A Case for Our Lady of Mount Carmel Elementary School

Why select Our Lady of Mount Carmel School as the institution of learning for your child? As a former public school administrator, a basis to compare public school education with Catholic education has evolved over the last few years.

First, the educational process that exists in our small, but proud school revolves around a tightly knit community of students, teachers and parents. Individually and collectively, everyone is working toward a common goal - the building of a "whole" human being: that is to be achieved through academic excellence, moral and spiritual responsibility and strength of character. Self discipline and respect for others is strongly emphasized and all students are taught to accept responsibility for their actions. The religion classes, which are an integral part of a rigorous curriculum, support and promote high ideals and stress the importance of recognizing the presence of Christ in the lives of the students and in the lives of others.

Second, academically the children are held to a high standard of achievements, which carries over to all related activities. This is reflected in the high percentage of students who earn honor roll status, and perform very well in their standardized tests. In addition to the core of academic subjects, the children have classes in Art, Music, Computers, Spanish, Library, and Physical Education. The achievement level and the exceptionally high quality of the projects and programs produced by the children in their 'specials' have been truly amazing.

Third, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School parents assume a major role in the education of their children and are very much at the center of their child's experiences. The research is quite clear that there is a direct correlation between the involvement of the parents and the social, spiritual, and academic success of the child. At Our Lady of Mount Carmel School all faculty and staff members are encouraged to be positive and receptive to active parental involvement. We are cognizant and appreciative of the efforts, time and support offered by the parents.

Finally, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School we are not satisfied with the status quo mentality: we are striving to find ways to improve our educational programs. We need to become more aware and more adept in meeting the needs of our children. Furthermore, we will continue to emphasize the integration of academic excellence and religious values, which is the major characteristic that serves as the basis for distinguishing Catholic schools from public schools.

God Bless,

Joseph Yannuzzi, Principal

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