We are an educational community that fosters a positive hope-filled approach to the educational process. We believe that each person within the school community is vital to the process of building God’s Kingdom. Our work place is Holy Ground. A place where we welcome students, and strive to provide care, concern, friendship and guidance in the Catholic tradition.
Holy Family Academy is cosponsored by the parishes of; Saint Mary of Czestochowa Church – Rev. Leon S. Aniszczyk, Pastor, Saint Joseph Church – Rev. Charles T. O’Connor, JCL, Pastor, and Our Lady of Mercy – Rt. Rev. Msgr. Daniel J. Herllihy, Pastor. Students from our host parishes as well as from throughout the Somerset, Middlesex, Hunterdon and Warren county areas make up our current enrollment.
Our Logo - graphically declares to all that see it, just what Holy Family Academy is all about!
The concentric circles housing the name Holy Family Academy proudly safeguard the banner bearing the images of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Saint Joseph and a globe with the Chi Rho or symbol of Christ, is to equip our students with the finest in knowledge, both in spiritual and secular, while aiming for the development of the whole person. Our efforts encourage each child to be a caring, giving, contributing member of his/her family, a Christian witness to all he/she encounters, and a loyal, productive citizen of the world at large.
Enrollment :
Pre-School: Children ages 3 to 5 may attend a half-day or full day program
Kindergarten: is a full day program
Grades 1 – 5: Classes are self-contained
Grades 6 – 8: Classes are departmentalized
All children, Pre School to Grade 8, have a full academic experience that includes computer instruction, physical education, art, music and library classes. Holy Family Academy is accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges and follows the Core Curriculum Standards for NJ and the Curriculum Guidelines established by the Diocese of Metuchen.
Class Size – Our small class size enables each teacher to provide individual attention and instruction, involving students in engaging class projects and activities.
Communications:
Honeywell Alert System is an automated message system that relays important information, i.e. school closings etc, via phone or computer.
Power School is a web-based program that allows parents constant access to their child’s grades
School Website shows homework, e-mails, school calendar, monthly lunch offerings and school and class information
Envelopes – Each Wednesday the HSA distributes information about all aspects of school life.
Lunch is available for purchase daily. Students are offered a variety of foods, drinks and snacks. Lunch may be purchased by the day, week or month. Students may also bring their own lunch if preferred.
Facilities
Special Early Childhood rooms with indoor play rooms, outdoor play area, spacious classrooms, large gymnasium with a stage, bright cheerful cafeteria, art room, music room, library, computer center, science room with Smart Board.
Admissions:
After an in person interview with the school principal, parents/guardians will be given an admissions brochure. Upon acceptance and prior to enrollment, parents will be required to submit their child’s prior school records and a sample of their work.
Hours of Operation:
7:00 am – 7:45 am Morning Drop-Off
7:45 am - 2:25 pm Regular Classes
8:00 am - 11:30 am Pre School Half Day
8:00 am - 2:25 pm Pre school Full Day
2:25 pm - 6:00 pm After Care
Kindergarten - Grade 8 Tuition:
Parishioners of any Catholic Parish:
1st child - $3,700.00 2 or more children receive discounted rates
Not Parishioners of any Catholic Parish:
1st child - $4,700.00 2 or more children receive discounted rates
HFA Special Events:
Community Festival
Blessing of the Animals
Pancake Breakfasts
Meet the Teams Night
Career Day
Thanksgiving Feast
Fall Carnival
Chess Tournaments
Grade 8 Ring Ceremony
Awards Assemblies
Catholic School Week
Special Assemblies
Extra Curricular Activities:
When the school day is over, students are given the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities.
Clubs: HFA Angels – the school Service Club, Chess Club, School Chorus, Yearbook, Boy and Girl Scouts
Sports: Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Cheerleaders, and Girls Softball
Enrichment Activities: Art, Technology, Science and Instrumental Music
Holy Family Academy Pre-School 3 & 4 year old Programs
Holy Family Academy offers a complete pre-school curriculum that includes computer instruction, art, physical education, music and library. The new reduced rates make our program very affordable. For less than $20 a day, your child can participate in a full educational experience in a warm, welcoming secure environment.
Pre-School Tuition Schedule
Full Time Part Time
2 days full time ---$1400.00 2 days part time ---$ 700.00
3 days full time ---$2100.00 3 days part time ---$1050.00
4 days full time ---$2800.00 4 days part time ---$1400.00
5 days full time ---$3500.00 5 days part time ---$1750.00
Hours
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM Part Time
8:00 AM - 2:25 PM Full Time
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