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Encore Classes

Art

Students from Pre-K through 8th grade attend weekly Art class, learning techniques inspired by great artists. Each spring, the school hosts an Art Show during our Open House, showcasing student work.Eighth graders also create a large mosaic that becomes a permanent part of the
school. 

Eighth graders also create a large mosaic that becomes a permanent part of the school.

Physical Education

Students in Pre-K through 8th grade participate in weekly Physical Education to
promote lifelong healthy habits.

Class lengths vary by grade level (30–60 minutes). A doctor’s note is required for
medical excuses or return-to-activity clearance.

Music

All students in Kindergarten–8th grade receive weekly Music instruction in music
theory and music history.

Instrument lessons (for an additional cost) and both Beginner and Advanced Bands are offered through Northeastern Music, with opportunities for concerts and festivals.

Holy Family also owns several donated Martin guitars, adding to our music resources.

Library

Students in Pre-K through 8th grade attend weekly Library classes, learning research skills, the Dewey Decimal System, and exploring more than 6,000 books.

The library catalog is accessible from home, allowing students and parents to browse
available titles.

The library is a warm, inviting space designed to spark a love of reading.

STEM

K–5 STEM
Younger students learn through hands-on, problem-based activities, including typing skills and classroom science experiments.

Middle School STEM

Middle school students meet weekly in a dedicated STEM space using 1:1 iPads and
interactive apps.

  • 6th Grade: Robotics with LEGO Mindstorms and block coding
  • 7th Grade: Website design, HTML basics, and stop-motion animation
  • 8th Grade: Python programming with weekly coding challenges, ending in a student-designed technology project for the school

Spanish

All students from Pre-K (4-year-olds) through 8th grade receive weekly Spanish
instruction.

Younger grades learn colors, shapes, seasons, and more, while older students focus on vocabulary, sentence structure, and verb conjugation.

Teachers also provide online practice resources for home use.

 

Health

Health classes cover age-appropriate topics such as nutrition, safety, emotions, body
systems, and substance education.

  • Grades K–5: 30-minute classes every other week
  • Grades 6–8: 40–45 minute weekly classes, with graded notebooks and assignments