School Profile

Our Lady of Assumption, founded in 1948 was the second Catholic school to open in Charlotte. On June 3, 1954 the building on Shennandoah Ave was dedicated. In September, 1992, the new school building located on Shamrock Drive, adjacent to Our Lady of Assumption Church was dedicated. The school community strongly advocates a positive relationship between students, parents and teachers.

Student Enrollment

Grades PK-5
Total: 153
Girls: 77 Boys: 76
Catholic: 143
Other Faiths: 10
Student Teacher Ratio - 18:1

Faculty

9 Full-time teachers
4 Part-time Teachers
5 Teacher Assistants
1 Full-time Counselor
1 Full-time Learning Support Teacher
1 Full-time LEAP Teacher
1 Full-time Librarian

Accreditation

Our Lady of Assumption Catholic School is fully accredited by the following:

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS-CASI)

Areas of Study

All students receive instruction in Religious Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, English / Language Arts and Physical Education.

Expanded Programs with Special Instructors

Computer
Art
Music
Spanish
Learning Support Program for students with identified needs
Instrumental Music Program (nominal fee)
LEAP Learning Enrichment

School Year

The MACS elementary school year is divided into two semesters of 18 weeks, each with 4 1/2 week interim reporting periods, and 9 week reporting periods.

A school day is from 7:45am until 2:45pm. before school care is available (at no charge) beginning at 7:00am daily.

An after-school enrichment program is offered from 2:45pm until 6:00pm on school days. There is a nominal fee for this program. After-school care is available from dismissal until 6:00pm on early dismissal days.

School Traditions