History, Mission and Vision
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Our Shared History
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School was established in 1953 by the Sisters of Notre Dame. The first principal was Sister Theodore and Father O’Sullivan was the first Pastor. During its sixty-seven-year history, the school has expanded from Pre-K3 through 8th grade. The school has a gymnasium, cafeteria, private playground, Internet access, Interactive Smart Boards, Athletics, etc. Our Lady of Fatima Catholic school is fully accredited by TEA and the TCCB-ED.
Our Mission
Based on the teaching mission of Jesus, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School is committed to providing quality education, nurturing Christian values in each student, and fostering Catholic community and service.
Our Shared Vision
We aspire to Nurture Souls and Challenge Minds.
Together, as a community of learners, our students are enriched by a challenging academic framework that will provide a foundation for lifelong learning, spiritual reflection and growth, and the development of character. Our students understand that learning extends beyond the classroom and are taught to forge connections between lessons taught within school hours and those that can be learned throughout our daily lives.
Our Curriculum
The curriculum employed at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School is developed by the Archdiocesan Catholic Schools Office and meets the National Core Curriculum Standards that lead to academic excellence. Our school is comprised of an Early Childhood Program, Elementary School, and Middle School. Our early childhood program focuses on socialization and developing literacy and fluency. The upper grades are departmentalized and feature a high school preparatory curriculum.
Our Strategic Plan
We have a comprehensive 6-year Strategic Plan based on the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools. The strategic plan is our roadmap for growth and advancement. This plan is revisited semiannually to assess progress. Areas covered in our strategic plan include our Mission & Catholic Identity, Governance and Leadership, Academic Excellence, and Operational Vitality.