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Excelling Young Minds and Spirit
Holy Cross Academy has established five core values that we feel are important for the success of this new system from a curriculum perspective: Faith Formation, Academic Excellence, Community, Social Justice, and Stewardship. Our program, steeped in Catholic culture to evangelize faith through each childs personal relationship with Christ, fosters Catholic identity and infuses faith in every aspect of activity and curriculum (view course catalog).
Holy Cross Academy offers a curriculum, consistent and unified throughout the entire system, that will emphasize not only the basic elements of what is considered "quality" education - basic literacy in mathematics and science, appreciation of literature, good grammar skills, and a grasp of our nation's history - but also what is expected of productive citizens in the 21st century. Such skills as high level critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, teamwork, and leadership are hallmarks of the Holy Cross Academy educational program.
Teachers use a variety of high quality instructional methods proven by research to reach all types and levels of learners. Assessment will measure what matters most and is used to diagnose student's strengths and weaknesses. Curriculum based on national standards have been developed for each discipline. Appropriate staffing will be allocated to meet the educational needs of diverse learners at all sites.
Instruction at Holy Cross Academy will be marked by a high level of student and teacher technology integration in all subjects at all grade levels. In addition to basic computer literacy, students will use technology to gather information to solve problems and to demonstrate their own creative responses to teacher assessments.
All core subject areas, including science, mathematics, literature, grammar, and social studies are a part of the instructional program at Holy Cross Academy. The curriculum and instruction focuses on helping students gain knowledge and skills in these areas, but involves an emphasis on the everyday application of their knowledge and skills to solve real world problems.
As our society becomes more global, it is essential for students to gain an understanding, awareness of, and appreciation for other cultures. Students in every grade level at Holy Cross Academy will be offered at least one, if not a choice, for foreign language instruction.
Fine Arts -music, art, drama - Physical Education, and Health also have their appropriate places during the instructional year. Holy Cross Academy students experience a variety of activities for growth and enjoyment.