Holy Cross Grade School

Following the example of Jesus, Holy Cross Catholic School committed to assisting parents in educating their children. Our school strives to provide a nurturing environment which encourages students to grow and develop spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially. Through instructional programs using a variety of techniques and resources, students will become responsible, self-disciplined, faith-filled learners who are socially conscious and positive contributors to the community.

Every student works with their teacher to establish academic goals throughout the year and these goals are tracked and measured in the student’s data notebook.

– Our curriculum follows common core standards as established by the Dioceses of Toledo
– Our Curriculum is aligned with State of Ohio Content Standards
– We proudly use “Write Steps”, a Language Arts Program established for students to create, edit, and share digitally their writing.
– Academic assistance/Tutoring is available for all students

Our staff are committed to helping students successfully complete and/or excel in the core curricular areas, based on common core standards, as determined by the Diocese of Toledo. These standards are rooted in Catholic values and integrate religious, spiritual, moral and ethical aspects of learning in all subjects.

– Prayer throughout the school day in each classroom and every morning school-wide
– Emphasis on the life skills Jesus taught
– Formal classroom religion program
– Weekly Wednesday Mass
– Students complete the ACRE (Assessment for Children Religious Education), a test measuring learning performance of Catholic religious education
– All students participate in service projects throughout the year
– Special faith-based events such as weekly Advent prayer, Lenten prayer and annual Knighting Ceremony

Every child has leadership abilities. As a licensed Leader In Me school Holy Cross is bringing out those abilities in all of our students beginning with our youngest. HCCS students experience a new level of pride and confidence and aspire to be servant leaders. Leadership skills are taught to all students using The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, developed by FranklinCovey Education.

The 7 Habits represent a holistic approach to becoming effective personally and interpersonally. They help students build the 21st-century life skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive and collaborative society. Participating in TLIM is life changing for students, teachers and caregivers. For more information visit our The Leader in Me section.

STEAM is an educational approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. The end results are students who take thoughtful risks, engage in experimental learning, persist in problem-solving, embrace collaboration, and work through the creative process. Our STEAM curriculum is aligned with State of Ohio Content Standards. Students are presented with extensive access points including:
– Computer Coding
– 3D printing
– Video Production
– Robotics
– Math Camp

– Secure, safe green space for play and gardens for prayer and exploration
– Large, age-appropriate playground with state-of-the art equipment designed age-appropriate
– Minimum of two recess periods/”brain breaks” per day
– All adult employees and volunteers must have a background check completed before working with students