BISHOP'S ACADEMY @ HOLY FAMILY  
  Syracuse, New York


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Bishop’s Academy at Holy Family School Prayer
Dear Lord, loving God
Be with us today.
Call us to Your life and love;
Guide our steps along the way.
May Your Holy Family care for us
And help us recognize Your call.
In Your presence we will be and
Ask Your blessings on us all.
Amen
We endeavor to instill in each child a life-long commitment to learning, service to others and trust in God.

BISHOP'S ACADEMY @ HOLY FAMILY
130 Chapel Drive
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 487-8515



Celebrating over 50 years of outstanding Catholic education!
NOW accepting applications for both returning and prospective families for the upcoming 2009-2010 school year! For more information, we welcome your calls at (315) 487-8515. Financial aid available. Thank you for your interest in our school!


Bishop's Academy @ Holy Family is fully accredited by the State of New York and the Diocese of Syracuse. In 2005, Holy Family School also received accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Elementary Schools, certifying that the school has met even more rigorous educational standards than required.

We are committed to offering your child the best education possible -- a Catholic education firmly rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. We offer a variety of programs designed to fit your family’s needs:
    •Nursery School/Pre-K
    •All-Day Kindergarten
    •Grades One through Six
    •Day Care for 3 to 5-year-olds
    •Before and After School Care
    •Summer Day Camp (K-6)
    •On-campus Special Education Teachers (OT, PT, Speech)

Bishop's Academy @ Holy Family offers your child a challenging curriculum in an atmosphere based on faith, family and foundations.

Faith
    •Morning prayer and prayer services
    •Celebration of Mass in adjacent Holy Family Church
    •Religious instruction by faculty and clergy
    •Preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist
    •Support of the Sisters of St. Francis, a teaching presence since 1958
    •May Crowning

Family
    •Caring faculty members who recognize each child’s unique gifts and needs
    •Strong parental involvement and support
    •School-wide activities for students and families
    •Active Parent Teacher Community Organization (PTCO)
    •Support of the people of Holy Family Parish, the largest parish in the Syracuse Diocese

Foundations
    •Quality Academic Instruction
    •Character Education Program
    •Community service opportunities at all grade levels
    •Support of the Holy Family Alumni Association
    •Guidance of the Holy Family School Advisory Commission

Holy Family School also offers the very best resources to your child including:
    •State-of-the-Art Computer Lab
    •Music, band/instrumental instruction, concerts
    •Fully-automated library
    •Academic intervention, including access to public school services
    •Speech therapy
    •Individual and group counseling
    •Title I assistance in mathematics and reading
    •Art program
    •On-line Homework Hotline and classroom news
    •Full-time school nurse
    •Physical education
    •Community service activities
    •Hot lunch program through West Genesee School District

While academics are our priority, we also offer fun and community spirit through:
    •Flag Day Parade
    •Annual Diversity Day
    •Field trips and class activities
    •Community Oriented Drug Education Program (CODE)
    •Basketball Teams for Boys and Girls (Grades 3-6)
    •Newspaper Writing Club
    •Scouting for boys and girls
    •Welcome Back Picnic
    •Halloween Party
    •Family Dessert Night and Book Fairs
    •Christmas Little Shoppers and Stocking Stuffer Drive
    •Kids Night Out
    •Breakfast with Santa
    •Irish Hooley