School Overview: |
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| Year Founded | 1954 | |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2009 |
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| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 355 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 19% (VA School Avg.: 27%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| Average Class Size | 18 students | |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Tuition Notes | Financial Aid Available | |
| Admissions Director | Christine Tucker | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 6 sports | |
Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Soccer | |
| Softball | Volleyball | |
| Extracurriculars | ||
| Total Extracurriculars | 14 extracurriculars | |
Extracurriculars
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| Alter Servers/Ushers/Sacristans | Band | |
| Boy Scouts | Chess Club | |
| Choir | Christian Service Club | |
| Classic Movie Club | Fund a Friend Club | |
| Girl Scouts | Lego Robotics | |
| Math & Science Club | National Junior Honor Society | |
| Sport Stacks | Student Council | |
School Notes:
2011-2012 Parent Testimonials
Would you recommend OLMC to others?
This school, faculty & staff, has been the best experience, for our entire family! This was our first year at OLMC & we could not be more pleased! The best decision we have made for our daughter was to move her to OLMC from her previous school. We would strongly & wholeheartedly recommend OLMC!
I am thrilled with my family's experience at OLMC. It is a rare and exceedingly fruitful experience. The Dominican Sisters have given my children a unique opportunity to develop their spirituality under the guidance of their hearts that obviously overflow with love for God, Mary and God's people.
What does OLMC do well?
Our children feel loved, safe, and are learning and growing in spiritual and academic areas of their life. The faculty and administration are wonderful and dedicated. Our children love their teachers.Wonderful community atmosphere and the children feel respected and safe.
Giving the parents so many opportunities to be involved with their kids in many aspects of their education and school functions.
The principal and teachers do a wonderful job of demonstrating the joy of following the example of Christ and the Commandments of God. The school offers a warm environment for my children to learn and grow. Communication has improved this year with the ability to send e-mail messages to the principal, front office, and the teachers. Being able to communicate with the teachers this way has been most helpful! The school is open and welcoming to parents and students. Allowing each grade to switch teachers for different subjects is a great idea; it gives students the opportunity to experience different teaching styles and to prepare for transitions, which are a fact of life. - Club offerings are great; there are so many different choices to appeal to many different interests.
I respect and admire the teachers and staff at OLMC. Since my children have been here for six years, I have always felt that my children were given priority, encouragement and support throughout their academic and Catholic development. I also appreciated that each of their teachers were approachable and responded to any concerns.
They offer the ability to learn to be part of a larger group of believers working toward one goal, the goal of creating young people to grow in Christ while obtaining the knowledge necessary to make a difference in the world. Also, the new bonding eventsand classes in the middle school have made a huge difference this year in comparison to last year.
The atmosphere of students supporting each other is SO much more evident here than at other schools.
Catholic identity, sense of community, high standards for academics, well mannered students.
I appreciate the religious education that my child is getting; I am happy with the structure in the classrooms and school environment; I have found the teachers and other staff members very helpful and encouraging; and I see that my child is flourishing in a Catholic environment.
OLMC is academically challenging, but it also emphasizes the importance of being a good person and following Christ. My children often talk about the need to make good choices and treat others with respect.
Profile last updated: 01/10/2013
Nearby Schools:
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
Gr. 8-12 | 1.5 mi. away
Gr. PK-5 | 1.6 mi. away
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 2 mi. away
Gr. K-4 | 2.1 mi. away
Gr. PK-4 | 2.1 mi. away
View all schools in: Newport News, Newport News City County, Zip 23601
School Reviews:
January 31,2013 - Best school around! My children are learning so much and love going to school each day. They are happy, and their teachers really do care. They are growing up to be incredibly bright, loving, respectful children, and I owe much of it to Our Lady of Mount Carmel School! Highly recommend!*-Posted by Parent *
July 09,2012 - Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a fantastic school all around. The strong Catholic atmosphere is truly complimented by the excellence in academics. The class sizes are small, so that students can receive the attention they need to achieve their personal best. The school is full of experienced teachers who genuinely care about their students and Catholic education. The school is very fortunate to have Dominican Sisters supporting and teaching daily. Spanish, physical education, fine arts, library, music and computer classes are taught weekly for all grades, Pre-K4 through 8th. Daily religion classes, service projects and weekly Mass are all part of the education at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. This fully accredited school, earned a prestigious academic award from the United States Department of Education in 2009, and was named a Blue Ribbon School. In an atmosphere based on faith, Our Lady of Mount Carmel strives to help children recognize their God-given gifts and actively use them to their fullest potential.*-Posted by Parent *
July 09,2012 - Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a fantastic school all around. The strong Catholic atmosphere is truly complimented by the excellence in academics. The class sizes are small, so that students can receive the attention they need to achieve their personal best. The school is full of experienced teachers who genuinely care about their students and Catholic education. The school is very fortunate to have Dominican Sisters supporting and teaching daily. Spanish, physical education, fine arts, library, music and computer classes are taught weekly for all grades, Pre-K4 through 8th. Daily religion classes, service projects and weekly Mass are all part of the education at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. This fully accredited school, earned a prestigious academic award from the United States Department of Education in 2009, and was named a Blue Ribbon School. In an atmosphere based on faith, Our Lady of Mount Carmel strives to help children recognize their God-given gifts and actively use them to their fullest potential.*-Posted by Parent *
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