Academics Excellence:
The curriculum at Holy Family School is comprehensive, faith-filled, value-centered and technologically enhanced. The Diocese of Jackson continually evaluates and updates the curriculum through collaboration with the University of Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) Program. ACE is a sustained professional development program that strengthens curriculum and instruction.
Our comprehensive academic programs give students the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. Holy Family School is recognized in the community and beyond for academic excellence and has a reputation for producing academically sound, Christian students, morally sound and well-prepared for high school and beyond.
Our Academic Program:
Holy Family School provides a comprehensive PreK3 through 8th grade program.
Our campus includes interactive classrooms with Promethean boards and computers, and a library for study and research. Carnegie units for high school are available.
In addition to Reading, Literature, English, Science and Social Studies, our courses include:
•Advanced technology/computer instruction for all grades
•Science programs that provide hands-on experimentation
•Literature-based reading program
•Spelling and handwriting
•Pre-Algebra (grades 7 & 8) and Algebra I (8th grade)
•Religion (PreK3-8)
•Music program for all grades
•Honors Choir
•6-8 grade hand bell choir
•Special mass choir
•Physical Education
Student Services Provided:
Holy Family School has a full-time school counselor on site. The ACT Aspire test is administered in the early spring and used as a diagnostic tool to tailor instruction for our students.
SPEECH: Speech/Language services are provided to eligible students in PreK-8 grade. Children are referred through a variety of sources, including school screening, teachers, parents and staff. Following a comprehensive assessment, eligibility is determined through Holly Springs Schools in accordance with criteria outlined by the Mississippi Department of Education. Eligible students are seen for therapy on our campus during the school day by a certified, licensed Speech Pathologist.
TITLE I: Title I services are offered to eligible students who are at risk of failing.
For more information on services offered, contact our office at 662.252.1612.