The Academy of the Holy Cross

School Description:

Founded in 1868, Holy Cross prepares young women to feel confident in taking academic risks, leading their peers, and standing up for their beliefs. We are guided by our Catholic faith and the mission of the Sisters of the Holy Cross. With a globally focused education, we offer a rigorous curriculum including AP, Honors, and STEM. In our championship athletics, extensive performing arts, or through 10,000 service hours annually, our girls don’t wait for opportunity, they create it.

At A Glance:

Holy Cross offers AP and Honors courses, Sancta Crux Scholars Program, STEM, Project Lead the Way Engineering Program, and special course offerings through our Dual-Credit/Dual Enrollment with Marymount and One Schoolhouse Program. Senior Internship, Campus Ministry, community service programs, retreats, performing arts in our state-of-the-art theater as well as international travel.

Principal Name:
Kathy Hannah (Interim)
Location:
Montgomery County
School Type:
All-Female
School Level:
High School
Student:Staff Ratio:
6:1
Language Classes Offered:
  • French
  • Latin
  • Spanish
Sports Offered:
  • Basketball
  • Crew
  • Cross Country
  • Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming/Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track & Field
  • Volleyball
Arts Programs Offered:
  • Choir
  • Dance
  • Drama/Theatre
  • Visual Arts
AP Classes Offered:
  • AP Art History
  • AP English Language and Composition
  • AP English Literature and Composition
  • AP Comparative Government and Politics
  • AP Psychology
  • AP United States Government and Politics
  • AP United States History
  • AP Calculus AB
  • AP Calculus BC
  • AP Statistics
  • AP Biology
  • AP Physics C: Mechanics
Visit the School Website
Address:
4920 Strathmore Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895
Main School Phone Number:
301-942-2100
Main School Email Address:
[email protected]
School URL:
http://academyoftheholycross.org