Academics

Bettina Rose, PrincipalPrincipal's Message


Oldenburg Academy has often been referred to as a hidden gem in Southeastern Indiana as she is the only private, Catholic high school in the area. As Principal of the Academy, I know she is a hidden wonder full of faith, spirit, and hope… truly a gem in so many respects.

For example, the Academy is proud to have partnered with the Indiana Department of Education to implement the Choice Scholarship Program.
This incentive will open the doors to so many families who, at one time, only dreamed of a private, Catholic education for their child. 

Oldenburg Academy of the Immaculate Conception is also a
2010-11 Indiana 4 Star School and a recipient of full accreditation by the
NCA (North Central Association) the summer of 2011... two gems we are especially proud to keep shined for all to see.

Focusing on the gem of curriculum, teachers are charged and ready to move forward with a 'dashboard' to 'drive' curriculum. The following highlight 'gauges' on OA's new dashboard that will take the school community through 2016:
  • Mastery of Common Core Standards through assessments,
  • Development of a plan for collecting baseline reading levels for all students using the Maze Reading Inventory,
  • Implementation of a writing program that best serves our diverse needs like the 6+1 Traits,
  • Refine a tracking system for service activities that reflect Franciscan values,
  • Monitor percent of students involved in co-curricular activities, and
  • Administer student satisfaction surveys at least one time per school year.
Additionally, OA is proud to report that nearly every class is equipped with Smart Boards and we have available daily during lunch a media center stocked with current books in specific content areas as well as the Eliot Rosewater books from the year 2008 to present.

Along with the great things above, the Academy also fully implemented the use of the iPad 2 for all content areas with the endearing and generous help of long time OA advocates Mr. and Mrs. Gus Hillenbrand. The iPads have already opened the doors of technology so essential for the 21st century student. After all, it is becoming just as common to see the words "app available" every time you turn around as it is to shop for the cheapest prices in gas in town!

Mrs. Bettina Rose

brose@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 223