Our bright futures Schools
Building on a 25 year legacy of providing need-based assistance for low-income children in Kansas City's urban core, the Bright Futures Fund continues to work to expand and adapt to best meet the needs of children in need. For the 2015-2016 school year, this fund provided more that $1 million in scholarships to support over 300 children at our two schools. Support from Deanery II and Deanery III parishes provided an additional $199,425 to cover operating expenses.
Our students often come from challenging economic situations. The average household income for a family in our school is $16,000. Nearly 90 percent of our students receive free and reduced lunch service, 49 percent have special needs, and 70 percent are English language learners. Nonetheless, each family makes a financial contribution to their Bright Futures School.
Our students often come from challenging economic situations. The average household income for a family in our school is $16,000. Nearly 90 percent of our students receive free and reduced lunch service, 49 percent have special needs, and 70 percent are English language learners. Nonetheless, each family makes a financial contribution to their Bright Futures School.
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Our Lady of Hope
4232 Mercier Kansas City, MO 64111 816-931-1693 Mary Delac, Principal |
What Sets Us Apart
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Safety and Well-being
- Each child receives care and nurturing in a safe environment that educates the whole child -mind, spirit, and values. Academic Focus - The goal of the Bright Futures Schools is to have all students, even with multiple disadvantages, perform at or above grade level on national standardized tests. Despite impoverished circumstances and barriers to learning average daily attendance at Bright Futures Schools is 95% to 96% - ensuring access to daily instruction. Accredited Schools - Missouri Chapter of the National Federation of Non-Public Schools and AdvancED (NCA-CASI, the world’s premier school accreditation system for both public and private schools) dually accredit our schools. We are one of only 30 U.S. diocesan districts to receive full accreditation from AdvancEd. Our Bright Futures Schools received one of four commendations for Diocesan-wide commitment to educating ALL students. |
Values Based
- Faith is welcomed as an essential part of life. Persons of all faiths are welcomed and encouraged. Our diocesan school system students score above the national average in knowledge of the Catholic faith. Student Centered - Small class sizes allow certified teachers to teach a quality and relevant curriculum, to discipline students with dignity, and to instill, model, and encourage literacy and cooperative skills. The one-on-one attention distinguishes our schools. Supportive and Collaborative - Parents are partners in education through active participation in school activities and parent-teacher conferences. Parents are accountable and pay a portion of their child’s tuition, participate in fundraising activities for the school, and volunteer. |
