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Curriculum

The curriculum at Mother Teresa Catholic Academy is aligned to learning standards established both by the State of Illinois and the Diocese of Joliet. Students receive instruction in the areas of Religion, Reading/Literature, Language Arts (English, Spelling, Phonics), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Art, Music, and Foreign Language (Spanish).

Departmentalized Classrooms

Students in grades 5-8 have departmental classes and switch teachers for the core academic areas. Students in grades K-8 receive instruction from a special teacher for Physical Education, Foreign Language (Spanish) and Music. Accelerated math and science students who are accepted into the program attend Algebra and Biology classes at Marian High School and receive high school credit for these courses.

Mother Teresa Catholic Academy offers Physical Education, Spanish, Art, Music and Band.