Coursework
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School provides a general-education curriculum that satisfies the private school requirement of the California Education Code and the diocesan requirements. Our Lady of Perpetual Help School also follows the recommended time allotment schedule for each subject. The curriculum subjects are:
Kindergarten
- Religion
- Family Life and sexuality
- Language arts (English, reading, spelling, printing, story time, drama, speech, phonics)
- Mathematics
- Science/Health
- Nutrition and Safety
- Music/dance
- Art
- Physical Education
- Social Studies
Grades 1st-8th
- Religion
- Family Life and sexuality
- Reading/Literature
- Language arts (English, spelling, handwriting, drama, speech, phonics)
- Mathematics/Pre-Algebra/Algebra
- Social studies
- Science
- Health & Nutrition
- Safety
- Music
- Art
- Physical Education
- Spanish (7th and 8th grades only)
In addition to the required curriculum, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School offers computer-education classes for students in Grades 1-8.
Additional course details may be found in the Parent/Student Handbook.
Homework Policy
It is important for the teacher to know if a child is having difficulty and homework is one of the ways to assess this. Homework will be assigned to grades K-8 on a regular basis that may include weekends. It may consist of the following:
- Completion of work begun in class
- Make-up work
- A review of concepts
- Reinforcement exercises
- An extension of previously introduced work
- Preparation for tests or quizzes
The recommended time allocated for homework per day is as follows:
- Kindergarten—15 to 20 minutes
- Grades 1 and 2—30 to 40 minutes
- Grades 3 and 4—45 to 60 minutes
- Grades 5 and 6—60 to 80 minutes
- Grades 7 and 8—80 to 120 minutes
Parents have a responsibility for the success of their child with regard to homework. Additionally, the child’s attitude toward home study is likely to reflect that of his/her parent. Parents should give guidance only and not correct or do their child’s homework. Parents should also provide the follow for their child:
Provide a study area—good lighting, proper seating, etc.
Provide a specific period—aim for the same time daily
Think positively—encourage your child
Supervise homework—ensure child follows directions and works carefully
Help the habit—contact your child’s teacher your child does not have homework
Additional information on homework, or more details on the above, may be found in the Parent/Student Handbook.
Grading Policy
Kindergarten
O = Outstanding
VG=Very Good
S = Satisfactory
NI = Needs
Improvement
CP=Continued
Progress
NA=Not Applicable
NE=Not Evaluated
Primary Grades 1st-2nd
O=Outstanding (95-100)
VG=Very Good (90-94)
G=Good (80-89)
S=Satisfactory (70-79)
NI= Need Improvement
CP=Continued Progress
NA=Not Applicable
NE=Not Evaluated
Primary Grades 3rd-8th
A for a score of 97 to 100
A- for a score of 93 to 96
B+ for a score of 90 to 92
B for a score of 87 to 89
B- for a score of 84 to 86
C+ for a score of 81 to 83
C for a score of 78 to 80
C- for a score of 75 to 77
D for a score of 69 to 74
F for a score of 68 and below
CP for Continued Progress
NA=Not Applicable
NE=Not Evaluated
Internet Curriculum and Safety Policy
In addition, to the required curriculum, OLPH offers computer education classes for students in Grades 1-8. Students in grades 1-3 are scheduled one forty (40) minute class per week. Students in grades 4-8 are scheduled for two forty (40) minute classes per week.
The curriculum provides age-appropriate classes in the following subjects:
- Computer vocabulary
- Keyboard instructions
- Print commands
- Word processing, graphics
- Internet research
- Technology
- Grades 4-8 receive a letter grade each trimester. Acquired skills, homework, and active involvement in class lessons are all criteria for the grade.
To maintain a safe environment for Internet access, OLPH has an Internet use agreement that must be signed by students and their parents. A copy of the document may be downloaded here.
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The teachers and staff at OLPH honor the legacy passed on from The School Sisters of Notre Dame who opened the doors of OLPH School in 1951.
Their dedication towards excellence and quality inspire us to provide the best education possible to our students—we invite you to come grow with us as we move into the future!
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School
82-470 Bliss Avenue
Indio, CA 92201
Phone: 760-347-3786
FAX: 760-347-7207
Web: olphschoolindio.com
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Principal:
Diane Arias
Email:
Phone:
760-347-3786
FAX:
760-347-7207
Mail:
82-470 Bliss Avenue
Indio, CA 92201
Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. – 4:O0 p.m. Mon. through Fri. when
school is in session.
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mon. through Thurs.;
Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. during summer break.
Thank you to our Second Grade Class, Mrs. Wolfe, and Mrs. Martinez for their wonderful drawings and pictures given to the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, in honor of Native American Day. We are grateful to the tribe for all their support given to Our
Lady of Perpetual Help School.
Thank you to our Second Grade Class, Mrs. Wolfe, and Mrs. Martinez for their wonderful drawings and pictures given to the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, in honor of Native American Day. We are grateful to the tribe for all their support given to Our
Lady of Perpetual Help School.
Norman’s Uniforms our new school uniform vendor for OLPH will take orders throughout the school year. You can always contact Normans at 310.832.8342 or visit their website @ www.normansuniforms.com to place an order. Refer to the OLPH School Code, 82470.
Fingerprints & Safe Environment Training Fingerprints must be cleared through the Diocese of San Bernardino for all parents,
guardians, and volunteers working with children. Click Here for more information.
Mark your calendar for Catholic Schools Week, which is February 1 - 5, 2010. We are looking forward to a busy, yet fun-filled week. Information about upcoming activities will be posted in the January newsletters.
