overview
Accreditation
Our Lady of Grace school provides a quality Catholic education for students from preschool through the 8th Grade. Our Lady of Grace provides education in a safe and drug-free environment that is conducive to learning. We also proudly hold a Conga Certification.
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What we offer
Faculty
Our Lady of Grace employs highly qualified teachers, all degreed and state certified, a computer coordinator, a music teacher, an art teacher, a physical education teacher, a speech therapist (through NWISEC), librarians, teacher assistants, and a remedial resource/enrichment teacher.
Accreditation
Our Lady of Grace is fully accredited by the Indiana State Board of Education and the National Cognia accreditation body.
Curriculum
Our Lady of Grace School offers a core curriculum that is required by the State of Indiana and the Diocese of Gary. Our Lady of Grace also offers: all-day kindergarten, computer classes, algebra, physical education, art, music, band, and anti-bullying programs.
Spiritual Growth
To allow students to grow spiritually Our Lady of Grace allows students to participate in daily religion class, daily prayers, Mass twice a week, sacramental preparation, altar servers, lectors, and service projects.
Enrichment
Our Lady of Graces offers students various activities to enrich their lives: Band, Science Olympiad, Essay Contests, Student Choir, National Junior Honor Society, Girl Scouts, Purdue Challenger Learning Center, Book Clubs, Lego Club, Heart Association Jump-A-Thon, Sister Parish in Haiti, Read-A-Thon, Student Council, OLG Outreach Food Pantry, St. Nick’s Pancake Breakfast and an 8th grade Indianapolis Trip.
Technology
Our Lady of Grace offers computer labs, wireless computers, interactive smartboards, promethean boards, additional desktop computers, a full library and a science lab, Chrome books are being used by every student K-8.
Special Services
Our Lady of Grace provides speech therapy, remedial assistance, learning & behavioral assessment and assistance, hot lunch program with Free and Reduced lunch capability, and after school care programs.
Facilities
Our Lady of Grace provides 20 classrooms including a pre-school building, a library, a music room, an art room, a science lab, student activity center, a health room, and a physical fitness workout room for older students.
Parents
Parents at Our Lady of Grace are encouraged to participate in Home and School Association, School Board, and Athletic Board.
Athletics
The Our Lady of Grace Athletic Program provides a safe, enjoyable sports environment that enhances the emotional, physical, social and educational well being of our students. The athletic Program at Our Lady of Grace is administered by the Athletic Committee following the Diocese of Gary C.Y.O. (Catholic Youth Organization) rules, and the N.Y.S.C.A. ( National Youth Sports Coaches Association) standards.
Our Lady of Grace Students begin participating in organized sports in the 5th grade. Available sports include soccer, cross country, volleyball, basketball, and track & field.
Admission to Our Lady Of Grace School
We stress teaching the Indiana College and Career Ready Standards. Our students learn the value of prayer and community involvement.
Need help with tuition, OLG is an Indiana Choice Scholarship school which may pay for most, if not ALL, of tuition and book/tech fees. Must be an Indiana resident and qualify financially.