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HOLY CROSS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL 4400 Bell Road, Montgomery, AL 36116 TELEPHONE: 334-395-8222 WEBSITE: www.holycrossmontgomery.org FOUNDED: 1998 MISSION: Holy Cross Episcopal School of Montgomery, rec- ognizing the God-given gifts and abilities of all persons, seeks to develop these gifts by providing a nurturing environment in which students of all socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds grow intel- lectually, physically and spiritually. We believe the elementary ex- perience should give every child the foundation to thrive. ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT: At Holy Cross, our diverse stu- dent population learns and grows in an environment where aca- demic excellence is encouraged and artistic achievements are nur- tured. We believe our elementary experience sets our children apart and prepares them for middle school and beyond. Our enrichment program offers multiple avenues to ensure our students’ success. Holy Cross currently offers: Spanish, music, visual arts, computer technology (Apple and PC), STEM (Science, Technology, Engi- neering and Math), library, P.E. and theater arts. ENROLLMENT: Pre-K4 through Grade 6. Governed by a Board of Trustees, the school offers classes from Pre-Kindergarten through sixth grade and prepares students for entry into college preparatory programs in both private and magnet middle schools. ENGLISHAS A SECOND LANGUAGE: Holy Cross has mul- tiple children participating in our ESL program. We have an ESL teacher on staff who works diligently with all of our ESL students. FACULTY: 16 teachers; 3 extended day staff members; 5 addi- tional staff; local Episcopal priests and other local clergy to perform chapel services on campus. RELIGIOUS TRAINING: We offer daily chapel for all grades in our historic chapel that sits on our campus. We look to integrate spiritual formation into all aspects of the educational experience in a graceful and inclusive way. Children of all religious and ethnic backgrounds are welcomed and valued. HOLY CROSS GRADUATES SUCCESSFULLY ATTEND: Holy Cross students are accepted into area private schools and magnet programs upon graduation. EXTENDED CARE PROGRAM: Available 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: We offer on-campus pi- ano and guitar lessons that can be done during the school day or after school. We also participate in AYSO soccer, Brain Pump, Abrakadoodle, and Dance. ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS: Holy Cross is ac- credited by AdvancED (formerly known as SACS) and the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). Holy Cross is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES). ANNUAL TUITION: Pre-K4 (half day): $3,250; Full-Day Kindergarten: $6,500; Grades1-6: $7,590. OPEN HOUSE: “Come and See” is an event for rising Kinder- gartners and 1st graders at Holy Cross. Annual Open House: Sun- day, January 27, from 1 pm – 3 pm. Individual tours are available by appointment. Please call the school (334) 395-8222 or email lauren.osborne@holycrossmontgomery.org to RSVP or if you have any questions about upcoming events. MONTGOMERY CATHOLIC PREPARATORY SCHOOL 3850 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, AL 36109 (K4-6) 8580 Vaughn Road, Montgomery, AL 36117 (K4-6) 5350 Vaughn Road, Montgomery, AL 36116 (7-12) Holy Spirit Campus (K4-6), Saint Bede Campus (K4-6), Middle (7- 8), and High School (9-12) TELEPHONE: Holy Spirit 334-649-4404, St. Bede 334-272- 3033, Middle School 334-272-2465, High School 334-272-7220 WEBSITE: www.montgomerycatholic.org FOUNDED in 1873 by the Sisters of Loretto in downtown Montgomery, our High School moved to its current location in 1965, our St. Bede Campus opened in 1958, our Middle School opened in 2004, and our Holy Spirit Campus opened August 2012. Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School is an Archdiocese of Mobile school and is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS, AdvancEd). As the oldest contin- uously operating non-public school in the State of Alabama, Mont- gomery Catholic proudly celebrates 145 years of educational ex- cellence in Montgomery. MISSION STATEMENT: Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School is an integral part of the Catholic Church's mission to pro- claim the gospel of Jesus Christ. As an adult community, we share in the responsibility to prepare students for college and beyond while helping them grow to become persons of faith, virtue and wisdom. ENROLLMENT: K4-6: 300; Grades7-8: 115; Grades 9-12: 365 PART-TIME AND FULL-TIME FACULTY: 72 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 19 EXTENDED CARE PROGRAM: The elementary and middle school campuses offer before and after school care program. Tuto- rial sessions are offered with the subject’s teacher after school for our middle and high school students. Honors level courses are available in grades 7-12. ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES: are available at our high school. Honors courses begin in the seventh grade. RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION : Theology courses are taught on all campuses daily. The high school requires four Theology credits, one each year. All campuses attend weekly Mass. Students do not have to be Catholic to attend. TECHNOLOGY: The first school in the Archdiocese of Mobile to implement a 1 to 1 laptop initiative in 2013, the program, used throughout the curriculum, enhances the learning environment and is an invaluable learning tool. Required lease fees are applicable. ATHLETIC PROGRAMS: Football, basketball, baseball, wrestling, soccer, golf, tennis, cross country and track are available for boys. Girls may participate in cheerleading, volleyball, basket- ball, soft ball, soccer, golf, tennis, wrestling, cross country and track. EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: Elementary: Science Olympiad, math team, beginning band and musicals, student council, chess club, AYSO Soccer, basketball, football & cheer, scouting. Middle/High School: Marching band, concert band, jazz band, color guard, Key Club, Youth Judicial, Pro-Life Club, choir, 48 AL/ Metro 360 www.almetro360.com 2018 Private School Review ....................................................................................................