Our Lady of Perpetual Help School

Great School. My daughter is graduating and will be taking several Honors classes at a Private High School. This would not be possible without the strong academic and caring environment provided by the staff at OLPH. She has attended from Grade 3-8.
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OLPH School is this area's best kept secret! We have a new principal who is really dedicated to excellence in every area. This fall we'll open a new media center and bring technology into many areas of the curriculum. Our teachers are kind and nurturing; and the parent community is terrific. Lots of opportunity to get involved. Tons of field trips - and Mass every week. The priests have a strong and supportive presence on campus. We love this school!!!!!
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my child left this school and is now thriving at a different private Catholic school. It all depends on the principle, teachers and how they handle the classrooms and in pre-k, the critical year. You cannot judge the school as overall but the quality of principle and teachers based on their experiences and knowledge.
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I cannot say enough GREAT things about this school. My children are in their 1st year and it has been a wonderful experience.I have a PreK and a Kindergartener. They have learned so much there that it amazes me that they are only 4 and 6 years old.The lessons that the children have learned about math,reading,listening, and real life skills has helped them to developed into two intelligent children.Although its our first year there,and we can only offer that experience, we came to OLPH on the recommendation of a family that has been there for 8+ years.Teachers, administrators and staff are all very welcoming and really do care about the kids beyond the classroom.They know kids in other grades and they know their classmates siblings @OLPH. Although the school may have had some turnover in the past,I feel, that as a parent,OLPH offers a cohesive combination of learning and nourishment for my children. The staff,teachers,and Principal offer a lot of support and are interested in the well being and achievements of my children. I cannot say enough great things about this school.It s an amazing school that we look forward to continuing to be a part of for many years to come!
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The principle and teacher of pre-k classroom do not have enough experience to offer kids extra support and help. They are set to use one behavior chart for all in classroom that outside professionals do not find it working at all especially for kids who just need extra help. Another red flag is, OLPH has a new principle and new teachers again this year, the same as for last year. If you think your child may test teachers and principles will, (they REALLY do have limited resources) then this school is NOT the place for your child. OLPH can actually ask for your child to leave in middle of the year. You do not want to experience that.
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I attended OLPH some years ago. The school was underfunded and under-resourced. The school could not hang on to good teachers. The teachers substituted actual teaching with student-directed study aids monitored by un-trained, un-certified parents. Reading emphasized speed-reading over comprehension. Upon entering high school, most of my contemporaries found themselves in remedial classes. The only thing worse than the teaching at OLPH was the narrow-minded bigotry that permeated the school at the time. I hope things have changed.

So far, so Great! This is our first year at OLPH with two older students. We transferred to OLPH without much knowledge of the school after our children's prior Catholic School closed with little warning due to low enrollment. Have to say, we loved our previous school, and we were very involved in daily affairs. We are very pleased how OLPH welcomed our Family to not only their school, but to their Community. We have been so pleased with our, not as planned transition, and are very happy we made this choice. Everyone has made us feel, and made a point, to make us feel most welcome, and everyone from the pastor, teachers, parents, and community, have made us feel we have been there for years. Our children transferred oh, so well, made friends from the start, better then expected. Thank you all for such a smooth transition in so many ways! This school is making great strides, there is a new principal with many high accreditiations, and thus far we have been veyy pleased with the changes, she has made. More to come...
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My two children attended OLPH School from Kindergarten through 8th Grade. They have now moved on to High School and are doing very well. OLPH prepared them in all of the areas they needed to succeed. Their Math, Creative Writing, Technology and Public Speaking skills were built at OLPH and have proven to be key in their high school careers. I believe OLPH prepared them well and I highly recommend the school for anyone who wants a strong education and a deep Christian/Catholic foundation.
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We feel like we are part of an extended family at OLPH School! Our three children are very happy there and the teachers really know each of them as individuals and have found ways to highlight and nurture each of their special strengths and talents. If you are considering this school, I highly recommend this school and suggest you have your child come in for a shadow day to find out if it is a good fit.
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After an incredibly dissapointing and difficult experience at another Catholic school I found myself searching for a school to move my two children to. Mrs. Malloy graciously not only accepted my middle school son as a transfer but made room for my kindergartener. My oldest is so happy (as is my youngest) with the switch he asked why I made him go to the other school for so long! The teachers here really care about the success of their students and the administration is involved with each student individually. Just a wonderful school and wonderful atmosphere for your children to be in!
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I have two daughters that attend OLPH and I can attest without hesitation that OLPH is meeting all of their academic and spiritual needs. The teachers and Principal(s) are excellent and have been open to questions and concerns that I have had over the years. My oldest had a rough start to 4th grade and I was extremely impressed with the concern shown by all her instructors as well as the solutions brought forth to benefit her. She is doing great now and that is due in much part to all of her teachers and guidance counselors. The Pastor is young and energetic and is highly visible at the school as well. If you are looking for a school that really cares about it's students while showing them how to live their faith and be good people, then OLPH is the place for your children.
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OLPH is a great place for children to learn and grow. We have seen 2 children graduate and go forth with great academic preparation to competitive high schools. The teachers are truly dedicated to seeing the children succeed. As far as the academic programs are concerned, the technology integration into the curriculum exceeds many other schools in the area. Computers are available in most every classroom an teachers utilize them as tools. One weakness we saw was in the Middle School English program but, these problems have since been resolved and new faculty have resumed positions for this subject area. Overall this was the best choice for our family and we will always credit our children's success to the skills and values they learned at OLPH
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My daughter is just finishing the second grade at this school. We are all happy that we selected OLPH. The teachers are wonderful, the Pastor is very involved with the school. It is a caring environment. The children are doing well with test scores. The emphasis on God is excellent, they pray and live the Christian way. I wouldn't want to send my child anywhere else.
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