info on htcs

Mission
Provide each student the highest quality Catholic education through
a well balanced curriculum, emphasizing mind, body and spirit.

Curriculum
Curriculum meets Texas Catholic Conference Education Department standards as outlined by the Diocese of Dallas. Subjects include Religion, Language Arts. Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Music, Art, Computer, Physical Education, Spanish, Speech (8th Grade), and ISEE Training (8th Grade).

Technology
Students attend Computer classes in a fully equipped Computer Lab and view classroom lessons on United Streaming. Middle School Social Studies students enrich lessons with WebLessons.  Students also have use of the computer lab and media room in the Community Life Center. Parents access grades, announcements, and homework information on Edline and the school website.

Fast Facts

  • Holy Trinity Catholic School is the oldest Catholic elementary school in the Diocese of Dallas, founded in 1914
  • Holy Trinity was the first elementary school in the Diocese accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department in collaboration with the Texas Education Agency
  • Enrollment for 2008-2009 is 216 students in grades Preschool through 8th
  • Class average is 20 students
  • the 50 zip codes we serve are reflected in our diverse population
  • Staff includes 24 teachers and aides, clinic manager, library coordinator and administration
  • Stanford Achievement Test scores are at or above the national average
  • 94 percent of HTCS 8th graders progress to area Catholic high schools
  • Several 7th graders are annually recognized by the Duke University Talent Identification Program
  • Early Childhood program is a candidate for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
  • Girls and boys varsity basketball teams are recent Division III champions
  • The 2007 Robotics team placed first in the Diocese and qualified for State finals

Services
Student services include an Extended Day program until 6:00 PM, Summer Programs including a summer camp and tutorials, and a Language Therapist (reading specialist).

Extracurricular Activities:

  • Altar servers
  • Band
  • Bridges Club (Middle School)
  • Chess Club
  • Choir
  • Girl Scouts
  • National Junior Honor Society (Middle School)
  • Robotics Club
  • Spring play (Middle School)
  • Student Council
  • Athletics:
    • Basketball
    • Cheerleading
    • Cross Country
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Volleyball
    • Track and Field

 

Tuition for 2008-2009
Early Childhood Preschool and Prekindergarten:$6000
Elementary Kindergarten to 8th grade: $5600

Scholarships Available
$1600 to regular contributing members of Holy Trinity Catholic Church
$700 to regular contributing members of other Catholic parishes

$1000 discount for each additional child