INFORMATION & POLICIES
MISSION STATEMENT
Our primary mission at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is to instill a firm
foundation in our Catholic faith built upon the four pillars of a Catholic
education: faith, academics, discipline, and leadership.
SCHOOL WIDE STUDENT LEARNING EXPECTATIONS
AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST WHO
Value and receive the Sacraments
Possess a strong basic knowledge of the Catholic faith and defend it
Exhibit a devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and the Blessed Mother
Apply the virtues of the Saints to their daily lives
Exercise a prayerful life leading them to a close relationship with God.
Apply Church teachings to everyday and global situations
LIFE LONG LEARNERS WHO
Possess good study habits
Exhibit strong reading skills leading them to be life-long learners
Possess a strong basic math knowledge
Demonstrate problem solving capabilities
Construct a well written paragraph
Communicate ideas effectively
Conduct careful scientific investigations using the scientific method
Demonstrate a strong basic knowledge of historical and current events
Uses maps and globes effectively
Identify geographical locations
Demonstrate basic computer and technology literacy
RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS WHO
Appreciate the fine arts
Understand and value the importance of exercise and good health
Work cooperatively in group situations
Demonstrate the six pillars of character:
- trustworthiness
- respect
- responsibility
- fairness
- caring
- citizenship
demonstrates a moral conscience for social justice
give of their time and talents
STRONG LEADERS WHO
Defend and live out what they believe in
Accept responsibility for their words
Are open and flexible in response to change
Strive for excellence
PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Vatican II Documents which states:
Since every man of whatever race, condition, and age is endowed with the dignity of a person, he has an inalienable right to education corresponding to his proper destiny and suited to his native talents, his sex, his cultural background, and his ancestral heritage. At the same time, this education should pave the way to brotherly association with other peoples so that genuine unity and peace on earth may be promoted. For a true education aims at the formation of the human person with respect to the good of those societies of which, as a man, he is a member, an in whose responsibilities, as an adult, he will share.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School administration, faculty and staff adopt the following philosophy:
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is a Catholic community that is committed to the total development of the child in all aspects of life based on the four pillars of a Catholic education.
FAITH: Our aim is to develop ambassadors of Christ who have a respect for
life, a respect for all persons, and who continue to grow spiritually.
Our aim is to provide the child, at each level, with the skills necessary to
initiate their next stage of development and to prepare our students to function
within society.
ACADEMICS: We also strive to promote in each child a passion for learning and
the aspiration to continue in the educational process throughout his/her life.
DISCIPLINE:
Our aim is to provide an atmosphere where students will be self-disciplined, be
personally responsible for their behavior, be able to
balance justice with mercy, and be able to make decisions based on
the common good of the school community.
LEADERSHIP:
Our aim is to help build in the students good, moral, character traits that will enable them to be effective leaders now and throughout
their lives.
Through our philosophy, which encompasses the four pillars of education, which
include all aspects of lifeintellectual, spiritual, moral, social, and physical
we, in conjunction with our parents, who are the primary educators of their
children, strive to enable students to become worthy citizens of this world by
living out the Gospel message.
ADMISSION POLICY
Non-Discrimination Policy
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School admits students of any race, color, racial or
ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally
accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, racial or ethnic origin,
administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and
loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School does not discriminate against any applicant or
employee because of sex; and does not discriminate any applicant or pupil
because of sex in admissions, educational program and activities.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW STUDENTS:
a completed application form
current report card
standardized test results
a Baptismal certificate (for Roman Catholics only)
immunization records
physical examination report (Kinder and First Grade)
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW STUDENTS:
Students entering kindergarten must be 5 years old by September 1st: NO
EXCEPTIONS
Students entering 1st grade must be 6 years old by September 1st: NO EXCEPTIONS
Students must be academically able to function successfully in the Our Lady of
Perpetual Help School program.
Students must exhibit social conduct consistent with the Our Lady of Perpetual
Help School program.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW PARENTS:
Willingness to support Our Lady of Perpetual Help Schools policies
Faithful, timely payment of all tuition and fees
Financial support and involvement in the schools primary fundraisers:
Jog-a-thon and Auction Dinner/Dance.
AS OPENINGS OCCUR, STUDENTS ARE ADMITTED TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP BASED ON
THE FOLLOWING:
All certificates and general requirements are fulfilled (as previously stated)
Siblings of enrolled family members
Registered members of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Catholics outside the parish
Non-Catholics
ATTENDANCE
School Hours 1st 8th Grade (effective August 30, 2005)
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday
School Hours Kindergarten (effective October 31, 2005)
8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday
CURRICULUM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School adheres to the basic curriculum requirements
and time allotment schedule prescribed by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles,
Department of Catholic Schools and also to the California Standards and National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
TEXTBOOKS
LANGUAGE
- Silver Burdett
Ginn
SCIENCE
- Houghton Mifflin
SCIENCE
- Prentice Hall Grades 6, 7 & 8
SPELLING
-
Zaner-Bloser
PHONICS
-
Modern Curriculum Press
TEST ACHIEVER - Great Source
MATHEMATICS - Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley / Saxon
READING
-
Harcourt Brace
READING
` -
Scott Foresman Grades 6, 7, & 8
RELIGION
- Benziger
SOCIAL STUDIES - Houghton Mifflin Grades 7 & 8
SOCIAL STUDIES - Harcourt Brace Grades K-6
TECHNOLOGY
In addition to the traditional classroom instruction, students enrich their
learning through technology. We have a fully-equipped Computer Lab. Students
perform research and receive additional curriculum enrichment using up to date
reference programs and the Internet. Software is used to enhance the following
areas of the curriculum:
LANGUAGE ARTS, READING, SPELLING, MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES
ART
WORD PROCESSING, DESKTOP PUBLISHING, PROGRAMMING
KEYBOARDING, RESEARCH, DATABASE, SPREADSHEET
CRITICAL THINKING/PROBLEM SOLVING
MULTIMEDIA, ROBOTICS
In order to keep the school in operation at the lowest tuition cost possible
there are two mandatory fundraisers each year: Jog-a-thon and Auction
Dinner/Dance.
HOMEWORK POLICY
The individual instructor will assign daily homework. Homework /classroom
assignments provide a reinforcement of class instruction and help the student
form good study habits. Keeping these two positive aspects in mind, parents
should demonstrate an active interest in the childs day-to-day progress and
provide suitable conditions for home study.
Each student will be responsible for
turning in all assignments on time. In the case of an absence, the student
remains responsible for assignments due during that period. It is the students
primary responsibility to see that all assignments, both class and homework, are
completed and submitted to the teacher. Long-range research assignments should
be carefully time-planned so as to avoid last minute rush efforts.
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)
The main objective of this group is to foster close communication between
parents and school staff members by providing varied opportunities for social
interaction and dialogue. Through this group the principal discusses school
plans, policies and finances.
VOLUNTEERS
Fathers and mothers are invited to become directly involved in the school
program. We need to know who would be willing to help in specific areas so we
can call on you. Some suggestions for involvement are:
Field trip driver
Driver to away games
Hot lunch helper (Tuesdays)
Library assistant
Computer lab helper
Teacher aide
Classroom mom
Team Mom (for any sports all teams)
Special fundraisers (Jog-a-thon, Auction Dinner/Dance)
Graduation Banquet
Group Reader
Yard Duty Supervisor (both recess upper and lower playground)
Power Lab Assistant (for math and reading groups)
RECORDS & REPORTS
Report Cards
This is given to the parent following the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th quarters.
Parent Teacher Conference
All parents attend a private, scheduled conference with the teacher (s) at the
end of the 1st quarter. All other conferences are upon the request of the parent
or the teachers.
I.T.B.S. Test
Standardized tests are administered to grades 2-8 each October. The results are
distributed to each parent.
Assessment of Catholic Religious Education
The Assessment of Catholic Religious Education is administered to grades 5 & 8
in the Spring.
RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES
In addition to the religion curriculum and integration of the Catholic Christian
beliefs and values throughout the school day, there are many specially planned
religious activities. These activities include: daily recitation of the Angelus,
reciting the rosary, Stations of the Cross during Lent and weekly school
Liturgies.
STUDENT BEHAVIOR
Discipline in a Catholic School is to be considered as an aspect of moral
guidance and not a form of punishment.
The purpose of discipline is:
To provide a classroom situation conducive to learning
To promote character training, i.e. to cultivate the virtues that ensure right
living and to redirect disorderly tendencies.
UNIFORM POLICY
Dress Code
All students are required to be in proper uniform including formal Friday
uniform.
White crew socks are required for boys and knee-high white or navy blue socks
for girls. Only solid black shoes are permitted.
The following items are NOT to
be worn at any time:
sweatshirts, jackets or T-shirts depicting vulgar or obscene pictures, words,
or symbols
over-sized, sloppy items of clothing
dangling or dangerous earrings
bare midriff style shirts, tank tops, or mini skirts
high-heeled or other dangerous shoes
tight-fitting slacks or shorts
low rise or tight jeans
UNIFORM SUPPLIERS
Michaels Uniforms Glorias Dreams
1107 San Fernando Road 2025
Blake Avenue
San Fernando, CA 91340 Los
Angeles, CA 90039
(818) 361-2055
Local contact: (661) 259-9050
On designated special occasions, the students may wear free dress following the
dress code detailed above.