I love St. Irene School! We live in Naperville with the 'bigger is better 'mentality and cannot believe how fortunate we were to discover little St Irene! So happy my child doesn't have to go to the mega middle school with all the drama and pressure to fit in. She has friends in the Naperville public
... Read more schools so we hear what they are experiencing and are very happy we have the cocoon of the St. Irene Community. She plans on attending either Benet or St. Francis and I believe St. Irene has given her the academic tools and confidence to suceed at either. We just love it! Thanks to all of the teachers, truly a wonderful group of educators. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/08/09
I have been going to Saint Irene School for many years. I beleive I have exceeded academically and spiritually. I not only enjoy my classes I have opened a new door to what it means to be Catholic.
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Posted by a student on 01/29/09
Really pleased so far with the school. My son has an IEP and the school has gone above and beyond to help us determine best strategies and interventions. Everyone we've encountered has been welcoming and really -- a family. People are always looking out for your child, and I've never seen such a place
... Read more for 'it takes a village' type thinking. The academics can't be beat -- spanish starting in preschool, a buddy system that pairs older grades with younger, test scores are extremely high, the kids in the older grades routinely go to state and take gold at the science fair, and every kid who takes the high school placement exams for Benet & St. Francis get in. Sure, there's no gym, and the school is small. But there's tons of sports (fall & spring) and everyone seems to work together well. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/06/07
Academically, it's great, but socially, it leaves a lot to be desired. Cliques, queen bees and verbal bullying abound and staff seems unwilling to address these issues. Hard to believe it's a Christian school at times. A good school, but definitely not for everyone.
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Posted by a parent on 08/22/07
Sports and music programs are great! Small class sizes allow teachers to teach to all levels. However, what used to be a happy, spirited school, now seems to be filled with tension and uncertainty. The principal, in my opinion, is the reason for the downfall of a once loving and close knit school.
... Read more She never attends schools functions - dances, sports events, nothing. Nor is she approachable. Parents are afraid of confronting her in fear of the backlash to their children. Turn over is totally unacceptable for such a small school. Parent groups are wearing thin due to lack of support from office. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/01/07
St. Irene is a rare gem in the western suburbs -- small and dynamic, vibrant and nurturing. In an area of mega-high schools and lost-in-the-crowd education, St. Irene cultivates a close-knit community that extends past the classroom, into the home and parish. Though it's appearance is off-putting
... Read more (small, 1950s building that looks barely large enough for a single grade, much less PreK through 8th), it's another great example of how St. Irene makes something great from almost nothing. The teachers are wonderful -- and we've had experiences with children at each end of the educational spectrum. There's no sense of teaching to the test or to the middles -- even report cards look at what the child is capable of achieving. There's one class per grade -- which may seem limiting, but truly, it teaches a great lesson on forging lifelong relationships. A wonderful school -- a great environment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/23/06
Someone once described St. Irene School as Warrenville's best kept secret and I have to agree. My kids have gone there for over three years now and we couldn't be happier. The class sizes are small and there is one class per grade. The teachers are fantastic -- exactly the caliber I would expect for
... Read more a private school. Best of all is the morality and personal responsibility the kids are taught to develop. This school stresses achievement and doing one's best and the teachers make every effort to help each student improve their strengths and develop their weaknesses. There truly is no child left behind here! Another really nice thing I like is the level of respect the students have for the teachers and administrators and vice-versa. My kids love going to school each and every day! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/04/05
This is an excellent school! Academically, they are way above the national averages. Class sizes are small with one class per grade. Emphasis is also placed on civic duty and personal responsibility. Each class has one or more 'service projects' they commit to each year wherein they commit time and/or
... Read more money they've raised to worthy causes. The older kids have to perform 20 service hours personally, which could include cleaning up the lunchroom or helping supervise younger grades during mass and special projects. The small class sizes ensure that 'no child is left behind.' Teachers have plenty of opportunity to get to know each of their students' strengths and weaknesses. Their curriculums are challenging, but they help the kids meet those challenges. The principal is also great -- very hands on. Most of all, I like seeing how much respect the kids have for the staff and vice-versa. Read less
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Warrenville schools — St Irene School is located at 3s601 Warren Ave, Warrenville IL 60555. 3s601 Warren Ave is in the 60555 ZIP code in Warrenville, IL The school district for St Irene School is the Diocese Of Joliet Education Office. St Irene School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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