Holy Cross Regional Catholic School (Lynchburg, Virginia)

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Holy Cross Regional Catholic School
Address
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2125 Langhorne Road

Lynchburg
,
Virginia
24501

United States
Coordinates37°24′46″N 79°10′40″W / 37.41278°N 79.17778°W / 37.41278; -79.17778Coordinates: 37°24′46″N 79°10′40″W / 37.41278°N 79.17778°W / 37.41278; -79.17778
Information
TypePrivate, Coeducational
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1879
StatusDefunct
Closed2020
Head of schoolDoug Washington
ChaplainFather Jim Gallagher
GradesPK–12
Color(s)Green and White   
Team nameGaels
AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools[1]
Websitehcrs-va.org

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, who 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 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 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 small classes, individualized attention, and an introduction to young adult responsibilities. Also, Holy Cross gave students opportunities to participate in athletics, service projects, volunteer options, and numerous extracurricular opportunities. 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]

External links[]

Notes and references[]

  1. ^ "Institution Summary". AdvancED. Retrieved 2015-06-02.
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-02-12. Retrieved 2009-01-20.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-02-13. Retrieved 2009-01-20.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-02-10. Retrieved 2009-01-20.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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