The Academy of the Holy Cross

About

9-12 High School for Girls
located in Kensington, MD
Home of the Tartans
Once a Holy Cross Girl...Always a Holy Cross Girl!

Story

The Academy of the Holy Cross (AHC), cherishes tradition, celebrates the moment and is alive with vision for the future. Students are challenged to reach beyond their comfort zone both in the classroom and in their co-curricular activities. The educational program develops both the mind and heart of each student as she appreciates her personal gifts and recognizes her mission to make God's love present. The Academy of the Holy Cross is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the full IB Diploma Programme and IB certificate courses. Enhancing their classroom experiences, AHC offers WCAC championship-level athletic teams, an award-winning Performing Arts department and many other activities and clubs. Sponsored by the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross since 1868, the Academy is located on 28 acres of beautiful campus. Students learn in classrooms, studios and labs equipped with the latest technological advances.

Mission

The Academy of the Holy Cross, a Catholic college preparatory school sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Cross since 1868, is dedicated to educating young women in a Christ-centered community which values diversity. The Academy is committed to developing women of courage, compassion and scholarship who responsibly embrace the social, spiritual and intellectual challenges of the world.