Genral Information
Our Mother of Consolation, a Catholic elementary school of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, was founded in 1862. In 1881, the doors at the present location, 17 E. Chestnut Hill Avenue, were opened. The school is staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph and lay faculty. Our Mother of Consolation serves the educational needs of children from pre-kindergarten through grade eight. Our average class size is 23 students. OMC carries a rich tradition of education to many fourth and fifth generation families attending the School.
OMC School exists to promote spiritual and academic growth in a Catholic Christian environment. The triad of church, school, and home act co-educationally to provide a positive, faith-filled educational environment. Our teachers provide a setting motivated by love of learning. We promote relationships based on respect and dignity.
All students attend religion classes that teach the doctrines and values of the Catholic faith. Additionally, students participate in regularly scheduled liturgies and prayer services that are designed to foster spiritual growth and renewal.
The Integrated Language Arts (ILA) Curriculum reflects the standards of the National Council of Teachers of English and the Pennsylvania Framework. Instruction in ILA has strong foundations in literacy: reading, writing, analytical thinking, literary evaluation, methods of research, competency in self-expression and metacognitive awareness.
The Mathematics Curriculum is a carefully planned program that focuses on understanding of basic concepts and mastery of skills, and applying these skills through extensive instruction and practice. Consistent with the state and national standards for mathematics instruction, the curriculum focuses on problem solving, which is considered vital to every skill developed. The curriculum also places strong emphasis on communicating mathematically, making real-life and content area connections and developing reasoning skills.
The Science Curriculum focuses on the basic concepts of physical, earth, and life science. Students learn to apply the scientific method to their study of concepts and carry out experiments in a spirit of inquiry.
The Social Studies Curriculum is based upon the National Council for the Social Studies Scope and Sequence. The goals of the Social Studies Curriculum include the development of knowledge, skills, values and social participation appropriate to the students’ age and grade level. Students study about their neighborhood, community, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Western Hemisphere, Eastern Hemisphere and United States history. Geography is incorporated throughout the various content areas.
There are two major areas of focus in the use of technology in our school: basic technology skills and specific curricular applications of technology. Some of the topics covered are general computer literacy , word processing, spread sheets, and applications of Microsoft Office such as Excel, Access, Power Point, and graphics incorporation.
In addition to technology, other specialty subjects that students attend on a weekly basis are Music, Art, and Physical Education.
