OLPH prides itself on a long tradition of outstanding Academics. Students consistently test higher as a class, and in some subjects, a full grade ahead or higher.

Faith-based academics is key to creating an environment of respect, and minimizing behavior problems that impede learning in the classroom. When children are comfortable about learning, they learn.

KINDERGARTEN

Registration for Kindergarten takes place around March, and includes readiness screening and parent orientation. Students typically must be five years of age by October 15th.

Subject matter that is mastered during kindergarten meets or exceeds the State of California Education Content Standards. This achievement is demonstrated by our students' excellent scores on standardized achievement tests.

ELEMENTARY

• OLPH employs a rigorous academic curriculum.
• Whole person education focused on students' academic, spiritual, physical and social well-being.
• Fully-accredited by WASC for a maximum 6-year term.
• Qualified and value-centered staff providing individualized education in safe and loving learning environment.
• Many students generally performing one grade level above state norms; annual achievement scores above local and national average.
• Spelling, Math Winners. Inland Empire Science and Engineering Award winners;

JR. HIGH

Middle school students have three academic teachers, plus a computer technology teacher.

• OLPH employs a rigorous academic curriculum.
• Whole person education focused on students' academic, spiritual, physical and social well-being.
• Fully-accredited by WASC for a maximum 6-year term.
• Qualified and value-centered staff providing individualized education in safe and loving learning environment.
• Many students generally performing one grade level above state norms; annual achievement scores above local and national average.
• Spelling, Math Winners. Inland Empire Science and Engineering Award winners;

ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT

Special academic events make learning fun. Students in the appropriate grades participate yearly in the Spelling Bee and the Science Fair. Winning the Diocesan competition can lead a student to county, state and even national levels. The students also take a competitive math test yearly, with three winners coming from each class.

OLPH students have also participated in other competitions, when possible. Among these are the Academic Decathlon, Serra Club Vocation Essay contest, Riverside East Rotary Club/Inlandia Poetry contest, etc.

Many of OLPH's students have earned membership in the National Jr. Honor Society.

To be eligible for membership, a student must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.7 or better. Additionally, a prospective member must also meet high standards of leadership, service, character and citizenship. A faculty council must evaluate all of the members.

Leadership is based on the student's participation in two more community or school activities, or election to an office. To meet the service requirement, the students must have been active in service projects in the school and community. Character is measured in terms of integrity, behavior, ethics and cooperation with both students and faculty.