About Holy Cross
Holy Cross School is a parochial school in the Archdiocese
of Washington. It
opened its doors in 1961 after the establishment of Holy Cross Parish. Today
our school serves the broader Montgomery County community continuing
in its tradition of academic excellence and spiritual development.
The school is fully accredited by the Middle States
Association of Elementary Schools. Holy Cross also holds membership
in the National Catholic Education Association as well as the Association
for Supervision and Curriculum Development and the International Society
for Technology in Education.
We strive to empower each child to develop a healthy self-image within
a warm, loving Christian environment embedded in Catholic Tradition.
We believe that parents, the first and foremost educators
of their children, and the teachers should work together in a partnership
that is both positive and cooperative. Therefore, as our students learn
and develop, we believe that parental involvement is crucial for their success.
Holy Cross School is a student-centered learning community committed to
academic excellence and the development of strong characters embedded in
the Gospel values and Catholic Tradition. By diversifying the curriculum
to encompass authentic learning experiences, we will effectively meet the
needs and learning styles of children from varied backgrounds and ethnic
groups.
Digital literacy and the attainment of higher levels of thinking
will be the enablers and gatekeepers that will empower the students to become
active players in their education.
At Holy Cross Elementary School, a faith-sharing community, we seek to
worship God and celebrate the Good News of Jesus Christ by living lives
rooted in the Gospel values. This is accomplished through daily communal
prayer, thoughtfully planned liturgies, and Christian service. With respect
and reverence for all, the community regularly reaches out to the less fortunate
in an effort to increase student awareness of our responsibility to bring
Christ's presence to others.
The faculty acknowledges parents as the primary educators of their
children and strives to work in conjunction with them to develop each child's
unique gifts and strengths. We are committed to developing the whole child
in concert with each individual's talents, interests, and abilities by providing
a well-balanced curriculum and an innovative technology program. Since the
Information and Communication Ages by their very nature have radically altered
our concept of education, it is the aspiration of the administration and the
faculty to empower all students to become competent life-long learners who
will provide responsible, moral, and global leadership now and for future
generations.
Affiliation with the Archdiocese of Washington D.C.
Holy Cross School, serving children in grades Pre-K through
Grade Eight, is affiliated with the Archdiocese of Washington D.C. Holy
Cross adheres to the directives of Archdiocesan Board of Education and the
leadership of the Superintendent of Schools. Holy Cross is fully accredited
by the Middle-States Association of Elementary Schools. The Commission on
Elementary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
accredits Holy Cross School.
Board of Education
The Board of Education is composed of thirteen members: the
Pastor, the Principal, a Faculty Representative, a Home and School Representative,
a Pastoral Council Representative, and eight other members. The Board
assists the Administration in formulating and implementing general policy
when appropriate. The pastor and principal retain final authority
in all matters. The term of office is from one to three years. Meetings
are held once a month on school grounds. Parents wishing to address
an issue with the Board may do so, in writing, by contacting the President
of the Board of Education.
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