Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
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Mission Statement
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, serving Pre-K4 through grade 8 students. Founded in 1879, our faculty and staff are dedicated to educating the heart, mind, and soul of every child entrusted to its care. We provide individualized attention in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment. Students receive a values-based education, enriched by interactive learning, and rooted in the fundamentals to nurture a life-long love of learning. We are a single-track school, with one class per grade. Our small class size allows for individualized attention and personalized instruction. We have a strong STEM program and recently launched a 1:1 device program. Each student in grades 3-8 have their own laptop. Every classroom has an interactive projector; and all of our text are hybrid print and digital.
About This Cause
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School the educational ministry of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church in Ellicott City, Maryland. We serve 215 students and provide students and families individualized attention from teachers, administrators, and staff. We are dedicated to developing faith-filled, confident students with strong character to succeed in the world and make it a better, more loving place. OLPH provides a strong Catholic-Christian environment where students build a strong foundation of virtue and values. Students benefit from a rigorous, well-balanced academic program, varied extracurricular activities, weekly Mass, and engaging service opportunities. We maintain high academic standards by implementing improvements in curriculum, integrating proven advancements in instructional techniques, and incorporating technology in ways that enhance learning. Greater than 95% of OLPH graduates are accepted into their first choice high school, many receive scholarships and the majority place in Honors/AP classes. We offer a Marian Program for students with learning differences. Our $6,625 tuition places us in the low-to-mid-range of area Catholic schools. Among our dedicated and loyal teachers, their average tenure is 11 years. We serve families from 20 cities within Howard, Carroll, Baltimore and Anne Arundel counties. Our student population is beautifully diverse with 72% White; 8% Hispanic; 9% African American; 6% Asian/Pacific Islander; 5% Multi-Racial. As with most non-profits, we rely on the generosity of our community to advance our mission. Tuition covers 80% of our costs. The remaining amount is made up through fundraising, grants, an annual fund drive, business sponsorships, parish support and matching gifts. We are very blessed to have a committed community and strong support from numerous constituents, including the parish. One of the defining characteristics of OLPH School is its sense of community.