Academy Schedule

The school day for all grades at Our Lady Help of Christians consists of classroom instruction, recess, and lunch. 

School is in session Monday through Friday from 7:55 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (with the exception of Kindergarten, which does not have classes on Wednesdays). 

Barring an occasional modification for field trips or special feast days, the regular week-day schedule proceeds as follows:                          

  • 7:50 a.m. First bell, Line-up
  • 7:55 a.m. Attendance, Prayer
  • 8:00 a.m. Classes Begin  
  • 11:30 a.m. Mass
  • 12:15 p.m. Lunch
  • 3:25 p.m. Prayers             
  • 3:30 p.m. Dismissal

View the complete 2022-2023 OLHCA Annual Academic Calendar for term dates, exam schedules, Parent/Teacher Conferences, vacation days and other days off, etc.

Students also participate in a variety of after-school activities.  The dates and times of these after-school gatherings are announced as these events are scheduled, and can be found in the school's weekly-distributed "Messenger" or by checking the Events page.  These activities may include:

  • Server Practice for low and sung Masses and special feast days
  • Meetings of the Scouts of Christ the King
  • St. Stephen's Guild meetings
  • Maids of Mary events