FAQ

Q: Is Holy Trinity an accredited Catholic School?
A: Yes, Holy Trinity is fully accredited by the State of Iowa

Q; Are all Holy Trinity Teachers licensed and endorsed to teach in their assigned area?
A: Yes, Holy Trinity Teachers are licensed by the Board of Educational Examiners of the State of Iowa. All teachers teach only in the areas for which they are endorsed by the State of Iowa. This year, 52% of our teachers attended a Catholic school themselves. This year, 21% have master’s degrees and 35% have additional specialized endorsement in reading instruction.

Q: What is the average classroom size at Holy Trinity?
A: We have around 20 students per class 

Q: What Financial Assistance is Available?
A: Thanks to the generous support of many donors, we are able to offer financial assistance through the Catholic Tuition Organization (CTO). We also offer public school Welcome Tuition Grants for new students for up to $1500 per student in grades 1-7! Please read our Value of a Catholic Education BLOG on the many ways to save if you want your child to attend Holy Trinity.

Q: What is the Catholic Tuition Organization?
A: CTO is a non-profit organization that grants tuition awards to families who need financial assistance. During past school years, over 1500 students were able to afford Catholic Education through the help of CTO. For more information visit the CTO website.

Q: When my student graduates, what tuition assistance is there to be had for Dowling?
A: Dowling Catholic is committed to making a Catholic education affordable to all, regardless of financial circumstances. Please see attached flyer for more info.

Q: What if my child has special learning needs?
A: Holy Trinity has multiple interventionists to provide additional academic support to those in need, including early childhood reading, Title 1 Math, Title 1 Reading and English Language Learners.

Q: Do I need to be Catholic to attend?
A: The Catholic faith is integral to all aspects of school life, however we welcome families of all faith traditions.

Q: How can parents be involved?
A: Holy Trinity believes that we are partners with parents in the education of their children. We encourage parents to be actively involved in their student’s school experience. Holy Trinity holds parent teacher conferences twice a year and parents can meet with teachers throughout the year. There are also many opportunities to volunteer within the school and individual classrooms, as well as with special projects and field trips. We have a Parent Teacher Organization and Board of Education that promotes communication between parents, administration, faculty, staff and students. 

Q: Are students involved in service projects?
A: Yes, all grades participate in various service projects throughout the school year. Projects benefit a variety of Catholic Charities, non-profit organizations and causes.

Q: How is technology used in classrooms?
A: Holy Trinity incorporates developmentally appropriate technology in all classrooms along with a dedicated STREAM educator whose curriculum integrates 21st century skills. We also offer ‘virtual’ field trips — one was to the Canadian Parks which students explored with GoogleVR. Every classroom features Promethean Smart Boards, with preschool to 2nd grade utilizing iPads daily, 3rd – 8th grade using Google Chromebooks with a 1:1 ratio in every classroom. Holy Trinity is also a Governor’s Scale-Up STEM Award Winner 7 years in a row!

Q: Are Extracurricular Activities offered?
A: We break our specials into 4 categories:

ENRICHMENT

• Mock Trial
• Speech & Debate
• After school Art Classes
• Lego Club, Chess Club and more

PERFORMANCE

• Parochial Athletic Leagues: Basketball, Volleyball, Track, Football
• Musicals, Choir and Band
• Cheerleading

LEADERSHIP

• Boy and Girl Scouts
• Student Council
• Service Projects

SPIRITUAL

• Daily Prayer/Religion Classes/Gospel Values in Daily Instruction
• All School Masses
• Monthly Mission Awareness Jeans Day
• Religious seasons and holy days celebrations

Q: What curriculum is used in your school?
A: Holy Trinity offers enhanced curriculum including:

• Iowa Core Curriculum
• Handwriting Without Tears
• Daily Five Reading Framework (grades K-1)
• Inquiry-based Science
• English Language Learning (E.L.L)
• Illustrative Math (grades K-5)
• Open Up Illustrative Mathematics (grades 6-8)
• Algebra (Middle School)
• Learning Support Program
• Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

Q: We LOVE Holy Trinity! But we are moving. How do I unenroll?
A: We wish you the best! Please contact us via email at holytrinity@htschool.org with student name, grade and date of transfer. Won’t you please also recommend us to a friend who is still local? Thank you.