From the Principal

Dear Visitor,

Welcome to St. Jude Catholic School in South Bend, IN.  We are striving to bring outstanding faith and education to the children and families that we serve.  Whether you are a student, parent, relative, friend, prospective family, or casual visitor; we invite you to explore our web site and learn more about the people and ideas that make us unique.

Ours is a K-8 Catholic grade school that ranges (in recent years) anywhere from 180-240 students.  We offer numerous opportunities for students to grow in faith, including weekday Masses with student participation, Advent and Lenten morning prayer services, Living Rosary, All Saints Day projects, Communion and Confirmation preparation, service opportunities, and student-led drives for local charities.

We offer curricular growth by following and assessing students based on the State of Indiana standards for academic achievement. Our I-STEP scores have made our school an example of ‘exemplary progress’ and improvement for both 2005-2006 and 2007-2008. We create long terms goals and evaluation of our curriculum through a process of curriculum mapping and continuous school improvement.  In recent years we have been routinely accredited as a member of the North Central Association—one of this nation’s premier school quality recognition organizations.

Students will have the opportunity to learn about all subjects including religion, language arts, math, science, social studies, music, art, technology, and physical education.  Our middle school will be introducing daily “elective” classes that allow students to explore skills that will provide lifelong learning and entertainment.  We offer a “gifted opportunities” program for high-achieving students and we do support students with special education needs through our licensed resource teacher, an adjunct of the South Bend Community School Corporation.  Our athletics program offers a full range of ICCL sports—football, softball, soccer, volleyball, basketball, track and field, wrestling and baseball.

Most of all, you will find a community of committed and caring individuals.  We have all range of families here—from those who have been here across generations to those who are very new.  Please e-mail, call, or stop in if you would like more information about us.  I, as principal, will personally meet with you and show you around the school.

May you be blessed with peace and prosperity!

Principal