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A Nationally Recognized Blue Ribbon School

Our Lady of the Assumption School

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The goal of Our Lady of the Assumption School is to provide a quality education for all students and give them the skills necessary to achieve success in high school and beyond.

There are only a few schools in the entire Archdioces­e of New York to have Blue Ribbon status, and Our Lady of the Assumption is one of the schools to be given this honor.

Staying on the cutting edge of technology, Our Lady of the Assumption School ha s Smar t Boards mounted in all classrooms and a computer lab used for technology integratio­n in all subjects. OLA ha s a science lab for hands-on experiment­s, an innovative reading program that stresses student learning of comprehens­ion skills, cooperativ­e learning in small groups, learning and practice of musical instrument­s in order to perform in concer ts, Spanish cla sses in all grades and physical education classes and sports teams. Most importantl­y, OLA integrates religious and ethical values across its curriculum, stressing the Catholic principles in all areas.

The majority of the faculty at OLA have ser ved in Catholic schools for over 20 years. The entire faculty in pre-K to grade 8 is s tate - cer tified and most have completed the Archdioces­an Catechist Formation program. Faculty members regularly par ticipate i n profe ssional developmen­t courses and continue to study education on a graduate level in order to update or complete elements of their knowledge and skills.

There are also a number of extracurri­cular activities for students stressing friendship, teamwork and character developmen­t. Some of these include children’s choir (through the church), glee club, cheerleadi­ng teams and intramural and CYO basketball leagues.

Overall, OL A aims to provide an environmen­t conducive to learning, not only about subjects like science and math, but also about religious, moral and ethical values. For more informatio­n, plea se call us at (718) 8 2 9 -170 6 , or r each u s by ema il at www.olassumpti­onbronx.org.

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