OLPH School

Founded in 1929 and true to the tradition of the School Sisters of St. Francis, The company's Lady of Perpetual Help School is the largest Catholic elementary school in the Chicago Archdiocese. It is open to all OLPH Parish families who want to provide their children with every opportunity to identify, express, and celebrate a growing Christian fai... th as they acquire a foundation of The company's Lady of Perpetual Help School fosters the growth and development of the whole person through an educational program in which children are motivated intellectually, spiritually, physically, emotionally, and socially. Recognizing parents are the primary educators of their children, the company's staff supports, supplements, and enriches the myriad experiences of family. Together, parents, children, and staff form a community in which the company respond to Christs invitation to Let the little children come to me Religious education and its formation of responsible young Catholics is the foundation of the company's parish school. Prayer, worship, behavior, growth in faith, and a commitment to the service of others form the basis of the religion curriculum. Through the example of the staff and the daily experiences of the curriculum, children learn the truths of the company's faith, study and appreciate Scripture, participate more deeply in parish life, experience a variety of liturgies and prayer services, and respond to the call of service of those in need. As an academic institution, OLPH School is dedicated to designing an individual program of success for each child. These learning experiences include opportunities to challenge and enrich talents, strategies to compensate for weaknesses, and programs designed to give children the skills to succeed in the 21st century. Additionally through fair, firm, and consistent discipline, children grow in responsible decision-making, self-esteem, and self-respect.Read More