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'''Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School,''' which is located in [[Birmingham, Alabama|Birmingham]], [[Alabama]], is a Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade Catholic Elementary and Middle School under the direction of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama]].<ref name = "Diocesan School Spotlight">{{cite web|url= http://bhmcatholicschools.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=3NPo690_-PA%3D&tabid=307&mid=820 |title= Diocesan School Spotlight |accessdate=2015-07-12|author= The Catholic Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama}}</ref>
'''Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School,''' which is located in [[Birmingham, Alabama|Birmingham]], [[Alabama]], is a Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade Catholic Elementary and Middle School under the direction of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama]].<ref name = "Diocesan School Spotlight">{{cite web|url= http://bhmcatholicschools.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=3NPo690_-PA%3D&tabid=307&mid=820 |title= Diocesan School Spotlight |accessdate=2015-07-12|author= The Catholic Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama}}</ref>


==Honours and Awards==
==Honors and Awards==
Our Lady of the Valley (OLV) is a two-time recipient of the United States Department of Education [[Blue Ribbon School of Excellence]] award.<ref name = "2011 National Blue Ribbon Schools">{{cite web|url= http://www2.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/2011/index.html |title= 2011 National Blue Ribbon Schools |accessdate=2015-07-11|author= U.S. Department of Education}}</ref><ref name = "U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Recognizes 305 Schools as 2011 National Blue Ribbon Schools">{{cite web|url= http://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-secretary-education-arne-duncan-recognizes-305-schools-2011-national-blue-ribbon-schools |title= U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Recognizes 305 Schools as 2011 National Blue Ribbon Schools |accessdate=2015-07-12|author= U.S. Department of Education}}</ref><ref name = "2011 National Blue Ribbon Schools - High Performing">{{cite web|url= http://www2.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/2011/high-performing-schools.pdf |title= 2011 National Blue Ribbon Schools - High Performing |accessdate=2015-07-12|author= U.S. Department of Education}}</ref> OLV received the Blue Ribbon School award in 1998-1999 and 2011.<ref name = "2011 National Blue Ribbon Schools">{{cite web|url= http://www.p12.nysed.gov/irs/blueribbon/2011/2011nationalBRS.pdf |title= 2011 National Blue Ribbon Schools |accessdate=2015-07-12|author= New York State Education Department }}</ref><ref name = "Two Shelby County schools win Blue Ribbon awards">{{cite web|url= http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2011/09/our_lady_of_the_valley_in_shel.html |title= Two Shelby County schools win Blue Ribbon awards |accessdate=2015-07-11|author= AL.com Birmingham }}</ref><ref name = "Two Birmingham schools chosen for National Blue Ribbon honor">{{cite web|url= http://www.myfoxal.com/story/15471782/two-birmingham-schools-chosen-for-national-blue-ribbon-honor |title= Two Birmingham schools chosen for National Blue Ribbon honor |accessdate=2015-07-12|author= FOX 6 WBRC }}</ref><ref name = "Catholic Schools Receive Blue Ribbon Recognition">{{cite web|url= https://www.questia.com/magazine/1P3-2569017191/catholic-schools-receive-blue-ribbon-recognition |title= Catholic Schools Receive Blue Ribbon Recognition |accessdate=2015-07-12|author= Questia Magazine }}</ref><ref name = "National Blue Ribbon Schools Program - Schools Recognized - 1982 through 2013">{{cite web|url=https://www2.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/list-2003.pdf |title= National Blue Ribbon Schools Recognized - 1982 through 2013 |accessdate=2015-07-11|author= U.S. Department of Education}}</ref><ref name = "Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School Blue Ribbon Scrapbook">{{cite web|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QWwNyrwK1g&feature=youtu.be |title= Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School Blue Ribbon Scrapbook |accessdate=2015-07-12|author= YouTube}}</ref> The Blue Ribbon School of Excellence <ref name = "National Blue Ribbon Schools Program">{{cite web|url=http://www2.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/index.html|title= National Blue Ribbon Schools Program |accessdate=2015-07-11|author= U.S. Department of Education}}</ref><ref name = "What a National Blue Ribbon of Distinction Truly Means">{{cite web|url= http://www.publicschoolreview.com/blog/what-a-national-blue-ribbon-of-distinction-truly-means |title= What a National Blue Ribbon of Distinction Truly Means|accessdate=2015-07-11|author= Public School Review}}</ref> award distinguishes OLV for its excellence in teaching, curriculum, student achievement, leadership, professional development, parental involvement, and community support.<ref name = "OLV Blue Ribbon Schools Application">{{cite web|url= https://www2.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/2011/applications/pv138-our-lady-of-the-valley-catholic-school.pdf |title= OLV Blue Ribbon Schools Application |accessdate=2015-07-11|author= U.S. Department of Education}}</ref>
Our Lady of the Valley (OLV) is a two-time recipient of the United States Department of Education [[Blue Ribbon School of Excellence]] award.<ref name = "2011 National Blue Ribbon Schools">{{cite web|url= http://www2.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/2011/index.html |title= 2011 National Blue Ribbon Schools |accessdate=2015-07-11|author= U.S. Department of Education}}</ref><ref name = "U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Recognizes 305 Schools as 2011 National Blue Ribbon Schools">{{cite web|url= http://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-secretary-education-arne-duncan-recognizes-305-schools-2011-national-blue-ribbon-schools |title= U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Recognizes 305 Schools as 2011 National Blue Ribbon Schools |accessdate=2015-07-12|author= U.S. Department of Education}}</ref><ref name = "2011 National Blue Ribbon Schools - High Performing">{{cite web|url= http://www2.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/2011/high-performing-schools.pdf |title= 2011 National Blue Ribbon Schools - High Performing |accessdate=2015-07-12|author= U.S. Department of Education}}</ref> OLV received the Blue Ribbon School award in 1998-1999 and 2011.<ref name = "2011 National Blue Ribbon Schools">{{cite web|url= http://www.p12.nysed.gov/irs/blueribbon/2011/2011nationalBRS.pdf |title= 2011 National Blue Ribbon Schools |accessdate=2015-07-12|author= New York State Education Department }}</ref><ref name = "Two Shelby County schools win Blue Ribbon awards">{{cite web|url= http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2011/09/our_lady_of_the_valley_in_shel.html |title= Two Shelby County schools win Blue Ribbon awards |accessdate=2015-07-11|author= AL.com Birmingham }}</ref><ref name = "Two Birmingham schools chosen for National Blue Ribbon honor">{{cite web|url= http://www.myfoxal.com/story/15471782/two-birmingham-schools-chosen-for-national-blue-ribbon-honor |title= Two Birmingham schools chosen for National Blue Ribbon honor |accessdate=2015-07-12|author= FOX 6 WBRC }}</ref><ref name = "Catholic Schools Receive Blue Ribbon Recognition">{{cite web|url= https://www.questia.com/magazine/1P3-2569017191/catholic-schools-receive-blue-ribbon-recognition |title= Catholic Schools Receive Blue Ribbon Recognition |accessdate=2015-07-12|author= Questia Magazine }}</ref><ref name = "National Blue Ribbon Schools Program - Schools Recognized - 1982 through 2013">{{cite web|url=https://www2.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/list-2003.pdf |title= National Blue Ribbon Schools Recognized - 1982 through 2013 |accessdate=2015-07-11|author= U.S. Department of Education}}</ref><ref name = "Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School Blue Ribbon Scrapbook">{{cite web|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QWwNyrwK1g&feature=youtu.be |title= Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School Blue Ribbon Scrapbook |accessdate=2015-07-12|author= YouTube}}</ref> The Blue Ribbon School of Excellence <ref name = "National Blue Ribbon Schools Program">{{cite web|url=http://www2.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/index.html|title= National Blue Ribbon Schools Program |accessdate=2015-07-11|author= U.S. Department of Education}}</ref><ref name = "What a National Blue Ribbon of Distinction Truly Means">{{cite web|url= http://www.publicschoolreview.com/blog/what-a-national-blue-ribbon-of-distinction-truly-means |title= What a National Blue Ribbon of Distinction Truly Means|accessdate=2015-07-11|author= Public School Review}}</ref> award distinguishes OLV for its excellence in teaching, curriculum, student achievement, leadership, professional development, parental involvement, and community support.<ref name = "OLV Blue Ribbon Schools Application">{{cite web|url= https://www2.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/2011/applications/pv138-our-lady-of-the-valley-catholic-school.pdf |title= OLV Blue Ribbon Schools Application |accessdate=2015-07-11|author= U.S. Department of Education}}</ref>


OLV has gotten the following honors:
OLV has received the following honors:


* In 2011, the OLV Science Olympiad Team placed 23rd in the nation and was the highest ranked school from the state of Alabama.<ref name = "OLV Accreditation and Honors">{{cite web|url= http://www.olvbirmingham.com/portal/AboutOLV/AccreditationHonors/tabid/57/Default.aspx |title= Accreditation and Honors |accessdate=2015-07-11|author= Our Lady of the Valley School}}</ref>
* In 2011, the OLV Science Olympiad Team placed 23rd in the nation and was the highest ranked school from the state of Alabama.<ref name = "OLV Accreditation and Honors">{{cite web|url= http://www.olvbirmingham.com/portal/AboutOLV/AccreditationHonors/tabid/57/Default.aspx |title= Accreditation and Honors |accessdate=2015-07-11|author= Our Lady of the Valley School}}</ref>
* OLV School is the highest-ranked private school in the Alabama State Science Olympiad middle school competition.<ref name="OLV Science Olympiad Medal Placements">{{cite web|url= http://www.olvbirmingham.com/portal/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=Ome8S3VgknM%3d&tabid=36&mid=831 |title= OLV Science Olympiad Medal Placements |accessdate=2015-07-12|author= Our Lady of the Valley School}}</ref><ref name="UAT Science Olympiad 2015 Final Score Sheet Division B">{{cite web|url= http://scienceolympiad.as.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/UAT-Science-Olympiad-2015-Final-Score-Sheet-Division-B-Sheet1.pdf |title= UAT Science Olympiad 2015 Final Score Sheet Division B |accessdate=2015-07-12|author= Alabama Science Olympiad}}</ref>
* OLV School is the highest-ranked private school in the Alabama State Science Olympiad middle school competition.<ref name="OLV Science Olympiad Medal Placements">{{cite web|url= http://www.olvbirmingham.com/portal/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=Ome8S3VgknM%3d&tabid=36&mid=831 |title= OLV Science Olympiad Medal Placements |accessdate=2015-07-12|author= Our Lady of the Valley School}}</ref><ref name="UAT Science Olympiad 2015 Final Score Sheet Division B">{{cite web|url= http://scienceolympiad.as.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/UAT-Science-Olympiad-2015-Final-Score-Sheet-Division-B-Sheet1.pdf |title= UAT Science Olympiad 2015 Final Score Sheet Division B |accessdate=2015-07-12|author= Alabama Science Olympiad}}</ref>
* In 2014, OLV received five superior and twelve excellent rating awards at the Junior Thespian Festival.<ref name = "OLV Accreditation and Honors">{{cite web|url= http://www.olvbirmingham.com/portal/AboutOLV/AccreditationHonors/tabid/57/Default.aspx |title= Accreditation and Honors |accessdate=2015-07-11|author= Our Lady of the Valley School}}</ref>
* In 2014, OLV received five "superior" and twelve "excellent" rating awards at the Junior Thespian Festival.<ref name = "OLV Accreditation and Honors">{{cite web|url= http://www.olvbirmingham.com/portal/AboutOLV/AccreditationHonors/tabid/57/Default.aspx |title= Accreditation and Honors |accessdate=2015-07-11|author= Our Lady of the Valley School}}</ref>
* OLV students are represented in county wide spelling bees every year.<ref name = "TMS seventh-grader wins Shelby County Spelling Bee">{{cite web|url= http://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2015/01/23/tms-seventh-grader-wins-shelby-county-spelling-bee/ |title= TMS seventh-grader wins Shelby County Spelling Bee|accessdate=2015-07-12|author= Shelby County Reporter}}</ref>
* OLV students are represented in countywide spelling bees every year.<ref name = "TMS seventh-grader wins Shelby County Spelling Bee">{{cite web|url= http://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2015/01/23/tms-seventh-grader-wins-shelby-county-spelling-bee/ |title= TMS seventh-grader wins Shelby County Spelling Bee|accessdate=2015-07-12|author= Shelby County Reporter}}</ref>
* OLV's Stock Market Team finished in the top 5% of the nation in 2010, finishing 25th in a field of 600 US teams.<ref name = "OLV Accreditation and Honors">{{cite web|url= http://www.olvbirmingham.com/portal/AboutOLV/AccreditationHonors/tabid/57/Default.aspx |title= Accreditation and Honors |accessdate=2015-07-11|author= Our Lady of the Valley School}}</ref>
* OLV's Stock Market Team finished in the top 5% of the nation in 2010, finishing 25th in a field of 600 US teams.<ref name = "OLV Accreditation and Honors">{{cite web|url= http://www.olvbirmingham.com/portal/AboutOLV/AccreditationHonors/tabid/57/Default.aspx |title= Accreditation and Honors |accessdate=2015-07-11|author= Our Lady of the Valley School}}</ref>
* OLV finished in the top 10 in the State Geography Bee in 2010.<ref name = "OLV Accreditation and Honors">{{cite web|url= http://www.olvbirmingham.com/portal/AboutOLV/AccreditationHonors/tabid/57/Default.aspx |title= Accreditation and Honors |accessdate=2015-07-11|author= Our Lady of the Valley School}}</ref>
* OLV finished in the top 10 in the State Geography Bee in 2010.<ref name = "OLV Accreditation and Honors">{{cite web|url= http://www.olvbirmingham.com/portal/AboutOLV/AccreditationHonors/tabid/57/Default.aspx |title= Accreditation and Honors |accessdate=2015-07-11|author= Our Lady of the Valley School}}</ref>
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==Community==
==Community==
* Students at OLV participate in fund-raising activities for charity. Among these are:
* Students at OLV participate in fundraising activities for charity. Among these are:
** Catholic Family Services, a Birmingham-based agency specializing in assistance and counseling to women facing a crisis pregnancy<ref name="Catholic Family Services">{{cite web|url= http://cfsbhm.org/news_events/ |title= Catholic Family Services |accessdate=2015-07-12|author= Catholic Family Services}}</ref>
** Catholic Family Services, a Birmingham-based agency specializing in assistance and counseling to women facing a crisis pregnancy<ref name="Catholic Family Services">{{cite web|url= http://cfsbhm.org/news_events/ |title= Catholic Family Services |accessdate=2015-07-12|author= Catholic Family Services}}</ref>
** Oak Mountain Missions
** Oak Mountain Missions

Revision as of 16:58, 10 April 2016

Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School
Address
Map
5510 Double Oak Lane

Birmingham
,
(Shelby County)
,
Alabama
35242

United States
Coordinates33°21′29″N 86°44′00″W / 33.3581385°N 86.7332993°W / 33.3581385; -86.7332993
Information
TypePrivate, Coeducational
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1984
PrincipalKatie Zielinski
Staff36 (teaching), 45 including administration
Faculty60% have advanced degrees, 100% have attended continuing education in the last year
GradesPreschool–8
Enrollment315 (2015)
Student to teacher ratio9:1
Color(s)Blue and Grey   
SongOn Eagle's Wings
MascotEagle
Team nameEagles
AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools[1]
Academic AchievementDuke TIP qualified students,[2][3] County and State Spelling Bee finalists, Geography Bee, Regional Science Fair, Science Olympiad
Honors & AwardsUS Dept. of Ed. National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence 2 Time Recipient, award winning Junior Troupe in International Thespian Society, American Heart Association Fit-Friendly School, Science Olympiad Team in Top 3 in Alabama for 12 consecutive years
Websitehttp://www.olvbirmingham.com/

Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School, which is located in Birmingham, Alabama, is a Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade Catholic Elementary and Middle School under the direction of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama.[4]

Honors and Awards

Our Lady of the Valley (OLV) is a two-time recipient of the United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence award.[5][6][7] OLV received the Blue Ribbon School award in 1998-1999 and 2011.[5][8][9][10][11][12] The Blue Ribbon School of Excellence [13][14] award distinguishes OLV for its excellence in teaching, curriculum, student achievement, leadership, professional development, parental involvement, and community support.[15]

OLV has received the following honors:

  • In 2011, the OLV Science Olympiad Team placed 23rd in the nation and was the highest ranked school from the state of Alabama.[16]
  • OLV School is the highest-ranked private school in the Alabama State Science Olympiad middle school competition.[17][18]
  • In 2014, OLV received five "superior" and twelve "excellent" rating awards at the Junior Thespian Festival.[16]
  • OLV students are represented in countywide spelling bees every year.[19]
  • OLV's Stock Market Team finished in the top 5% of the nation in 2010, finishing 25th in a field of 600 US teams.[16]
  • OLV finished in the top 10 in the State Geography Bee in 2010.[16]
  • Ann Stevens, the OLV science teacher, was awarded the 2007 NCEA Distinguished Teacher Award.[20]

Community

  • Students at OLV participate in fundraising activities for charity. Among these are:
    • Catholic Family Services, a Birmingham-based agency specializing in assistance and counseling to women facing a crisis pregnancy[21]
    • Oak Mountain Missions
    • Hyderabad Indian Orphanage in India
    • Beacon of Hope Schools.[22]
  • OLV's thespian group regularly performs Broadway musicals.

Activities

Fine Arts
  • Performing and visual arts classes: Two full drama productions each year
  • Jr. Thespian Troupe
  • Debate
  • Band
  • Piano
  • Voice
  • Choir
Athletics
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Track and Field
  • Football
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country
Special Courses
  • Religion
  • Spanish
  • Technology
  • Counseling
  • Art
  • Performing Arts
  • Exploratory Classes
  • Advanced Math and Science
Other
  • Altar Servers
  • Cheerleaders
  • Chess
  • Guardian Angels
  • Scouts
  • Spelling Bee
  • Student Council
  • Yearbook
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References

  1. ^ SACS-CASI. "SACS-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Retrieved 2015-07-11.
  2. ^ AL.com Birmingham. "58% of OLV 7th Graders in Duke TIP". Retrieved 2015-07-11.
  3. ^ Shelby County Reporter. "OLV students selected for Duke Talent Identification Program". Retrieved 2015-07-12.
  4. ^ The Catholic Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama. "Diocesan School Spotlight". Retrieved 2015-07-12.
  5. ^ a b U.S. Department of Education. "2011 National Blue Ribbon Schools". Retrieved 2015-07-11. Cite error: The named reference "2011 National Blue Ribbon Schools" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  6. ^ U.S. Department of Education. "U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Recognizes 305 Schools as 2011 National Blue Ribbon Schools". Retrieved 2015-07-12.
  7. ^ U.S. Department of Education. "2011 National Blue Ribbon Schools - High Performing" (PDF). Retrieved 2015-07-12.
  8. ^ AL.com Birmingham. "Two Shelby County schools win Blue Ribbon awards". Retrieved 2015-07-11.
  9. ^ FOX 6 WBRC. "Two Birmingham schools chosen for National Blue Ribbon honor". Retrieved 2015-07-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ Questia Magazine. "Catholic Schools Receive Blue Ribbon Recognition". Retrieved 2015-07-12.
  11. ^ U.S. Department of Education. "National Blue Ribbon Schools Recognized - 1982 through 2013" (PDF). Retrieved 2015-07-11.
  12. ^ YouTube. "Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School Blue Ribbon Scrapbook". Retrieved 2015-07-12.
  13. ^ U.S. Department of Education. "National Blue Ribbon Schools Program". Retrieved 2015-07-11.
  14. ^ Public School Review. "What a National Blue Ribbon of Distinction Truly Means". Retrieved 2015-07-11.
  15. ^ U.S. Department of Education. "OLV Blue Ribbon Schools Application" (PDF). Retrieved 2015-07-11.
  16. ^ a b c d Our Lady of the Valley School. "Accreditation and Honors". Retrieved 2015-07-11.
  17. ^ Our Lady of the Valley School. "OLV Science Olympiad Medal Placements". Retrieved 2015-07-12.
  18. ^ Alabama Science Olympiad. "UAT Science Olympiad 2015 Final Score Sheet Division B" (PDF). Retrieved 2015-07-12.
  19. ^ Shelby County Reporter. "TMS seventh-grader wins Shelby County Spelling Bee". Retrieved 2015-07-12.
  20. ^ Our Lady of the Valley School. "2007 NCEA Distinguished Teacher Award" (PDF). Retrieved 2015-07-11.
  21. ^ Catholic Family Services. "Catholic Family Services". Retrieved 2015-07-12.
  22. ^ 280 Living. "OLV students band together to help others". Retrieved 2015-07-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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