Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School, under the authority of the Diocese of Orlando, provides students with a quality Catholic education rooted in Catholic faith and focused on excellence in academics.

Why Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School?

Our students and faculty agree that Holy Name is a loving and nurturing community of faith. We meet in the gym every morning to pray together, pledge, and make important announcements & give special recognitions. We attend Mass in our parish church together every Wednesday as an entire school and families are invited to join us.

Safety is a top priority as we have over 40 surveillance cameras on campus to capture any potential safety issue with a security system that is connected directly to the police.

Discipline is taken seriously at HNJ so that students can concentrate on learning and feeling loved and safe on campus. Any discipline issues are dealt with immediately and families are kept well informed and appreciate our effective communication.

Here, students are provided the opportunity to reach their potential through enrichment courses such as STREAM Lab, MAC Lab, Tech Lab, Science Lab, Spanish, Physical Education, Art, and Music. Our gym facility is the best in our area and we are one of few schools with our own track. Our athletics program is also top-notch and competitive.

Resources like our Academic Support Program (ASP) and KITE (Gifted) Enrichment classes are also available to meet the academic needs of our students. Creative elective classes are offered once a week in middle school. Religion is everyone’s favorite class and infused in every subject.

  • We offer an education that combines Catholic faith and teachings with academic excellence

  • We collaborate with parents in the faith formation of their children

  • We set high standards for student achievement and help them succeed

  • We provide a balanced academic curriculum that integrates faith, culture and real life experiences

  • We use technology effectively to enhance education

  • We instill in students the value of service to others

  • We teach children respect of self and others

  • We emphasize moral development and self-discipline

  • We prepare students to be productive citizens and future leaders

  • We have cultivated a faculty and staff of people who are dedicated, caring, and highly effective

  • We provide a safe and welcoming environment for all

  • Our Catholic Youth Sports program includes: Soccer, Track, Flag Football, Volleyball, Cheerleading, and Basketball

  • Other Programs/Clubs include: National Junior Honor Society, Student Council, Hydroponics, Science Research, STREAM, E-Sports, Performing Arts Club (PAC), and St. Vincent de Paul Service Club.

Are you considering a Catholic school education for your child? Or, perhaps, your child is already attending Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School (HNJ). You may wonder why so many people choose to send their children to a Catholic school versus a public school. Below are the top reasons parents choose a Catholic education for their children:

What our HNJ teachers, parents, and students are saying:

  • “Our faith community is strong and faith forms the foundation of all that we teach and learn” —Teacher

  • “Classes are fun with hands-on technology and projects & we get to pray together and for each other throughout the day.” — Student

  • “Parents are engaged and volunteer to support our school whenever needed.” —Parent

  • There are so many family events throughout the year that we appreciate so much, to help us build community and a sense of belonging.” —Parent

  • “Lunches are served hot, balanced, healthy, and taste great!” — Student

  • “We have honest teachers who explain subject matter in a different way so that we each can understand it.” — Student

How do you know that you are loved and cared for at HNJ?

  • “By the effort, our teachers put into their plans and lessons.”

  • “Learning is fun like when we learn new vocabulary in Spanish by playing games and preparing skits with conversations.”

  • “We are taught real-world skills and lessons like when we can earn “classroom” money and get to spend it, save it, or donate it.”

  • “Teachers use Conscious Discipline school-wide. They talk to the students in order for students to understand the behavior, reflect, and change it to a more appropriate response, but usually offer two choices at first, to help guide students to make the right choices.”

At Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School, we believe:

  • That each student is a gift from God, unique in his/her talents, and has the right and the opportunity to develop spiritually, academically, socially, personally, and physically.

  • That education lays the groundwork for lifelong learning through developing persistence, self-discipline, critical thinking, problem solving, and the courage to make moral and just choices to build the kingdom of God.

  • That every child can learn and individual needs can be met through a core curriculum, which values superior academics; artistic, physical, technological, and cultural experiences; enrichment and extracurricular activities; collaborative learning; high expectations; measurable assessment; and a clear delineation of goals.

  • That the Gospel message is the center and enlivening force of all that we do and teach. 

  • That we are a Catholic community, built by a program of religious formation that instructs in the truths and traditions of the Catholic faith, provides opportunities for prayer/worship including the Eucharist and other sacraments, and encourages them to practice Christian values both at home and at school.

  • That to build productive members of our society, we must instill in students a sense of responsibility for their own learning through personal accountability for the quality and prompt completion of all assignments.

  • That exposing students to diversity will instill tolerance and concern for others, which will lead to peace and justice in our world.

  • That we must cultivate understanding of, and appreciation for, the dignity of each individual, as well as the need to serve and respect themselves and the rights of others.

  • That in order to motivate students to adopt a healthy lifestyle, we must provide a program of physical education and health awareness.

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