Academics

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Our Lady of Perpetual Help School offers a challenging curriculum based upon the California State Standards and the Common Core Standards.  Students receive instruction in Religion, Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, Physical Education, Music, and Art.  Technology is integrated into all academic areas through the use of Chromebook, iPads, and personal devices.

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Schoolwide Learning Expectations
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School students should be:

A. Committed, Contributing Catholics who:

1.  Pray everyday
   
2.  Attend Mass weekly
3.  Follow the Gospels
   
4.  Live out the teachings and traditions of the Catholic  church each day
   

B. Respectful and Responsible Individuals who:

1. Respect themselves and others
   
2. Make good decisions
   
3. Accept responsibility for their actions
   
4. Work as a team

C. Life Long Learners who:

1. Use and apply age appropriate skills
   
2. Become responsible for their learning
   
3. Use problem solving skills
   
4. Appreciate the fine arts
5. Learn from everyday experiences
6. Always do their best
   

D. Effective Communicators who:

1. Speak well
   
2. Listen with respect
   
3. Write ideas clearly
   
4. Read with feeling and understanding
   
5. Use technology responsibly
   

E. Globally Aware Citizens who:

1. Are patriotic and show school pride
   
2. Care for all God’s creations
   
3. Give to those in need
   
4. Love their neighbor

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Faith and Service 

Mass

All students from Transitional Kindergarten through Eighth attend mass every Friday. Students are fully engaged in these masses as they are responsible for the readings, responsorial psalms, intentions, singing, offertory procession, and altar serving. Each class, together with their families, celebrates one family mass per year with the parish religious education program students. 

Word Services

​All classes are responsible for the preparation and presentation of a Word Service once a year. With the guidance of our teachers and school Campus Minister, the students plan and present a themed service for the entire school community.  Word Service themes include St. Francis of Assisi, Living Rosary, Thanksgiving, Epiphany, Stations of the Cross, Last Supper. and May Crowning.

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Service Projects 

As Catholics, we are called by our faith to help those in need. In an effort to promote stewardship and empathy for others, all OLPH students are involved in community service. Each class participates in a service project. Although these projects may vary from year to year, they are tied to curriculum or to a special interest of the class.

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Athletics

Students are offered a wide range of athletics and extracurricular activities.  We participate in sports through the CYO program, including volleyball, basketball, football, track, cross-country, soccer, and cheer.

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Clubs

Students are welcome to join a number of clubs, including Student Council, Christian Service Club, Science Club, Drama Club, Art Club, Choir, and School of Rock, Academic Decathlon, and Drum Corps.

Daycare

Before-school and after-school extended care is offered at OLPH School. Snacks, outdoor recreation, an adult-supervised homework room, as well as varied arts and crafts, are offered during the after school hours. There is an additional fee for the Day Care program. Director Kathy Gomez can be reached at (562) 760-1659.