Academics

Holy Cross Catholic School is part of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.

• Our teachers use the Archdiocesan curriculum standards to guide their instruction at all grade levels and in all subjects. These standards are fully aligned with the standards set forth by the Kansas State Department of Education.

With the curriculum standards as their road map, the teachers use textbooks, supplemental materials, and a wide variety of instructional techniques to lead the children toward mastery of the outcomes.

If you would like to access the full set of curriculum guides, they are available Archdiocese of KC in KS Catholic Schools website.

Accreditation

Holy Cross is accredited by AdvancEd (Cognia) through 2020. We received the 2015 Governor’s Achievement Award, honoring the top performing schools in Kansas.

Standardization Testing at Holy Cross

Kansas Assessment Tests

Kansas State Assessments (Grades 3–8)

The Kansas Math Assessment is part of the Kansas Assessment Program (KAP), which measures how well students are learning the skills outlined in the Kansas curriculum standards for grades 3–8. These assessments help teachers understand student progress, ensure schools meet state and federal requirements, and provide consistent information about learning across schools and districts.

Students take these assessments each spring in the following areas:

• Mathematics (3rd-8th)
• English Language Arts (3rd-8th)
• Social Studies (grades 4 and 7 only)
• Science (grades 5 and 8 only)

Fastbridge Universal Screener

FastBridge is a short, online assessment that helps teachers see how students are progressing in reading and math. These screenings are given to all students several times during the school year—typically in the fall, winter, and spring.

The purpose of FastBridge is not to give a grade, but to identify each student’s strengths and areas where they may need extra support. The results help teachers plan lessons, provide targeted help, and track growth over time.

By using FastBridge, Holy Cross can make sure every student is getting the right level of instruction and support to be successful.