Dear Families of Holy Name,
A word of thanks for all the prayer warriors in this community. The students have been praying daily for Trish DeGrand as she gets her treatments. If you have prayer requests, please share them so we can pray for them as well.
We are wrapping up our shadow day visits at the Holy Name High School. The Chesterton students have been welcoming our 7th and 8th graders. I have heard very positive feedback. The Holy Name High School is a joyful experience. I personally witnessed great conversations in literature and philosophy classes this week. I also saw ping pong and foosball games during recreation time. There was a lot of fun and energy in the room.
If you need 12 minutes of inspiration please click on the following link: Graduate Testimonials – Holy Name High School – A Chesterton Academy
Our goal at Holy Name is to help form disciples. We want to help shape your children into a fully alive human beings. Academics is a big part of that. The MSTEP test results are out and the results are very positive. I am proud to say we are significantly above the state averages. Michigan’s overall scores for English Language Arts are at 41% advanced and proficient. For Math, it is 36% advanced and proficient. Holy Name’s scores are at 64% advanced and proficient for English Language Arts and 59% advanced and proficient for Math. There are charts on the following pages if you would like to see a breakdown of our scores. We are pleased with the results and we also recognize that we have room for improvement. The staff development will move the dial to help more of our students. I am so appreciative of the staff and their hard work. I am also so appreciative of your support as parents. A tripod does not stand on two legs. Parents, staff, and students all share a leg in the tripod for our children’s success.
Peace and joy,
Nathan Vande Hey
Principal
