Presentation of Our Lady Catholic School:
Presentation of Our Lady Catholic School, located in Denver, Colorado is a private Catholic School offering Pre-K through Grade 8. The primary goal of the program of instruction in the schools of the Archdiocese of Denver is to provide learning experiences which most effectively instill worthwhile attitudes and impart the knowledge and skills necessary for the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical development of the student. Presentation of Our Lady Catholic School is accredited by the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges.
Presentation of Our Lady Catholic School exists to use all of its available resources and talents to maximize growth as a Catholic education community. Teachers, by continual professional growth, teaching, and example emphasize our students' individual growth in these areas:
- Demonstration of Catholic morals and values
- Demonstration of knowledge of the Catholic faith
- Knowledge and academic achievement
- Development of social skills
- Development of personal responsibility
What kind of standardized testing is used to measure the progress of Catholic school students?
Student growth is measured from year to year starting in the second grade. The average student score is usually one to one and one half years above grade level nationally. The Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) is given annually to students in grades 2 - 8. The Cognitive Ability Test (COGAT) is given annually to students in grades 2, 5, and 7. The NCEA ACRE Religion Assessments is given annually to grades 5 and 8.
After School Care:
Presentation of Our Lady School offers after school care for children from age 3 to 3rd grade. The program runs from 3 pm to 5 pm every day and the cost is nominal. An Academic Assistance program is offered for students in grades 3 - 8 Monday through Thursday from 3:15 to 4:30. This program assists students who need help with their schoolwork and homework and gives students a quiet place to complete their work.
- Preschool
- Pre Kindergarten
- Kindergarten
- First Grade
- Second Grade
- Third Grade
- Fourth Grade
- Fifth Grade
- Sixth Grade
- Seventh Grade
- Eighth Grade
- Physical Ed
- Art
- Music
- Extended Care
- AAP (Academic Assistance Program)