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SCHOOL MINISTRY
About OLP
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SCHOOL MINISTRY
About OLP's School Ministry
OLP offers a rock solid education and formation immersed in the Catholic tradition. Our school is rooted in the life of a vibrant, solid, neighborhood parish community deeply committed to the Gospel and to ministry. We are second to none.
We offer a rigorous excellent curriculum in Science, Language Arts, Social Studies and Religious Studies. The curriculum also includes a full complement of enrichment classes in Spanish, Art, Physical Education and Music for all students K-8.
We are careful to nurture responsible student conduct based in the Gospel call to honor the God-given dignity of all human persons.
OLP School Ministry Facts
Hours |
8:00 a.m. - 2:55 p.m. |
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Before and after school child care is available on site. |
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In south Minneapolis on the corner of 11th Avenue and 55th Street. |
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The average student-faculty ratio is 20:1. Average length of employment is 8 years. More than 35% of our faculty members hold their masters degree or equivalent. |
Class Size |
Our Lady of Peace will attemp to maintain a class size of 25 children. Under special circumstances and at the discretion of the Principal, a class may accommodate a 26th student. |
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Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Math and Religious Studies are the Core Curriculum. Learning is project-based with regular student exhibitions. |
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Spanish, Art, Music, Physical Education at all grade levels. |
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Full time Learning Specialist works with students of varied abilities to improve or enhance academic performance. |
Middle School |
Grades 5-8
Students have an individual advocate/adviser for academic and personal development
Student receive an interdisciplinary education with a focus toward relevance outside the classroom
Student evaluation is based on a set of clearly articulated standards |
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Education grants are awarded to parish members on the basis of financial need. Recommendations are made using an independent aid application process. |
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The culinary team at OLP is committed to providing healthy and diverse choices. |
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Mission Statement
-arising from our communion in the Sunday Eucharist -
is to proclaim the word of God,
to celebrate the presence of the Risen Lord in our midst,
and to recognize the gifts of the Holy Spirit among us
and use them to transform our lives and the world according to the pattern of life Jesus has shown us
Belief Statements
In our commitment to our students' academic excellence, to provide a foundation for their life-long learning and to prepare them to meet the rigors of the broader world...
...we believe our School Ministry embraces Christ and His teaching as our foundation whereby we continue His mission of love and service to others.
...we believe our School Ministry succeeds through open dialogue and active collaboration among parents, teachers, and students.
...we believe our School Ministry makes a commitment to provide a clean and safe educational environment, state of the art technical resources, and ongoing opportunities for continuing education for our teachers.
...we believe our School Ministry prepares our students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful leaders and contributors in their life's journey in the modern world.
...we believe our School Ministry gathers people together and extends a spirit of welcome celebration, fellowship, and community building.
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