Our Lady Of Fatima School
School Notes Overview:
Our Lady of Fatima School is centered in Christ,committed to learning and called to build character in a Catholic environment. The moral character of the administration, teachers, and students should display a love for Jesus Christ in daily actions, attitudes, and speech, both on and off campus. The Catholic faith is taught across the curriculum revealing Christ throughout instructional teaching, opportunities to serve, meaningful prayer, and most importantly, the celebration of the Eucharist. A safe and physically comfortable environment promotes student learning and fosters positive relationships and respect throughout the school. Students need to demonstrate their understanding of essential knowledge and skills, and apply their learning in meaningful and creative context while being actively involved in solving problems and producing quality work. Curriculum and instructional practices, in accordance with state and national standards, should incorporate a variety of learning activities to accommodate differences in learning styles. Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs. Character development is taught through modeling and instruction in order to enhance faith and moral behavior in students’ daily lives. Recognizing that all students are able to succeed, special services and resources are provided to exceptional students. Developing an awareness of diverse cultures can increase students’ understanding and acceptance of different peoples. Teachers, administrators, parents, and the community share the responsibility for advancing the continuous improvement of our school’s mission to enable students to become spiritual, moral, confident, self-directed, lifelong learners....
School Overview:
Our Lady Of Fatima School |
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| School Membership(s) | Other school association(s) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| Parish | Lafayette Parish, LA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 913 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(LA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 1% | 27% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 60 students | ||
| Kind - 93 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 96 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 96 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 96 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 96 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 93 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 96 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 96 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 91 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers | |
This School |
(LA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:17 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours |
School Notes:
- Our Lady of Fatima School is centered in Christ,committed to learning and called to build character in a Catholic environment. The moral character of the administration, teachers, and students should display a love for Jesus Christ in daily actions, attitudes, and speech, both on and off campus. The Catholic faith is taught across the curriculum revealing Christ throughout instructional teaching, opportunities to serve, meaningful prayer, and most importantly, the celebration of the Eucharist. A safe and physically comfortable environment promotes student learning and fosters positive relationships and respect throughout the school. Students need to demonstrate their understanding of essential knowledge and skills, and apply their learning in meaningful and creative context while being actively involved in solving problems and producing quality work. Curriculum and instructional practices, in accordance with state and national standards, should incorporate a variety of learning activities to accommodate differences in learning styles. Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs. Character development is taught through modeling and instruction in order to enhance faith and moral behavior in students’ daily lives. Recognizing that all students are able to succeed, special services and resources are provided to exceptional students. Developing an awareness of diverse cultures can increase students’ understanding and acceptance of different peoples. Teachers, administrators, parents, and the community share the responsibility for advancing the continuous improvement of our school’s mission to enable students to become spiritual, moral, confident, self-directed, lifelong learners.
- Profile last updated: 01/29/2009
In the News:
- Smoothing bus issues a priority for schools (The Lafayette Daily Advertiser)
posted on August 3, 2009 at 02:29:13 pm
With the first day of Lafayette Parish public schools approaching quickly, school system Transportation Director Bill Samec predicts a smooth transition into the new school year. - Fears of flu subside in week (Opelousas Daily World)
posted on May 10, 2009 at 07:50:08 am
This time last week was filled with uncertainty. - Schools reopen in Lafayette (The Advocate)
posted on May 8, 2009 at 05:17:31 am
LAFAYETTE — High and low fives and a cheery chorus of “Welcome back!” greeted the more than 700 students Thursday at Cathedral-Carmel School who have spent the past week at home. - BACK TO THE BOOKS: Students return to class after flu scare; see expanded coverage (The Lafayette Daily Advertiser)
posted on May 7, 2009 at 07:55:56 am
Health officials continue to urge basic hygiene to avoid flu spread - FEARS SUBSIDE: Schools begin to reopen; join the discussion (The Lafayette Daily Advertiser)
posted on May 6, 2009 at 07:54:57 am
Flu concerns ease, parents breathe easier after week of uncertainty
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (70503) | School Zip (70503) |
(LA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 24,327 people | 4,464,238 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 52% | 16% |
| Population Average Age | 34 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $49,068 | $34,494 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.1 rooms | 5.2 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 38 years old | 41 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (70503) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 71% / 29% | 61% / 39% |
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Nearby Schools:
- First Baptist Christian School - 236 students - 1.1 mi. away - view location
- Ascension Day School - 637 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- Cathedral Carmel School - 842 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- Ashton Grace Montessori School - 19 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- Holy Family Catholic School - 213 students - 1.7 mi. away - view location
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