Parent Ambassador Training rev1olphschoolewabeachhi.com/resources/Parent+Ambassador+Training+rev1.pdf• Sister Davilyn and the School Board appointed the PTSA Executive Board to be

“Educating for Life!”

Parent AmbassadorTraining Session

We believe that parents are the best advocates for the school and cangreatly influence others that OLPH is the “Best School in the Universe.”

“Educating for Life!”

• Importance of Parent Ambassadors

• Why OLPH?

• What do you love about OLPH School?

• Become a Parent Ambassador

• Closing Prayer

Agenda

“Educating for Life!”Importance of Parent Ambassadors• Bishop Larry Silva spearheaded the program in the Hawaii Catholic

Schools

• Sister Davilyn and the School Board appointed the PTSA ExecutiveBoard to be the lead in the Parent Ambassador Program

• Many Catholic schools are struggling financially because of less thanoptimal enrollment.

• This program uses the most effective agents for recruitment: Parents ofstudents who attend Catholic schools

• Parent Ambassadors will speak to other parents about how OLPH is thebest school to send their children to.

“Educating for Life!”Importance of Parent Ambassadors• Schools must be proactive in recruiting, motivating, training and

supporting parent ambassadors.

• This program is intended to assist schools in this very importantendeavor:

• Renewing Our Commitment to Catholic Schools

• Strengthening the Catholic Identity and Mission of Catholic Schools

• Creating teams to assist in school needs (IT, Fine Arts, etc…)

“Educating for Life!”Why OLPH?Our Lady of Perpetual Help School

Is a Member of:

• Hawaii Catholic Schools (HCS)

• National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Is Accredited by:

• Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA)

• Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

“Educating for Life!”Why OLPH?• School Mission Statement

We, the faith community at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School andChurch, in partnership with parents, and with Jesus as our Model,educate students to be active Catholics, responsive producers, holisticlearners, and capable communicators.

• School Philosophy

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School and Church, committed to themission of Jesus Christ in building the Kingdom of God, firmly believesin the holistic development of the child. Parents, as the primaryeducators, work together with the administration, faculty, and staff toachieve the fullest potential of each child, thus preparing the child tobecome an active Catholic who serves the community.

“Educating for Life!”Why OLPH?• Faculty and Staff Mission Statement

We, the faith-filled faculty and staff at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, arecalled to be models of Christ, creators of a nurturing environment, positivecollaborators with parents and colleagues, and educators committed to thespiritual, academic, and social development of conscientious life-long learners.

• Faculty and Staff Vision Statement

We, the faculty and staff of Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, foster a loving,caring, nurturing environment while building the Kingdom of God. We teachknowing that each student will make a difference in the universe by being apositive agent of change. We are passionately committed to the holistic formationof lifelong learners who live Christian values in loving and serving our Lord andothers.

“Educating for Life!”Why OLPH?• Schoolwide Learning Expectations

• Active Catholics who:

• prepare for and participate in the liturgy

• participate in outreach and service projects

• pray using various forms of prayer

• are called to demonstrate care and respect for others as Jesus did, inmaking life-giving choices based on their Catholic faith

• exhibit a sense of belonging and friendship through interaction withone another

• recognize and respect diversity


• Responsive Producers who:

• show their knowledge of subject matter in various and creative ways

• can proficiently comprehend materials read

• develop research, study, and listening skills

• express themselves creatively

• use technology effectively and progressively

• assess their own strengths and areas of improvement

• use their individual gifts and talents


• Capable Communicators who:

• show good listening skills

• work cooperatively within group settings

• demonstrate with confidence their thoughts and feelings through verbaland written expressions

• can write using correct grammar and mechanics

• exercise their civic duties and responsibilities

• are building organizational and leadership skills


• As Active Catholics, Responsive Producers, and Capable Communicators,Our Lady of Perpetual Help students are also Holistic Learners who:

• are developing spiritually, academically, socially, physically, andculturally

• possess a solid foundation in all subjects, enabling them tocommunicate effectively, think critically, and solve problemscooperatively and independently

• approach their endeavors with a spirit that affirms their self-esteem andschool pride

• understand that Our Lady of Perpetual Help School educates for life

“Educating for Life!”Why OLPH?• History

• August 24, 1967 opened

• Grades 1-4• Later added Grades 5, 6, 7, and K

• In 1975-1976 added Grade 8

• 1974 – 1979• Administered and staffed by the laity

• 1976 – 1979• Staffed by Sisters of St. Francis: Franciscan Sisters of Syracuse, NY, and

lay faculty

• 1979 – 1984• Administered by Augustinian Sisters of Our Lady of Consolation

• Staffed by Augustinian sisters and lay teachers

“Educating for Life!”Why OLPH?• History, cont’d

• 1984 – 1994

• Administered by Capuchin Franciscan Order in 1984

• 1994 – 2002

• Administered by a lay principal

• 1995 – 2002

• Staffed by lay faculty and staff

• 2002 – present

• Administered by a Sister of St. Francis: Franciscan Sister of Syracuse,NY

• Staff by lay faculty and staff

“Educating for Life!”Why OLPH?Promoting Catholic Education at Our Lady of Perpetual Help

1. The Person of Jesus Christ, His Life, Message and Mission - Our Lady of PerpetualHelp School is the lived expression of the meaning and presence of Jesus Christ in theworld. OLPH School forms the hears of students in a deeper relationship with Jesus. It hasa strong tradition of academic excellence in Hawaii.

2. Chosen by Catholic and Non-Catholic Families - Our Lady of Perpetual Help Schoolenhances the students’ faith for both Catholic and non-Catholic families. It offers a safe,nurturing, Christ-centered environment where academic learning, socialization, physical andartistic skills are learned in balance with moral development. Parents and guardians are theprimary educators

3. Value of a Catholic Education - Our Lady of Perpetual Help School welcomes allstudents of all religions, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Students develop skillsfor life in social and economic leadership, community-building awareness, and more.

4. Open to All - Our Lady of Perpetual Help School welcomes all students of all religions,cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Students develop skills for life in social andeconomic leadership, community-building awareness, and more.


5. Famous Alumni - Our Lady of Perpetual Help School has a rich history of outstandingalumni, who attribute their success to the well-rounded education they received from OurLady of Perpetual Help School

6. Alternatives to Public Schools - Our Lady of Perpetual Help School offers outstandingcurricula, which include languages, fine arts, advanced placement and religious education. Itstresses character building, ethics and moral responsibility. While recognizing theimportance of standardized test scores, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School maintains aholistic approach to education, valued by families because students; lives are enriched byprograms of athletics, community services, social ministries, etc.

7. Comparative Cost of a Catholic Education - Our Lady of Perpetual Help School isextremely reasonable and affordable – one-half the cost of other private schools in the Stateand remains much lower than per pupil cost in public schools.

8. An Investment for Life - Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is an investment for life.Students develop a strong sense of community and grow in their awareness and relationshipwith Jesus Christ. With a deeper understanding of their responsibility to the people of Godand a quality education, students create a global society that serves the common goodthrough acts of service, justice and peace.


9. Supportive Environment - Our Lady of Perpetual Help School faculty and staff are dedicated andcommitted individuals who choose to teach in Catholic schools. Teaching is more than a job – it is aministry, a way of life. They are positive role models who share their faith while helping students growspiritually, physically, academically, socially, emotionally, and culturally.

10. Active Role of Parents - Parents of Our Lady of Perpetual Help School children are actively involvedin continuing the teaching of Jesus Christ in the home, classroom, and community. Our Lady ofPerpetual Help School parents volunteer their time, talent and treasure by participating with theirchildren in Our Lady of Perpetual Help School projects and events, social justice programs in the schooland community, both locally and globally.

11. Challenges and Changing Times - Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is time tested. It has a longtrack record of academic excellence and have contributed to a moral citizenry that has been a valuableresource to the community in the midst of these changing times. In the presence of global unrest, themessage of Jesus Christ provides a clear direction for students in learning about the world, about lifeand about human persons. Our Lady of Perpetual Help School has advocated the pursuit of truth andwisdom for over 40 years. It prepares young people to make a difference in the world based on gospelvalues and their belief in Jesus Christ.

12. Critical Thinking - Our Lady of Perpetual Help School prepares students to communicate effectivelyand think critically. It provides an academically rigorous and doctrinally sound program of educationand faith formation designed to strengthen a student’s union and lifelong journey with Jesus Christ andHis Church.


13. Character Building - Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is developing leaders both for the entirecommunity and the universe. Its high expectations of Catholic school alumni for ethical businesspractice, honorable citizenship, civic-mindedness, and a commitment to living out their faith andrelationship with Jesus in the community, in the church, and in the world.

14. Safe Environment - Our Lady of Perpetual Help School provides a caring, safe and nurturingenvironment, where it builds on the Christian values of the home. It works as partners with parents,who are the primary educators, in the educational and spiritual development of their children. Our Ladyof Perpetual Help School takes pride in the secure physical environment provided for our students,teachers and visitors. This is a strong selling point for many parents at a time when many schools facevandalism, campus violence and diversion of funds and resources to provide additional securitymeasures.

15. Challenging Atmosphere - Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is committed to seeing studentssucceed. The curriculum is rigorous and expectations are high. Students internalize this sense of rigorand carry it with them throughout life. They graduate from college and are leaders in their communitiesand beyond.

16. Tuition Assistance - Our Lady of Perpetual Help School wants to remain available and affordable toall who desire a Catholic education. There are many ways that schools provide assistance to families whowant to enroll their children but cannot afford the rising costs of tuition. The Diocesan AugustineEducational Foundation (AEF) was established for the sole purpose of providing tuition assistance toneedy families.

“Educating for Life!”Why OLPH?• 2008-2009 Tuition compared to other private schools

$10,200 - $10,800PK-5, 6-8Maryknoll2

$10,100 - $12,200PK-12Island Pacific Academy3

$11,250 - $11,500K-10American Renaissance Academy1

$6,670$7,745

PK-67-8

Sacred Hearts Academy6

$7,7257-8Damien Memorial5

$6,950$7,300$9,200

4-5,6

7-8

St. Louis4

TuitionGradesSchools

“Educating for Life!”Why OLPH?

$5,230 - $5,600K-12Lanakila Baptist9

$5,100$6,500

K6-8

St. Francis, Manoa7

$6,3501-8Star of the Sea8

$5,000K-8Cathedral13

$5,042$3,900$3,800

PKK

1-8

St. Joseph, Waipahu12

$5,105K-8St. John Vianney11

$5,350$5,580$5,890

K-45-78

Holy Family Catholic Academy10



$4,600$4,000

PKK-8

Our Lady of Good Counsel16

$4,950K-8Holy Trinity14

$4,605 - $5,055$4,700

PKK-8

St. Anthony, Kailua15

$375 per mo.$4,058.50

PKK-8

St. John the Baptist20

$4,410$3,450

PKK-8

St. Michael19

$4,425$4,375

1-34-8

St. Ann18

$3,724 - $4,598K-12Maile Bible17



$3,850$3,800

K-23-8

St. Patrick23

$4,000/$4,200K-8Our Lady of Perpetual Help21

$4,000K-8St. Elizabeth22

$2,950K-8St. Theresa26

$3,300K-8St Anthony, Kalihi25

$3,766PK-12Friendship Christian24



$10,252.17School Year 2005-2006

$11,659.36School Year 2006-2007

Cost per childPublic Schools

$3,800/$4,000School Year 2007-2008

$4,000/$4,200School Year 2008-2009

$3,600/$3,800School Year 2005-2006

Cost per childOur Lady of Perpetual Help School

• Tuition compared to public schools

“Educating for Life!”“What do you love about OLPH School?”

“Everybody is like family. Everybody can get along.” (Brianne Tabios,Student 8th Grade)


“I like the principal, she has good vision. When Ifirst got here, I liked the sense ofcommunity.” (Tracy Spencer, Gr. 1 Teacher)


“That we get to do lots of art.” (CierraDrumeller, Student 4th Grade)


“We get to make all kinds of cool friends. We havethe best teachers ever!” (Sarah Sniffen, Student6th Grade)


“It helps me build healthy habits.”(Christian Ranion, Student 8th Grade)


“The kids get their religion at the same time.”(BJ Ah Loy, Grandmother)


“Sister Davilyn, the faculty and staff, and the wholeChristian value (behind it).” (JodieDeGuzman, Parent/PTSA President)


“The friendliness, everyone seems to be very helpful. The principal gets involved witheveryone, even the parents – not just the students.” (Clarence Nishikata, Parent/PTSASgt. At Arms)


“I love how the principal and the faculty and staff know every single student in the schoolpersonally. There is genuine concern for each individual student.” (Cheryl Dietz,Parent/PTSA Treasurer)

“Educating for Life!”Become a Parent Ambassador• Support Catholic Schools and its Mission

• Share your wonderful experiences about OLPH School

• Why you love sending your children to OLPH School?

• Invite other parents to enroll their children at OLPHSchool

• Share your God-given talents

• Contact a PTSA Officer to become a Parent Ambassador

• Complete the Parent Ambassador form

“Educating for Life!”Closing Prayer

OLPH Mission Statement

“We, the faith community at Our Lady of Perpetual HelpSchool and Church, in partnership with parents, and with Jesusas our Model, educate students to be active Catholics,responsive producers, holistic learners, and capablecommunicators.”

Documents

Parent Ambassador Training rev1olphschoolewabeachhi.com/resources/Parent+Ambassador+Training+rev1.pdf• Sister Davilyn and the School Board appointed the PTSA Executive Board to be