skills they need to manage their behavior.
Some examples of logical consequences include:
Regroup & Reflect (R&R): Taking time to calm down, think about what happened, and consider a better choice.
Loss of Privilege: Losing a privilege when a student’s behavior does not meet the expectations connected to that privilege.
You Break It, You Fix It: Taking responsibility for repairing or fixing something that was damaged or disrupted.