We Empower Girls
The Academy of the Holy Cross in Kensington, Maryland, is a Catholic, college-preparatory high school committed to holistic academic success and personal growth for young women in grades 9-12. Grounded in the values of the Catholic faith, we provide a nurturing environment where students are empowered to excel academically and develop into compassionate, confident leaders.
Our Mission
The Academy of the Holy Cross, a Catholic college preparatory school sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Cross since 1868, is dedicated to educating young women in a Christ-centered community which values diversity. The Academy is committed to developing women of courage, compassion and scholarship who responsibly embrace the social, spiritual and intellectual challenges of the world.
Faith-Centered Education
Through a curriculum rooted in Catholic values, Holy Cross fosters spiritual growth and moral development, guiding students to lead lives of faith, integrity, and compassion.
Inclusive and Diverse Community
By embracing and celebrating cultural, ethnic, racial, socioeconomic, and religious diversity, Holy Cross fosters an inclusive community where different perspectives are valued. Our students are prepared to thrive in a global society.
Holistic Development
Holy Cross empowers students to become women of courage and scholarship by providing rigorous academic programs, leadership opportunities, and service experiences that prepare them to tackle the intellectual, social, and spiritual challenges of the modern world.
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