HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSIONS
HOLY FAMILY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2017
Annika Achziger
Janae Engstrom-Smallwood
Wilson Finocchiaro
Christian Flannery
Sierra Flores
Joseph Fountaine
Kathleen Francis
Raymond French
Charlotte Frisk
Tristan Fross
Jason Fuentes
Jessica Garcia
Skylar Gardner
Joseph Geist
Dear Friends,
Sydney Alderfer
Hannah Bach
Anna Bakiera
Lisa Banda
Sarah Barlow
Andrew Barrett
Adam Ginther+
Aaron Giron Jr.
Joseph Golter
Megan Mally
McKenzie Martinez
Molly Mathewson
Grace McDonnell
Shannon McDuff
George McGoff
Meghan McGowan
Hannah Middleton
Cameron Miller
Diego Montoya
Travis Montoya
Kenneth Moore
Guillermina Morales
Jack G. Nelson
Maxwell Nelson
Christopher Otto
MA CHEBEU F
BISHOP MACHEBEUF HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2017
Lesley Avila
Sophia Berry
Bradley Burbach
Ayen Mabil
Shayne Marcely
Lorenzo Marquez
Damian Martin
Pepper Martin
Emma Martinez
Trevor Martinez
Emilio Mendoza
Rebecca Michalczyk
Anjelica Miller
Jordan Miller
Brice Minter
Nicole Natal
Sasha Nazish
Oleksii Netreba
Hoang Anh Ngo
Derek Gosselin
Kellsie Gregg
Casey Griggs
Margaret Grout
Christopher Beatty
Willow Belenski
Nathan Boselli
Lindsey Bovine
Mitchell Brinton
Brian Burch
Giselle Guerrero-Rivera
Lena Hall
David Hanuszczak
Bernadette Harney
Tanner Price
Sierre Pugliese
McKailyn Quast
Luke Reynolds
Wayne Rode
Jesse Rodriguez
Sean Rojas
Adam Rosa
Brittany Byrd
Sophia Carrillo
Jared Caswell
Joseph Chase
Huy Chuong
Haley Clark
Tyler Correa
Thomas Crabtree
Bao Nguyen
Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to explore Holy Family High School.
Jimmy Nguyen
Leonard Nguyen
Karen Nunez-Sifuentes
Julia Patrick
Jesus Perez
Megan Reilly
Alfred Ricci
For over 100 years, Holy Family has been more than just a school. It has been a place where opportunities are limitless, guiding young women and men as they grow in the faith. We pride ourselves on preparing our students spiritually for a relationship with Christ and academically for college through our various core college prep, Honors, and AP classes.
Ryan Brisnehan
Andrew Callaway
Emily Campbell
Zachary Canaday
Katelyn Caviness
Estrella Chaffin
Christina Helgeson
Micayla Hempelmann
Luke Heneghan
Margaret Heneghan
Hunter Hill
Jacqueline Hill
Kendall Holmes
Andrew Rouze
Camilla Ruiz
Ryan Russell
Isabella Sandoval
Avery Schaefer
Ryan Schneider
Christopher Schumacher
Zachary Crawford
Mary Dillon
Elizabeth Donelson
Rebecca Duffy
Daniela Ferro
Betsy Flores-Alvarado
Luke Fogo
Maria Rivera
Stephen Robbins
Larissa Roberts
Jessica Salazar
Madeline Samaniego
Rosemary Stefanick
Madeleine Stur
Our mission is clear: Based on the teaching of Jesus Christ, Holy Family High School offers a Catholic learning environment that stresses academic excellence, fosters mutual respect, demands responsibility, and encourages self-growth.
William Chambers
Oriana Chavez
Raul Chavez
Eric Chiusolo
Courtney Christenson
Colton Clingman
Taryn Cook
Tucker Corah
Heather Horning
Gianna Iacovetta
Apryl Jackson
Ariel Jackson
Conner Jimenez
Isabella Jimenez
Leah Schwartz
Alexandria Siurek
Nicholas Sloan
Jack Thomas
Ryan Titus
Rachel Troso
Thomas Fox
Ulises Gallegos Serna
Fabian Gandara
Karina Garcia-Sastre
Megan Gartland
Dillon Gauser
Rebecca Suhr
Clementine Tambunan
Abigail Temtim
Broden Thielke
Samuel Tighe
Nicole Torres
We are committed to developing the full potential of our students while they explore their interests and pursue their passions through a wide range of electives and dynamic athletics and performing arts programs.
Claire Jolly
Owen Keaser
Joshua Kirksey
Jonathan Coufal
Jean-Paul Dalton
Zachary Dietrich
Cory Dillon
Phung Phi La
Yen Phi La
Alexis Vanderhart
Cesar Varela
Samantha Weber
Kolsen Welham
Lian Wilkin
Finan Gerezgeher
Olivia Gold
Kyler Hensel
Kyle Howerton
Selena Trujillo
Carlos Valenzuela
Mia Velarde
Pedro Velloso
Holy Family fosters a well-rounded experience for our students, nurturing their spirit, mind, and body as they explore their faith, excel academically, and thrive in their extracurricular pursuits.
Alisa Lamas-Gallegos
Chelsea Lee
Lily Williamson
Brodie Wolfe
Seyoung Jang
Kyle Johnson
Mario Villarreal
Sydney Weller
David Whittle
While we are a school grounded in our Catholic heritage, we warmly welcome students of all faiths.
Angelina Dinsmore
Melanie Doty
Sophia Duong
Enzo Elliott
Philip Elliott
Carlena Lim
Samantha Lopez
Dylan Lucko
Taylor Lupica
Anthony Woods
Carmen Woods
John Wostenberg
Michael Zeman
Juliette Judge
Hewan Kassa
Sang Yoon Kim
Katherine Libby
Benjamin Luebbers
Brigitta Wibowo
Juyong Youn
Whether you’re a prospective student or parent, know that Holy Family is a place to call home. We are a family.
Massimo Macri
Donovan Zimbelman
Joseph Luebbers
I look forward to engaging with your family soon!
God Bless,
Mike D. Gabriel, Principal Holy Family High School
Why Holy Family?
At A Glance
Families choose Holy Family for:
• Top-Tier Academics
• Unparalleled College Prep
• Faith Formation
• Commitment to Catholic Traditions
• Transformational Student Life
• High-Level Athletics
• Outstanding Fine, Practical & Performing Arts
• Effective Student Discipline Policies
• Comprehensive Campus Security
“We’ve been at many other schools, and they don’t compare to Holy Family. The amazing staff, teachers, and coaches genuinely care about our kids. We absolutely love this school and intend to send all of our children here.
Holy Family is dedicated to building character in the lives of young people and encourages them to explore the history of their faith.” Jessica
Academics
As a college preparatory school, Holy Family offers a rigorous, hands-on learning environment taught in small, interactive classes, where students cultivate skills with individual feedback and guidance.
Holy Family’s curriculum serves a range of academic abilities. We offer 48 Honors & AP courses and support for students who can benefit from extra academic help. In 2024, 279 Holy Family students took 539 AP exams.
A.P. English Language and Composition (11)
A.P. English Literature and Composition (12)
A.P. Calculus AB
A.P. Calculus BC
A.P. Computer Science A
A.P. Computer Science Principles
A.P. Statistics
25
AP Courses
A.P. World History
A.P. U.S. History
A.P. Art History
A.P. European History
A.P. Comparative Government and Politics
A.P. Government and Politics
A.P. Government and Politics & A.P. Comparative Government and Politics
A.P. Psychology
A.P. Spanish Language & Culture
A.P. Spanish Literature & Culture
A.P. Biology
A.P. Chemistry
A.P. Environmental
A.P. Physics 1
A.P. Physics 2
A.P. Music Theory
A.P. Seminar
A.P. Research
Counseling
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Honors Classes
Honors English Literature and Composition (9)
Honors British Literature and Composition (10)
Honors Competitive Speech and Debate
Honors Algebra I
Honors Geometry
Honors Algebra II/Trigonometry
Honors PreCalculus
Honors Calculus III
Honors French III
Honors French IV
Honors Latin III
Honors Latin IV
Honors Latin for Life IV: Roman Leaders
Honors Latin for Life IV: Readings from the Church
Honors Spanish III
Honors Studio Art I
Honors Studio Art II
Honors Studio Art III
Honors Faith & Arts I: Sacred Structures
Honors Faith & Reason I: Philosophy
Honors Faith & Reason II: Church History
Honors Faith & Reason III: Newman
Honors Faith & Reason IV: Popes
Three full-time Academic/School Counselors assist students with course selection, class schedules, and personal and social growth opportunities.
Guided Studies Program
Holy Family supports students with learning differences to become more effective and independent learners through our Guided Studies program. This class helps students become active learners by focusing on executive functioning skills, study skills, test-taking, note-taking and critical thinking skills.
The Student Support team helps to identify and determine eligibility for this course, which is based on one or more of the following criteria: 504 plan, IEP (Individualized Education Plan), ISP (Individualized Service Plan), ICLP (Individualized Catholic Learning Plan), and a diagnosis. Data from the High School Placement Test, Middle School transcripts, and teacher assessments are also analyzed to determine student eligibility.
College Prep
We give our students the academic foundation to meet challenges they will face at some of the nation’s finest universities. Most recently, 180 students graduated in the Class of 2024.
96% are attending a 2- or 4-year college/university
$16.5M in scholarships and awards
33% graduated with Honors
Three full-time College Counselors provide our students with a personalized college advising process that helps them find the right college or university that represents an excellent personal and academic fit.
Students are invited to discover who they are and what they think. We explore the full range of college options and help them find one that challenges them academically and aligns with their values, interests, and career goals.
On graduation day, our students realize how much Holy Family has changed them – spiritually, intellectually, and emotionally. Holy Family graduates have attended college or universities in 40 states, Washington D.C., the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia in the past five years.
Student Life
Holy Family’s student life experience is designed to enrich each student’s academic journey while helping them develop spiritually, socially, and physically. Our students discover new passions, talents, and build a supportive network of friends and mentors – connections that will last a lifetime.
With over 30 dynamic clubs and competitive academic teams, including Mock Trial and Speech and Debate, Holy Family is uniquely positioned to help our students get involved. This involvement fuels our powerful school spirit.
Two full-time Deans of Students oversee student life and oncampus activities. Their duties include providing support for students and addressing student behavior.
Student Enrollment: 740
White: 63%
Hispanic/Latino: 22%
Asian: 5%
Catholic: 82%
African American: 1%
Multiracial: 7%
Other: 2%
The last incoming freshmen class, Class of 2028: 207 students from 52 different schools
•60% were from Catholic Schools (12 total schools)
•20% were from Public Schools (15 total schools)
•18% were from Charter/Private Schools (25 total schools)
•2% were Home Schooled
Dress Code
Holy Family’s dress code is designed to reinforce neatness, professionalism, and responsibility and reflects the importance of school tradition. Collared polo shirts with the HF logo on the left chest must be worn daily and are available in 6 colors. In addition, crewneck sweatshirts and quarter-zip pullovers are also approved. Long pleated or flat front dress pants, knee-length shorts, and approved skorts are permissible in khaki or black. There are no restrictions on where a student can purchase pants and shorts. Skorts must be purchased through Dennis Uniform.
Catholic Faith
“ We chose Holy Family because it stresses academic excellence, incorporates Catholic values, nurtures the whole person, promotes respect, and encourages self-growth. Holy Family’s community, culture, and teachers help students feel known and valued.”
The Our Lady Queen of the Angels Chapel is the heart of the school. Daily Mass, adorations, Stations of the Cross and Confessions are offered. In addition, school-wide Masses are also celebrated weekly throughout the school year.
All students must take eight semesters of theology and fulfill the community service graduation requirement through the Apostolic Ministry program. A new elective class, Dogmatics: What We Believe, is now offered to students seeking baptism, becoming Catholic, or completing their Sacraments of Initiation: Confirmation and First Holy Communion.
Students also participate in yearly retreats, designed to detach them from everyday distractions, offer time to encounter God, reflect on His Love and plan for their lives.
Ut Fidem, meaning “Keep the Faith,” is a Campus Ministry program which supports students through weekly small group meetings led by adult faith mentors. Students learn how to defend their Catholic faith and develop deep, personal relationships with Jesus.
Our full-time chaplain is available to all students for faith direction.
Ann Marie & Bob White, pictured with daughter Erin.
Athletics
Holy Family’s athletic program has a proud winning tradition dating back decades. Our teams compete consistently for conference and state titles and send athletes yearly to college programs.
We offer 22 sports with multiple levels, providing a comprehensive opportunity for student-athletes to compete and grow: Football, Softball, Girls/Boys Cross Country, Girls/Boys Soccer, Cheer, Poms, Girls Volleyball, Girls/Boys Golf, Girls/Boys Basketball, Girls/Boys Wrestling, Girls Swimming, Baseball, Girls/Boys Lacrosse, Girls Tennis, and Girls/Boys Track & Field.
Holy Family offers our student-athletes the facilities and strength staff they need to excel. We are thrilled with the recent addition of Shannon Turley to our Strength and Conditioning staff. He is considered one of the nation’s top strength coaches and was a two-time NCAA Strength Coach of the Year, and in his 12 years as the Director of Sports Performance at Stanford University, 42 Cardinal players were drafted into the NFL.
26 State Championships (team and individual) in the last 6 years:
Football – 2023
Softball – 2021, 2020, 2018
Girls Basketball – 2023, 2020
Boys Basketball - 2023
Girls Soccer – 2021
Baseball – 2024
Individual Track & Field – 2024 (2), 2023 (4), 2022 (4), 2021 (2)
Individual Girls Tennis – 2024, 2022
Individual Girls Golf – 2021, 2019, 2018 Last year, Holy Family had 334 Academic All-State Selections
Fine, Practical & Performing Arts
We believe in the power of the arts to stimulate creative thinking and thus they are an important part of our academic curriculum.
We offer a broad selection of 16 choir, band, orchestra, and theater courses, ranging from introductory to advanced levels. In addition, students gain hands-on experience in our Visual Arts program with 24 courses in painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, and a variety of craft-based arts.
Whatever their choice, our students are inspired to take risks, find their passions, discover new talents, and experience the thrill of creative self-expression.
Students can take to the stage in a fall play and a spring musical, perform with in the orchestra or band at their popular fall, Christmas and spring concerts or showcase their vocal skills in the concert choir or the show choir.
“ It was easy to see the enthusiasm and great love the people in the school community have for Holy Family. We chose Holy Family because students are respected and encouraged to thrive. They take responsibility and are held accountable for their academic success. We also noticed that everyone in the building, students and staff, genuinely liked to be there. Most importantly, faith is talked about, but even more, it’s lived.”
Monica and Joseph Portillo, pictured with children Sophia, Annaiz, Joseph, and Rosario.
Admissions Criteria
Selecting the right high school can be daunting, but it can also be illuminating, as it allows you to reflect on the type of high school experience you would like to have. If you seek a school that will provide high-quality academic opportunities while focusing on spiritual and personal growth, Holy Family is the place for you!
ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS
Report Cards
Holy Family reviews grades across all subjects from prospective student’s 7th and 8th grade report cards. Particular attention is given to Mathematics and English grades.
Teacher Assessments
Assessments are confidential. Middle School English and Math teachers provide feedback on prospective student’s academic development and potential to contribute to the Holy Family community.
Attendance and Behavioral Reports
Consideration is given to students with favorable attendance and behavioral reports provided by the administration of the prospective student’s Middle School.
High School Placement Test (HSPT) Scores
Placement test scoring helps gauge academic proficiency. Students are assessed on mathematical ability, reading, comprehension, and written composition.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Essay
Prospective students are required to provide a written statement describing themselves, their goals, and why they want to attend Holy Family.
Faith
Holy Family is a Catholic, Archdiocesan high school that welcomes student from all faiths. We expect all students to participate in the faith community and activities leading to the fulfillment of our school’s mission.
TUITION
2024-2025 Tuition Rates
Affiliated Catholics recognized by a Parish* - $17,500
Unaffiliated Catholics and Non-Catholics - $18,500
*Requires a Parish Affiliation Form signed by the parish priest.
Associated Fees
$350 non-refundable registration/holding fee is due at registration. This fee is deducted from the 2025-2026 tuition.
$1,000 per student facilities improvement fee
Books, yearbook, and athletic fees are not included in tuition. Class fees and Retreat fees are included in tuition.
Three tuition payment plans:
Full Tuition payment: Due July 1, 2025.
Two Semester payments: Due July 1, 2025 and December 1, 2025.
Eleven monthly payments: July 2025 through May 2026.
TUITION ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL AID
We know paying for a private school education is a significant commitment for prospective families. Holy Family is committed to enrolling qualified candidates from all socioeconomic backgrounds and accordingly offers a strong financial aid program based on each family’s demonstrated need. This past year, over $1.7M dollars in aid was awarded. Over 45% of our students are on some form of financial aid.
Holy Family uses the FACTS Management Company to process all financial aid applications.
Contacts Contact Admissions to arrange a private tour.
303.410.1411, ext. 307 Tammy.Sloan@holyfamilyhs.com
Shadow Program
As you explore Holy Family, take advantage of our unique Shadow Days. Prospective students can spend either a half or full day with a current Holy Family student. We will do our best to accommodate requests for specific hosts.
Full-day Session: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Half-day Session: 7:30 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.
Greany
of Admissions
303.410.1411, ext. 313
Kat.Greany@holyfamilyhs.com
Apply Online
Send Request for Teacher Assessments (English & Math)
Official Transcripts (7th & 8th Grade)
Write 250-word Essay About Yourself
High School Placement Test
Apply for Financial Aid
Schedule a Shadow Day
Important Dates
October 27, 2024
Holy Family High School Open House 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
November 1, 2024
Financial Aid Application Opens
December 7, 2024
High School Placement Test 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
December 15, 2024
Application Deadline
January 15, 2025
Financial Aid Application Closes
February 7, 2025
Decision Day Acceptance Letters Emailed
February 22, 2025
Incoming Freshmen Registration Deadline
www.holyfamilyhs.com/inquire
