Holy Cross School Faith, Quality and Excellence

Holy Cross School, a private parochial school l ocated i n the Bronx community of Soundview and Clason Point, is a parish-based school dedicated to educating children of all races, colors and creeds, pre-K through eighth grade.

“We create a nurturing environment where each child’s abilit y and ethnic background is treated with respect and dignit y. Super vision is excellent; academic per formance is rewarded; and children with difficulties are assisted,” says Principal Ernie Zalamea.

The co - ed, Roman Catholic school ha s be en awa rded ac cr edit ation by AdvancEd. The school focuse s on a Catholic-values-infused curriculum. It has embraced the new Common Core standards of the State of New York and continues to strive for excellence in delivering superior education. We of fer rigorous, mandated curricula in mathematics, language and literacy, science and social studies. Religious education is embedded in all disciplines. We also offer music education infused with literary cla ssics, movement and appreciation for culture. Our computer and technology program is enhanced by our school-wide internet access and interactive white board in every classroom. The physical education program offers fitness curriculum and sports development in basketball, volleyball and track.

Holy Cross is one of few Catholic schools in the East Bronx to have been awarded a grant by New York State to offer a free Universal Pre-Kindergarten program (UPK). UPK is a quality early childhood program offered to children four years of age. We are currently offering a full day or half-day free UPK program. Come in and sign up now.

Sensitive to the needs of the community, Holy Cross’ early drop-off program is open as early as 7 a.m. Our after-school program is i n session from dismissal through 6 p.m. It provides supervision, nutritional snacks, arts and crafts, homework supervision and educational recreation to pupils of busy parents.

Applications for September are now being accepted.

Visit us at our open house on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 9 –11 a.m.; Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 6 – 8 p.m.; or Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 9–11 a.m.