2018
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Saint Jude Catholic School - Chalfont, PA

Innovative teaching methods integrated with technology actively engage learners.

Innovative teaching methods integrated with technology actively engage learners.

St. Jude Catholic School is a parish elementary school committed to providing high-quality education to its students in preschool through eighth grade. Throughout its 54 year history, the parents, faculty, staff, and administration of St. Jude School have joined hearts, heads, and hands, creating an indomitable spirit of love, dedication, and energy which is the hallmark of the St. Jude School community.

Embracing the motto, "St. Jude School: Educating Hearts and Minds in Mercy, Service, and Academics," the students' educational experience combines a tradition of faith, care for others, and academic excellence. Instilling in students a lifelong love of learning, faculty are supported by parents in the delivery of a focused, differentiated, and creative program of core-curricular subjects and the arts. The nurturing, child-centered environment fosters a climate that invites and encourages students to recognize their gifts and to actualize their potential. Innovative teaching methods and thoughtful integration of technology provide a rigorous curriculum, actively engaging students in the learning process. Challenging students to become risk-takers and real-world problem solvers helps to prepare them for college and career readiness.

A unique, well-defined Research Continuum for grades K-8 ensures that students learn the spiraling, sequential steps for research and the essential writing skills necessary to produce quality projects and presentations. Students achieve academic excellence as demonstrated by multiple scholarships and awards earned each year.

The enduring practice of partnership between home and school and the firm commitment to work together on all levels are the keys to the extraordinary accomplishments and success of the students of St. Jude School, preparing them to become responsible citizens of the Church and the world.

2018 Awardee

Saint Jude Catholic School

323 W. Butler Avenue
Chalfont, PA, 18914-2329

(215) 822-9225

Principal at time of Nomination:
Sister Elizabeth Marley

Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Suburban

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Mission

Saint Jude Catholic School is a Christ-centered community that integrates strong Gospel values, the charism of mercy, and academic excellence. We strive to instill in our students a lifelong love of learning, a commitment to service, and the skills necessary to become fruitful members of the church and world.

Student Demographics

  • Asian: 3%
  • Hispanic: 1%
  • White: 94%
  • Two or more races: 2%
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