Holy Cross Regional Catholic School (Lynchburg, Virginia)
Holy Cross Regional Catholic School | |
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Address | |
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2125 Langhorne Road Roman Catholic | |
Established | 1879 |
Status | Defunct |
Closed | 2020 |
Head of school | Doug Washington |
Chaplain | Father Jim Gallagher |
Grades | PK–12 |
Color(s) | Green and White |
Team name | Gaels |
Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools[1] |
Website | hcrs-va |
Holy Cross Regional Catholic School was a
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 in 1960 to a building located on Langhorne Road.[2]
On March 20, 2007, the schools of the
The diocese began allowing the school to get low interest financing in 2012.[4]
Closure
From 2002 to 2019, the number of students went to 39% of the previous level.[5] In 2019 the enrollment count was 156, with four of them in the 12th grade.[6]
In 2019 the school administration announced that effective the end of the school year in 2020, the school would close forever.[7] In 2021 the diocese sold the property.[8]
In response to the closure of Holy Cross Catholic, a teacher announced plans to create a replacement
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[10]
Middle School, Grades 6-8
Holy Cross offered a college preparatory middle school program with opportunities to participate in athletics, service projects, volunteer options, and numerous extracurricular activities. Other enrichment opportunities included:[10]
- Accelerated Math Program option
- High school credit opportunities in Math, Foreign Languages, and Science
- Field trips, academic contests, and class retreats[10]
High School, Grades 9-12
Holy Cross Catholic School offered a college preparatory curriculum.[10]
- 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[10]
Notes and references
- ^ "Institution Summary". AdvancED. Retrieved 2015-06-02.
- ^ "Heritage". Archived from the original on 2009-02-12. Retrieved 2009-01-20.
- ^ "School Message". Archived from the original on 2009-02-13. Retrieved 2009-01-20.
- ^ Tyree, Elizabeth (2019-11-12). "Lynchburg's Holy Cross to permanently close at the end of the school year". WSET-TV. Retrieved 2022-09-11.
- WSLS. 2019-11-12. Retrieved 2022-09-11.
- WSLS. 2019-11-13. Retrieved 2022-09-11.
- News & Advance. Retrieved 2022-09-11.
- ^ "Catholic Diocese of Richmond Completes Sale of Holy Cross Regional Catholic School Property". Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond. 2021-12-23. Retrieved 2022-09-11.
- ^ Taylor, Laura; Eaker, Caroline (2020-01-22). "Holy Cross Academy to open after closing of Holy Cross Catholic School in Lynchburg". ABC 13. Retrieved 2022-09-11.
- ^ a b c d e "Academics". Archived from the original on 2009-02-10. Retrieved 2009-01-20.