Curriculum
“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.”
– Address of the Holy Father Pope John Paul II to the Bishops of the Ecclesiastical Regions of Chicago, Indianapolis, and Milwaukee (USA) on Their “Ad Limina” Visit, May 30, 1990
Holy Spirit School is dedicated to offering a Catholic Education from Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth Grade to students and families who desire one. Daily, we are Inspiring Minds as our students grow and develop their God given potential both spiritually and academically.
We strive for academic excellence across all grade levels; provide advanced learning opportunities and rigorous curriculum experiences for students; and implement structures and accommodations to ensure equitable access to the curriculum for all types of learners. Holy Spirit School is dedicated to Inspiring Minds of the future leaders of our Church, our government, our industries, our academic institutions as we teach students to evangelize our Faith and seek and find the good in today’s world.
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.
STANDARDIZED TESTING
As a part of the Diocese of Arlington, Holy Spirit School administers the NWEA Map Growth assessment to students in grades 3-7 throughout the academic year. NWEA Map is a computer-adaptive diagnostic testing solution which provides educators with instant test results, personalized to each student, that help to ensure correct overall student placement. Administered over time, these tests provide a longitudinal view of student growth in core curriculum areas (English, Language Arts and Mathematics).
