Holy Family Academy is an affordable, innovative Catholic high school founded on the belief that every student, regardless of race, religion, or economic status should have access to a rigorous private education that includes career prepared-ness.
Holy Family Academy students are encouraged to explore multiple career pathways, whether that includes college or job training.
Applicants must pass an entrance exam to verify that they meet certain academic standards.
A rigorous and innovative curriculum is made possible by an experienced faculty, small classes and academic partners such as The Citizen Science Lab at the Energy Innovation Center, Carnegie Science Center, and Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild.
In the school’s curriculum, science, technology, engineering and math combine with art, religion and design to advance critical thinking and problem solving.
Classrooms are equipped with modern technology, each student is given a laptop, and use of computers is an integral part of all aspects of the students’ education.
The Holy Family Academy work study program is new to Pittsburgh, but is inspired by established programs in many other US cities, such as Boston, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Memphis, Philadelphia, New York, and Los Angeles.
Students work one day each week at some of Pittsburgh’s premier employers completing tasks and projects typical of entry level positions.
The professional setting provides the students with experiences that reinforce the future-ready skills introduced in the classroom, including communication, delivering quality work, collaboration, and decision making.
Students earn four credits towards graduation while exploring career options and building self-esteem, self-confidence, and optimism.
Sponsoring companies, in turn, are developing Pittsburgh’s skilled workforce while creating a diverse pool of future applicants for themselves.
Families also benefit from the tuition underwriting provided by the work study program because Holy Family Academy assesses tuition based on a family’s ability to pay.
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