Philosophy & Distinctives

About Holy Cross

Founded in 1984, Holy Cross Christian Academy is a private, Christ-centered school serving students in Pre-K through 12th grade in Burleson, Texas. Operated under the direction of a dedicated Board of Directors, HCCA maintains oversight of school policy, curriculum, and operations to faithfully fulfill its mission.


Our goal is to prepare students for academic success, college readiness, and most importantly, to raise up Christian leaders who will influence culture for Christ. We are committed to nurturing the whole child—spiritually, academically, and personally—through rigorous academics grounded in a Biblical worldview.

Mission Statement

Cultivating Christian leaders and thinkers


Vision Statement

The best education in the best environment.


Core Values

Our core values TIE US to Jesus and one another.

Holy Cross Distinctives

  • Christian Education

    HOLY CROSS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY pursues a comprehensive educational curriculum that is fused with a biblical world view. Holy Cross students study the world from a Christ-centered perspective which fosters enduring wisdom, discipline and faith.

  • Christian Leadership

    HOLY CROSS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY expects school administrators and faculty to model and inspire excellence through their Christ-like example, intellectual curiosity, lifelong learning, and disciplined leadership.

  • Christian Stewardship

    HOLY CROSS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY depends upon responsible leadership that consistently provides a valuable education and offers a return on the investment made by families that meets or exceeds expectations.

  • Christian Diversity

    HOLY CROSS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY is an independent, inter-denominational Christian school that is available to families regardless of their race or ethnicity.

  • Christian Maturity

    HOLY CROSS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY seeks to foster in individuals a mature faith and a daily walk with Jesus Christ by encouraging the development of spiritual disciplines—prayer, Bible study, worship, evangelism, stewardship and service.

  • Christian Potential

    HOLY CROSS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY values people and encourages individuals to identify and use his/her God-given gifts to the best of his/her ability, helping everyone to reach their full potential in God.

  • Christian Partnerships

    HOLY CROSS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY recognizes and supports the biblical responsibility entrusted to the parent to educate their child and holds in trust the partnership between families, churches, and the community in the educational process of our children.

  • Maximum Learning Opportunities

    HOLY CROSS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY is committed to enacting policies and procedures that promote the best atmosphere for learning, including class size, class schedule, after-school activities and tutoring.

  • Focus on Learning

    HOLY CROSS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY maintains high expectations for student learning with visible and continuous efforts to measure and improve, providing students a solid foundation so that, in the future, they will be enabled to successfully complete their education at the college of their choosing.

  • Safe and Orderly Environment

    HOLY CROSS CHRISTIAN ACADEMYimplements disciplinary procedures that treat all students as God’s children and that teaches and expects behavior that is proper for ladies and gentlemen of honor.

  • Quality People

    HOLY CROSS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY consistently provides our students with an exceptional professional staff that is educated, committed and equipped to be rated among the best.

  • Quality Curriculum

    HOLY CROSS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY consistently cultivates a curriculum program in which students are encouraged to develop all of their abilities—intellectual, artistic, spiritual—using the best strategies, tools, and technology available.

  • Quality Facilities

    HOLY CROSS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY develops and responsibly maintains facilities that support and reflect the school’s vision and mission.