Academics
The Queen of the Universe curriculum challenges students to become thinkers and fosters a desire to learn.
Core Content Areas
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Religion
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Phonics/Reading/English Language Arts
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Mathematics
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Science
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Social Studies
Academic Programs
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PreK-2 UFLI Phonics
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K-8 Fishtank ELA
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K-8 Eureka2 Math
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Early Childhood Spanish Language Immersion Program Developed by the University of Notre Dame
Special Areas
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Art
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Physical Education
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Spanish
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Music
Early Childhood Curriculum
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Child-Centered and Play-Based
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Social-Emotional Learning
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Oral Language Development
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Print Awareness
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Mathematical and Scientific Exploration
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Early Childhood Spanish Language Immersion Program Developed by the University of Notre Dame
Technology
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One-to-one technology school
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Tablets are provided for PreK students
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Chromebooks are provided to grades K-8
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Students become adept at using technology in their learning
Instruction
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Ideal class sizes with an average ratio of 14:1
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Highly educated faculty
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Teacher collaboration, coaching, and professional development workshops to provide the best instructional practices in their classrooms
1st-8th Grade
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Continuity of Mathematics and English/Language Arts instruction in grades K-8
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Classrooms have interactive whiteboards to promote collaborative learning in various innovative forms
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Sacramental preparation in grades 3 and 7
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Extracurricular activities include: Choir, Girls Volleyball, Co-Ed Soccer, Girls on the Run, Brain Games Afterschool Enrichment, Student Council, Track & Field
High School Preparation
Historically Q of U students are accepted into some of Chicago’s most prestigious private & public high schools including:
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Brother Rice High School
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Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
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De La Salle Institute
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Marist Premier Catholic College Prep
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Mother McAuley High School
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St. Lawrence High School
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St. Rita High School
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Whitney M. Young Magnet High School
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Mount Carmel High School
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St. Ignatius High School
