Holy Redeemer School in College Park, Maryland, was opened September 1, 1931, by the Sisters of Providence. Holy Redeemer School is a Catholic parish school rooted in Gospel values, and is committed to excellence in education with the power of faith. The school offers an educational program designed to respect the dignity of all students, grades pre-kindergarten through 8, recognize individual differences, and promote social justice and other Gospel values as integral elements of Christian living. Holy Redeemer School promotes structure and discipline as an aspect of moral guidance while providing opportunities to worship, to learn, and to grow in character. We strive to encourage and motivate our students to realize their potential for academic excellence, creativity, self-discipline, spirituality, physical fitness, and social awareness.
Holy Redeemer School’s Catholic identity is integrated within each aspect of school life; weekly Mass, daily prayer, service to others, and moral guidance. With over 90 years of excellence, we remain dedicated to fostering our Catholic identity, providing a warm and welcoming community, and working to ensure that all students reap the benefits of Excellence in Education with the Power of Faith.
Our "small town" community of Berwyn and College Park is also home to the University of Maryland, the National Archives, and the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), with NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in nearby Greenbelt, Maryland. Most of our students live in the Berwyn, College Park, Hyattsville, University Park and Greenbelt municipalities. However, due to our location, just off Interstates 95 and 495, it is convenient for families who commute from as far away as Bowie, Upper Marlboro, Landover, Laurel, and Silver Spring.
Our teachers are state-certified educators, with most holding a Master’s Degree in their field of expertise. We have three, full-time Instructional Assistants and a full-time Special Education/Resource Teacher. It is Holy Redeemer School’s mission to provide a Catholic education to all students. Therefore, we accept students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s) and special learning needs.
Our school curriculum is based on the Archdiocese of Washington’s educational standards. Holy Redeemer School is fully accredited by Cognia. Our school continuously works on evaluating all aspects of our daily operation. All stakeholders work collaboratively on this process, which helps us to create a continuous improvement plan for our goal of offering the best Catholic school for our stakeholders.
Holy Redeemer School’s standardized test scores, in reading and mathematics, consistently rank above the national standard, and our whole-school score is consistently in the 85th percentile or above.
Our 8th graders have a 100% acceptance rate into a high school of their choice and receive over $250,000 in scholarships annually. Many of our 8th graders have also been accepted into the elite and highly competitive Eleanor Roosevelt High School Science and Tech program.
Holy Redeemer has placed a strong emphasis on technology and STEM in the classroom. All classrooms have interactive projectors and students routinely use Chromebooks and Ipads within their daily lessons. The school boosts a new makerspace for all STEM classes that is equipped with building materials and a 3D printer.
In addition to the core subjects of Mathematics, Science, English, Reading and Literature, Social Studies, and Religion, we offer Spanish, Art Studio, Music and Drama, Computer Technology, Library, STREAM and Physical Education to all students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth.
Our after school clubs are co-curricular and include Yearbook, Liturgical Service Club and Rosary. Our Student Council, National Junior Honor, and School Safety Patrols meet regularly during school hours, serving as ambassadors for Holy Redeemer School functions. Extra-curricular clubs include athletics (soccer, basketball, cross country, and track), with our parish Catholic Youth Organization, and very active Boy Scout and Girl Scout programs.
Holy Redeemer School has a strong Parent Advisory Board and an active Home and School Association with a dynamic parent volunteer network. Our many special events would not take place without the dedication and hard work from our parent community. These special events include International Day, Grandparents’ Day, Family Fun Night, Field Day, Beginning and End of YEar BBQs, Muffins for Moms, Doughnuts for Dads, Open Houses, Walk-A-thon and Silent Auction fundraisers and our many athletic events.