Holy Cross Catholic vs. St. Marys Catholic School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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School History
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Overview
Holy Cross Catholic School provides a quality Catholic education for students in grades preschool-eighth grade reaching out to a broad Christian community, seeking a more personalized culture for meeting each individual child's learning needs.
We welcome three and four year olds to our preschool programs.
Programs vary to meet the needs of the individual child using blended learning technology and individual "student learning plans" built on each child's "learner profile" developed by our certified staff.
Holy Cross also offers an all-day, five-day kindergarten program.
At Holy Cross Catholic School, we offer an education that meets the needs of the WHOLE child.
We lay a strong foundation in our faith, and build upon that foundation using quality academic programs welcoming Christ-focused students of other faiths.
We also offer various extra curricular activities for students to develop their sense of team work and relationship building. We have youth choir, AAA Safety Program, drama club, golf club, National Junior Honor Society, and athletics for 5th-8th grade (volleyball, cross country, basketball, cheerleading, and track).
St. Mary's Catholic School has been building a strong mind, body and spirit in Christ in a faith-based community.
We believe that parents are the primary educators of their children.
We believe in the uniqueness and dignity of each child.
We believe that St. Mary's School is a Christian community, which provides a Catholic foundation that nurtures the unique abilities of our students while leading them to a full maturity in Christ.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
We can accommodate students with some learning differences through our partnership with East China School District (speech/language, social work, and occupational therapy) and our full-time interventionist on staff.
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Year Founded
1869
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Students Body
Total Students
151 students
86 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
17%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
23
Kindergarten Students
18
10
Grade 1 Students
15
2
Grade 2 Students
8
5
Grade 3 Students
14
-
Grade 4 Students
14
4
Grade 5 Students
14
25
Grade 6 Students
14
-
Grade 7 Students
17
-
Grade 8 Students
17
17
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
5 teachers
Average Class Size
15
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:14
1:17
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Navy or khaki pants/shorts/ and white or blue collared shirts. Navy or plaid jumpers/skirts/skorts for girls.)
(Navy or khaki pants/shorts/ and white or blue collared shirts. Navy or plaid jumpers/skirts/skorts for girls.)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$4,250
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Tuition Notes
Tuition assistance and scholarships are available.
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Acceptance Rate
99%
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Admissions Director
Betsy Davenport, Principal
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Admissions Associate
Stacey Thimmes
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
8
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
AAA Safety, Band, Bible Study, Choir, Drama Club, Golf, National Junior Honor Society, Robotics
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