PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
We acknowledge that God is Creator and Father of us all, that He has sent His Son, Jesus, to “Bring all things into one in Him” (Eh. 1:10), and that Jesus commissioned His apostles and their successors, the Church, to “go, teach all nations…” (Mark 16:15).
“Catholic education is an expression of the mission entrusted by Jesus to the Church He founded. Through education, the Church seeks to prepare its members to proclaim the Good News and to translate this proclamation into action. Since the Christian vocation is a call to transform oneself and society with God’s help, the educational efforts of the Catholic School must encompass the twin purpose of personal sanctification and social reform in the light of Christian values.” (TO TEACH AS JESUS DID.)
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
To provide a program of Catholic religious education embracing instruction in doctrine, the practice of private prayer, community worship, attitudinal formation, and the example of Christian living.
To create activities and programs that foster a healthy self-image and an appreciation for the gifts of life.
To provide an atmosphere of love and caring to develop proper respect and a sense of responsibility toward all persons.
RELIGIOUS FOCUS
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School exists primarily for the religious and moral formation of children of all denominations. The academic preparation of children through religion classes and liturgies are an important part of the school curriculum. The students actively participate in daily religion classes, monthly Eucharist adoration, and weekly liturgies adapted especially to the instruction of children. Students of all denominations, attend liturgical services scheduled during school hours and participate in daily religion classes scheduled for each grade.
HONOR CODE
As a member of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School Community, I pledge the following in the spirit of God:
*I will lead by example as Jesus did.
*I will strive to make good choices in everything I do.
*I will work and play honestly and fairly.
*I will show respect to all students and school property.
*I will take responsibilty for my own actions and choices.
*I will do my own work to the best of my ability.
SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS
SCHOOL BOARD
The school board is an advisory body supporting the pastor and principal of OR in the operation and planning of school programs. Its activities and functions are subject to regulations that proceed from the diocesan school board. It is consultative in vote and advisory in function.
The school board meets monthly on the third Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. All meetings of the school board are open to members of the parish and to parents of children receiving their education at OLR. The school board provides a channel to communicate issues between parents and school staff. The right of non-members to address the board shall be limited to those whose petitions have been approved for the agenda in advance of the meeting. During the executive session of the meetings, only school board members are allowed. Non-board members may address the board at the beginning of the meeting.
Parent Teacher Organization
OLR has chosen to become a leader in parent, teacher, student, and staff events and fundraising. The purpose is to coordinate some school events and ALL fundraising efforts. The Parent Teacher Organization helps to ensure a single team approach to meeting the needs of our students, parents, faculty, and staff while keeping the church at our core. The committee includes the following volunteer opportunities:
Committee Chair: is responsible for planning all committee meetings, overseeing all committees, and ensuring all the committees are chaired.
Treasurer: is responsible for keeping all the financial and historical records of events including but not limited to budgets, attendance, and other important items for future reference.
Volunteer Chair: is responsible for nurturing school-wide volunteers for events. They will ensure that each event has notified their volunteers and will recruit more volunteers if necessary. This person will also be responsible for hosting the semi-annual volunteer thank you event. They will also assist with the Volunteer Kick-off breakfast held annually in August. This person is responsible for securing chairs and volunteer needs for the following areas: Room Parents, Lunch, Recess, and Morning Drop Off, Guardian Angel, SEEDS, SCRIP, and Office Help.
Business Support Chair: is responsible for securing business support for school-wide events as requested by each event sub-committee. This person will also be responsible for hosting a Business leaders thank you table(s) at the annual Gala.
School-wide Events Chair: is responsible for securing sub-committees Chairs who budget, plan, and coordinate all school-wide events as follows: OLR School Community Meetings, Field Day, Catholic Schools' Week, Grandparent Luncheon, Basketball Night, Teacher Appreciation Week, Kindergarten & 8th Graduation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
School GALA Chair: is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the annual school GALA. This person will have chairpersons for each of the following areas: Donations, Set Up & Clean Up, Publicity and Decorations.
Student Fundraising Chair: is responsible for planning, budgeting, and coordinating all student fundraising efforts, meaning any fundraiser that directly involves students raising funds. This person will have sub-committee Chairs for each of the following areas: Magazine Sales, Innisbrook, Box Tops and Campbell’s Soup labels.
Faculty Liaison: is responsible for providing the conduit for faculty information and needs on all events.