Christ Centered Educational Programming

Holy Name Catholic School (HNCS) curriculum follows the educational standards mandated by the Wyoming Department of Education and the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools.

Holy Name Catholic School is composed of a Primary School (Pre-Kindergarten through fourth grades) and the Upper School (fifth through eighth grades). Holy Name is dedicated to educating the whole person through a program of both academic excellence and the teaching of values and morals that reflect our unique Catholic Christian culture.

Holy Name Catholic School: Pre-K-8th Grade…A World Class, Christ Centered Education

Holy Name Catholic School Pre-Kindergarten: Age 3-5
Pre-Kindergarten is a program designed for children turning age 3 (and potty trained) by September 15 and are planning on entering Kindergarten the following year.

Kindergarten – 8th Grade
Holy Name Catholic School has an exceptional community filled with committed teachers, staff, and stakeholders. Holy Name Catholic School is excited to offer strong academic core classes such as religion, mathematics, reading, and writing as well as advanced classes with small group instruction. Students are enriched with several specials: Spanish, sign language, art, music, PE, and library. Upper grades participate, and do exceptionally well, at state competitions, in History Fair, Science Fair, and MathCounts. Field trips to Washington DC and Teton Science School as well as various sports round out a full educational experience.

After School Care 
After school care is available for children until 5:30 p.m. for any child who needs after school supervision. Contact the school office for additional information.

The pastor and principal at the parish elementary school are responsible for providing the curriculum adopted by the State of Wyoming Department of Education. This basic curriculum prescribed for all elementary schools, beginning in kindergarten and continuing through eighth grade, includes the following areas:

• Religion 
• Math 
• Reading 
• Language Arts
• Spanish 
• Spelling 
• Handwriting 
• Social Studies
• Science
• Health and Safety 
• Computers and Technology
• Art 
• Music
• Band
• Choir 
• Physical Education

The offering of additional instructional programs and services is dependent on the available resources and needs of each school.

School Arrival and Departure Time. School hours are from 7:30 am - 3:30 pm. Holy Name Catholic School classes begin at 8:00 am and end at 3:00 pm. Staff will be available to supervise students on the playground after 7:40 a.m. The first bell rings at 7:50 for students to prepare for Morning Prayer. The tardy bell rings at 8:00. At this time, Morning Prayer begins. Every Friday, unless a special Holy Day, the Holy Name Catholic School staff and students celebrate Mass in the church at 8:20 am. 

General Daily Schedule

8:00- 8:15 Morning Prayer Pre-Kindergarten – 8th Grade
Friday 8:20 School Mass at Holy Name Catholic Church
8:15- 3:00 Self Contained Pre-Kindergarten- Grade 4th Classrooms: Religion, Mathematics, Language Arts- phonics, writing, spelling, guided reading, Spanish, Science, Social Studies, and Specials- art, music, physical education, service, computers, library

Upper School Rotations: Religion, Mathematics, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Electives- Spanish, art, music, band, choir, physical education, service, computers/technology, library

Religion: Christ Centered Catholic Education

Prayer and religion classes are an integral part of the education program. Religion is a core subject, taught daily in the Childcare Center, Primary School, and Upper School. Students participate in planning and celebrating the Liturgy, Penance services and other religious observances. Students in the second grade are prepared for First Confession and First Communion. A school Mass is held every Friday at 8:20 a.m. Parents and family members are always welcome to join the school Mass. Non-Catholic students are held accountable for religion class and are expected to attend Mass and participate other than for the Sacraments.

Dress Code. Students are expected to wear the school logo shirts on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, on field trips and sporting events. On School Mass days students are required to “dress for the Lord” by wearing dress shirts or logo shirts, slacks, dresses or skirts. Blue jeans and shorts are not to be worn at Mass. After Mass, if a student changes clothing a logo shirt must be worn.

Boys and girls may wear hats and headgear, but not in the buildings. Long shorts (no shorter than mid-thigh) can be worn when weather permits.

Transportation. Sheridan School District #2 buses are available to transport Holy Name Catholic School students after school. Holy Name staff supervises students walking to the bus pick up. Contact the school office for bus schedules and routes. Holy Name Catholic School students are expected to abide by the bus safety and courtesy rules of District #2. Parents are responsible for their children’s behavior on the school bus. Bus forms must be filled out in the HNCS office.

Inclement Weather: School Closure. In case of inclement weather, Holy Name Catholic School follows the same procedure as School District #2. Announcements will be made over radio station KROE/930 (672-7421) when school is not in session or changes in the school schedule are made because of snow.

If the temperature drops to below zero, children will not be sent outside for recess. Normally they will spend time outside during their recesses. Generally, if a child is well enough to come to school, he/she is well enough to go outside for recess. It is important that students dress for the weather.

Guidance, Counseling, and Speech Services

The Holy Name Catholic School staff work with students to help them learn to solve their own problems and make school a place that they feel successful.

Educational Counseling. Teachers make sure that students are placed in appropriate classes so that a student can achieve their fullest and move successfully into the high school setting and beyond.

Standardized Testing. All the testing is done through the principal’s office.

Personal Counseling. Students have the opportunity to visit with the teachers, staff, principal, and school counselor to help deal with issues in their lives. In situations that are best dealt with by outside agencies, the Holy Name Catholic School staff will work with those outside agencies, students, and parents to help implement necessary services.

Monitoring Student Performance. Coordinated effort is facilitated among teachers, parents, students, and principal to maintain a high degree of academic performance.

Special Education: Speech Services. Holy Name Catholic School offers the following Special Education services on a limited part-time basis. Consultations, including evaluation from District #2 Special Education staff are available to Holy Name Catholic School students. If needed, speech therapy will be provided on HNCS campus. Contact the principal for more information regarding the coordination of Special Education services.

Title 1 Services. Title 1 is a federal program that offers students who qualify individual and small group instruction with reading, writing and mathematics.