Admissions
Join our St. Sylvester Community
When you become a member of St. Sylvester School, your family joins our school community! We take pride in the fact that every student embodies kindness, compassion, curiosity, and creativity. Together, we are committed to fostering the success of each and every student.
How to Apply
Schedule
a Tour
We warmly invite all interested families to arrange a tour at St. Sylvester School. We are excited to welcome you and give you the opportunity to explore our classrooms, engage with our enthusiastic teachers, and meet our eager students. Tours are available year-round, and we encourage you to complete our online form to kickstart the process.
Admissions Requirements
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3 years old on or before September 1st to start Preschool
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5 years old on or before September 1st to start Kindergarten
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Official birth certificate and social security number
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Baptismal or Confirmation Certificate (If Applicable)
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Dental, Health & Immunization forms before the first day of school
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Report Card(s) for transferring students
Scholarships
Available
Our mission is to remove financial barriers, allowing all students at St. Sylvester School to thrive academically, spiritually, and socially. We provide scholarships and tuition assistance to ensure access to quality, faith-centered education for families in need. We work closely with families to understand their situations and guide them to available resources.
Start your
Journey at
St. Sylvester
We are eager to meet you! Whether you're ready to schedule a tour or want to explore our scholarship opportunities, please complete the form below or reach out to our office to get started!
Tel: (773) 772-5222
Email: info@stsylvesterschool.org
Scholarships Available
St. Sylvester School provides a variety of scholarship opportunities. With more than 72% of our student body benefiting from scholarships or financial aid, we invite you to explore the options available. Our dedicated team is here to assist you, and we encourage you to fill out our inquiry form so we can help welcome our school into your family.
FACTS Tuition
We are excited to introduce FACTS Payment Plans alongside the Grant & Aid Financial Needs Assessment, all available on a single platform. By enrolling in a FACTS tuition payment plan, you can choose the payment option that aligns perfectly with your financial situation. To apply for financial aid through FACTS, you will need to set up an account.
Big Shoulders Fund
Receiving recognition as a Big Shoulders Fund school enables us to offer both need-based and merit scholarships to many students. Moreover, we actively seek to raise funds and obtain grants from various organizations to keep tuition fees affordable for our Catholic school.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
We have several scholarship partners providing opportunities beyond those listed, including the Patron Board, Auxiliary Board, Lavin Family, JCB Plus Elementary, Gallagher, Horizons for Youth, Folds of Honor, and Archdiocese of Chicago Caritas/Phoenix Scholarships.
