Holy Cross Regional Catholic School (Lynchburg, Virginia)
 | This article contains wording that promotes the subject in a subjective manner without imparting real information. (September 2011) |
| Holy Cross Regional Catholic School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
 | |
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 |
| Head of school | Mary Sherry |
| Grades | PK–12 |
| Color(s) | Green and White |
| Team name | Gaels |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools [1] |
| Marketing Director | Beth Holcomb |
| Asst. Principal | Doug Washington |
| Athletic Director | Tony Mitchell |
| Website | http://www.hcrs-va.org |
Holy Cross Regional Catholic School is a private, Roman Catholic school in Lynchburg, Virginia for Pre-K through 12th grade. It is in association with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond.
Background
Holy Cross Regional Catholic School is 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 their present building in 1960 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 are (8:10-2:50) Monday-Friday. In addition, an After School Program is available for all ages.
Elementary, Grades 1-5[4]
Middle School, Grades 6-8
Holy Cross offers a college preparatory middle school program with small classes, individualized attention, and an introduction to young adult responsibilities. Also, Holy Cross gives students opportunities to participate in athletics, service projects, volunteer options, and numerous extracurricular opportunities. Other enrichment opportunities include:[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 offers a college preparatory curriculum.[4]
- General, Advanced, and Honors Diplomas are available
- Over 60% of the seniors take one or more AP classes
- Dual Enrollment opportunities with Central Virginia Community College
- 100% of the graduating class accepted into a college or university
- Athletic options include baseball, basketball, cheerleading, golf, soccer, softball, tennis,
and volleyball - Over fifteen academic clubs, performing arts opportunities and service organizations[4]
Campaign 130
Campaign 130 was started in 2008 by a group of dedicated parents, former students and alumni, faculty, Holy Cross Advisory School Board members and others to raise funds for needed capital improvements. The group formed the Holy Cross Regional Catholic School Foundation to help facilitate the fundraising and enhancement effort.
The total goal of the Campaign is $1,000,000. The school received an initial investment contribution of $350,000.00 from Mr. Al Stroobants who further agreed to give an additional $150,000.00 when the school/foundation matches the initial donation of $350,000.00. Once achieved, the additional contributions will help initiate and maintain the Endowment Fund.[5]
External links
Notes and references
- ^ "Institution Summary". AdvancED. Retrieved 2015-06-02.
- ^ http://www.hcrs-va.org/AboutUs/Heritage/tabid/437/Default.aspx
- ^ http://www.hcrs-va.org/AboutUs/SchoolMessage/tabid/85/Default.aspx
- ^ a b c d e http://www.hcrs-va.org/AboutUs/Academics/tabid/333/Default.aspx
- ^ http://www.hcrs-va.org/SupportUs/Campaign130/tabid/294/Default.aspx
