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- Where and when should I get my child’s uniform?
  Where and when should I get my child’s uniform?
  
  You have 3 different options:
  Lands End – www.landsend.com mention school code 9000-8599-4
  Dennis Uniform – 1141 North Main Street Lombard, Illinois 630.932.7171 or online at www.dennisuniform.com mention code GAPGL
  Uniform Resale at school (date tba)
  Log onto www.sijschool.org and click on spirit wear to order SIJ sweatshirts! They have great spirit wear for parents as well!
- What is Protecting God’s Children Course and how do I sign up?
  What is Protecting God’s Children Course and how do I sign up?
  
  PGC is a course that the diocese requires all parents/volunteers take in order to enter the school and volunteer. You can call the Adult Formation Office at SIJ to sign up 630.655.6688 or log onto the diocesan website at www.dioceseofjoliet.org.
- Will my child attend mass during school hours?
  Will my child attend mass during school hours?
  
  Yes! K-8 attend mass every Friday and Holy Day of Obligation with the entire student body. Our preschool students attend monthly as well.
- Do I pack lunches or is there a hot lunch program available?
  Do I pack lunches or is there a hot lunch program?
  
  There is a hot lunch program available Mondays and Fridays, as well as a milk program. Information is emailed to parents at the beginning of the school year.
  Tuesdays through Thursdays, your child will bring their own lunch in a lunch box of your choosing.
- What if my child has food allergies or other health conditions?
  What if my child has food allergies or other health conditions?
  
  Just let your teacher know! There is an allergy table set up in the lunchroom and your teacher can give you additional information on this!
- Can my child participate in scouts?
  Can my child participate in scouts?
  
  Girl Scouts begins in kindergarten and they are called Daisies through the 1st grade. Daisies is a GREAT opportunity for all the girls to meet each other…even those not in their class this year. It helps the transition to first grade as they may not have the same girls with them next year. But, they will know all of the girls from Daisies! Boy/Cub scouts begin in 1st grade.
- What are the hours of the K-8 classes?
  What are the hours of the K-8 classes?
  
  Currently, the school day for all students begins at 8:05 am (doors open at 7:45 am). Classes are dismissed at 3:10 p.m.
- What is the curriculum?
  What is the curriculum?
  
  SIJ follows Illinois state standards and the curriculum of the Diocese of Joliet. SIJ is an Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) recognized school.
- What if my child is sick?
  What if my child is sick?
  
  Please report the absence by calling the main school number (630.323.3244) and listen for the prompt for the school absentee line.
- What is the average class size?
  What is the average class size?
  
  The average class size for PK3-8th grade is 19 students.