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| Established | September 14, 1942 |
| Type: | Roman Catholic, Private |
| President: | Mary E. Riordan |
| Location | Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Campus: | Urban |
| Colors: | Columbia Blue and White |
| Mascot: | The Napoleon |
| Website: | http://www.holyname.net/ |
Holy Name Central Catholic Junior Senior High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Worcester, Massachusetts. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester.
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Background
Holy Name High School opened its doors to twenty-five freshmen on September 14, 1942, on the third floor of Holy Name of Jesus Elementary School on Illinois Street in Worcester. Under the capable direction of the Sisters of St. Anne and the encouragement of Monsignor Joseph Boutin, the new high school offered a bilingual program in French and English. By 1946, the student enrollment had grown to 122 students, and in 1957, Holy Name’s status was changed to a Central Catholic High School. On September 24, 1967, the old high school moved from Illinois Street to the present site on Granite Streetwhen Bishop Bernard Flanagan dedicated the new building. In September of 1997, Holy Name CentralCatholic High School added Grades 7 and 8 housed in the vacated convent (1997 - 2007), now dedicated as the “Sisters of St. Anne Building.”Today, Holy Name Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School continues to educate young people with a full advanced placement program and an academic level system that challenges each student to be the best person possible by using their unique potential to the fullest extent. September 14, 1942. [1]
Mission
The mission of Holy Name Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School, as a part of the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Worcester, Massachusetts, is to inspire our students to study and apply Gospel values and the moral principles of Jesus Christ to all of our academic, artistic, social and athletic programs. Students are provided a stimulating learning environment to encourage them to become life long learners. Each student is empowered to master the high academic and ethical standards necessary to achieve success and to be a Catholic Christian witness in the world. Holy Name is a co-educational college-preparatory school where each student is provided a Catholic environment in which academic excellence is balanced with social development, artistic and athletic achievement, discipline and the commitment to building the Kingdom of God in justice and peace. Here at Holy Name we pride ourselves in offering every student a complete education. Academics, Arts, and Athletics are brought together to create an experience rarely found in a high school setting. This philosophy of education is the basis of all of our decisions. Each student at Holy Name is invited to have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and the fullness of life which that relationship brings. Individual responses will depend upon the students' personal and religious convictions and the willingness of each to live the message of the Gospel. This message is one of justice, peace, love and reconciliation expressed in the personal and social life of the individual student.
Curriculum
Theology: Grade 7 - The Creed | Grade 8 - Liturgy & Worship | Grade 9 - Catholic / Christian Identity Hebrew Scriptures | Grade 10 - Christian Scriptures/Sacraments | Grade 11 - Christian Morality Social Justice | Grade 12 - Church History/Spirituality & Christian Prayer English: Grade 7 - Literature/Writing | Grade 8 - Literature/Writing | Grade 9 - Level 1 English 1, Level 3 Writing Process | Grade 10 - Level 1 English 2, Level 3 Advanced Writing Process | Grade 11 - American Literature | Grade 12 - AP English, British & Western Literature, Theatre Arts, Creative Writing/Short Story Languages: Grade 7 - Beginning Spanish | Grade 8 - French 1/Spanish 1 | Grade 9 - French 1,2 Spanish 1,2 | Grade 10 - French 2 Spanish 2 | Grade 11 - French 3 Spanish 3 | Grade 12 - French 4 Spanish 4 | Online - French 5 Spanish 5 Mathematics: Grade 7 - Pre-Algebra | Grade 8 - Intro to Algebra | Grade 9 - Algebra 1, Geometry, Integrated Math 1 | Grade 10 - Geometry, Trigonometry, Integrated Math 2 | Grade 11 - Introduction to Analysis, Trigonometry, Integrated Math 3 | Grade 12 - AP Calculus, Calculus, Intro to Analysis, Trigonometry, Integrated Math 3, Discrete Math, Advanced Math Topics Social Studies: Grade 7 - Geography Ancient Civilization | Grade 8 - U.S. History to 1860 | Grade 9 - World History | Grade 10 - Government, Modern World History, AP American History Part 1 | Grade 11 - AP American History Part 2, U.S. History, Modern World History | Grade 12 - Psychology Modern World History, US Government Science: Grade 7 - Life Science | Grade 8 - Physical Science | Grade 9 - Biology | Grade 10 - Biology, Chemistry | Grade 11 - Chemistry, Science 3 | Grade 12 - AP Physics, Physics Human Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology Business/Technology: Grade 7 - Keyboarding | Grade 8 - Keyboarding/Web | Grade 9 - Computer Applications | Grade 10 - Computer Applications, Advanced Computer 1 | Grade 11 - Computer Applications, Advanced Computer 1 | Grade 12 - Computer Applications, Advanced Computer 1, Business Principles & Management Art: Grade 7 - Half Year | Grade 8 - Art | Grade 9 - Art 1 | Grade 10 - Art 2 | Grade 11 - Art 3 | Grade 12 - Art 4 Free Period: Grade 7 - Study, Study Skills & Physical Education | Grade 8 - Study & Physical Education, Band & Theater | Grade 9 - Study, Band, Chorus & Physical Education | Grade 10 - Study, Band, Chorus & Physical Education | Grade 11 - Study, Band & Chorus | Grade 12 - Priv, Study, Band, Chorus & Theater
Technology
The Department's goal is to provide each student the opportunity to develop and strengthen their skills in computer technology. The students will learn the Microsoft Office Application Suite, successfully completing units in word processing, spreadsheet accounting, marketing presentation and database development. There are also opportunities in Web Design and Computer Programming that will effectively enhance a creative and logical approach to problem solving. In addition, Holy Name's consistent emphasis on Christian Values values are reinforced as students examine the ethical and moral implications of today's technological progress. Through written word and oral debate, students continue developing self-confidence and self-expression. This, in combination with the technical skillset, empowers them to chart their future with a firm foundation based upon character, knowledge and skill toward success in tomorrow's global marketplace. Holy Name continues to advance in technology adding classes for students, and upgrading classrooms to with currently technology. Holy Name is seen as more advanced of all the area highschools.
National Honor Society
After second quarter report cards are issued, students in grades 10-12 who have earned an 85% average for the previous school year and for the first two quarters of the current school year may be eligible for induction into the Holy Name Chapter of the National Honor Society. Students should bring copies of these report cards to school on February 12, 13,or 14th from 2:05-2:45 PM for grade verifications. After verification of the 85% average by a faculty member, students are asked to complete a resume. In addition to academic eligibility, acceptance into NHS requires evidence of character, leadership, and service. Academic eligibility is reviewed for current members after report cards are issued. Any NHS member whose average falls below 85% is notified. In addition, students must continue to demonstrate evidence of leadership and character and fulfill the requirements of service as indicated in the laws of the Holy Name Chapter.
Athletics
Holy Name offers a variety of varsity and sub-varsity sports. Athletics serve as a unifying link between academic and social activities. Holy Name provides a program in which all students can find an athletic outlet to actively demonstrate their abilities through direct participation or related activities such as score keeping, managing, time keeping and announcing games. Holy Name is known in Worcester for their dominance in sports. Their Varsity Football team had two straight championship seasons (2005 & 2006), The Varisty Boys & Girls Basketball teams have both gone to State Finals two years in a row (2005 & 2006) winning Districts respectively. Holy Name offers: (V,JV,JH)Soccer, (V,JV,F,JH)Football, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, (V,JV,JH)Baseball, (V,JV,JH)Softball, Field Hockey, Cross Country, Swimming, Cheerleading, Track & Field, and Tennis.
Clubs
Campus Ministry The purpose of the office of Campus Ministry is to assist the Holy Name community in living the gospel message of Jesus Christ. Theatre Arts The Holy Name Theatre Program is unmatched in both scope and experience. It is open to all who desire to participate and has programs for whatever level of involvement a student wishes to pursue. Students can join the Theatre Guild and be exposed to all forms of stage production and performance arts. Mock Trial Every year, members of the MBA serve as coaches and judges for the Mock Trial Program, while thousands of high school students across Massachusetts participate. Students prepare a hypothetical case and then test their skills as lawyers and witnesses in a simulated courtroom competition. Music The Holy Name music department is made up of several performance groups. We include an award-winning band, chorus, select choir, and jazz band, as well as beginner and intermediate band programs.
Notes and references
- ^ HNCCHS. Holy Name Central Catholic Handbook. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
