Mission Statement

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel High School is a co-educational college preparatory parish school of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Our mission is to personalize the educational program of our school in order to nurture the multifaceted growth of our diverse student body. In a hospitable and familial atmosphere, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel develops graduates who are lifelong learners responsible for sharing their spiritual, moral intellectual, social and global responsibilities.

Belief Statements

• We believe that our Catholic faith must be the foundation of our thoughts and actions.
• We believe that our community must be Christ-centered.
• We believe that service to those in need is a fundamental component of Catholic education.
• We believe that because we are fashioned in the image of God, we should treat self and others with respect.
• We believe that we should strive to live a life of integrity rooted in Christian values.
• We believe that each person is a sacred and perfect expression of God’s love.
• We believe that Catholic education must be focused on the promotion of each individual’s spiritual, intellectual, moral, and physical growth.
• We believe that education is a mutual process wherein all students have the ability and responsibility to learn.
• We believe that schools should provide a caring and structured learning environment.
• We believe that schools should provide positive role models, current resources, strategies and programs to meet the needs of the school community.
• We believe that all students should experience success.

Philosophy

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel High School is proud to be a small, coeducational, Catholic, parish, college preparatory, secondary school in Southeast Baltimore County. Our student population encompasses all socioeconomic classes and ethnic backgrounds. The purpose of the school community is to foster the growth and development of the whole person: morally, spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically.

We believe that Mount Carmel's size provides a caring environment which allows for individual growth within the community. From this atmosphere a relationship develops with God and others which enhances self-esteem and strengthens respect for people, places, and things. The pursuit of scholastic excellence permeates every facet of life. Part of Mount Carmel's strength lies in our ability to mold a program for each student according to his/ her needs. Students receive more than just academic instruction: special activities enhance the typical school day. Mount Carmel strives to graduate students who recognize their civic, social, and global responsibilities for the 21st century.

Objectives

In light of the philosophy, we propose:

Morally

• To encourage students to make decisions according to the moral teachings of the Catholic Church.
• To provide an example of Christian living on the part of the faculty by encouraging positive moral values and challenging students to accept responsibility and to recognize the consequences of their actions.
• To provide a safe environment free of drugs, alcohol, and weapons.

Spiritually

• To provide opportunities for worshiping together through prayer, retreats, and liturgies.
• To offer opportunities for receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist.

Intellectually

• To promote on-going development and evaluation of curriculum material to meet the needs and to challenge the abilities of all students.
• To provide annual in-service training for the implementation of new and relevant teaching techniques and strategies.
• To motivate students to take responsibility for their learning process.

Socially

• To develop a sense of school spirit and pride through a variety of social experiences such as: assemblies, dances, clubs, and pep rallies.
• To promote service in the school and community by the student government, clubs, and teams.
• To affirm students' achievements through public recognition using bulletin boards, newspapers, announcements, and assemblies.
• To provide a forum for the expansion of cultural and global awareness.

Physically

• To provide a diversified sports program for both male and female students.
• To foster a sense of physical well-being through health and physical education, special activities, and faculty encouragement.