All 3 of my children went to this school. They had excellent academics & were involved with the children (cared how they fared in school). They were nominated for the Blue Ribbon School Program when my children attended there.
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Posted by a parent on 09/18/09
I love this school and I think the new principal is wonderful she is doing so much for the school with the upgrade of technology and new science lab that will be used for the upper grades she knows what she is doing and as a parent I could not be anymore happier
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Posted by a parent on 09/26/08
My daughter recently graduated from Holy Cross, and I have nothing to say but kind words about this fantastic learning institution. The kindergarten teachers are awesome...so willing to help, great with the kids and the parents. My daughter has learned far more than I ever expected. I am so glad that
... Read more my husband and I decided to send our daughter to Holy Cross. We couldn't have made a better choice! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/09/08
My child has been in Holy Cross school for many years and I'm sorry to report that since the new principal has come I have been very unhappy with the school. It seems like the school has turned into a business I understand you need money to run but every day you are asking for more money. I also feel
... Read more as though the new principal handles discipline problems very inappropriately. It's sad that it has come to this if I had another option my child would not be there. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/26/07
I go to this school and honestly, I am going to be very sad when I leave. My classmates are always nice and the teachers are great! My favorite part of the school year is the school show. Our music teacher always does a wonderful job putting it together.
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Posted by a student on 04/05/07
This school is a wonderful education institution. The teachers have always been adaptable to children with special needs - if tutoring is needed - it is always made available. Honestly, the Language Arts curriculum far surpasses that of the Springfield School District. The Math curriculum needs to
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Posted by a parent on 09/26/06
Holy Cross School is a very safe, and educational school for your children to be in. The main highlights of the school is the School Show. The children practice their songs and moves for 3 months until May. Then they put on the show for the grandparents, and the families later at night. Holy Cross also
... Read more has Field Day, the book fair, and muck more other great things. The teachers are great too. The children will learn so muck in their year here. Holy Cross also has a learning support center for the children who need it. So, you can probaly see what a great school Holy Cross is. Read less
Posted by a student on 06/13/06
This school does not teach to public standards. K-2 teaching is wonderful but the teaching quality falls off from there
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Springfield schools — Holy Cross School is located at 240 N Bishop Ave, Springfield PA 19064. 240 N Bishop Ave is in the 19064 ZIP code in Springfield, PA The school district for Holy Cross School is the Archdiocese Of Phil Education Office. Holy Cross School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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