Summer Reading Assignments

Spiritually, Academically, Physically and Socially
serving the educational needs of North Augusta since 1956.
OLP does not discriminate on any basis.
Summer office hours begin the week of June 9, 2008.
We will be open:  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Summary

Our Lady of Peace School, under the direction of the Diocese of Charleston, was founded in 1956.  The school is a fully accredited, multi-cultural, Christian-based school serving Grades K3–8 with before- and after-care available.  All religions and races are welcome.  The school is located in North Augusta, South Carolina.  

Curriculum

The school curriculum includes religion, language arts (reading, English, spelling, penmanship, phonics, writing, grammar, literature), mathematics, science, social studies (geography, history, sociology, and economics), computers, library skills, physical education, and Spanish.

Mission and Program

The mission of Our Lady of Peace School is to provide a comprehensive educational program for the complete development of its students in a Christian environment.  We help students grow towards maturity in faith and prepare them for life-long learning.  Consequently, there are four areas that we stress in developing the “whole child”:  spiritual, educational, physical, and social. 

Spiritually, students are challenged to put their faith into action.  Sharing of their time, talent, and treasure prepares our students for a lifetime of service to the Church and community.  Through our Christian environment, we will provide a safe, caring, loving, and prayerful school community where staff, students, and parents share in the Christian vision, and faith is a part of our everyday culture.

Educationally, Our Lady of Peace School is among the best schools in the area when it comes to standardized testing scores.  Our students consistently score above grade and age equivalency level.  Our academic success is also evident in the number of 7^th graders who qualify for the Duke University Talent Identification Program, the number of graduates who are on the honor roll at local high schools, and the number of trophies won by our “Math Counts” team. 

Other educational opportunities include:

-        Accelerated Reader Program and Book It Program

-        Daughters of the American Revolution and Black History Month essay contests

-        Aiken County spelling bee

-        4^th and 5^th Grade overnight field trip to Riverbanks Zoo

-        7^th and 8^th Grade weeklong trip to Washington, DC and Camp K.A.T.E.

-        “God Made Music” program for Kindergarten through 6^th Grade

-        In-house science fair

-        Community service projects

-        School yearbook

-        Foreign exchange student program

-        Tutoring by volunteers
 

Physically, we strive to help your child to become an active, happy adult.  The students learn conditioning and activities that they can use for a lifetime.  Our school participates in the CSRA Middle School League in sports, including soccer, volleyball, cross-country, basketball, and cheerleading. 

Socially, we teach our students how to behave in social settings.  We have scheduled dances, holiday celebrations, and field trips.  Our biannual trip to Washington, DC is the highlight of their 7^th and 8^th grade year.  The students also participate as animators, lectors, and singers at Friday morning Mass, which develops their public speaking skills.  Good manners and good behavior are more than taught at Our Lady of Peace School, they are expected.

Our Lady of Peace School, when last accredited by the Diocese of Charleston in 1999, set the standard by which all diocesan schools would be measured under the Verifying the Vision Program.  Our school is sound financially, and we are staffed with qualified teachers. 

For an additional fee, before- and after-care are available.  We also have a very active Parent Teacher Organization, School Board, and Booster Club.  The high level of parent involvement helps make our school even greater. 

In short, Our Lady of Peace School is the place to be! 
 

Registration (click for more information) for the next school year is taken on a space-available basis.  The registration fee is nonrefundable.  Our class sizes are limited to ensure a low student-to-teacher ratio, so early registration is recommended.  A birth certificate and record of immunization are required.

To ensure the success of your child, children who apply for admission to Our Lady of Peace School are screened to assess readiness for the academic program.  Placement is not considered final until testing and initial observation are complete and previous school records are obtained.  Parents are expected to support the philosophy of the school. 

A multiple child discount is available.  Subsidies and financial aid are also available for active parishioners of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church and St. Edward’s Catholic Church.  School lunch is provided under the Federal School Lunch Program.  Hot lunches are served daily, at a nominal fee. 

We hope you will give us the opportunity to join you in educating your child both academically and spiritually. 

If you have any questions or if you would like to visit the school, please call the school office at (803) 279-8396.