Holy Family Catholic School

Parma, Ohio

The Holy Family Catholic School staff is passionate and committed to working with parents in achieving the immense task of educating their children.  We believe while the parents are the primary faith educators for their children, our staff is dedicated to the Catholic education.  We strive to educate each child as an individual while nurturing their social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual and physical growth.  Holy Family Catholic School staff encourage independent thinking through academic inquiry, embracing the uniqueness of self and others, working with others, introduction of Christian values, classroom and homework habits.

Our Mission Statement

At Holy Family Catholic School, we’re building a better world where Christ’s love can be spread through education, service and unity one student at a time.

This is true at the heart of our academics. Modeling Jesus, our instruction will enrich students using all resources with positive, self-centered techniques in order to motivate them along their journey toward success. During their time here, Holy Family students develop the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, mental and physical attributes that will last a lifetime.

Accreditation

Holy Family Catholic School received full accreditation from the Ohio Catholic Schools Accreditation Association (OCSAA) in May 2016.  Holy Family Catholic School is a member in good standing of National Catholic Education Association (NCEA).  Holy Family Catholic School meets or exceeds all OCSAA standards and all State of Ohio Department of Education standards.  All educators at Holy Family Catholic School possess and maintain the appropriate licensure required by the Ohio Department of Education and the Diocese of Cleveland.

Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association Certificate.pdf

Religious Education

In addition to daily prayer, Holy Family students receive religious instruction for a minimum of 30 minutes per day in grades K to 4 and a minimum of 40 minutes in grades 5 to 8.  Catholic teachings and values are part of our instruction in all of our subjects throughout the school day.

Liturgical Celebrations

Holy Family Catholic School Students attend mass weekly as a school community.  We also provide additional liturgical opportunities with prayer services, rosary and devotion to Mary, Stations of the Cross and Lenten adoration.  We guide our students to God as we focus on the various liturgical seasons.  Parents and families are always welcome to join in these celebrations.

Sacrament Preparation

Our second grade religion program focuses on preparing the students to receive First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. Sacrament preparation is organized by the Holy Family Parish School of Religion Staff with a united preparation of both day school and PSR parents and students. Our parish’s sacrament preparation program focuses on assisting parents in preparing their children in the reception of the sacraments. For more information on our second grade sacramental preparation program, contact Sr. Yvonne at 440-842-5533 x347 or [email protected].

Our eighth grade students prepare for and receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.  Confirmation preparation is organized by the Holy Family Parish School of Religion Staff with a united preparation of both day school and PSR parents and students.   If you are an adult looking to be confirmed, we are able to assist you also. For more information on Confirmation, contact Sr. Yvonne at 440-842-5533 x347 or [email protected].

Before and After School Child Care

Holy Family Catholic School offers a before and after school latch key program for students in grades K-8.  For more information, contact the school office at 440-842-7785.

Hot Lunch Program

Holy Family Catholic School offers a hot lunch program daily.  Students can order a full nutritious lunch daily or can purchase ala carte items.  Lunch tickets can be purchase daily or with a monthly pass.  For more information, contact the school office at 440-842-7785.

Curriculum and Extra-Curricular Programs

Holy Family Catholic School follows the Curriculum of the Diocese of Cleveland and meets or exceeds State of Ohio Standards and OCSAA Standards. Textbooks and other learning resources are selected in order to meet the curriculum requirements.

Holy Family Catholic School offers many other educational and extra-curricular programs to our students.  For more information please contact the office at 440-842-7785.

  • Liturgy School Choir and Servers
  • Student Government
  • Camp Christopher (Grade 5)
  • History Fair (Grade 6)
  • Art Show (Grades K-8)
  • Participation in the Padua Art Show
  • Library Birthday Book Gifting Program
  • New Technology Lab
  • Washington D.C. (Grades 7-8)

 

Total enrollment and Policy for the Safety of Children

  • The enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year in grades K through 8 is 208.
  • All employees and volunteers who have contact with students undergo thorough screening, including background checks through the Ohio Bureau  of Criminal Investigation & Identification (BCI&I).  For complete information on screening policies, see the revised Policy for the Safety of Children in Matters of Sexual Abuse , section 1.2 (p.3)