CURRICULUM

HOLY CROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL . . .

• Has earned SACS/CASI Accreditation.  Accreditation means that students have:

  • Qualified teachers who are continually working to improve their practices and teaching methods in order to increase student performance .
  • Access to a rich, diverse, and sound curriculum .
  • Access to a range of student activities and support services.
  • Transferability of credits from school to school .
  • Greater access to federal loans, scholarships, post secondary education, and military programs that require accreditation .

• Includes computer lab classes for students Pre-K4 through grade 6, with an emphasis on reasoning skills.

• Results in the consistent high ranking of graduates in public and private junior high schools.

• Motivates children to grow spiritually, academically, emotionally, socially, and physically.

PRE-K3 AND PRE-K4

• Hands-on learning

• Music and movement

• Art and library

• Self-expression

• Socialization

• Readiness skills

• Age-appropriate center activities

KINDERGARTEN - 6TH GRADE

• Religion curriculum focuses on Catholic beliefs and Christian values

• Language arts, math, science, and social studies programs surpass state standards

• Textbooks on CD and online

• Technology-rich environment

• 3 to 1 student to computer ratio

• New state of the art computer/media lab

• Internet access in every classroom

• Teacher/student use of laptops and projectors

HOLY CROSS PROVIDES

ACADEMIC GROWTH THROUGH . . .

• High academic standards

• Dedicated, certified teachers

• Enrichment and reinforcement

• Hands-on discovery

• Accelerated Reader program

• Library

• Art class

• Physical education

• Educational field trips

• Outstanding test scores that place Holy Cross students in the top 1/4 in the nation

HOLY CROSS PROVIDES

SPIRITUAL GROWTH THROUGH . . .

• Loving, safe, secure, family-oriented, Christian environment

• Religious curriculum focused on Catholic beliefs and Christian values

• Daily prayer and religious instruction

• Regular Eucharistic celebrations

• Weekly masses

• Family spiritual activities

• Service projects - grade level and school-wide

• Student socialization opportunities

CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENTS

• Classroom enrichment for children in grades K-6 who need additional challenge

• CPR, Challenge Plus Responsibility, enrichment for students who need challenge beyond what is done in the classroom

• Language and math reinforcement

• One on one and small group tutoring

• Access to grades, homework, etc. online through Edline

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Holy Cross Elementary School

2100 Cedar Street, Unit 2

Morgan City, LA 70380

(985) 384-1933

e-mail: holycrosselm@htdiocese.org