Academics

 

The curriculum at Queen of the Universe challenges students to become thinkers and fosters a desire to learn.

 

Core Content Areas

  • Religion

  • English Language Arts/ Reading

  • Mathematics—Eureka Math Grades K-6 Pre-Algebra 7th Grade/Algebra 8th Grade

  • Science

  • Social Studies

 

Special Areas

  • Art

  • Physical Education

  • Technology

 

Instruction

Students benefit from small class sizes with an average ratio of 14:1. The highly educated  faculty regularly attend professional development workshops and collaborate to provide best instructional practices in their classrooms.

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Our Early Childhood curriculum is child centered and play based. Social-emotional learning, oral language development, print awareness, and mathematical and scientific exploration are integrated throughout the day.

                                                                                                 

Technology

Tablets will be deployed in grades K-3 and Chromebooks will be deployed in grades 4-8.   Teachers will utilize the Google Classroom or Seesaw learning management systems, document cameras, web cams, and video conferencing both with in-person and remote learners. Queen students will become adept at utilizing technology in their learning.  

 

1st-8th Grade

  • Queen of the Universe provides Chromebooks for use by students and interactive white boards in the classrooms to promote collaborative learning in various innovative forms.

  • Teachers participate in workshops that provide them with the necessary tools to better serve across various subject & content areas. Parental involvement opportunities are provided to continue our partnership with parents in the education of their children.

 

High School Preparation

  • Historically Queen of the Universe students are accepted into some of Chicago’s most prestigious private & public high schools including Brother Rice, Cristo Rey Jesuit, De La Salle Institute, Marist, Mother McAuley, Queen of Peace, St. Lawrence, St. Rita, & Whitney Young.

 

SCHOOL HOURS

8:00am-2:45pm