Holy Trinity School has a faculty of certified teachers, educating children from 2 years old through grade eight. In addition to classroom teachers, the staff includes full-time learning specialists, a librarian, Spanish, art, music, and physical education teachers, as well as class room aides.
The basic subjects are taught employing various educational techniques, audio-visual equipment and technology. Spanish, art, music, computer, and physical education classes are part of the curriculum. Religion, as an integral part of the curriculum, is taught daily and permeates all aspects of everyday school activities. Our clergy help students participate in liturgies and experiences which give positive expression to their faith.
All students are expected to demonstrate growth, especially in reading, mathematics, and English, the disciplines for which passing grades are the criteria for promotion. Consideration is given to each student when planning courses and enrichment. Provision is made for varied abilities along with periodic re-evaluations.
Spanish is introduced as part of the Pre-Kindergarten program and continues through 8th grade.
All grades, Pre-K through 8, participate in physical education classes. Holy Trinity students have the benefit of cultural education; in art, the year culminates with an annual exhibit of their creations; and in music, there are Christmas and spring concerts.
A fully-equipped library, art and music rooms, a gymnasium/auditorium, cafeteria, and provisions for extended care are part if the school facilities. Provisions for extended care are also offered for early mornings or after school until 6 p.m.
Holy Trinity School is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Elementary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
MSCES (and its predecessor, the Assembly of Elementary Schools) has provided accreditation protocols to schools since 1978. Many protocols have been developed since the early days of MSCES, but all rely on the concepts of peer evaluation and self-regulation to provide continuous school improvement.
The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) was established in 1887 and is a non-governmental, non-profit, peer-administered organization. MSA provides leadership in school improvement for its member schools in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, the subcontinent of Asia, and Africa.
As part of the accreditation process, the following areas were evaluated according to established standards:
1. Philosophy, Mission, Beliefs, and/or Objectives
2. Governance and Leadership
3. Organizational Design and Staff
4. Educational Programs
5. Learning Media Services and Technology
6. Student Services
7. Student Life and Student Activities
8. Facilities
9. Health and Safety
10. Finances
11. Assessment of Student Learning
12. Planning
Standardized tests measure what is considered to be important instructional content. The academic data provides valid and reliable comparisons of achievement. These scores are one tool which indicates how well each student is progressing in school. They are part of a bigger picture. Classroom work and evaluation are as important in measuring performance. In 2019, we began to use MapGrowth, an online tool that students participate in three times a year; first week of October, first week of February, and last week of May.