Infant Jesus of Prague School

1101 Douglas Avenue

Flossmoor, Illinois 60422

708-799-5200

Mission Statement, Philosophy, Blue Ribbon Award

Mission Statement 

Infant Jesus of Prague School promotes Catholic education and traditions with Christian values in a loving, secure and compassionate environment centered on Jesus' teachings.  Through this vital ministry of Infant Jesus of Prague Parish, students and families from diverse backgrounds work together as a community of respect, spirituality and academic achievement.  We focus on excellence in education with a commitment to the total formation of all students as they journey through life.

 Philosophy

Infant Jesus of Prague Parish School is committed to the vision of Catholic education and to providing a Christian atmosphere.

We believe that Catholic education provides doctrinal instruction, faith formation, liturgical experiences, development of moral values and involvement in the Church.

We believe our faith inspires us to design and deliver a curriculum that challenges all students to reach their full potential. We recognize that each student is unique and created with dignity and special gifts, learning in different ways. Our teaching styles address individual learning needs. Our educational program aims to make each child a lifelong learner and a contributing member of society and the Catholic Church.

We believe that parents are the primary educators of their children. Working with parents, we develop a partnership that encourages academic excellence, faith formation, character development, evangelization and Christian discipleship.

We believe, with God's grace, we can.

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.