Our Lady of the Assumption School is a Catholic elementary school in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, offering a solid education to students in grades from preschool through grade 8. At OLA, Catholic values are taught in a loving, faith-filled environment.

ADMISSIONS INFORMATION

Our Lady of the Assumption School operates under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Department of Catholic Schools and the pastor of the parish. OLA School does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color or ethnic origin in its admission policy, treatment of students, personnel practices or school programs. Students must have a reasonable hope of completing the school's academic program in order to be considered for admission.

Our Lady of the Assumption School's teachers are qualified and caring. All are credentialed, and many hold or are pursuing advanced degrees. Regular catechetical formation is done through the archdiocese. Each classroom is also supported by teacher aides, employed by the school to aid in supervision and administrative duties. Our staff is completed by our able office personnel and maintenance staff.

Each school family is required to contribute service hours every year. We consider our families a vital part of our school and welcome them to participate in school programs. The Assumption Parent Association supports the school's programs through numerous events and activities.

2006 - 2007 FACT SHEET

CURRICULUM RELIGION K – 8 Christ Our Life (Loyola) Gr. 2 First Reconciliation Eucharist READING/LITERATURE K-8 Phonics (K-2) Modern Curriculum Press English (K-3) Houghton-Mifflin English Workshop - Holt Vocabulary for Achievement Prentice Hall Literature Spelling Connection - Zaner-Bloser Handwriting (3-5) Zaner-Bloser SOCIAL STUDIES K – 8 All grades – Houghton -Mifflin series Weekly Reader SCIENCE K – 8 Science Explorer (6-8) Science (K-5) Harcourt MATHEMATICS K – 8 Math Central (K-5) Houghton-Mifflin Passport To Math (6-8) McDougall Littell Pre-Algebra in Grade 8 P.E. K – 8 YMCA program (1-8) MUSIC K – 8 ART K – 8 (Art Trek Program) COMPUTERS K – 8 (Curriculum supports classroom studies.)

EXTRA & CO-CURRICULARS Classes attend Mass weekly and all-school Mass monthly Daily prayer. Traditional devotions Student Council 6 – 8. Christian service projects. School Yearbook (after-school club) Spelling Bee 4 – 8 Science Fair 6 – 8 Altar Servers 5 – 8 Scouting programs available Big/Little Buddies (Pre-8) Sports Teams: OurOLA “Dolphins” play in the Ventura County Independent Catholic Youth Assn -for flag football, volleyball,basketball. Open to boys and girls in 6 – 8. Field Trips Christmas and Spring Musical Programs

ADDITIONAL INFO Uniforms are worn See Handbook for code Lunch brought from home. Hot lunch is offered every Monday Afterschool care for K – 8 available until 6PM. Stay & Play offered for preschool until 2:30 PM. Fully accredited by W.A.S.C. (Western Association of Schools & Colleges) & W.C.E.A. (Western Catholic Education Association) Traditional School Calendar ITBS (Iowa Test of Basic Skills) testing yearly in Grades 2 - 8 2007-2008 K-8 TUITION $2900 Parish $3300 Non-Catholic NONREFUNDABLE Registration/Supply Fees: $215 Preschool Tuition 2-Day $155/month 3-Day $225/month 5-Day $325/month