Program Overview
St. Philip's 5th through 8th grade Middle School program successfully prepares students for high school and beyond. Our students' test scores are consistently above the national norm and as a result, 99% of St. Philip students place into their #1 choice high school.
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Led by three highly qualified teachers, Middle School has a wide range of subjects including religion, social emotional learning, music, and leveled reading & math classes. Our small class sizes help students receive the individualized attention they need, and allow them to create strong bonds with their teachers and classmates.
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Our goal is for each student to graduate from St. Philip with the tools they need to be lifelong learners who are grounded in faith and have a heart for service.
8th Grade Schedule
8:30 AM - 9:10 AM Religion & SEL
9:10 AM - 10:00 AM Science
10:00 AM- 10:50 AM Social Studies
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM Math
11:50 AM - 12:25 PM Lunch/Recess
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Language Arts
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Specials or Electives
2:15 PM - 2:55 PM Physical Education or Specials
2:55 PM - 3:00 PM Dismissal
Middle School Curriculum
5th-8th Grade
What does a typical day look like in 8th Grade?
A St. Philip Graduate is...
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Did you know that 99% of St. Philip students attend their
​#1 choice high school?
Preparing For High School
5th Grade
The high school preparation process begins at St. Philip in 5th grade when students enter our rigorous High School Preparation Program. Students engage with and learn from specialized teachers in math, language arts, science, and social studies, and learn how to manage block schedules and switching classrooms.
6th Grade
In 6th Grade, we build upon the skills students have learned in previous years and prepare them for the increased challenges of middle school. Our curriculum is designed to help students become more independent, responsible, and accountable as they move closer to high school.
7th Grade
In 7th grade, our Middle School teachers continue to emphasize the importance of classroom attendance, quarterly report cards, and test scores. Chicago area high schools typically review students' information and scores from 7th grade, so our teachers encourage students to do their best work throughout the year.
8th Grade
​Each family is invited to a High School information each year led by Mr. Markworth, who has nearly 30 years of experience navigating the high school process with families. He discusses the various high school options and admissions criteria with each family and remains in frequent communication with families throughout the year.
High Schools Our Graduates Attend
