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The Mission of Our Lady of Grace Catholic School is to provide a Christ
centered community focused on Gospel values, service, and academic
excellence in order to foster a lifelong relationship with God and the Church.
1734 Bower Hill Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15243 www.olgscott.net • 412.279.6611
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Our Lady of Grace Catholic School
Leader in Innovation
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ur Lady of Grace School continues
on a path of distinction for STREAM
(Science, Technology Religion,
Engineering, Art, Math) education. In
the spring of 2017 Our Lady of Grace
Catholic School was re-accredited by the
Middle States Commission on Elementary
and Secondary Schools. One of the
commendations OLG received was for its
outstanding curriculum in STEM, especially
LabLearner™. OLG remains the only school
in Pittsburgh able to off er the LabLearner™
curriculum to students in preschool through
eighth grade. LabLearner™ is a vertically
aligned curriculum that meets the Next
Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
Our students are realizing the benefi t of
this curriculum and are applying their
knowledge to solve real-world problems.
OLG is continuing to forge a path for
excellence in STEM education. The school
received an award as a distinguished
pathway partner from the Carnegie Science
Center Heinz Endowment. OLG was one of
only 11 schools, public or private, to receive
this recognition. The Carnegie Science
Center Pathway strategic plan for OLG
includes building more awareness for STEM
careers using project-based learning (PBL).
Students in grades 4-8 explore project-based
learning in the afterschool STEM clubs, and
kindergarten through third grade students
have STREAM classes as a part of their
schedule. PBL allows students to explore
real-world problems using 21st century skills.
Our students participate in First Lego League
Robotics, the K’Nex Challenge, Future
City, Pittsburgh Science and Engineering
Fair, and Pennsylvania Junior Academy of
Science, all of which stretch students to think
critically and creatively, collaborate, and
communicate eff ectively. PBL also extends
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into the Art and Language Art classes where
students can apply cross-cutting concepts
learned in the STEM disciplines.
The success of inspiring this new kind of
thinking is all about making connections.
Realizing this, the Dunn family instituted
a scholarship for two students from OLG
to attend CMU camps. This year OLG sent
Natalie Kallet (7th grade) and Bianca Galante
(8th grade). The girls came back from the
camps learning new skills and gaining
confi dence. They became among our fi rst
girls to participate in robotics. At the First
Lego League Scrimmage in October, their
team scored higher than any OLG team had
scored before! Preparing our students to be
successful in the future is at the core of the
mission of Our Lady of Grace. Incorporating
the faith every day through instruction and
example, individualized instruction, and
innovative curriculum lays the foundation for
the success of every student.
Read what parents are saying about
OLG:
“Our experience at Our Lady of Grace
School has been a joy. There is a very familial
and friendly atmosphere—you can tell the
staff and other parents really care about the
children. They aren’t treated as just another
number, but as individuals. They are very
focused on the STREAM curriculum and
have a brand-new science lab, with thriving
science and robotics clubs. They also have
an amazing drama program, headed up by
a really exceptional teacher. The pastor and
principal are both very committed to making
the school a great place to be. I’m so glad we
made this choice for our family...it really isn’t
just about the children; it’s a place our whole
family loves and enjoys together!”
“Our Lady of Grace Catholic School
provides an excellent faith-based education
in a nurturing learning environment, with
an emphasis on academics and a focus
on STEAM and language arts. What sets
this school apart is the foundation of
faith, respect, tolerance, responsibility and
character that each student receives. Our
children are blessed to be part of this school
and our family is blessed to be part of the
school community.”
“We have four children at Our Lady of
Grace School and will soon have fi ve there.
Our experience has been very good. The
staff are very warm and understanding—
eager to help our children succeed and
do their best. The addition of LabLearner
Science Lab has advanced the science
curriculum to new heights and has our
kids excited about learning and DOING
science! Beyond the classroom, though, Our
Lady of Grace seeks to form our children
in the Catholic faith with weekly Mass,
opportunities to serve one another and the
community, Friday morning prayer and our
annual KINDraiser. We are happy to have
found a community in Our Lady of Grace
and look forward to seeing God bless it and
help it grow!”