Holy Family High School (Broomfield, Colorado)
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Holy Family High School in Broomfield
, Colorado
, is a Roman Catholic college-preparatory high school located in the technology corridor between Denver and Boulder. The school is operated under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Denver
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+Live out his or her life faithful to Jesus Christ, His Gospel and His Church
+Understands how to live in the modern world as one who models the teachings of Jesus
+Be a life long learner
+Demonstrate logical thinking
+Make decisions and plans of action based on those decisions
+Speak and write clearly, confidently and persuasively
+Participate with a positive spirit in curricular, parish and family activities
Broomfield, Colorado
The City and County of Broomfield is a prominent suburb and tier of the Denver metropolitan area in the State of Colorado of the United States. Broomfield has a consolidated city and county government which operates under Article XX, Sections 10-13 of the Constitution of the State of Colorado. The...
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Colorado
Colorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
, is a Roman Catholic college-preparatory high school located in the technology corridor between Denver and Boulder. The school is operated under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Denver
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Denver
The Archdiocese of Denver is the Roman Catholic Archdiocese for Denver, Colorado and the Colorado counties of Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Jefferson, Larimer, Logan and Weld in the northern part of the state. The Archdiocese's home is at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate...
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History
Holy Family High School was established in 1922 as a parish high school. The first commencement was held in 1926. Staffed by the Sisters of Loretto and dedicated lay teachers, the school added a second building in 1956 to meet the demands of increasing enrollment. In 1958 Holy Family changed its affiliation from a parish high school to an archdiocesan secondary school and was one of four Catholic high schools to serve the urban geographical region of North Denver. By the 1980s it was apparent that expansion to a new location was essential to continue its mission of educating young men and women. A 52 acres (210,436.7 m²) site was secured by the school and the Archdiocese of Denver and the groundbreaking was held in March, 1998. The doors to the new campus building were opened in August, 1999 in sprawling Broomfield, Colorado. The new facility features a chapel, 22 classrooms, four science laboratories, a multimedia library, a wireless network, two technology centers, athletic practice and playing fields, and the lighted Mike G. Gabriel football stadium. In 2008, through the generosity of the Holy Family community, a new larger than life statue of the Holy Family was dedicated. Holy Family has 45 faculty members, giving the school a 13:1 student/faculty ratio. Over 65% of the faculty holds a Master's or other advanced degrees. Over $700,000 of tuition assistance and scholarships were awarded for the 2009-2010 school year to 190 students (42% of the student body).Mission statement
Based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, Holy Family High School seeks to provide a Catholic learning environment that stresses academic excellence, fosters mutual respect, demands responsibility, and encourages self growth.Academics
A total of 28 credits are required for graduation for the class of 2010. An Honors Diploma is earned by acquiring 31 credits with a 3.5 GPA or better in a curriculum which includes at least eight honors or advanced placement courses and completion of a summary project. 98% of Holy Family graduates attend institutions of higher learning. There have been six National Merit Scholarship recipients since 2002. Apostolic Ministry is required of each student, beginning with service to family, school and culminating with two years of service experience outside the school. Retreats are held for every class level and Holy Family seniors participate in the Kairos retreat program. Prayer is an integral part of the daily experience. Masses are celebrated monthly for the entire school community. Optional weekly masses are celebrated on Thursday mornings. Small group masses are available frequently. Each Holy Family student strives to:+Live out his or her life faithful to Jesus Christ, His Gospel and His Church
+Understands how to live in the modern world as one who models the teachings of Jesus
+Be a life long learner
+Demonstrate logical thinking
+Make decisions and plans of action based on those decisions
+Speak and write clearly, confidently and persuasively
+Participate with a positive spirit in curricular, parish and family activities