Holy Cross Parish School at 144 East Mount Airy Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119 US - FONT face=

      Holy Cross Parish School enrolls an average of 210 students in Grades K to 8 with approximately 25 students at each grade level.  Displaying a variety of ability levels, students are able to meet the demands of the challenging academic education.  Students recognized for their Christian demeanor have long distinguished Holy Cross Parish School. Reflecting the cultural and religious diversity of the Mount Airy community, the students bring with them a myriad of talents and gifts. Teachers and other staff members work to develop, nurture, and support these qualities through the use of multiple intelligences teaching theories as well as after-school enrichment opportunities. Pretesting of incoming students facilitates appropriate grade level placement. 

      The faculty and the administrative staff, reflecting an invaluable mix of over 250 combined years of experience and fresh academic ideas, guide a curriculum which includes religion, integrated language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, music, art, physical education, and computer literacy.  The principal heads a fully-qualified professional staff of nine homeroom teachers, one teaching assistant, art, computer, music, and physical education teachers, and an on-staff tutor. An admissions director, aftercare director, librarian, and secretary, as well as auxiliary staff members from within and outside the Holy Cross Parish School community, work together with the professional teaching staff to create a positive and well-rounded school experience for the students. Maintaining a high level of professional development, the teachers are committed to continuing the tradition of academic excellence. Recognizing that parents are the primary educators of their children, the teachers support and encourage family involvement in the education process, further enhancing the school community.
     
      A committed group of parents within the Home and School Association works tirelessly to provide for enriching the program, the facilities, and the school community.