1.  Academic Excellence

Frassati students thrive in a rigorous academic environment that prepares them for high school and beyond.

• Differentiated instruction tailored to individual learning styles

• Blended learning integrates digital tools with traditional teaching

• One-to-one Chromebooks for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade

• Many opportunities of additional learning through Specials classes

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2.  Catholic Formation

Frassati Catholic Academy is rooted in developing students and families with morals and values inspired by the life and virtues of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, and the Beatitudes. Through spiritual development in daily prayer, weekly liturgy and mission driven service, the Frassati Family works together as a supportive community of students, parents and staff to provide a spiritually rich environment.

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3.  Sense of Community

Frassati families love to work, play, and worship together. Our school families are part of a welcoming and friendly environment that actively gets involved throughout our community. Our Frassati Family Association (FFA) organizes and funds many community-building opportunities throughout the year.

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4. Dedicated Teachers & Staff 

​At Frassati Catholic Academy, our greatest strength is our people. Our dedicated faculty includes full-time classroom teachers who bring both expertise and passion to their work, with many holding advanced degrees and specialized training. Supported by an engaged administrative team and caring classroom assistants, our staff works in partnership to create a nurturing, faith-filled environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.

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5. Specials Classes

Frassati Catholic Academy offers a variety of special classes for students weekly.

• Physical Education/Health (twice a week)

• Fine Arts (Music & Art - twice a week)

• Spanish K-5th (once a week), 6th-8th (three times a week)

• Technology K-5th (once a week)

• Library PK-5th (once a week)

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6.  Affordable Extended Day Program (before and after school care)

• Available 6:30 am to 6:00 pm on full days of school. 

• The program fee is $6 per hour/per child for the time used and billed on the quarter hour.

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7. Athletics, Clubs, and Leadership Opportunities:

• Athletics: Boys and Girls soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country, and track

• Altar Serving: 4th-8th grade

• Cantor opportunities

• Robotics: Students in 6th-8th grade participate in Robotics and have the opportunity to showcase their designs around the county.

• Jr. Robotics: Students in 2nd-4th grade can participate in the learning of basic engineering principles, while increasing problem solving skills, in a creative and fun atmosphere using the LEGO Spike Essential program to build small robotic designs.

• National Junior Honors Society: Students in 6th-8th grade who are eligible can apply to be a member of NJHS.

• Kids Cafe: Students in 2nd-8th grade have fun cooking up delicious food all while learning about recipes and making meals

• Art Club: Kinder-3rd grade students get creative after school with art projects and crafts

• Chess Scholars: Available for students in grades Kindergarten through 8th, to learn the game of chess and improve their skills

• Theatre: We partner with Skyline Theatre to provide students the opportunity to participate in a theatre production

• Intramural sports are available throughout the year.

• Band is available to students in 4th-8th grade

• Choir is available to students in 3rd-8th grade

• Piano is available to students in Kindergarten-8th grade

• Additional Clubs may be available year to year such as LEGO Club, “Good News Crew”, Hands on Equations, Scholastic Bowl

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8. Academic Support

Frassati Catholic Academy, in conjunction with District 118, works to serve students with diverse learning needs.  Our Academic Resource Coordinator and Resource Teacher works with staff and students to help meet the needs of students through individual and/or small group learning sessions. We also currently partner with Mobile Therapy Centers and licensed social workers to provide additional speech therapy, occupational therapy, and social-emotional learning groups. 

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9. Financial Assistance

Frassati Catholic Academy strives to make Catholic education affordable for all families who seek it. Frassati Catholic Academy provides need-based financial aid for families.  These awards are unfunded and are deductions from the school's operating budget. Families can also apply for financial assistance through the Archdiocese of Chicago. 

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10. Transportation

Frassati Catholic Academy, in conjunction with Wauconda School District 118, operates bus routes to and from school for students that live within the Wauconda School District Boundaries.