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 Internet Curriculum and Safety Policy
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.
 








Preschool Program

The OLPH preschool began in 1996 and enrolls approximately 50 students annually. The staff consists of a director, three teachers, and one assistant. Preschool hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The program is run September through mid-June with a summer school program in June, July, and August.

Parents are an important part of our preschool program. They participate by coming in as guest speakers, assisting teachers in the classroom, and preparing children’s projects at home. They are also valuable in raising funds to improve our facility and help OLPH by donating food and supplies for the snack and lunch program. In the past, our parents have even participated in the construction and maintenance of our facilities. Current playground facilities for the preschool include: three playground structures; a shaded sandbox; a shaded patio; and a new drinking fountain.

For more information on our preschool enrollment and curriculum, please contact Margaret Rivera at 760-775-3477.



 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

Primary Grades 1st-2nd

Primary Grades 3rd-8th

O = Outstanding

O=Outstanding (95-100)

A for a score of 97 to 100

VG=Very Good

VG=Very Good (90-94)

A- for a score of 93 to 96

S = Satisfactory

G=Good (80-89)

B+ for a score of 90 to 92

NI = Needs Improvement

S=Satisfactory (70-79)

B for a score of 87 to 89

CP=Continued Progress

NI= Need Improvement

B- for a score of 84 to 86

NA=Not Applicable

CP=Continued Progress

C+ for a score of 81 to 83

NE=Not Evaluated

NA=Not Applicable

C for a score of 78 to 80

 

NE=Not Evaluated

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 for Not Applicable

 

 

NE for 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 1-2 are scheduled for one forty (40) minute class per week. Students in grades 3-8 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 quarter. 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.

  
 


To Contact Us

Principal:
Diane Arias

Email:
darias@olphschoolindio.com

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.

 

         Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School  •  82-470 Bliss Avenue  •  Indio, CA 92201 
            Phone: 760-347-3786  •  FAX: 760-347-7207 •  Web: www.olphschoolindio.com