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“The mission of the Catholic school is the integral formation of students, so that they may be true to their condition as Christ’s disciples and as such work effectively for the evangelization of culture and for the common good of society.”

- St. John Paul II, Address to U.S. Bishops, May 30, 1990

At Holy Spirit Catholic School, our commitment to excellence is rooted in our Catholic identity. We believe that academic formation and spiritual development go hand in hand. Our goal is to shape the minds and hearts of young people to become critical thinkers, compassionate leaders, and faithful disciples who are ready to impact the world for Christ.

Holy Spirit Catholic School operates under the direction of the Office of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Arlington. Our curriculum reflects diocesan standards and the rich tradition of Catholic education that forms students to live with integrity, pursue truth, and serve the common good.

Holy Spirit School operates under the auspices of the Office of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Arlington. For more detailed information, click here to view the Curriculum Guidelines for the Diocese of Arlington.

Faith-Based, Academically Rigorous

Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade, Holy Spirit Catholic School provides a vibrant, faith-filled learning environment where students are challenged to reach their full potential. We embrace the mission of Catholic education by offering a rigorous curriculum grounded in Gospel values, aligned with the Diocese of Arlington’s Curriculum Guidelines, and guided by national and state standards.

Inspiring Minds. Igniting Leaders.

Our curriculum inspires curiosity, creativity, and a passion for learning across all disciplines. We offer:

  • Strong Core Subjects: Religion, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies
  • Faith Integration Across Curriculum: Catholic values and Church teachings are woven into all subject areas
  • Enrichment Programs: Music, Art, Library, Physical Education, and Spanish
  • Technology Integration: Smartboards, 1:1 devices, and digital learning platforms to support 21st-century skills
  • Advanced Learning Opportunities: Differentiated instruction, accelerated math pathways, and project-based learning

We strive to meet the needs of all learners by providing targeted supports, academic accommodations, and opportunities for enrichment, ensuring that every student has access to a high-quality, equitable education.

Assessment and Student Growth

As part of our commitment to data-informed instruction and academic excellence, Holy Spirit Catholic School administers the NWEA MAP Growth Assessment to students in grades 2–7 throughout the school year. This nationally recognized, computer-adaptive tool measures student progress in reading, language usage, and mathematics and helps us:

  • Track individual student growth over time
  • Inform instruction tailored to each learner’s needs
  • Guide appropriate placement in academic support or advanced pathways