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Holy Cross Catholic Academy (or Holy Cross) is a
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. It was first established in September 1986 to serve western
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, Canada. The school serves grades nine through twelve (ages 14 – 18).


Programs

Holy Cross offers various student programs such as the High Performer Athlete Program (HPA), and Specialist High School Majors (SHSM) in the areas of Arts and Culture, Health and Wellness, and Business.


Notable alumni

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https://www.ycdsb.ca/holycrosshpa/distinguished-alumni/


See also

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York Catholic District School Board The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB, known as English-language Separate District School Board No. 42 prior to 1999) is the English-language public-separate school district authority for the Regional Municipality of York in Ontario, Cana ...
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Woodbridge, Ontario Woodbridge is a very large suburban community in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, along the city's border with Toronto. It occupies the city's entire southwest quadrant, west of Ontario Highway 400, Highway 400, east of Ontario Highway 50, Highway 50, n ...


References


External links


Holy Cross Catholic Academy High School website
{{YorkCatholicDistrictSecondarySchools York Catholic District School Board High schools in the Regional Municipality of York Education in Vaughan Educational institutions established in 1986 1986 establishments in Ontario International Baccalaureate schools in Ontario