Some students are in need of additional academic, emotional, or social support. Many of these services are provided on-site through our own faculty and staff or through contacts with the local public school district- including those for students with an IEP or 504 plan.
Social Work
The school has a social work team that is available as a resource to faculty, parents, students, and families. Through individual encounters, small group work, presentations, and presence (both in the school and online), the team seeks to address issues that may not be initially school-related but have a huge impact on a student's growth and development.
Discipline
OLQA's discipline policy focuses on giving students the opportunity and responsibility to be dignified leaders within the community through policy based on self-control, respect, and relationship.
School Safety
OLQA is a secure school building. Visitors may only enter and exit through one entrance and must be checked in. We work regularly with local security experts, the Suffolk County Police Department, the Center Moriches Fire Department, as well as the Diocese of Rockville Centre to make sure our safety plans meet the needs of our ever-changing world.
We have a full-time school nurse to assist with all medical needs. Throughout the pandemic, our nurse has been at the forefront of the school's COVID reopening plan and facilitating all the necessary safety precautions. All of these policies can be found on our website.
Supporting and Engaging Parents
Between work and the challenges of family life, we know it's not easy being a parent today. To support parents, OLQA offers before-school and after-school care programs at a reasonable cost.
Communication is vital. We partner in your child's education through the use of SchoolMessen- ger, Powerschool, our website, and social media. We encourage parents to be engaged in the "Family of Families". Opportunities for engagement are available through our Family Unity Network and participation in our annual fundraising events.
Finances
This, too, is a reality for both you and OLQA. Tuition rates are set by the School Board in January or February of the prior year. Tomorrow's Hope Foundation offers financial assistance to qualifying families. Potential outside sources can possibly provide financial assistance. We hope that finances are never an issue for a student to attend OLOA.