Mission
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School is a welcoming and inclusive community committed to a tradition of excellence by nurturing hearts, inspiring minds, and igniting spirits.
School Philosophy
At Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School, we are a nurturing Catholic community of faith-filled leaders, dedicated staff, engaged parents, students, and parishioners. Together, we strive to:
- Recognize and cultivate the unique talents and needs of every child
- Integrate academic excellence with the richness of our Catholic faith
- Foster confident, capable, and compassionate young people who are prepared to reach their full potential
Schoolwide Learning Expectations (SLEs)
Our Lady of the Lake students have:
Nurtured Hearts that:
- Consistently demonstrate respect for themselves and others’ property, opinions, beliefs, rights, and cultures through their words and actions
- Participate in community service projects and charitable activities at least once per trimester
- Use positive interpersonal skills, including active listening, empathy, and conflict resolution strategies, to help create a peaceful classroom and community
- Show compassion by performing specific acts of kindness and support for classmates (e.g., helping a peer in need, welcoming new students)
- Willingly make personal sacrifices, such as giving up time or resources, to benefit others
Inspired Minds that:
- Achieve grade-level mastery of academic subjects and learning objectives as demonstrated by classroom performance, assessments, and project-based learning aligned to Archdiocesan and State Curriculum Standards
- Communicate effectively by:
- Actively listening to peers and adults
- Speaking clearly in discussions and presentations
- Writing concisely and correctly across all subjects
- Maintain organized materials, follow directions accurately, and complete assignments on time to demonstrate strong organizational and study habits
- Apply research skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving strategies to real-world tasks and projects, showing the ability to connect learning to life beyond the classroom
- Engage in learning by asking thoughtful questions, seeking out new information, and exploring ideas independently
Ignited Spirits that:
- Model Catholic Christian values including honesty, forgiveness, gratitude, and service in daily interactions and choices
- Demonstrate knowledge of core Catholic teachings, prayers, and traditions through participation in religious instruction and classroom activities
- Show care for God’s creation by respecting the environment, using resources responsibly, and treating all living things with kindness
- Participate reverently in sacraments, liturgical celebrations, classroom prayer, and personal prayer practices on a regular basis
- Make decisions guided by justice, fairness, and integrity, as evidenced by classroom behavior and contributions to the community
