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The Right Fit
* Safe and caring
* Challenging
* Teaching accountability
* Instilling a clear sense of responsibility
* Academic and personal growth
* Atmosphere of true Christian values
Outstanding Students
* 97% - the number of graduates that go on to colleges and
universities
Outstanding Faculty
* Faculty and professional staff of 81
* All teaching faculty hold at least a Bachelor's degree
* 50 faculty members hold Master's degrees
* Some have a double Master's, Certificate of Advanced
Study, or 6th Year Degree
Outstanding Resources
* Computer assisted, Internet connected library
* Large instrumental and choral music room with adjacent
practice rooms
* State-of-the art science labs
* Guidance/Student Services complex
* Foreign Language lab
* 750 seat tiered auditorium
* Full service cafeteria
* 900 seat gymnasium
* Stephen J. Ross Fitness Center
* On campus track and field facility, tennis courts, and
athletic fields
* State of the art digital classrooms and art studios in our $2 million Art and Technology Center
Outstanding Technology
Technology is integrated throughout the learning experience.
Aside from widespread use in the classroom there is a Math
Lab, Foreign Language Lab, Language Tech Room, English
Writing Lab, Computer assisted Science rooms, 2 computer
technology rooms, and an internet connected research and
resource area in the Library.
In the spring of 2004, Holy Cross unveiled a new $2 million
Art and Technology Center which is revolutionizing the way
we gather and exchange information. The Center includes 3
digital classrooms and 2 art studios.
Outstanding Fine Arts
* Drama
* Musical
* Production
* Concerts
Outstanding Student Services
Campus Ministry
The mission of Campus Ministry is to assist members of the
Holy cross Community in their growth as a people of faith,
living the values of the gospel.
Services Provided
* Calls the school community together for prayer and holy
day celebrations
* Offers sacramental preparations
* Provides spiritual direction and counseling
* Provides a program of retreats
Guidance
Holy Cross High School offers students counseling and
guidance on an individual and group basis concerning
personal, academic, college, and career decisions.
Services Provided
* Individual Counseling
* Group Counseling
* College Counseling
* Career Counseling
Special Programs
* Career Night
* College Night
* Job Shadow Program
* Financial Aid Night
* Early Financial Aid Planning Presentation
* Senior Scholarship Booklet
* Underclassman Scholarship Booklet
* Senior Parent College Information Meeting
* Junior Parent College Information Meeting
Group Counseling
* Stress Management
* Relationship Group
* Family Group
* Communication Group
* Life Skills
* Health Issues
* Grief and Loss
First Year Program
This unique program coordinated by the freshmen counselor
helps freshmen develop the skills necessary to become better students throughout high school.
Student Assistance Team
The Student Assistance Team (SAT) is a faculty team trained
to assist students who may be experiencing problems which
affect school life. The team uses a school-based approach to
aid students who are experiencing problems that may affect
their school life. The SAT's approach is to promote early
identification of students with problems.
Outstanding Academic Programs
Advanced Placement Courses
* English
* Mathematics
* Foreign Languages
* Social Sciences
* Science
* Art
Honors Program
Provides qualified students in grades 9-12 with extended
requirements in an already challenging academic environment.
Electives
* Creative Writing
* Concert Choir
* Computer Programming
* Technology
* Fine Arts
* Art and Film
* Personal Fitness
Block Schedule
Extended classroom periods of 80 minutes allow teachers and
students to delve more deeply into subject matter, have
sustained teacher-student interaction, and increase
activity-based learning and group oriented strategies.
Outstanding Co-Curricular Program
Holy Cross sponsors 21 interscholastic varsity sports. Most sports also have
Junior Varsity and Freshmen teams.
There are over 40 clubs and organizations that students are
welcome to participate in.
There is truly something for everyone.
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