Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School

Our Program

Spiritual Life

Prayer and Catholic-Christian values are at the heart of everything that we do at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School. Students in grades three through eight attend Mass weekly. Students in pre-kindergarten through second grade attend Mass every first Friday of the month and on special occasions. Students also participate in many special religious services throughout the year. Rosary, Stations of the Cross, May Crowning, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation are but a few.

Special Subjects and Programs

All students in grades pre-kindergarten through eighth grade study computers, art, music, and a second language. Students in pre-k through sixth grade study Spanish, and students in seventh and eighth grade study French. Physical education programs are also a part of our curriculum. Instrumental music lessons and an after school art program are also available to students. We also offer a stimulating after school care program until 5:30 every day.

Athletics

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School believes that participation in athletics can benefit children in many ways. We offer baseball, softball, track, cheerleading, bowling, basketball, volleyball, cross-country, and skiing.

Accelerated and Remedial Reading Program

Sr. Cecelia Hooker, RSM, works with small groups of children who need academic assistance, especially in reading. She also works with primary grade students who are accelerated learners.

Math Lab

This year, we added a math lab for those students who need additional help in the area of math.

Academic Intervention Period

The time between 7:30 and 8:00 A.M. is set aside as an academic intervention period. Teachers are available to provide additional support to students who need extra assistance in any sujbect.

School Counselor

Dr. Lori Ricupito, our school counselor, is available one day each week to meet with students who may be experiencing personal, social, or academic difficulties.

Integrated Spirituality Programs

Sr. Marie Hughes, RSM, our religion coordinator, complements our daily study of religion by providing classroom presentations and discussions on spiritual life topics.

Support for Children of Divorced or Separated Parents

Banana Splits is a program that provides group support for students whose parents are either divorced or separated. This program meets weekly, and is run by professionally trained volunteers.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention

The DARE Program is offered in fifth grade. The students are engaged in professionally led activities that support drug and alcohol resistance. The students also have a DARE Club that reinforces what they learn from the program.

High School Admissions Exam Preparation

An after-school preparation class is held in October and November for our eighth graders who plan on taking the Catholic high school placement examination.

Peer Ministry

Peer ministry is a program designed to develop Christian values, social skills, and shared knowledge between two students in different grade levels. Peer ministry partners share in planned activities, projects, social activities, and prayer experiences.

Technology

Over the past three years, $32,000 in technological updates have been added to the school, including the addition of high-speed internet access and new computers for our computer lab. All students in grades pre-k through eight study computers. For students in grades three through eight, technology is incorporated into their core academic subjects.

Recently Released NYS Assessment Scores

The Buffalo News released NYS Assessment scores. Below are OLSH School’s results in comparison to area public and charter schools. Our school’s eighth grade ELA results were higher than any public district in Erie County, and no public school district in the county had math results higher than our fourth grade. The numbers listed below indicate the percentage of students who scored at or above proficiency level. “Mastery” indicates the percentage of students who scored in the highest possible range.

Grade 4 - Math

State Average – Fourth Grade Math: 67.6%

OLSH 93% (31% mastery)
Lackawanna 67.3%
West Seneca 81.1%
Orchard Park 92.8%

South Buffalo Charter 60.0%
Stepping Stone Charter 10.0%
Tapestry Charter 53.3%
King Center Charter 5.6%

Grade 8 - Math

State Average – Eighth Grade Math: 47.7%

OLSH 63% (5% mastery)
Lackawanna 31.2%
West Seneca 62.6%
Orchard Park 77.4%

Grade 8 – ELA

State Average – Eighth Grade ELA: 44.3%

OLSH 78% (21% mastery)
Lackawanna 21.8%
West Seneca 55.10%
Orchard Park 74.5%

Grade 4 – ELA

State Average – Fourth Grade ELA: 61.5%

OLSH 82% (38% mastery)
Lackawanna 55.40%
West Seneca 69.7%
Orchard Park 82.9%

Other State Assessment Scores
Not Reported in the Newspapers

Grade 4 – Science 96%

Grade 5 – Social Studies 100%

Grade 8 - Science 100%

Grade 8 - Social Studies 97%

Grade 8 - Second Language Proficiency 100%

Principal’s Report on the Class of 2002

Graduating Class of 2002

The Class of 2002 was made up of 59 students, 23 boys and 36 girls.

Of the 59 graduates, 69% will be pursuing their secondary education at Catholic high schools:

Canisius 3
Nardin 6
Mt. Mercy 11
Immaculata 4
St. Francis 8
Timon 5
St. Mary’s 2
Villa Maria 1
Sacred Heart 1

31% of the graduates will be pursuing their secondary education at public high schools:

West Seneca 6
Orchard Park 3
Hamburg 5
Kenmore 1
Frontier 1
Hutch. Tech. 1

100% of the students were accepted by their first-choice high school.

The following students were awarded academic scholarships: Kelly Murphy, Corey Beres, Jason Covelli, Nicholas Dragone, Michelle Bellagamba, Katie Boyle, Adam Jacobson, and Lawrence Connors.

The following two students were awarded top honors from their respective high schools: Corey Beres was named a Loyola Scholar by Canisius High School, and Kelly Murphy was named a McAuley Scholar by Mt. Mercy Academy.

34% of the students will be studying a second language in high school at an accelerated level.

Tuition for 2002-2003

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parishioners pay $1,475 for one child, $2, 275 for two children, $2,575 for three or more children. Non-Parishioners pay $2,575 per child. There is also a $50 registration fee for new students. Parents are asked to volunteer for one program that supports the work of their children’s school.

More Information

For more information on Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, please call 824-8208.


	Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School

	Administration Rev. Msgr. Paul J.E. Burkard, Pastor Mrs. Mary Wood, Principal Mrs. Sharon Voigt, Assistant Principal Sr. Marie Hughes, RSM, Religion Coordinator Miss Mary Theresa Carroll, Athletic Director Mrs. Rosemary Paliwoda, School Secretary

	About Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School has 475 students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. It is the goal of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School to provide a nurturing Catholic-Christian environment where all students have the opportunity to grow spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually. The size of our school allows us to offer a variety of programs and opportunities to our students within a warm, family style learning environment.

	Our Program Spiritual Life Prayer and Catholic-Christian values are at the heart of everything that we do at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School. Students in grades three through eight attend Mass weekly. Students in pre-kindergarten through second grade attend Mass every first Friday of the month and on special occasions. Students also participate in many special religious services throughout the year. Rosary, Stations of the Cross, May Crowning, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation are but a few. Special Subjects and Programs All students in grades pre-kindergarten through eighth grade study computers, art, music, and a second language. Students in pre-k through sixth grade study Spanish, and students in seventh and eighth grade study French. Physical education programs are also a part of our curriculum. Instrumental music lessons and an after school art program are also available to students. We also offer a stimulating after school care program until 5:30 every day. Athletics Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School believes that participation in athletics can benefit children in many ways. We offer baseball, softball, track, cheerleading, bowling, basketball, volleyball, cross-country, and skiing. Accelerated and Remedial Reading Program Sr. Cecelia Hooker, RSM, works with small groups of children who need academic assistance, especially in reading. She also works with primary grade students who are accelerated learners. Math Lab This year, we added a math lab for those students who need additional help in the area of math. Academic Intervention Period The time between 7:30 and 8:00 A.M. is set aside as an academic intervention period. Teachers are available to provide additional support to students who need extra assistance in any sujbect. School Counselor Dr. Lori Ricupito, our school counselor, is available one day each week to meet with students who may be experiencing personal, social, or academic difficulties. Integrated Spirituality Programs Sr. Marie Hughes, RSM, our religion coordinator, complements our daily study of religion by providing classroom presentations and discussions on spiritual life topics. Support for Children of Divorced or Separated Parents Banana Splits is a program that provides group support for students whose parents are either divorced or separated. This program meets weekly, and is run by professionally trained volunteers. Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention The DARE Program is offered in fifth grade. The students are engaged in professionally led activities that support drug and alcohol resistance. The students also have a DARE Club that reinforces what they learn from the program. High School Admissions Exam Preparation An after-school preparation class is held in October and November for our eighth graders who plan on taking the Catholic high school placement examination. Peer Ministry Peer ministry is a program designed to develop Christian values, social skills, and shared knowledge between two students in different grade levels. Peer ministry partners share in planned activities, projects, social activities, and prayer experiences. Technology Over the past three years, $32,000 in technological updates have been added to the school, including the addition of high-speed internet access and new computers for our computer lab. All students in grades pre-k through eight study computers. For students in grades three through eight, technology is incorporated into their core academic subjects. Recently Released NYS Assessment Scores The Buffalo News released NYS Assessment scores. Below are OLSH School’s results in comparison to area public and charter schools. Our school’s eighth grade ELA results were higher than any public district in Erie County, and no public school district in the county had math results higher than our fourth grade. The numbers listed below indicate the percentage of students who scored at or above proficiency level. “Mastery” indicates the percentage of students who scored in the highest possible range. Grade 4 - Math State Average – Fourth Grade Math: 67.6% OLSH 93% (31% mastery) Lackawanna 67.3% West Seneca 81.1% Orchard Park 92.8% South Buffalo Charter 60.0% Stepping Stone Charter 10.0% Tapestry Charter 53.3% King Center Charter 5.6% Grade 8 - Math State Average – Eighth Grade Math: 47.7% OLSH 63% (5% mastery) Lackawanna 31.2% West Seneca 62.6% Orchard Park 77.4% Grade 8 – ELA State Average – Eighth Grade ELA: 44.3% OLSH 78% (21% mastery) Lackawanna 21.8% West Seneca 55.10% Orchard Park 74.5% Grade 4 – ELA State Average – Fourth Grade ELA: 61.5% OLSH 82% (38% mastery) Lackawanna 55.40% West Seneca 69.7% Orchard Park 82.9% Other State Assessment Scores Not Reported in the Newspapers Grade 4 – Science 96% Grade 5 – Social Studies 100% Grade 8 - Science 100% Grade 8 - Social Studies 97% Grade 8 - Second Language Proficiency 100% Principal’s Report on the Class of 2002 Graduating Class of 2002 The Class of 2002 was made up of 59 students, 23 boys and 36 girls. Of the 59 graduates, 69% will be pursuing their secondary education at Catholic high schools: Canisius 3 Nardin 6 Mt. Mercy 11 Immaculata 4 St. Francis 8 Timon 5 St. Mary’s 2 Villa Maria 1 Sacred Heart 1 31% of the graduates will be pursuing their secondary education at public high schools: West Seneca 6 Orchard Park 3 Hamburg 5 Kenmore 1 Frontier 1 Hutch. Tech. 1 100% of the students were accepted by their first-choice high school. The following students were awarded academic scholarships: Kelly Murphy, Corey Beres, Jason Covelli, Nicholas Dragone, Michelle Bellagamba, Katie Boyle, Adam Jacobson, and Lawrence Connors. The following two students were awarded top honors from their respective high schools: Corey Beres was named a Loyola Scholar by Canisius High School, and Kelly Murphy was named a McAuley Scholar by Mt. Mercy Academy. 34% of the students will be studying a second language in high school at an accelerated level. Tuition for 2002-2003 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parishioners pay $1,475 for one child, $2, 275 for two children, $2,575 for three or more children. Non-Parishioners pay $2,575 per child. There is also a $50 registration fee for new students. Parents are asked to volunteer for one program that supports the work of their children’s school. More Information For more information on Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, please call 824-8208.

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