Our Curriculum
Our Mother of Perpetual Help School is accredited with the Middle States Association of College and Schools Commission on Elementary Schools.
Core curriculum is mandated by the
Diocese of Harrisburg
Curriculum and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Religion
Religion is studied at all levels on a daily basis and is central to the spirit of our school.
Students are instructed in our faith, the sacred scriptures, the liturgical seasons, and the moral doctrine of the Church.
As a school community we gather weekly for Mass.
Standard Testing
Major Subjects
Language Arts - Mathematics - Science - Social Studies
Special Studies
Computers - Health - Library Science - Physical Education - Music - Art
DARE Program - Junior Achievement
Accelerated Classes
Accelerated math is available for fifth through eighth grades
MathCounts is offered to seventh and eighth grades
IU Support Programs/Services
Speech/Language Therapist - Remedial Reading - Remedial Math
Guidance Counselor - School Psychologist
Academic Activities
National Junior Honor Society - Science Fair - Educational Field Trips
Scripps & Diocesan Spelling Bee - National Geographic & Diocesan Geography Bee
Lancaster-Lebanon Quiz Bowl - Faith Bee - National History Day
Extra-curricular Activities
Service Projects - Choir - Instrumental Music Instruction - Band - School Play
CYO Basketball - Cheerleading - Track and Field
Boy Scouts - Girl Scouts
Junior High boys Football and Soccer are offered in cooperation with Lancaster Catholic High School
Junior High girls Field Hockey and Soccer are offered in cooperation with Lancaster Catholic High School
Pre-School
Our pre-school program is offered to children who are 3 or 4 years old by September 1st. The program provides activities, which are developmentally appropriate in a Catholic environment. Planned indoor and outdoor activities promote physical, social, and spiritual growth.
Pre-school 3 classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:15 - 10:45 a.m.
Pre-school 4 classes are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 8:15 - 10:45 a.m.
Extended Care starting at 10:45 is available for pre-school students if needed.
Kindergarten
Kindergarten is open to children who are 5 years old by September 1st. This program continues the physical, social, and spiritual growth of the child. Emphasis is placed on Religion, Language Arts and Math. The children also experience Art, Music, Library, Computer, and Physical Education. Classes are held daily in a full day session from 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
After School Program
The After School Program begins daily at school dismissal and runs until 5:30 p.m. Activities include supervised play and free time; seasonal arts and crafts; snack time and supervised study all in a safe and secure environment.