im going into 7th grade at holy cross and the school is great.we currently got a new princlepal and she shows a ton of leadership.the school is good in education because the teachers try a prepare you for the future
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Posted by a student on 07/23/09
Excellent school. The teachers are truly dedicated to the student's success. Would highly recommend it for families.
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Posted by a parent on 06/13/09
I'm a student in the Junior High. This school is okay, I guess. The principal is not very friendly to us, and a lot of us dislike her. The teachers are so-so, except for the 6th grade social studies+religion teacher, who has to be my favorite. The school's music programs are average (but the chorus program
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Posted by a student on 05/14/09
The staff was very unfriendly and lowered my daughter's self-esteem. If you're looking for a Christian environment, look elsewhere.
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Posted by a parent on 04/15/09
I am a graduate of Holy Cross. They provided me with a high moral and excellent educational foundation that I could never repay. Everyday I thank my Mother for sending me to Holy Cross.
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Posted by a student on 03/14/09
A school that has good teachers but is in a difficult leadership change. The principal does not seem to be in-tune with the community causing some internal issues that are spilling out into the community.
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Posted by a parent on 03/02/09
We have been a part of the Holy Cross School community for five years now and could not be happier. As a product of public schools in DE and having taught at both the middle school and high school levels, I am a HUGE fan of public education in principle. I grew up viewing private schools as close-minded
... Read more and unable to cater to the needs of either the exceptional or challenged student. Holy Cross has changed that perception. As parents we are very active in the PTO, my wife much more so that I. The teachers as a group are strong educators and I could not ask for more. HC is the most diverse private school I have ever seen. Families there are from all walks of life, ethnicities and backgrounds and have become part of the HC for one reason - the betterment of our children. Unfortunately for 99% of us, there is a very vocal minority that does not like the fact that the current administration is not as easily pushed around as previous administrations have been. Those parents that are not getting their way in certain situations are unhappy. My only complaint with the school has nothing to do with anything outside of these vocal few who hold secret meetings and do nothing more than add drama and stress to the vast majority of us that love Holy Cross. You could do far worse than send your children to Holy Cross... Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/12/08
The faculty, as a whole, is experienced and committed, but dis-sprited. The present principal is another in a line of poor leaders and is not open to any parental input--to the point that it seems they are a nuisance. The pastor is a non-entity, so there is really no recourse other than leaving, which
... Read more more parents and children will do. Despite its 'spin' Holy Cross does not possess a Christian or Catholic spirit. Yelling at the children about their uniforms is confused with gudiance and discipline. Holy Cross is academically sound but spiritually suspect. Check other options first. Read less
Posted by a other on 07/03/08
I just recently graduated from Holy Cross on June 6th. I was there for 8 years, and I couldn't have imagined being anywhere else. Holy Cross is a wonderful school. most of the teachers there are understanding, but as you move up to each grade, they get tougher and tougher. but most of them are great
... Read more people. They are reallly understanding and will help you whenever needed. and the Chorus there is amazing! we got to sing at Saint Patrick Cathedral in NYC, and at Hershey Park! I hershey, we got superiuor ratings and won 1st place in the competition. Holy Cross is my home, and i love it! it is the place to grow up. i reccomend no other school. Go HC!! Read less
Posted by a student on 06/13/08
We have children in both Kindergarten and 5th grade. My wife and I have both been very impressed with the curriculum, the teachers, and the administration. We think it is a great school for our kids particularly because it helps to reinforce the values that we practice and teach in our home.
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Dover schools — Holy Cross School is located at 631 S State St, Dover DE 19901. 631 S State St is in the 19901 ZIP code in Dover, DE The school district for Holy Cross School is the Diocese Of Wilmington Education Off. Holy Cross School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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