Our primary responsibility at Immaculate Conception & Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is to prepare our students to prosper after leaving our care. Whether a student has been with us for only a year or if they have been with us from preschool through 8th grade, our academic success is measured by building strong graduates.
At Immaculate Conception & Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, we set high academic expectations for our students. While our curriculum is aligned with the Washington state standards, we encourage our students to work to reach their highest potential. We believe in providing an engaging atmosphere, in which all students feel both supported and challenged. Our goal is for our graduates to leave feeling highly motivated and confident in pursuing their academic interests and passions, as they continue on their educational journey.Our school, its families, our parishes, our parishioners, our staff, our alumni and friends are a community – a community committed to the welfare, education, spiritual and behavioral development of our students.
Our academic standards are high, and the results speak for themselves. Three of the four valedictorians speaking at the 2009 graduation at Everett High School were our students. Our high school graduation rate far exceeds the public sector. Archbishop Murphy High School reported in their 2009 graduate statistics (which includes many Immaculate Conception & Our Lady of Perpetual Help School graduates) the following:
• 67% of the class took Advanced Placement and/or other
courses that generated college credit while at AMHS.
• 55% of our seniors were offered merit scholarships totaling
over $7 million.
• Over 66% graduated with Academic Honors.
• Eight graduates were recognized as National Merit Commended Scholars.
• The class achieved an average SAT score of 1110 (includes verbal and math scores only).
• 100% of the Class of 2009 will be pursuing post-secondary education. 85% are going on to four year universities. 22% will attend a Catholic university.
The measure of our school must also be judged by the character of its students. We work every day to offer positive reinforcement and guidance and ask our students to be respectful, caring, and concerned young men and women.
An active Catholic or person of another faith tradition who:
• Demonstrates knowledge of Catholic faith, tradition, and doctrine.
• Applies love of God and others through service.
• Knows and practices a variety of prayer forms, including the liturgical celebrations of the Church.
• Lives and applies the Gospel values.
A life-long learner who:
• Demonstrates academic excellence in core subjects.
• Uses and applies skills in technology.
• Appreciates the fine arts – music, drama, and art.
• Exhibits effective organizational and study skills.
• Uses critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Exhibits self-confidence and a positive self-image while recognizing personal abilities and challenges.
An effective communicator who:
• Speaks and writes with clarity and creativity.
• Researches and synthesizes information to make a persuasive argument.
• Listens critically and exchanges ideas respectfully.
A responsible citizen who:
• Respects self and others.
• Demonstrates awareness of world cultures.
• Assumes responsibility for own actions.
• Develops a balance of the spiritual, physical, intellectual, and artistic aspects of life.
• Understands and acts as a steward of the earth.
• Accepts the challenge of leadership roles.
