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History:

Holy Cross High School, founded in 1984, carries forward the rich legacies of Angela Merici High School and Bishop David High School. As the only Catholic coeducational high school in Jefferson County, Holy Cross blends long standing tradition with a forward looking vision for students and families.
 
Located on a beautiful twenty three acre campus at 5144 Dixie Highway in southwest Jefferson County, the school features fully renovated classrooms equipped with audio enhancement systems and interactive displays. Students also enjoy access to a full Technology Center that includes a support desk, a broadcast studio, high performance computers for graphics, specialized software, and a growing esports program.
 
The campus also includes a Cognia STEM certified Makerspace, three modern science labs that include an Anatomage Science Table for immersive biology, chemistry, and physics lessons. The campus also features a Student Support Office that provides counseling and student resources, along with administrative suites, and spacious locker rooms for students. The main building houses a welcoming cafeteria, a full gymnasium, and a quiet chapel for reflection. Athletic and activity spaces include a field house with strength training equipment, a softball and baseball complex, a football field, and a regulation track.
 
Holy Cross is fully accredited through Cognia and proudly carries the distinction of Cognia STEM certification. Each part of the campus and program reflects the school’s commitment to innovation, community, and the formation of confident, service driven young adults.

 

Philosophy:

Holy Cross High School embraces the goal of developing the intellectual, spiritual, social, and physical growth of adolescents within an environment reflective of the teaching of Christ. Holy Cross, as a Catholic institution, is guided by the belief in each individual's worth as a child of God. A primary focus, therefore, is the cultivation of formal religious formation coupled with the propagation of Christian moral and spiritual values. Holy Cross, as an academic institution, seeks to provide challenging and stimulating academic opportunities commensurate with the individual student's abilities and interests. The academic requirements and curriculum offerings reflect a strong belief in a general liberal education as being the best preparation for either further academic study or direct entry into society's work force.

 

Mission:

Holy Cross High School, in the tradition of Angela Merici and Bishop David and sponsored by the Archdiocese of Louisville, is a Catholic college preparatory school committed to spiritual, academic, social, physical and emotional growth for every student. Together, young men and women from diverse backgrounds are prepared to become faith-filled, visionary, and inspirational leaders in service to their community, the Church, and the world, now and in the future.


The Holy Cross Way:

We, the faculty and staff of Holy Cross High School:

  • celebrate giftedness of all and teach students about God’s love.
  • continue to grow in our own spirituality and embrace modeling the person of Jesus.
  • provide leadership opportunities and challenge our students to take ownership of their school.
  • demonstrate knowledge of and passion for our subject areas and seek out continued professional growth.
  • strive to know students as individuals and create a safe and supportive learning environment that respects diverse experiences and perspectives.
  • empower students to seek their own journeys.
  • facilitate opportunities for students to learn collaboratively with their peers, with teachers and with the outside world.
  •  use and seek new ways to use technology to enhance student learning.
  •  utilize a variety of methods to assess student knowledge and higher-order thinking skills.
  •  love our students.

 

The Holy Cross Graduate:

  • sees himself/herself as an image of God with inherent dignity, worth and giftedness.
  • is prepared to take on leadership roles in the world and the church.
  • thinks critically, using deductive and inductive reasoning to synthesize and made judgements with information.
  • communicates ideas, both verbally and non-verbally, to various audiences.
  • works cooperatively and collaboratively; willing to forego individual needs and desires in order to contribute to the collective efforts of people united in a common purpose.
  • is a creative thinker who uses various technology and innovation and is open to new ideas.
  • is an independent self -starter who utilizes time-management skills and is self-motivated. 
  • seeks justice, has a heart for service and is respectful of all life.
  • is a reflective learner with strong self-awareness and an understanding of his/her place in the world.
  • is compassionate and motivated to both participate and lead in the local and global communities.
  • possesses intellectual curiosity and resourcefulness, and actively engages in the process of life-long learning.
  • is confident in the future with a strong sense of self-awareness.