OLL Middle School Scholarships – Fall 2012
Our Lady of the Lake Parish School is excited to award scholarships to 10 outstanding middle school students and their families who want to be part of our strong faith-filled community. The OLL Middle School Scholarship recognizes Seattle area students for their scholastic achievement, community involvement and personal talents.
Find out if you’re eligible
The OLL Scholarship is open to students starting middle school in fall 2012 who:
· Enjoy learning and want to be part of a strong community
· Volunteer or participate in community services and/or extracurricular activities
· Plan on attending middle school at OLL during the three years during which the scholarship is distributed
· Come well-recommended by their current school staff
· Have a strong academic foundation
· Are positive influences on their current school community
· Are new OLL students (not applicable to current OLL student body)
How to apply
It's easy to submit your application for an OLL Middle School Scholarship. Here's how the selection process works:
1. You Apply
Fill out and submit the OLL Application any time before May 31, 2012.
2. Schedule a school visit and meet the principal
3. Semi-Finalists Selected
Semi-final entries are reviewed by school principal. Semi-finalists will be notified in person.
4. Finalists Selected and Notified
All finalists are interviewed in person. To ensure you receive prompt notification, add to your address book.
If you have any questions about the scholarship or application process, contact Vince McGovern at 206.525.9980 x23 or .
OLL Facts at a Glance
Preschool through 8th Grade
· 265 students
· 1 Preschool class
· 2 Pre-Kindergarten classes
· 1 class per grade for Kindergarten through 8th Grade
· 75% Catholic, 25% other religious affiliations
· 10% of students receive financial aid
· 28% of students are students of color
Staff
· 30 faculty and staff: 20 teachers, 5 teacher aides, and 5 support staff
· All faculty hold B.A., M.A., Ph.D., or Ed.D. degrees
Associations and Affiliations
· National Catholics Education Association
· Washington Federation of Independent Schools
· Western Catholic Education Association (our Accrediting Agency)
· State of Washington
Core Curriculum
As outlined by the State of Washington and the Archdiocese of Seattle:
· Math
· Science
· Reading
· Language Arts
· Literature
· Social Studies
· Visual and Performing Arts
· P.E.
· Religion
· Integrated Speech Program in 3rd through 8th grades
Student Life and Co-Curricular
· CYO Athletics (e.g., soccer, cross country, basketball and volleyball)
· Speech Competition
· Math Competition
· Group Band
· Spring Musical
· Community Service
· Student Council