AcademicsWhere young women learn boldly, think deeply and lead with purpose.
At Connelly School of the Holy Child, our academic program is more than a curriculum, it is a transformational journey grounded in mission and driven by the promise of every young woman we serve. From grades 6 through 12, students are trusted, known, and deeply cared for, and because of that they thrive in a safe, joyful environment where they are empowered to take intellectual risks, make meaningful connections, and lead with purpose.
Our students don’t just learn, they become deeper, richer thinkers across all content areas, as we intentionally design an academic experience that is personalized, purposeful, and grounded in critical and creative thinking. Learning at Holy Child is not confined to subjects or silos. Instead, we connect content areas in meaningful and integrated ways that allow our students to understand the true interconnectedness of knowledge and life. Whether writing in history class, solving complex problems in science, or reflecting theologically on real-world issues, students are invited to see the bigger picture and uncover the “why” behind what they’re learning.
6:1 Student to Teacher Ratio
15 Students Per a Class Average
40 AP/ Honors Courses
~$20m College Merit Scholarships
Academic Vision
IOur academic program is guided by a clear vision: to graduate young women who are confident thinkers, compassionate leaders, and joyful learners, who are prepared to shape a world that needs thier brilliance, resilience and faith.
At Connelly School of the Holy Child, we offer a dynamic academic program for young women in grades 6 through 12, one that challenges, inspires, and prepares them for the limitless possibilities ahead. Our full course selection across disciplines is designed not only to meet robust academic standards but to immerse students in critical conversations, deep content exploration, and differentiated instruction that honors their individuality and maximizes their potential.
Trusted. Cared For. Connected.
Prepared for a joyful, purposeful life.
At Holy Child, students don’t just absorb information they apply it. They are thinkers, creators, collaborators, and ethical leaders. They graduate as young women equipped not only with academic excellence but with a sense of purpose, a strong moral compass, and the ability to transform the world around them.
Where intention meets innovation in learning
Innovation at Holy Child isn't a lab or a project, it's a mindset.
And it begins by listening to our students. Our definition of innovation is rooted in their interests, goals, and dreams, and shaped by a culture of learning and leading through joy and discovery. Whether students are prototyping sustainable designs, launching advocacy initiatives, or building interdisciplinary connections between art, science, and theology, their learning is student-driven, intellectually vigorous, and joyfully collaborative.
We cultivate 21st-century skills through design thinking, critical conversations, big-picture thinking, and visible thinking routines that make learning come alive. Faculty serve as guides, mentors, and co-thinkers as they encourage curiosity, resilience, and a commitment to life long learning. Here, all ideas are welcomed, explored, and developed, and every student is invited to engage boldly, think deeply, and grow confidently.
Room to Grow
Classrooms are a space to think big and lead boldly.
In every classroom, students are invited into a space where it is safe to question, safe to create, and safe to innovate. Our teachers don’t just deliver content, they build relationships, cultivate belonging, and open doors to intellectual discovery and spiritual growth. Instruction is intentionally challenging, not for the sake of difficulty, but because our students are capable, courageous, and supported. We believe that when students are grounded in trust and joy, they are more willing to stretch their thinking, take creative risks, and develop original insights.
Empowered Educators, Empowering Leaders
Here, teaching is both an art and a relationship.
Our faculty are experts in their fields and deeply committed to their students and their pedagogy. They personalize instruction not only through delivery and content, but also through environment and the products students create, crafting academic experiences that nurture the whole mind. Through intentional integration of Habits of Mind and executive function skill development, students learn how to think, reflect, learn and lead with clarity and confidence.
At the core of our academic philosophy is the student-teacher relationship. These partnerships spark intellectual curiosity and give students the courage to ask big questions, challenge assumptions, and lead with integrity.
All Girl Advantage
Academic Achievement
Girls’ schools create a culture of achievement. More than 80% of girls’ school grads consider their academic performance highly successful.
(Sax, UCLA, Women Graduates of Single-Sex and Coeducational High Schools: Differences in their Characteristics and the Transition to College)
Math and Science
Girls’ schools champion the educational needs of girls as a group underrepresented in STEM majors and careers. Girls’ school grads are 6 times more likely to consider majoring in math, science and technology compared to girls who attend coed schools.
(Goodman Research Group, The Girls’ School Experience: A Survey of Young Alumnae of Single-Sex Schools)
How We Learn Best
More positive academic and behavioral interactions between teachers and students were observed in single-sex schools than in the comparison to coed schools.
(U.S. Department of Education, Early Implementation of Public Single-Sex Schools: Perceptions and Characteristics)
