Celebrating Over 100 Years of Catholic Education
Holy Child Jesus Catholic Academy is located in the beautifully diverse residential area of northern Richmond Hill. The academy is conveniently located near the idyllic and country-like setting of Forest Park and the “Triangle” area – the convergence of Myrtle, Hillside and Jamaica avenues – where the famous Triangle Hofbrau restaurant stood for over 100 years and served area residents and the rich and famous alike.
Located on 86th Avenue between Myrtle and Jamaica avenues – two blocks from the NYC Subway and many bus lines – HCJCA consists of two inter-connected buildings housing 20 classrooms, library, computer and STEM labs, art, music and Spanish rooms, cafeteria and gymnasium serving prekindergarten through grade eight.
The academy is a family in Jesus Christ where the program includes religion as a major subject. There are many opportunities for students to learn about their faith, including monthly liturgies and preparation for the sacraments. HCJCA students are taught in a nurturing and loving atmosphere where the Gospel message is a reality on a daily basis. Students of all faiths are welcome to be part of the academy family.
HCJCA provides an environment of academic excellence where the program adheres to the call for rigor and relevance according to the Common Core State Standards. Teaching is appropriately student-centered, with an emphasis on students thinking deeply and applying knowledge in a wide range of formative and summative assessment opportunities.
HCJCA follows NY State curriculum and diocesan standards. In addition to traditional subjects, HCJCA offers foreign language (Spanish), art, physical education, music, computer classes and an Aquinas Program for gifted and talented students (grades seven and eight). Seventh- and eighth-grade students also have an opportunity to qualify for National Junior Honor Society. A school band program is available for grades three through eight.
A newly renovated STEM Lab allows students in all grades to become engaged in learning while equipping them with critical thinking, problem solving, creative and collaborative skills. All students in kindergarten through fourth grade have iPad Air 2s to use in school, grades five through eight use Chromebooks.
