School of the Holy Child

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There is no work more important than to be engaged in the education and transformation of young women. At Holy Child, we call on our students to be innovative, courageous self- advocates that embrace their passions and take risks. We are dedicated to developing "women of conscience and action," who will effect change within our community and worldwide.
The School of the Holy Child's mission is to develop "women of conscience and action." An all-girls, Catholic, independent, college-preparatory School for grades 5-12, the School is guided by the educational philosophy of Cornelia Connelly, the founder of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, and her dedication to "joy in teaching and joy in learning." Accomplished and dedicated faculty members foster the spiritual development, individual talents, and interests of each student. This is realized through rigorous and comprehensive academic, arts, athletics, service, and global programs. Holy Child graduates are prepared for the innovative and critical thought necessary in a diverse, interconnected society.
Every day at Holy Child, we aim to engage our girls in an education that will shape who they are for the rest of their lives. Every project, every opportunity, every experience is thoughtfully curated to help develop young women of conscience and action who will "meet the wants of the age." Holy Child challenges our girls to shape their emerging interests into a course of study that encourages excellence and ignites life-long passions. The desire to explore, collaborate, research, present, and reflect defines a Holy Child student.
They investigate chemical reactions in science courses and interpret complicated texts in English class. They construct logical arguments and identify sound reasoning in their humanities courses, like history and religious studies. All girls have laptops or tablets, which help them keep pace in flipped classrooms and access the latest educational technologies, including state-of-the-art lab tools and personalized software for studying world languages. Class offerings in engineering, architecture, and robotics begin as early as fifth grade.
Holy Child students are spirited, confident, smart, and kind. They are not afraid to take risks. They are investigating chemical reactions in science courses and interpreting complex texts in English classes. They are constructing logical arguments and identifying sound reasoning in rhetoric and religious studies. They are taking technology courses unparalleled with offerings that begin as early as fifth grade, including robotics, engineering, and computer programming. Since 2012, five Holy Child students have been recognized as National Merit Scholarship Winners, and 14 have been named Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
School of the Holy Child is proud to offer a vibrant student life that includes many educational, cultural, athletic, and extracurricular activities. Join or start a club, play a sport, run for student government, or volunteer. There are numerous choices for involvement in campus life at Holy Child. In addition to athletics teams and extracurricular performing arts opportunities, the School of the Holy Child offers various clubs and activities to meet the needs and interests of the student body. Students are also encouraged to form additional clubs if there are leadership and interest among students.

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