About

Overview

Welcome to Fr. Holland Catholic School! Fr. Holland is proud to offer programs in Pre-Kindergarten 3 year old through 8th Grade. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and meets or exceeds all state mandated guidelines for each grade level.

The school day for all grades runs from 8:50 a.m. to 3 p.m. To insure the optimum learning environment, there is a maximum class size of 30 students, with the average class size currently at 16 students for grades K – 8. In kindergarten, the teacher is assisted by an aide when the class size is over 20 students.

The Pre K classes vary according to the current needs of the students. Click here to get a detailed description of program and options available.

For grades K – 3 each classroom is self-contained. Students in grades 4-8 are instructed by several teachers according to the instructor’s area of expertise. The curriculum was written by the faculty members and is reviewed and updated as needed. The curriculum focuses on religion as an integral part of everyday life, as well as an individual subject, reading, language arts, mathematics , science, social studies, computer (grades 3 – 8), Spanish (grades 4 -8), literature (grades 6 -8), and Algebra 1 (8th grade students who qualify).

Art, music, and physical education are offered once a week for all grades. Library is offered to grades K – 5 once a week. Computer is offered to grades 1-8 once a week. There is also a weekly health class for grades 6 – 8. A remedial reading teacher is available to work with students who are experiencing reading difficulties.

All students attend Mass at least once a month, with each class having the opportunity to develop a theme and select the readings. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered during the seasons of Advent and Lent to those students who have made their 1st Penance. There is an emphasis on prayer, and there are several opportunities for prayer during the schools day. In addition to prayer and liturgical celebrations, community service programs help the students put their faith into action. All of these activities aid in the students development of Catholic values which form the foundation of our mission and philosophy as a Catholic school.

SERVICES
• Hot Lunch Program offered Mon. – Fri. in the school’s cafeteria at a reasonable cost.
• Busing – Available for students who live in an eligible distance from the school
• Special Needs Education – Addressed by the administration on an as needed basis
• School Store – Available for the purchase of school supplies and small snacks
• Homework posted on teachersweb.com by some members of the faculty.

Milk – $2 / week

Juice – $2 / week

Lunch: $2.50 daily Mon. American Grinder

Tues. McDonald’s

Wed. Mac N Cheese

Thur Chicken Nuggets and Fries

Fri. Pizza