While not all curriculum is from Christian publishers, all classes are taught from a Christian perspective meant to show the beauty of God's creation, the purpose of His plan, and the depth of His love for us.
Religion Classes:
We begin each day with devotion and prayer. Following devotion, religion will include Bible history, catechism, and hymnology. All classes are Christ-centered and taught using Scripture as the complete truth.
Kindergarten and 1st grade core curriculum:
Abeka
2nd grade core curricula:
Mathematics - Abeka
ELA - Abeka, Scott Foresman, and Easy Grammar Systems
Science - Bob Jones University Press
Social Studies – Scott Foresman
3rd-8th grade core curricula:
Mathematics - Saxon
ELA - Easy Grammar Systems, Readers Workshop
Science - Bob Jones University Press
Social Studies - Scott Foresman (3-7) and Prentice Hall (8)
Physical Education:
PE classes are taught. We end every year with a field day, which combines all learned skills.
Art:
Art is taught once a week. It includes aspects of art history and appreciation along with creating artworks.
Music: Music classes include listening exercises, performing spiritual and secular songs, and music theory instruction.
Standardized Testing: Holy Cross students take the Iowa Assessments yearly as a measurement of student achievement.