Academics

• The Early Reading Program is led by the Early Reading Coordinator.  All students in grades K-2 receive small group direct reading instruction from the classroom teacher and the reading coordinator in order to differentiate and better meet the needs of our early readers. Students also use individualized computer programs- LexiaCore5, Exact Path, and RazKids as part of the early reading program.

• Grades K–5 use the Writing City grammar and writing curriculum, which promotes a lifetime of confident writers.

Early Math Program

• The Early Math Program is led by the Early Math Coordinator.  All students in grades K–2 receive small group math instruction from the classroom teacher and the math coordinator in order to differentiate and better meet the needs of our early learners, developing strong foundational math skills before moving on to the upper grades.

Grades 3 - 8 Math Program

• Students in grades 3-8 receive instruction from two specialized math teachers. One teacher is responsible for math instruction in grades 3, 4, 5, while the other teacher is responsible for instruction in grades 6, 7, 8. Coupled with the Early Math Program, this approach vertically aligns instruction to meet the needs of each student and allows them to excel with teachers who know them very well.

Junior High Math

• The junior high math program at Our Lady of Lourdes is one built around student success. Beginning with Pre-Algebra in grade 7 and ultimately leading up to a full, Algebra 1 course in grade 8, this two-year progression promotes mastery in fundamental mathematical skills while allowing students the opportunity to create many paths as they move forward in their school careers.

Math Lab

• In an effort to further promote success, Our Lady of Lourdes students in grade 6, 7, and 8 routinely have the opportunity to seek out additional support and enrichment as needed on an individual basis. Math Lab, as it is known, primarily exists to allow students the ability to receive personalized attention with the skills or concepts that they as individuals would like more assistance with. This service is led by the junior high math teacher and is offered immediately following the conclusion of the school day until 4:00 PM every day except Thursday.

Enrichment/Fine Arts Block (FAB)

• 5th and 6th grade students engage in unique experiences in the areas of creative writing, drama, art, music, wellness, sewing, coding, and more.  These electives are led by teachers and volunteers during the school day.

Computer

• Students begin keyboarding (typing) programs and receive instruction on Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as instruction on Google Apps for Education, including Google Classroom, Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
• Flexible scheduling of time affords the students individualized technology instruction where it is most needed.

1:1 Technology

• The school houses Chromebook carts, each with 30 devices, iPad carts, and student laptops. Students in grade 5-8 use Chromebooks in a 1:1 classroom.

School Families

• School Families are made up of one student from each grade with the 8th grade student as the designated leader. School families meet monthly and teachers share responsibility planning the monthly project. School families promote a sense of community among students and educate students about the life of stewardship by providing opportunities for students to reach out to the community.

Buddies

• Our Lady of Lourdes has a 3-year School Buddy Program. Kindergarten students are placed with a "Big Buddy", and stay with the same buddy through 2nd grade. Buddies sit together at school mass on Thursdays, participate in School Family activities and Field Day together, as well as seasonal and classroom activities.