St. Jude School offers a core curriculum from kindergarten to 8th grade that exceeds state and federal standards. Our students consistently succeed on state and national standardized tests due in large part to our emphasis on mastering fundamentals of reading, writing, and mathematics. Studies in science, social studies, and religion round out the foundational curriculum. Traditional core studies are enhanced with classes in music, art, library, computers, Spanish, and physical education.

We have mastered the craft of teaching by finding the best materials and resources, and implementing cross-curricular subject integration wherever possible. When our kindergartners study apples, they write about their favorite color of apple; they create mathematical graphs of classmates’ favorite ways to eat an apple; they perform science experiments by making apple sauce! When our 5th graders study states and capitals, they learn songs about the U.S. When our 2nd graders read about famous Americans in social studies, they create a wax museum for our school community.

Learning at St. Jude is enhanced by providing access to tools and technology that allow teachers to implement a variety of innovative techniques, creating better student engagement as well as more efficient, more personalized, and more “fun” learning. And, learning is not just confined to the classroom, but rooted in the South Bend community through field trips, speakers, service projects, and community-sponsored activities.