Our Lady of the Blessed
School’s Offerings and Major
Priorities
Core Values
C Catholic Church
We
are rooted in life and tradition of the Catholic Church which is focused on the
promotion of spiritual, intellectual, and physical growth of the youth and
families we serve.
H Honor
We will live up to and take pride in all OLBSA
values.
R Respect
We regard self and others with great esteem.
I Integrity
We will maintain a moral and spiritual code of
conduct that is rooted in the Gospel values.
S Selfless
We value placing the need of others before
our own.
T Trust
We
are committed to establishing and maintaining a faith centered relationship
built on trust with students, parents, alumni, administration, faculty, staff,
council members and other friends of OLBSA.
I Individual
We believe each child is a sacred individual gifted
by God with unique talents and abilities that we can and will develop. We are committed to the success of each
individual.
A Academic
Excellence
We
believe in providing the finest instruction, resource, and support services to
enhance the growth and development of students.
N Nurturing
We believe each individual has a spirituality which
is nurtured and developed through prayer, service, and Knowledge of God.
History
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament was established over
seventy years ago. It was the first
parish school to minister to Black students in the city of
In 1930, an eight grade was added and the school flourished in the war
years of the 1940s. Disaster struck in
19459 when the newest classroom addition burned. For a time classes were held in the adjacent
church.
In 1987, the entire school was moved from the Blessed Sacrament campus
to the former
Mission Statement
Our Lady of the
Blessed Sacrament Academy, dedicated and committed to the students we serve,
exists to create and maintain a positive, productive, and spiritual environment
whereby all who enter, “Enter to Learn and Learn to Serve” in a global society.
Vision Statement
Our Lady of the Blessed
Sacrament Academy, with the support and assistance of the Church, Diocese and
the Office of Superintendent, will continue to be the educational choice of
this community. This is reflected in our
students, who achieve exemplary academic standards, live by the Gospel values,
display strong character, and positively contribute to their communities and
humanity. Because of the strong
involvement of parents, and Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church and
Council Members, our school will continue to be strengthened and students will
continue to prosper.
Our School Offers
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
The curriculum is aligned with National
Standards. The Core Subjects taught
daily include Religion, ![ed00224_[1]](About_files/image003.gif)
Math,
Language,
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The
Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade offers a program that is designed
to insure that each child is prepared with the required skills and objectives
for promotion to the higher grade. Aides
are staffed to assist the regular teachers and to help to provide
individualized instruction.
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The
Third through Fifth Grade offers reinforcement of basic skills during the first
nine weeks. Students apply these skills
as they complete learning activities. Instruction emphasizes the understanding
of concepts found in social studies, science and literature. Learning is further extended through a
variety or enrichment courses offered once or twice a week. Projects on special
topics are an integral part of the curriculum.
Teaching strategies and activities promote academic progress as well as allow
for development of socialization.
Religion
The
highest priority in the school program is given to building a faith that is
expressed in worship, religion classes and in everyday life. The religion
teacher stresses that Christ is the
foundation of spiritual life and strives to incorporate religious values, Christian principles, and Catholic traditions into the entire
day. Virtues such as kindness,
consideration, respect, and integrity are promoted. A year-long program, under
the leadership of the pastor and principal, consists of daily prayer, religion
classes, liturgies, sacramental preparation, scripture retreats, and service
activities. Liturgical Services are
held for the entire student body on Friday
and for special events. Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Academy uses The
Sadlier Religion Program.
Language
Arts
The
Language Arts Program consists of
Mathematics
Daily
Mental Math Drills help students master basic addition and subtraction facts
and times tables. All addition and
subtraction facts should be mastered by the end of second grade. All Times
Tables should be mastered by the end of third grade. Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Academy
uses The
Sadlier Progress in Math Program.
It
is essential that students read well and comprehend what they read. In grades
K-2, “students learn to read”. In grades 3-5, “students read to learn”. Parents are strongly encouraged to read to
and with their children daily. To promote literacy, students are assigned
daily reading passages followed by activities designed to improve
comprehension. The academic program is enhanced through the use of computers in
the classroom and a state-of-the-art computer lab, equipped with the
Accelerated Reader Program. Our Lady of
the Blessed Sacrament Academy uses The
Social Studies
Students
learn History, Geography, Economics, and Current Events.
Science
Students
learn General Sciences and participate in laboratory experiments.
Physical Education
The
Physical Fitness/Health program is essential to our students’ overall
well-being. It is appropriate for all grades .
Handwriting
Students
practice penmanship daily. Students in grades 3-5 are required and expected to submit all handwritten work in cursive.
Fine Arts Program
The academic program is enhanced
through music, dance, art, drama, and foreign language.
Computer Literacy
Students
learn Word Processing, Data Base, Spread Sheets, and integrate skills learned in
Computer class with core curricular subjects.
Note: Opportunities to broaden
knowledge, community awareness and leadership involvement in the above areas
include; Science Fair, Social Studies Fair, Spelling Bee, Math Facts Bee, and
more. These activities offer the
students opportunities to practice independent research and investigations.
Other
Academic Information
The school year is divided into four
quarters. Formal grades for each quarter
will appear on the report card. A final
grade for the first semester and the second semester will also appear on the
report card. The following scale will be used at OLBSA.
Grading
Scale
A =100 - 94 B = 93 - 86 C
= 85 - 78 D =70 - 77 F = 69 - 0
All communication on a student’s work will be
academically focused, ensuring that the student’s dignity remains intact. An
envelope, marked with your child’s name will go home every Tuesday. The
envelope will contain graded papers, Tiger News (our weekly newsletter), and
other pertinent information. The graded papers must be signed by the parents and returned to the teacher on Wednesday. The papers will be kept in a folder for the
principal or parents to review if necessary.
Home
Study/Homework
Although the amount of home study will vary within
levels and on different days, a reasonable guideline is listed below. Teachers
will consider the ability of the group and the assignments of other teachers
when requiring home study. Team teaching and team assignments will also be
considered.
Grades 1-2 30
minutes
Grades 3-4 45
minutes
Grades 5-6 60
minutes
Grades 7-8 75
minutes
Homework
in Math,
Pre-Kindergarten Program
Students, who qualify for the vouchers,
may participate in the Pre-K 4 program, which is paid for by the State. This program
offers a ten-hour day, which begins at
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Birth Certificate
·
Immunization/Health
Records
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Proof of
Residence![j0098503[1]](About_files/image005.gif)
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Proof of
Income
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Child’s
Social Security Card
PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
Students, who qualify for the vouchers, may
participate in the Pre-K-4 program, which is paid for by the State. This program offers a ten-hour day, which
begins at
FINE ARTS PROGRAM
The academic program is enhanced through music,
dance, art, and foreign language.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAM
This program includes, but is not limited to the
following:
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Student Council
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Safety Patrol Club
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Book Club
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Boys to Men Club
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Sister to Sister Club
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Girl Scouts
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Cheerleading
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Choir
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Sports Program [introduces students in grades 3-5
to fundamentals]
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
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Students in grades K-5 are supervised from 3:15p.m.
to
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Homework Assistance is provided
·
Students are provided books to read after
completing homework
The fees for
this service are:
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Registration - $10
·
Weekly Fee - $20
[one child]. $30 [two children] $35 [three children]
Our
School’s major priorities
As a school that is committed to faith formation,
academic success, and continual growth, we commit ourselves to the following:
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Maintaining a Catholic Identity
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Improving Student Achievement
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Improving School Effectiveness
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Addressing the Growth of Our School
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Ensuring Student and Staff Accountability
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Attracting, Retaining, and Training the Best Teachers and School Personnel Possible
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Effective Utilization and Integration of Technology
in Instruction
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Increasing and Maintaining Strong Parental
Involvement
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Developing and Expanding a Strong Home and School
Partnership
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Establishing and Maintaining a faith-filled “Community
of Learners and Leaders”