The Open House for 8th grade students and their parents will take place Oct. 16, 2010. All are invited to come meet our students and faculty, to see all we have to offer - strong academics, competitive athletics and spiritual service.
In order to ensure each family gets the most out of their visit, the Open House will take place in two shifts. The first shift will run from 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. The second shift will run from 1:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Each school will be assigned to a specific time slot, as to best control the size of each group.
The Open House will take place on the school campus, which is located at 5525 S.W. 84 Street, Miami, Florida 33143. The showcase will begin with a presentation in the auditorium, followed by guided tours of the school. It is imperative attendees arrive on time, as the presentations will begin promptly, at the start times listed above.
If you have any questions about Open House or the admissions process, please e-mail info@olla.org.
More information will be posted on this page, as the date nears.
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Session #1: 9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
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Blessed Trinity School
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Epiphany School
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Immaculate Conception School
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Mother of Christ School
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Our Lady of Lourdes Parish School
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Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
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St. Agatha School
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St. Patrick School
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St. Theresa School
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St. Timothy School
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Saints Peter and Paul School
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Session #2: 1:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Conchita Espinosa Academy
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Good Shepherd School
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Our Lady of the Lakes School
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St. Agnes School
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St. Brendan School
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St. Hugh School
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St. John Neumann
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St. John the Apostle
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St. Kevin School
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St. Louis Covenant School
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St. Michael the Archangel School
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St. Thomas the Apostle School
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All Public/Charter Schools
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Any school not listed should attend the 1:15 p.m. session.
NOTE: It is important each school keep to their designated session, since the groups have been strategically created to minimize the congestion in the school.
The application for admission to Our Lady of Lourdes Academy will be posted on this Web page, at a later date.
The Entrance Exam for prospective freshmen is scheduled for January 29, 2011. Students who complete the admissions application for the school are automatically registered to take the exam. (Students applying for acceptance to grades 10 and 11 do NOT take the Entrance Exam.)
What academic subjects are tested on the exam?
The examination tests reading comprehension, language art skills and mathematics. In addition, all candidates will be required to write an essay.
What factors will determine a candidate’s acceptance to Our Lady of Lourdes Academy?
A candidate’s acceptance to Our Lady of Lourdes Academy is contingent on her performance on the entrance exam, seventh and eighth grade marks, principal and pastor recommendations, seventh and eighth grade standardized testing, and attendance and lateness. Please be advised candidates with a subject quarter average less than 77, in seventh or eighth grade CORE curriculum, will not be considered.
Should I have my daughter tutored for the entrance exam?
No. We strongly discourage parents from having their daughters tutored. The purpose of the entrance exam is to determine whether a student is sufficiently prepared to handle the rigor of our curriculum, not just pass the test.
Is preference given to applicants with siblings currently enrolled in Our Lady of Lourdes Academy?
Yes. Preference is given to applicants with siblings currently enrolled in Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, provided the candidates meet all acceptance criteria.
Is preference given to daughters of alumnae or sisters of alumnae?
All things being equal, consideration is given to daughters and sisters of alumnae.
If my daughter is not accepted, what can I do to change this?
Unfortunately, our acceptance decisions are final. Due to space constraints, we are limited in the number of students we can accept.
Can my daughter reapply the following year?
Yes. There is, however, never a guarantee she will be admitted, as we lose few students and can only accept in accordance to our enrollment capacity.
Is there a quota on the number of girls who can be accepted per parish?
No. There is no quota.
How do students apply for grades other than 9th grade?
The application is the same. Admissions decisions for upperclassmen, however, are not made until after the in-house re-registration process is complete.