At Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School, Glendale, our mission is to celebrate God’s gifts through academic excellence, sacramental life, and community outreach. Every student who attends this Catholic school is expected to be involved in each of these three parts of the school’s mission. The school’s staff, led by the principal Mrs. Catherine Lucero, provides the support necessary to help students achieve this mission.
The quality of a school’s teachers is one of the most significant factors related to student achievement. Since its establishment in 1950, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School has ensured that the teachers are well-equipped to help students grow into educated and caring members of the Catholic community.
A Philosophy of Community and Gospel
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School is committed to teaching and living the Gospel in a multi-cultural environment. There are key beliefs and core values that drive this Catholic school community. The basis for these beliefs is their Roman Catholic identity. As many other Catholic schools do, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School incorporates the Gospel values and Catholic tradition into every aspect of the community. These values and traditions are also central in expressing spirituality and forming faith at the school.
The parents of students attending Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School are essential in helping to foster Roman Catholic values and traditions. They are the primary educators of their children and are encouraged to work with the school’s faculty, staff and other parish members to create a community that fosters a sense of belonging to a positive Catholic family environment.
Achieving High Academic Standards
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School teaches children from preschool through eighth grade. There are currently 298 students enrolled in the school, which allows for small classroom sizes and individual attention for students. Students who attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School have had a 100% acceptance rate into Catholic high schools. When combined with above-average scores on national ITBS testing, this shows that Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School is in the top tiers of Catholic schools.
In addition to ensuring students’ academic success with Smartboards and iPads in every classroom and a hands-on science lab, children are invited to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities. They can join athletics, sing in the choir, perform in the annual musical, join the robotics program, or become a part of the Legion of Mary.
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