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The Educational Experience at Our Lady of Victory School |
Building the Future
Our Lady of Victory offers a warm, nurturing environment that enables students to develop the self-esteem and skills needed to achieve their full academic, interpersonal and leadership potential. OLV focuses on academic excellence and strong moral values, utilizing a committed professional departmental teaching staff to provide quality Catholic education. We recognize that children are the "hope of tomorrow". We offer dedicated faculty and a balanced curriculum. We encourage and support extracurricular activities in conjunction with significant involvement of parents. Together we guide students to realize their full potential and help assure them a lifetime of success. As part of its mission, OLV services a diverse population that includes students from the international community as well as the entire metropolitan area.
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Advantages of Our Lady of Victory The compact size of Our Lady of Victory School works to the great advantage of both students and teachers:
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Mission Statement from Catholic Schools Office of the Archdiocese of Washington:
The Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Washington, rooted in Gospel Values and the teaching mission of the Church, are learning communities of faith and service dedicated to educational equity and excellence for all students.
“...OLV is helping me become a better person…”-7th grade student
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What Our Lady of Victory School Does:
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Classroom Classes are small at OLV, permitting more student involvement and contact with teachers. Emphasis is on traditional academic pursuits from an early age, rather than educational fads. Students are well prepared for the competitive academic environment they will face after graduation, as well as for engaging the social and political challenges of our time. Home and School Association At OLV, parents actively participate in a variety of academic, social, and religious events to support the intellectual, social, and spiritual growth of the students. The Home and School Association actively supports the school with various fundraising activities and social events.
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Extracurricular Enrichment Our school helps to further develop our children’s special talents and interests through extracurricular activities, including: - Band/Choir Extended Day Program A before and after school programs is available on days when school is in session. This program is supervised by OLV’s own teachers! Attendance is permitted on a monthly contract or a drop/in basis. Religious Program OLV welcomes students of all denominations. Catholic religious instruction is given in the classroom by certified instructors. In addition to formal daily instruction, the religious program provides opportunities for students to practice and live their faith through participation in monthly and special liturgies, preparation for and reception of sacraments, and participation in social service activities.  |
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Library OLV students have at their disposal a well-equipped library, and enjoy weekly library visits with age-appropriate material. They learn to use library facilities and resources properly. Visits to the local public library branch (only two blocks away) are also conducted regularly. Community Service OLV also participates in community service projects such as Shepherd's Table/Help the Homeless, to enable students to become more aware of the world around them and what they can do to help make it a better place. |
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Extracurricular Activities
OLV students participate in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities that are both fun and help to build strong relationships with family and friends while teaching valuable lessons. Click below for photos of some of these activities.
Immaculate Conception
Spanish or Spanish Colonial, 17th-18th c.
Our Lady of Victory School