St. Jude Catholic School opened in 1985 and is fully accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference and recognized by the State of Florida. We serve children from ages 3 – 14.

  Saint Jude School has its own Early Learning Center for children who are either 3 or 4 by September 1^st. We are proud to offer a VPK program to our four year old children and families. We have consecutively maintained a safe, qualified and educational learning program since 2009. We believe we stand among the best early education programs in the Boca Raton area.

  There are 2 classes per grade in grades kindergarten through 2, with approximately 25 students in each class. There is one class of grades 3, 4 and 5 with approximately 28 per class. At this time we have two classes in most middle school grades. All students in grades K-8 are accepted on a 90-day probationary basis.

  All full-time teachers in grades K-8 are Florida State certified with Professional Certificates or are in the process of completing requirements. A teacher assistant is assigned to Early Learning Classes which come close to or exceed state requirements. In any other situation, assistance is provided when needed.

  The curriculum St. Jude School uses is that which is set forth by the Diocese of Palm Beach and is used in all the Catholic elementary schools throughout the Diocese. We operate using the Florida Sunshine Standards as well as a focus on the National Common Core Standards.

  In addition to the regular curriculum, physical education, music, art, computer and media are also included for each grade. Spanish is offered in Pre-K through 8^th grade.

  All classes receive religious instruction every day, and every month all students attend First Friday Mass at 8:00 a.m., different grade levels rotate preparation the liturgy each month.

  Students receive the Sacraments of First Penance and First Holy Eucharist in 2nd grade and Confirmation in 9th grade.

  Students in grades 2 through 8 take National Standardized tests.

  The following after-school sports are offered in grades 5-8: Boys’ baseball; girls’ softball, volleyball and cheerleading; boys’ and girls’ flag football soccer, basketball and tennis.

  Children have the opportunity to join the school band, school chorus and church choir with lessons being held after school.

  St. Jude Catholic School participates in spelling bees, geography bees, art exhibits and holiday music performances.

  The school offers a hot lunch program which provides hot, healthy and varied options.   Children may purchase lunch or bring their lunch from home.

  St. Jude School has an active Advisory Board, Finance Board and Home & School Association. All families are expected to donate 20 service/volunteer hours during the school year and are encouraged to become involved in school activities and fund-raisers sponsored by the Home & School Association.

  PreK 3 through Grade 8 - Classes begin at 7:50 a.m.

  Dismissal: PreK 3 through Grade 4 @ 2:45 p.m.,

                  Grades 5 - 8 @ 3:00 p.m.

  Extended Day Care for working parents until 5:45 p.m. (registration is limited)

  The Saint Jude Catholic School and Church Community, in Christ, provides a learning experience in which all students have the opportunity to achieve their highest potential, spiritually, emotionally, and academically, while growing in the understanding that they are created and loved by God.

  The administrators, faculty, staff are united in believing in the values of the catholic faith. These values are taught and experienced on a parish level, in daily religion classes, all school liturgies, service activities including the hunger program involvement, visitations to the elderly, and throughout academic learning environment. It is believed that these catholic values will be the cornerstone for student.

•   Our education is faithful to the teachings of Catholicism, which is incorporated throughout all academic areas and daily school life.



•   A multi-cultural curriculum celebrates and enhances diversity, encouraging understanding and respect.



•   Children are gifts from God and are valued as individuals with unique spiritual, physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.



•   Students learn in different ways and are provided with a variety of instructional approaches to meet their individual learning styles.



•   Students’ mastery of instructional content is assessed through a variety of learning activities, such as oral participation, written responses, standardized tests, and creative projects.



•   Opportunities are provided for students to achieve their highest potential academically, socially, and in the area of stewardship, becoming confident, self-directed, lifelong learners.