About Us


Overview  ·  Mission Statement  ·  History  ·  Worship Philosophy

Hours of Operation and Extended-Care Programs

Before and After-School Program  ·  Preschool Program  ·  School Board

Xavier College Preparatory High School



Overview

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is committed to providing an affordable, quality education in a Catholic, Christian atmosphere within the framework of the teaching of Jesus and His Church. It is through this commitment to Catholic education that members of the school community work together for the betterment of the present and future student.

With a commitment towards ongoing advancement, the school invites you to join us in spirit as you journey with us in accomplishments, challenges, learning expectations, and all the components—large or small—that make Our Lady of Perpetual Help School what it is today. It is what a Catholic school is all about: evangelization, hope for the future, love for others, and faith in God’s everlasting love.


Mission Statement

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is committed to providing an affordable, quality education in a Catholic, Christian atmosphere within the framework of the teaching of Jesus and His Church.



History

Our school and church began as a small mission run by Franciscan priests under the auspices of the Diocese of San Diego. Now into the 21st century and under the Diocese of San Bernardino, we have grown to our present size of 3,300 registered families and approximately 250 students. Read our story of growth and evolution as it began in 1928...

Worship Philosophy

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is committed to high-quality education in a Catholic, Christian setting. Our school’s worship philosophy aptly reflects this commitment and we invite you to read it.



Hours of Operation and Extended-Care Programs

Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday when school is in session; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Fridays during summer break.

Grade School Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Parents, please plan to have students on campus by 7:45 a.m.

The school is closed for the following holidays:

Labor Day: September 1, 2008
Thanksgiving: November 27-28, 2008
Christmas Break: December 22, 2008 to January 2, 2009
Martin Luther King Day: January 19, 2009
President’s Day: February 16, 2009
Easter Break: April 10-17, 2009
Independence Day: July 4, 2009

In addition to its K-8 program, OLPH School operates a preschool, a morning-care program, and an after-school program. Interested parents should contact the school office to arrange for these additional services.

A brief overview of the extended-care and preschool programs is provided below. Parents should read the Parent/Student Handbook for additional details.

Before and After-School Program

Extended Care is an after-school, care program for enrolled students. This service is provided for a fee and offered from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. on regular school days and from 12:00 to 5:30 p.m. on minimum school days. Students will be released from Extended Care only when an authorized person named on their Emergency Card is present and signs them out.

Parents should note that after 3:00 p.m. dismissal, or 12:00 p.m. dismissal on minimum days, students who have not been picked-up within 15 minutes, will be required to check in to the Extended Care room and parents will be billed for the amount of time spent there.

For those that need it, OLPH School also offers Morning Care for a slight fee to enrolled students. This service is provided through the efforts of volunteer parents and is available from 7:00 a.m. to 7:40 a.m., Monday through Friday.



Preschool Program

The OLPH preschool hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The program is run September through early June with a summer school program in June, July, and August. Additional details about the program may be found under academics.



Parents' Club

The Parents’ Club is an organization consisting of all parents and/or guardians whose children are enrolled in Our Lady of Perpetual Help School. The group has three main functions:
 

• Plan and organize fundraising events to financially support the school
• Provide an avenue of communication between parents, administration, and the school board
• Support the rules, regulations, and operation of Our Lady of Perpetual Help School

Parents' Club meetings are held four times per year and it is mandatory that at least one parent from each family attend each time. At the first meeting, the principal will review school policies, programs, procedures, and introduce any new items for the year for new and returning members. Additional details are in the Parent/Student Handbook.



School Board

The purpose of the OLPH school board is to provide an appropriate representative body for identifying and articulating the educational needs and aspirations of the school community. The board’s primary responsibility is to define the policies that govern the operation of the school. All other duties are subsidiary functions of the board.

The OLPH school board is composed of:

• Six elected or appointed members who serve a three-year term,
• The president of the Parents’ Club
• The OLPH School principal (ex-officio member)
• The OLPH pastor (ex-officio member)

To be a school board member is to bring forth one’s talents, skills, wisdom, experience, faith life, and good will for the sake of the school’s mission. Individual board members work within one or more of the following areas:

• Policy formation
• Finances
• Development (includes public relations and marketing)
• Capital improvements

 


Xavier College Preparatory High School

Xavier College Preparatory High School is located in Palm Desert, CA. The newly constructed school opened its doors in 2006 and offers a Catholic education to high school students. The school is currently accepting 9^th and 10th grade enrollments for the 2007-2008 school year and will graduate their first senior class in 2010. Visit Xavier Prep to learn more.