Blessed Sacrament School first opened its doors in 1935. The school was located at the home of Col. James H. Holt, with a total enrollment of 25 students. This marked the beginning of quality Catholic education in Burlington and the surrounding area – a tradition that has served the community for 86years.
Year Founded | 1935 |
Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Community, Diocese of Raleigh |
Grade Levels offered | Preschool/PreKindergarten (half day, full day, part week, full week) Kindergarten through 8th grade |
Diversity | 50% minority 25% of faiths other than Catholic |
Class Size | 18-24 students per class for Elementary; 20-28 for Middle School |
School Calendar | BSS follows a traditional 9-month calendar. Does not follow the ABSS calendar |
Accreditations and Honors | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) BSS has twice been named a National Blue Ribbon School |
Core Classes | Language Arts, Math, Religion, Social Studies, Science (2 Lab Learner fully equipped science laboratories K-5th and 6-8th), Spanish (5-8th) |
Enrichment Classes | Physical Education, Technology, Chorus, Art, Spanish (Elementary) |
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Lunches | Students may bring their own lunch from home, or purchase a hot lunch through the MyHotLunchbox Program. |
Uniforms | Required for all students in grades K-8th |