Our Lady of Divine Providence School

Elvina DiBartolo, Principal

Rev. Michael Roberson, Pastor

Mission Statement:

The mission of Our Lady of Divine Providence School is to provide a Christian family environment, promote excellence in education and develop each child to their fullest potential.

Grades Offered: Pre-K 3, Pre-K, Kindergarten - Eighth

School Hours: 8:15AM - 3:15AM

Special Distinctions:

• In 1993-1994 the United States Department of Education recognized O.L.D.P. as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.
• In Decmeber 2004, Our Lady of Divine Providence School received Accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS-CASI).

Expectations:

The children who attend Our Lady of Divine Providence School can expect

• A quality Catholic education
• A commitment to a continuing program that meets the spiritual, academic, physical, and emotional needs of each student
• A developmentally appropriate curriculm and quality faculty and staff committed to a Christian atmosphere that allows student growth.

Programs and Services:

Accompanying the core subject curriculm are enrichment classes and additional services.

• The Early Childhood Program implements Louisiana and Archdiocesan Standards and expectations for Language Arts. Our program offers a loving and caring environment in which students are encouraged to develop a positive self-image. Through the use of developmentally appropriate methods, the faculty endeavors to meet each child's spiritual, intellectual, physical, cultural, social and emotional needs. We use a balanced approach to learning by helping to smooth the transition from listening and speaking to reading and writing.
• Our Pre-K 3 program encourages the total development of each child. Emphasis lies in the areas of fine motor skills, gross motor skills, language, cognitive development, self help skills, and social development.Our program includes readiness activities in Reading, Math, Science, Music, Art, and Physical Education.
• Our Pre-K 4 language arts curriculum uses THE LAND OF THE LETTER PEOPLE which encompasses the development of social skills, pre-reading pre-writing skills and language readiness skills. Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics are taught through small group instruction and center activities. Art is enjoyed throughout the curriculum and Religion is provided daily. Library, Computer, Music and P.E. are intertwined into the weekly curriculum.
• Our Kindergarten faculty strives to fulfill the school's mission statement by providing a loving and caring atmosphere in which students are invited to experience various activities, materials, and teaching methods. Our language arts program uses the Beginning to Read, Write and Listen Series. The series contains and correlates reading, handwriting, auditory and oral language skills and provides students with a thorough understanding of the letters and their sounds. Mathematics is taught using the Harcourt Math Series, which encompasses the use of manipulatives for instruction. Social Studies, Science, art, and Music are enjoyed throughout the curriculum. Religion is taught five days a week and the students also have weekly instruction in Library, Computer, P.E., and Music.
• Honors and Advanced Placement courses are offered to eligible students in the Middle School.
• An Individual Needs Resource Program provides minor adjustments and assistance for children needing special accommodations according to Individual Needs assessments.
• Our Media Center houses a computerized Library, where over 10,000 books are shelved, and an Accelerated Reading program is established for student comprehension. A Computer Lab equipped with Dell computers is also housed in our Media Center. Both componets are combined together and form an intergrated research center for cross-curricular projects and study. All grades visit the Media Center ona weekly basis. In addition, all classrooms are equipped with at least one IBM- compatible computer and a TV-ator. A wireless lab is located in Middle School. All computer lab and classroom computers have protected access to the Interent. There are several printers located throughout the school. The Media Center's staff consists of a full time Director/Librarian, Library Assistant, and Technology Assistant.
• A full-time Counselor is on staff.
• All students have Music, Spanish and P.E. classes at least once a week. Band is available through the Archdiocesan Band Program to students in grades 3 - 8.
• An Athletic Program including flag football, volleyball, cabbage ball, basketball, and cheerleading enables the students to display "Panther Pride"
• School Organizations include Choir, Yearbook, Altar Servers, National Junior Honor Society, Student Service Club, Art Club, Quiz Bowl, Chess Club, Mentor Program for early childhood, Safety Patrol, Bookworms, Providence Poets, and Panther Players.
• Before and After School Care is available to interested parents.

Our Lady of Divine Providence School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin in the administration of educational and admission policies.