Our Academics.

As one of the oldest and accredited Brevard catholic schools, Our Lady of Lourdes  School is committed to providing students with a challenging yet rewarding academic curriculum. Our students not only receive a high-caliber education that will prepare them for the rigors of high school, but also one that will strengthen their faith in God and help them deal with the pressures that they will undoubtedly face as they mature.

• Teachers of all subject areas plan lessons to allow for cross-curricular linking of topics.

• Catholic social teachings are incorporated into all subject areas.

• Use of technology is incorporated into all subject areas.

• Instructional techniques are used to reach children of every learning style. Learning is student-centered. Examples include but are not limited to individualization, small group instruction, large group instruction, departmentalization, computerized instruction and cooperative learning. All grouping arrangements are made in view of the learning needs of individual students

The Sadlier We Believe Religion Series, grades K-8, is a spiral, integrated and thematic curriculum that presents the key concepts of faith each year in a deeper and broader way as the student grows more capable of understanding and living in discipleship.  We Believe also encourages understanding of major faith statements, catechism connections, scripture, saints, and devotions.  In addition to the Religion Series, we also use the Sadlier Virtues Program which promotes Catholic identity so young disciples follow Jesus Christ.  Each week a different virtue is promoted and infused in all of our teachings. For more information on our curriculum, please click the button below.

Enrichment.

Beyond basic reading, writing and arithmetic, OLL also believes in teaching the whole child – that means focusing on academics and enrichment programs that enhance the student’s education and preparation for the next level.

In Art and Music, children are able to express themselves through visual and musical mediums. Students build physical strength and learn cooperation and sportsmanship in Physical Education.

Spanish offers the chance to learn another language and gain an understanding of different Spanish cultures around the world.

Technology class, with its state-of-the-art equipment, readies students for the electronic information age while the Media Center helps instill a love of reading and books.

In our Technology Center students have access to a broad spectrum of resources for their educational needs and to encourage reading and learning for special interests, academic enrichment and enjoyment. To learn more, click below.

STREAM (Science, technology, religion, engineering, arts, and math)

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is reaching new heights through the use of technology. The school has a new Engineering Laboratory, which features 3D printers, robotics, and a host of other technologies for hands–on learning. We also incorporate STREAM in every grade level with hands on lessons and activities using all our labs and our outdoor and indoor gardens. OLL is the first school accredited as a STREAM school within the Diocese of Orlando. Our state-of-the art technology facility provides the tools for our students to explore their God given talents. To read more about our Technology Center, click the button below.

Student Services

The mission of the Student Services Program at Our Lady of Lourdes is to prepare every student socially, spiritually, physically, academically, and emotionally for whatever challenges he/she may face. Students are provided an opportunity to gain a better understanding of themselves and others, and to engage in educational and occupational exploration. It is important that all aspects of the program exist in a safe, caring, and encouraging environment. It is also important that the Student Services Team work in collaboration with students, educators, parents, and community members to enable students to become good citizens and productive members of society.

Student services offers:

• Title 1

• Think Tank

• Speech and Language Therapy

• RTI and Academic Referrals

• Learning Lab

• Guidance

Extended Day Program

The Our Lady of Lourdes Before Care program starts at 7:00 a.m. Drop off is in the front of school by the statue of Mary. Parents are asked to park either across the street in the church parking lot, or the school office parking lot and walk their children to Gate 1. Before-care is available on the first day of school. 

Our Lady of Lourdes offers an after-school program until 6:00p.m. After-care is held in the Parish Hall. Parents will sign out and pick up their child(ren)at Gate #1, located by the school office.

The cost for both programs are $6.00 an hour or any part thereof. There is a $1.00 per minute per child charge for children not picked up by 6:00pm. All other students not using the Extended Care Service may arrive to school as early as 7:30 am. Classrooms open at 7:45 am.

Extended Care Phone Number: (321) 723-3631, option 1.

Extended Care Leaders: Veronica Riddle, April Zimmer and Veana Wilkens.

All students are automatically enrolled in our Before/After care programs at the time of enrollment.

Accelerated and Summer Reading

Our Lady of Lourdes School uses the Accelerated Reader program.  Many more of the 9,000 titles in our library collection have quizzes available. Students and their parents will be able to access information about books through their home computer using AR Bookfinder at www.arbookfind.com.

Using the Quick search, any title, author name, or keyword you type will pull up all titles related to those words.  Select the tab marked Advanced search and the user can search based on the child’s reading level (ATOS book level).  Another great feature is the ability to filter out books whose content is inappropriate for your child’s age level.  To do this, select a category from the drop down-box next to “Interest Level.”  The choices will be:              

• Lower Grades (LG) – K-3

• Middles Grades (MG) – 4-8

• Upper Grades (UG) – 9-12*

*Titles that are marked as upper grades or UG will not be available as quizzes at our school, nor will the books be available in our library.

These interest levels are based on the recommendations of the publisher and/or literary book reviews by professional organizations.  The final decision on whether the content of the book is appropriate for a particular child is left to parents.