Tuition and Admission Information 

Immersion days are especially encouraged for students transferring to grades 3-8, but can be arranged at any grade level. Arrangements are made according to testing, field trips, and physical education schedules. Students will absorb all that DP has to offer and engage in a realistic experience of our school. 

Thank you for your interest in Divine Providence Catholic School!

Divine Providence Catholic School offers your child an exceptional, faith based education rooted in a 60-year tradition of excellence.  Thank you for considering our school for your child’s education!

We at Divine Providence strive to enrich the lives of our students academically, spiritually and socially.  We have an exceptional staff that recognizes each child as an integral part of the class but each having individual talents that need to be nurtured.

Selecting a school for your child is an important decision.  We believe that our talented faculty, our use of technology and innovation in the classroom, and our commitment to excellence make us an exceptional school.   We hope you will place your trust and confidence in our abilities and allow us to help your child reach their maximum potential.

TOP 10 Reasons To Choose Catholic Schools

1. Catholic tradition and academic excellence in a community grounded in faith
2. Balanced curriculum that includes art, music and fitness
3. Emphasis on moral development, service to others and leadership skills
4. A 99 percent graduation rate of high school students
5. Strong preparation for further education
6. Safe and disciplined environment
7. Exceptional faculty who help students reach their highest potential
8. Individual attention in a caring community
9. Commitment to technology use to enhance education
10. Good stewardship of resources

 

Admission Process

•        Child's birth certificate
•        Baptismal Certificate (if applicable)
•        Current Completed Child Health Examination
•        Most recent report card (Grades 1-8 only) 
•        Records Release Form (Grades 1-8 only) 

Tuition

Catholic education is an investment in your child’s future.  At Divine Providence School we recognize the sacrifice associated with the financial obligations of enrolling your child in a parochial school. We have a number of ways to make DP affordable:

Divine Providence has two options to make tuition payments easier: annual tuition can be paid in full before the end of August, or annual tuition can be paid in monthly installments using the FACTS Tuition Management Program for a $50 charge. We will be using FACTS as our tuition collection service for ALL of our families. Payments can be made electronically on a ten or eleven month basis. All families are required to fill out the online FACTS Tuition collection enrollment form. The link to the FACTS Tuition website is available on the left of this page.

The Divine Providence Manna Program is a simple and effective tool to help you with your tuition needs.  The Manna Program helps you earn money for your tuition while you shop.  It’s easy to use; just buy gift certificates for local merchants and a percent of the amount is given back to you in the form of a tuition rebate.  There are over 100 companies that participate in the program.  Buy Mariano's or Jewel each week to pay for your groceries.  Buy a gas debit card and use it to fill your tank. There are many department stores, restaurants, and other retailers also available. Credits are made to your tuition account quarterly. 

Each family is responsible for a fundraising fee.  This amount is equal to $250 per child, or $500 maximum per family.  At the beginning of the year, instead of collecting this amount outright you will be provided with raffle tickets worth $10 each for the amount of your fundraising fee.  If you choose to sell your tickets to family and friends, they can help you offset this fee.  Raffle winners are selected and announced in December.

All parents may request a statement in January to submit for the State of Illinois tax credit of up to $500 for tuition and fees paid for students in K-12 based on a percentage of the amount paid in a calendar year.

Age Requirements:

• 3 year old PreSchool – student must be 3 by September 1st
• 4 year old PreKindergarten – student must be 4 by September 1st
• 5 year old Kindergarten – student must be 5 by September 1st

State Health Requirements:

Physical– All students entering Pre-School, Kindergarten, and 6th grade are required to have a physical.
Vision– All students entering Kindergarten are required to have an Eye Exam.
Dental– All students entering Kindergarten, 2nd, and 6th Grade are required to have a Dental Exam.

Health Exam Form
Eye Exam Form

School Tours

School Day Tours are by appointment only.  We try our best to schedule a time convenient for the family but encourage tours on days when school is in session. A tour takes approximately 45 minutes.   If you have any questions or would like to schedule a visit, please call our school office at 708-5662-2258.
 

Immersion Days - Come spend a day at DP! 

Immersion days are especially encouraged for students transferring to grades 3-8 but can be arranged at any grade level. Arrangements are made according to testing, field trips, and physical education schedules. Students will absorb all that DP has to offer and engage in a realistic experience of our school. Please call the office at 708-562-3364 to arrange for an immersion day.