Open House Sunday, January 29, 2017 1pm-3pm • Guided Tours • Hands on Activities • Refreshments • Faculty, Staff, Students, Clubs & Athletics available for questions
The mission of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School is, in partnership with families, to educate students who will develop spiritually, academically, and socially, into disciples of Jesus, fed by the Eucharist, who will live to inspire and serve others in the world.
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Established in 1936 and supported by Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, OLS offers an outstanding Catholic education. Teaching students to be “like Christ” is at the core of all OLS academics and student life activities. Our Catholic intellectual tradition permeates the curriculum, allowing each child to become the best version of themselves.
Our Lady of Sorrows students are fully prepared to succeed academically through the work of our dedicated staff and sound course offerings. The core curriculum is enriched with Spanish, Technology, Library/Media, Music, Physical Education, Art, and more. Our students consistently test above grade level on yearly standardized tests. On average, over 85% go on to attend Catholic High Schools.
The focus of OLS is to develop the whole child: body, mind and spirit. We offer students a loving school home that fosters lifetime friendships and a heart for service through a variety of enrichment programs, CYO team sports, and Christian service outreach opportunities. Extracurricular activities include, Band, Chess Club, Drama, Green Team, Destination Imagination, Science Olympiad, Math Counts, and more.
24040 Raphael Road, Farmington, MI 48336
248-476-0977
olsorrows.com
Why Choose OLS? Our Lady of Sorrow is a parish school that offers a comprehensive Catholic faith-based academic experience for the whole child. OLS maintains the history and tradition of the rigorous set of curriculum standards you’ve come to expect from an exemplary Catholic school, while including modern day excellence through technology and state-of-the-art teaching methods. We support and respect the uniqueness of each student as we work in partnership with parents to help their children reach their God-given potential.
Contact
[email protected] to set up a private tour, or a time to “shadow a saint!
OLS AT A GLANCE • Serving over 800 students from 3-year-old preschool through eighth grade • School hours are 8:40 AM – 3:40 PM • State-of-the-art security system • Award winning athletic program • Bus transportation available for students in the Farmington Public School District • Teachers are certified and highly qualified by the Michigan Department of Education • Classrooms are air-conditioned and fully integrated with the latest technology • Our diverse student population comes from 28 different communities in Metro Detroit • Before and after school care is offered through our licensed on-site Kids’ Club program • Daily hot lunch offered within the parameters of our established wellness program • Tuition assistance available for qualified families • Brand new play structure for recess fun
CURRICULUM and outcomes • Rigorous academics create a solid foundation for high school success. • Sacramental preparation, attendance at weekly school Mass, and strong Catholic identity nurtures the personal moral development of each student. • Yearly participation in IOWA standardized testing shows OLS students consistently test above grade level in local and national comparisons.
