St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic SchoolAbout Us
St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic School is able to offer something unlike any other school in Philadelphia - a private school education at a Catholic school price. We are a small, private school with an average of 25 to 30 students per grade and have been in the community for over 50 years. The school has grown to include students from Pre-Kindergarten to eighth grade.
All rights, privileges, programs, and activities associated with St. Josaphat are available to everyone. Our school accepts all races and national or ethnic origins, and absolutely does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, or in any school administered program.
What We Offer
New Advanced Computer Lab
The newly equipped, Microsoft-based, Internet-ready computer lab offers students the ability to learn keyboarding, word processing, PowerPoint presentation development, and spreadsheet skills using the latest technology. All classes visit the computer lab once a week
School Plus
School Plus is a before and after school program conducted by the teachers. The program starts before school at 7:00 a.m. and begins at the end of the school day until 6:00 p.m.
Lunch Program
A different hot lunch is available for purchase daily. Beverages are also available for purchase, including milk, chocolate milk, juice, iced tea, and bottled water. Please keep in mind that soda cans and glass bottles are not permitted. Take a look at our Lunch Menu
CORA
Subjects offered through CORA are remedial reading and math, as well as speech therapy. Psychiatric and guidance counseling is also available.
Home & School Association
Tuition alone does not cover school expenses. The Home & School Association conducts varioius fund-raising activities to raise money throughout the school year, so that St. Josaphat can continue to provide our students with the personalized education unique to our school. The Home & School Association meets once a month during the school year. Fund-raising activities are fun in nature and include community events, sales and bazaars, bowling and skating parties, family bingo, school dances, and even Philadelphia Phantoms tickets.
All parents, guardians, and grandparents are welcome to attend the meetings and participate in and support all school fund-raising projects. Suggestions for future fund-raisers are also appreciated.
An Abundant Library
The school library collection includes a variety of books and videos for classroom use and exciting books for personal reading pleasure. All grades visit the library once a week with the opportunity to checkout enjoyable reading material or support material for classroom assignments. The school library is open throughout the school day from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
Enhanced Music Program
St. Josaphat offers a music program to students. This program includes a variety of music activities to choose from, such as choir, band, and hand-bell choir.
Free Bus Transportation
The school district of Philadelphia supplies St. Josaphat with free bus service for students who live a mile and a half from the school. Children must be six years of age or older