Holy Cross encourages students to be involved in activities outside of the classroom to enhance their knowledge. In addition to sports and fine arts, opportunities abound for students to collaborate and work with others who have similar interests.
Scholastic Bowl
Scholastic Bowl is an IESA-sanctioned activity where sixth through eighth grade teams from different schools compete by answering questions based upon different subject areas, such as math, science, literature, religion, mythology, economics, history, music, art, sports, and current events.
Scouting Programs
Holy Cross has a long and active affiliation with scouting programs, ranging from Daisy and Cub Scouts to Cadette and BSA troops for boys and girls.
Challenger Learning Center - Expedition Mars & Rendezvous with a Comet
Teams of eighth grade students are transported to Mars in a simulated adventure taking on the roles of biologist, geologist, navigation specialist, and medical officer. Students collaborate to collect data and maintain the safety of the crew in order to build, test, and program a rover that will explore the geology and geography of Mars.
Sixth and seventh graders conduct experiments and prepare to launch a probe to a comet. They work as a team in mission control, navigate through space, monitor the crew’s health, and solve problems.
Accelerated Reading Program
Independent reading is encouraged through the AR program to develop comprehension skills. Computer generated quizzes allow readers to accumulate points for correctly answering questions; and ribbons, medals, and books are awarded to students at the end of the year for their efforts.