GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT
HOLY NAME SCHOOL
HISTORY OF HOLY
NAME SCHOOL
Early in 1902, the Holy Name Catholic
School Building Association was organized by members of its thriving
parish church. The weekly contributions of its numerous members
enabled the cornerstone to the new school to be placed at the
southwest corner of Amsterdam Avenue at 97th St. The school was
completed and ready for occupancy by September of 1905. The Brothers
of the Christian Schools were selected to educate the young people
of the parish. The neighborhood at that time was predominantly
composed of Irish and Italians with a sprinkling of Germans, Slavish
and English. Holy Name School soon became the educational center
for the hardworking immigrant who was trying to provide an education
for his children.
Today Holy Name School welcomes children
from Mahattan and all parts of NYC. The school was the recipient
of the 2005 BLACKBOARD AWARD recognizing it as the outstanding
private elementary school on the Upper Westside of Manhattan. It is also a Middle States Accredited School.
Holy Name has a highly qualified faculty
of lay and religious who continue to dedicate themselves to the
education and well-being of the student body.
While Holy Name School is a Catholic
school under the auspices of the Archdiocese of New York, it welcomes
students of all faiths whose families have come to appreciate
and rely upon the benefits of a Christian education.
CURRICULUM
Holy Name School is accredited by both the Middle States Association
of Elementary Schools and the State of New York. As early as Pre-Kindergarten,
all classes are given a set of educational goals to follow. The
core curriculum of mathematics, language arts, science, social
studies and religion is taught daily. In additon to this core
curriculum, Holy Name has an advanced Technology and Theater Arts
program. Physical education classes are held once a week.
Classes range in size from 25 and 30
students for grades 1-4 and 25 to 35 students in grades 5 to 8..
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten range from 20 to 25 children.
Assistant teachers are present in the Montessori pre-kindergarten
through first grade classes.
Junior High Grades: Our 7th and 8th grades are co-ed but are grouped by single gender for gym and music/theater clasess.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
MONTESSORI EARLY CHILDHOOD
PROGRAM
(Three & Four Year Olds)
In the fall of 1983, Holy Name began its Montessori Early Childhood
Program. The program follows the philosophy of Maria Montessori.
Children remain in the program for two years and upon completion
go into Kindergarten. The school has two Montessori Early Childhood
classes.
TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTERS
Holy Name School has an extensive computer
education program that includes over 100 computers located in a
computer lab, classrooms, and media room . Each computer
is networked to the internet through a Full T1line. Smartboards are installed in the computer lab, media room, Kindergaten, primary grades, intermediate grades and Junior High. The entire
building is wireless. Grades Pre-k through 1st utilize the media room regularly. Grades 2-8 have two scheduled computer lab periods per week where their computer skills are developed in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. In addition, students use KidPix, Frames, Storybookweaver, Comic Life, and Micoworlds Ex. All software programs are used to enhance the curriculum and to publish the children's work in different forms for the internet. Teachers have been trained to incorporate
computer technology across the curriculum and to integrate the
use of the internet with research projects. Please visit the Projects Page for examples of the student's work.
LIBRARY
The school has an extensive library and a part time librarian who supports the teachers in the development of the curriculum.. Each grade is scheduled to visit the library once a week to borrow books or to research a given project. The librarian also visits Pre-K - 3rd grade once a week for storytelling.
MUSIC AND THEATER ARTS
The school offers three days of music education plus two days
of Theater Arts as part of its curriculum. Along with an annual
Christmas Pageant and African-American Cultural Day Show, three
musical productions are presented each year. Children from all
grades are given an opportunity to audition for parts in these
productions.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADES PRE-KINDERGARTEN
TO 4
The After School Program has been in
operation since 1983. This program provides working parents with
assurance that their child will be in a safe structured environment.
Students in grades Pre-K to 4 will participate in program activities
such as arts & crafts, computer, dance, music, and Spanish
language. Students learn to develop skills and talents in one
or more activities. These skills contribute to your child's wiser
use of his or her leisure time.
GRADES 5 TO 8
Students in grades five to eight attend
the Franciscan Center, located next door to the school. Tutorials
in basic skills, homework help, athletics, enrichment courses
along with counseling are offered at the center. There is no charge
for the tutorial program. As part of the after school program
the school/center has three CYO basketball teams in which our
students are eligible to play.
