Holy Cross Academy, Catholic school in Kensington, Maryland, US.
Holy Cross Academy is a Catholic school in Kensington, Maryland, serving students from preschool through eighth grade with classrooms, a gymnasium, and outdoor play areas on its grounds. The buildings and spaces are arranged to support both classroom learning and outdoor activities.
The school was established in 1967 under the Archdiocese of Washington with a mission to provide balanced education. It has maintained this focus on combining faith and academics since its founding.
Religious education is woven into daily academic classes while teachers work with small groups to know each student well. Visitors notice how faith and learning are treated as connected parts of school life.
Middle school students receive Chromebooks for one-to-one learning, and families participate in the school community through required annual volunteer hours. These expectations shape how the school operates and how families are involved.
The school earned recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and a Virginia Distinguished Purple Star School, reflecting high standards in academics and community programs. These honors demonstrate the quality that visitors and families experience at the institution.
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