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Holy Cross Catholic School

Private | PK-8 | 240 students

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Living in Kansas City

Situated in an urban neighborhood. The median home value is $59,300. The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $720.

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Posted May 27, 2011

My daughter loves her school and teachers. The class sizes are small, and the teachers are very involved and loving. Solid Cristian values, diversity and zero tolerance for bullying. When my daughter went to public school she was bullied for her race and it seemed like almost all the girls got harassed by older boys. In the Catholic school, they do not put up with any of that. Her test scores have also gotten a lot better since she switched to Holy Cross.
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Posted May 16, 2010

All of my children attend Holy Cross. The staff at Holy Cross cares about the well being of each and every child. I love that my children can pray in the class room say the Pledge of Alliegence, and feel good about themselves and their religion. I LOVE HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC SCHOOL!!!!!
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Posted May 3, 2010

The classes are small and we are a diverse community, just like family! The teachers really care and my kids love it! Our lives revolve around Holy Cross School and church.
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Posted May 2, 2010

All three of my children were educated at Holy Cross. They were well prepared for high school academically. Holy Cross is also a multi-ethnic school, and even a multi-faith school, where all are respected. The core Catholic values are modeled and emphasized, while respect for all faiths is maintained. Holy Cross is a loving school, with dedicated teachers, and a loving atmosphere. Even though it doesn't have a lot of money, this school provides a good education and a wonderful, loving, values centered education.
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Posted May 2, 2010

All of my children went to Holy Cross. They went on to high school very well prepared. The teachers and staff are so supportive and dedicated to the learning and well-being of the students. I loved watching my children play basketball there - the teams were so multi-ethnic and such good friends. If Holy Cross can do this, so can the world.
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Posted May 12, 2009

Students are respected and loved in a nurturing environment. My daughter can read and she will not be in Kindergarten for another year. The food is great and the hours are the best for my schedule.
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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school
Hispanic 62%
White 18%
Asian/Pacific Islander 14%
Black 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0%
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/AN/A
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Clubs
  • Gardening

Arts & music

Music
  • Instrumental music lessons
Performing and written arts
  • Creative writing

Language learning

Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Gym
Clubs
  • Gardening

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
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School basics

Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Jean T. Ferrara
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
Gender
  • Coed
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Affiliation
  • Roman Catholic
Associations
  • NAEYC
  • NCEA

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Core knowledge
  • Gifted / high performing
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Religious
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

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  • Spanish

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Remediation
School facilities
  • Cafeteria
  • Chapel/spiritual reflection center
  • Garden
  • Gym
  • Playground
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Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Golf
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Music
  • Instrumental music lessons
Performing arts
  • Creative writing

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Gardening
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

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  • Uniforms
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What does it cost?

Financial aid offered
Yes.

Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
St. Mary's High School
Cristo Rey High School
St. Pius X High School
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121 N Quincy
Kansas City, MO 64123
Phone: (816) 231-8874

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