"Called to be a Family of Families"
The Mission Academy
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The Mission Academy
at Our Lady Queen of Apostles(6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade)
What is The Mission? The Mission is Our Lady Queen of Apostles Regional Catholic Middle School.
Called to be a family of families, Our Lady Queen of Apostles Regional Catholic School seeks to educate and nurture our students as disciples of Jesus Christ firmly grounded in our Catholic Tradition. Inviting God to be a part of the daily rhythm of our school life, we strive to give our students a sure foundation of faith and a moral compass. By instilling in them a sense of self control, respect, and relationship, we help to guide their lives and shape the world of tomorrow. By seeking always to give our students individual attention, calling them by name, and walking with them, we work to promote and uphold their dignity so they can achieve academic excellence and have a successful future. The environment of our school is shaped by civility, order, and respect helping our students to learn to never settle for mediocrity and treat everyone with the same compassion and dignity they have received. As a home away from home, the Catholic School of Center Moriches, seeks to provide a safe and beautiful place to grow.
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What makes The Mission special?
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Project REACH
(Research + Education + Academics + Catholicism + Hope)
As part of their graduation requirement, students develop a topic and research process for a full year multi-disciplinary research project, in collaboration with St. Joseph’s College. Students work with mentors—accomplished professionals in their field of interest—-to develop a research design and process. This comprehensive process begins in the Fall of 7th grade. Students present their findings at an academic symposium in the Spring of 8th grade.
Prayer & Worship
Students begin the school year with a retreat at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Island where they set aside time for prayer, community, and goal setting. Each in-coming 6th-grade class picks a patron saint to accompany them throughout their time in The Mission. The Mission attends mass once a week, in addition to the monthly school-wide liturgies. Throughout the year students are exposed to different types of prayer. The year ends with an 8th Grade Graduation Retreat and Days of Reflection for 6th and 7th Grades. -
Service Experiences
Each month of the academic year is dedicated to engaging the students in one of the many aspects of the Missionary Life of the Church. Students embark on off-site “Mission Trips”, attend talks from leaders in different areas of ministry, take leadership initiative in fundraising events, and connect with local parish ministries.
Student Activities
Students have the opportunity to make OLQA their “home away from home” by partaking in a number of different student activities that address a wide array of interests.
Catholic Middle School Athletics Association
The Mission students have the opportunity to participate in Cross Country, Boys and Girls Basketball, and Co-ed Volleyball through CMSAA travel program. -
Students in The Mission will learn...
The Academic Discipline of Theology- Instruction from the school’s Campus Minister
- 6th Grade—Sacred Scripture
- 7th Grade—Jesus & the Gospel Message
- 8th Grade—The Communion of the Faithful
Humanities: Connecting Literature to History- Reading of Novels & Short Stories
- Exploring different writing styles (including Research)
- Expanding vocabulary
- 6th Grade—Ancient Civilizations
- 7th & 8th Grade—American History
Mathematics- NYS Curriculum for 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade
- Opportunity to take High School Algebra Regents
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Science
- 6th Grade—Physical Science
- 7th Grade—Life Science
- 8th Grade—Living Environment (with the opportunity to take the High School Living Environment Regents)
Special Subject Areas- STREAM (Science + Technology + Religion + Art + Math)
- Technology: Preparation for Computer-Based Testing, Opportunity to Purchase Individual Chromebook & Google Apps for Education
- Language: Daily Spanish classes in preparation for the fulfillment of 1st year High School Language Requirement
- Physical Education two periods a week
- Weekly Art, Music, and Chorus Classes
- Weekly Study Skills
- Partnership with Jimmy Osborne Music for School Band Program
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Interested in The Mission Academy
at Our Lady Queen of Apostles?Call our office at (631) 878-1033 or email principal
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