Curriculum Guidelines / Objectives

Holy Cross of San Antonio fulfills and exceeds the requirements of The Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED). In the same fashion, it fulfills and exceeds the Curriculum Guides of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

The distinct purpose of Holy Cross of San Antonio is to proclaim the Gospel message of Jesus Christ, to cultivate community and to educate, building upon its Mission and Values for the Holy Cross community of parents, staff, faculty, and students.

Holy Cross of San Antonio provides a holistic curriculum that embraces the totality of the person: intellectual, moral / spiritual, social, and physical. Accordingly, the school organizes its curriculum to ensure that:

1. Intellectual

• all students will have the ability to think constructively, and to reason independently
• all students will become lifelong learners
• students will be creative and effective problem solvers
• students will be effective communicators

2. Moral / Spiritual

• students will develop a spirit of prayer and worship
• students understand the role of the Church in community and world dimensions
• students cultivate a sound ability to make moral decisions
• students will be ethical and accept responsibility for their actions
• students will develop a respect for the rights of others, and will work for peace and justice

3. Social

• students will be informed and active citizens of the local, national, and world communities
• students will be positive, hopeful, productive, cooperative, and compassionate
• students will be prepared for diverse challenges and opportunities
• students will respect contributions of all members of society
• students will understand and respect cultural differences
• students will explore and appreciate the arts