Blessed Sacrament School provides for the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being and formation of its students.  We employ a highly motivated and dedicated staff that shares its growth in Christwith the students within a parish family setting that is mission-oriented. We offer a family-based faith approach that encourages strong staff/parent/student involvement so that students might develop to their fullest potential as individuals, parishioners, and citizens.

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT

ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS

>     Comprehensive and integrated religious education program

>     Student led morning prayer

>     School wide weekly Mass/Prayer Service preparation and celebration

>     Family vocation/prayer boxes to support vocations and praying at home

>     Weekly preparation for Sunday Liturgy

>     In God’s Image – Abstinence/Prevention Program

>     Sacrament preparation for Reconciliation and Eucharist in 2^nd grade

>     Confirmation preparation in 8^th grades including service program and annual retreat

>     Participation in the Holy Childhood Association (HCA)

>     Visits from pastor in Kindergarten through Eighth grade

>        Noah’s Ark Preschool Program – three and four year olds

>        Kindergarten through Eighth grade educational curriculum

>        Quality Student Performance (QSP) behavior/discipline program

>        Valued-centered curriculum

>        Reading Recovery for 1^st graders

>        Music, Physical Education, Art, Technology, and Library programs

>        Accelerated Reader Program

>        A computer lab with Vista Windows, projector and Interactive White Board

>        Classroom computers with Internet access and school wide networking

>        Art enrichment through Quincy Society of Fine Arts, Arts Dollars, and Tracy Foundation

>        Quincy University Professional Development Program – Math Curriculum

PROGRAMS

SCHOOL/FAMILY/COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

>     Kiwanis Builders Club – 6^th through 8^th grade service organization

>     Servers for Mass

>     Children’s Choir

>     Catholic Schools’ Week

>     Art Week

>     Read Week

>     Reading Incentive Programs

>     S.W.A.T. (Students Working to Advance Technology)

>     Chess/Checkers Club

>     CYO Sports

>     Mardi Gras Celebration

>     Buddy Celebrations

>     DARE

>        Weekly Family Newsletter

>        Spotlight on Our Blessings – school families showcased on front bulletin board

>        Parents & Friends Organization

>        School Outreach through Sunday bulletin

>        St. Vincent Adopt-A-Grandparent

>        QND Mentor Program

>        Grandparents’ Day

>        M.A.G.I.C. (Making A Generous Incentive Commitment) Match Program

>        Math-a-thon fundraiser for St. Jude’s Hospital

>        Jump Rope for Heart

>        School Web Page