Infant Jesus of Prague School

1101 Douglas Avenue

Flossmoor, Illinois

708-799-5200 x235

Mission Statement, Philosophy, Blue Ribbon Award

Mission Statement 

The mission of Infant Jesus of Prague School is to provide avenues through which students are able to hear the word of Christ, heed His message, and live the gospels in an environment that stresses quality education, positive self image, and respect for others.  Cooperation among the home, school and parish is vital to the recognition that educating the whole person involves moral, physical, intellectual, emotional and social dimensions.

 Philosophy

The school’s mission is to provide a Christian atmosphere in which growth and learning can take place.  It is the dedicated staff of IJP, committed to the goals of Catholic Education, and the following beliefs that allow us to achieve these goals.  

We believe our faith impels us to design instructional activities in ways that allow the learner to reach full potential.  We strive to instill a set of Christian values and attitudes in all children that respects the rights of all people, regardless of their culture, race, ethnic background or religion.

 We believe that Religious Education  provides not merely doctrinal instruction, but liturgical experiences, involvement with the Living Church and development of moral values as well.  Religion is not just one of the many subjects taught.  It is rather, the backbone of the school, permeating the entire curriculum. 

We believe that each student is created uniquely, with special gifts, learning styles and limitations.  Our curriculum  therefore, is geared toward developing the most appropriate learning design for each child.  Our educational programs aim toward making each child a lifelong learner, and a contributing member of both society and the Catholic Church.

We believe that parents should be recognized as the primary educators of their children.  As such, we will work with them to help each child realize a greater love of God through faith and knowledge.

Blue Ribbon Award

For the second time Infant Jesus of Prague School has been named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education.

History

Infant Jesus of Prague Elementary School is located in Flossmoor, Illinois, a suburb 25 miles south of downtown Chicago. Established in 1958, Infant Jesus of Prague (IJP) encompasses preschool through eighth grade drawing its 600 students from 25 surrounding communities. The school is referred to as a “truly American” school because of its highly diverse cultural and economic population.

It is the mission of IJP to provide a Christian atmosphere in which growth and learning can take place, an environment that stresses quality education, positive self-image, and respect for others. IJP is committed to educating the whole person, acknowledging the moral, physical, intellectual, emotional and social dimension of learning. It is this umbrella goal of holistic education that we hold to in working to create a strong community of learners.