Holy Cross Regional Catholic School (Lynchburg, Virginia)
| Holy Cross Regional Catholic School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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2125 Langhorne Road , 24501 United States | |
| Coordinates | 37°24′46″N 79°10′40″W / 37.41278°N 79.17778°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1879 |
| Status | Defunct |
| Closed | 2020 |
| Head of school | Doug Washington |
| Chaplain | Father Jim Gallagher |
| Grades | PK–12 |
| Color(s) | Green and White |
| Team name | Gaels |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools[1] |
| Website | hcrs-va |
Holy Cross Regional Catholic School was a private, Roman Catholic school in Lynchburg, Virginia, for Pre-K through 12th grade. It was in association with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond, which permanently closed the school after years of declining enrollment led to financial exigency.
Background
Holy Cross Regional Catholic School was a college preparatory school for students in pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade. The school was founded in 1879 by the Daughters of Charity, an order of religious sisters begun by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Increased enrollment resulted in a move to in 1960 to a building located on Langhorne Road.[2]
On March 20, 2007, the schools of the Diocese of Richmond, which includes Holy Cross Regional Catholic School, were the first Catholic school system in the nation to receive District Accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS/CASI).[3]
Academics
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten
Full day programs were (8:10-2:50) Monday-Friday. In addition, an After School Program was available for all ages.
Elementary, Grades 1-5[4]
Middle School, Grades 6-8
Holy Cross offered a college preparatory middle school program with opportunities to participate in athletics, service projects, volunteer options, and numerous extracurricular activities. Other enrichment opportunities included:[4]
- Accelerated Math Program option
- High school credit opportunities in Math, Foreign Languages, and Science
- Field trips, academic contests, and class retreats[4]
High School, Grades 9-12
Holy Cross Catholic School offered a college preparatory curriculum.[4]
- General, Advanced, and Honors Diplomas were available
- Over 60% of the seniors took one or more AP classes
- Dual Enrollment opportunities with Central Virginia Community College
- 100% of the graduating class was accepted into a college or university
- Athletic options included baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, tennis, and volleyball
- Over fifteen academic clubs, performing arts opportunities, and service organizations[4]
Notes and references
- ^ "Institution Summary". AdvancED. Retrieved 2015-06-02.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-02-12. Retrieved 2009-01-20.
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