Academics
Holy Cross School renewed its accreditation in 2023 through the Cognia Accreditation team. Holy Cross offers strong academics in the areas of Preschool through 8th grade. Our values of Hospitality, Faith in Action, and Inclusiveness directly begin in the classroom. With a deep history in the community, Holy Cross is set apart from other schools within the Archdiocese by our heritage, our diversity, and our advanced learning.
History
Establish by the Sisters of Mercy in 1936, Holy Cross has been a part of multiple generations of many families that have attended. Our history of faith-based education continues to guide Holy Cross to reach new heights of academic success.
Diversity
As a family, we welcome and encourage diversity. Our culture, ethnic, and economic diversity forms a strong familial support system for Holy Cross to flourish. Academically, students are provided a diverse curriculum and have the opportunity to study Spanish with classes offered multiple times per week.
Advanced Learning Techniques
In all grade levels, Holy Cross strives for academic excellence, incorporating new techniques to keep students engaged. We are proud to offer a "Transitional Kindergarten" Program that ensures students are ready for Kindergaren. Technology incorporation is another key initiative, including iPads, chromebooks, STEM, and coding robots. Our interactive classrooms provide new learning possibilities to our students.
Holy Cross is an AdvancED accredited school, offering a standardized educational curriculum that is above many other school's standards in the area.
Special Classes At Holy Cross
Visual Arts
The visual arts program follows the Discipline Based Art Education incorporating history, creativity, aesthetics, and art criticism to create a well rounded art education. Our art room is self-suffcient through funds raised during the annual Square 1 Art.
Music
Twice a week, students from all grades attend music classes. In addition to vocal music, students also study recorder. They also have the opportunity to participate in band through Music in Catholic Schools. Click on the musical note to learn more about music in our Catholic Schools.
Physical Education
Twice a week students participate in PE class. Students participate in a wide range of activities that are both healthy and fun in addition to learning valuable skills such as team work and coordination. Click on the soccer ball to view the HC Wellness Policy. Wellness-Comprison Results
Spanish
Middle School students, grades 6 through 8 are offered Spanish. Students learn vocabulary, grammar, and how to conjugate verbs. This class is intended to provide a knowledge base so they can successfully participate in High School Language.
Library & Media
Students in kindergarten through eighth grade have a scheduled weekly library period. During this time they learn library skills along with integrating technology and STEM activities.
