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Holy Family Parish School

Student Support

At HFK we want all students and community members to feel welcomed and valued. We strive to live our core values of diversity and inclusion, embracing both the differences and similarities of our staff, students, and families.

Our goal is to educate students to appreciate the integrity and worth of each individual and to show concern and compassion for all

 

 

Holy Family Parish School recognizes that every child is a unique learner with individual academic and social-emotional needs. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to helping each student reach their fullest potential and to celebrating growth at every milestone.

The Student Support Program at Holy Family Parish School is devoted to the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral development of all students through:

  • Academic planning
  • Behavioral support
  • Individual and small-group counseling
  • Classroom-based guidance and collaboration

Student support begins in the classroom. Our teachers are trained to foster students’ academic, social-emotional (SEL), and behavioral growth. They provide enrichment opportunities and targeted support, both individually and in small groups, as needed. Working alongside them are the middle school coordinator, reading specialist, math specialist, and student support team. Together, they assess student progress and the effectiveness of the curriculum, taking into account each child’s unique strengths, challenges, and goals.

The HFK Student Support Team, which includes the principal, vice principal, student support specialist, and school counselor—collaborates closely with parents and, when appropriate, outside professionals to design individualized interventions for students with specific learning needs. The team also equips teachers with strategies and tools to effectively implement support within the classroom.

When additional assistance is needed, the Student Support Team may develop an Educational Adjustment Plan (EAP). This plan outlines specific accommodations and strategies designed to meet each student’s unique needs, helping them experience success and ensuring that learning remains a positive, rewarding journey.

At Holy Family Parish School, we are guided by our Catholic faith to care for the whole child—mind, heart, and spirit—supporting every student not only in their academic growth but also in their personal and moral development.

 

SEL Program
HFK utilizes a school-wide SEL (social-emotional learning) program called Second Step. This program is integrated into school life, and each classroom has a dedicated SEL class each week.

SEL is very important in forming the education of the whole person at HFK. Our program focuses on developing self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are crucial for school, work, and life success. Students with strong social-emotional skills are better able to cope with everyday challenges and benefit academically, professionally, and socially. The SEL program addresses how to accomplish these goals through developmentally appropriate lessons and games for each grade level taught by teachers. This program is overseen by the school counselor along with school-wide social emotional learning initiatives that help to build resilience and form healthy relationships for all students. When students are better equipped to manage their emotions, make good decisions, and cope with everyday social and academic challenges, they’re better equipped to learn…and they’re happier!