Virtual Admissions
2021-2022 Academic Year
We invite you to learn as much as possible about our nationally and internationally recognized curriculum and instruction. New family applications for the 2021-2022 academic year begin on Monday, February 1 at 9 AM through our website. All applications will be date and time stamped in the order in which they are submitted. Please have your child(ren)'s birth certificate available to upload as part of the application process.
Parent Information Sessions
Throughout the winter and spring, we have held grade-specific Parent Information Sessions to allow parents to get an overview of our curriculum and instruction and meet our Principal, Mrs. Kate O'Brien, Assistant Principal, Mrs. Laura Clark, and our faculty. These sessions have been recorded and are available for interested parents to view through the links below.
Please contact Deb Atkins if you have any questions.
Recorded Grade-Specific Parent Information Sessions:
Preschool recorded on January 7, 2021
Kindergarten--recorded on January 14, 2021
1st grade--recorded on January 27, 2021
2nd grade--recorded on February 10, 2021
3rd grade--recorded on February 24, 2021
4th grade--recorded on March 8, 2021
5th grade--recorded on March 10, 2021
Middle School--recorded on May 13, 2021
View our "Welcome to Holy Family Catholic Academy" video
Send an email to schedule a tour or ask a questionCOVID protocols do not allow tours to take place while classes are in session. However, we gladly welcome interested families to tour our campus at 3:45PM on most school days. Please contact Deb at datkins@holyfamilyparish.org to schedule. Deb is also available to answer any questions or help direct you to more information about our innovative approach to education.
Schedule a phone call
Please complete this form to schedule a personal phone call. We are available to speak to you during the school day or a mutually convenient time.
Schedule a Virtual Meeting
Families that prefer a more interactive communication are invited to complete this form to schedule a video conference meeting with Deb Atkins or Principal, Kate O'Brien.
2020-2021 Academic Year
Thank you for your interest in Holy Family Catholic Academy. We realize selecting a school for your family is a very important decision. We completed the 2019-2020 year with e-learning, and welcomed back our students for the 2020-2021 school year. The majority of our students are participating in in-person while some families have chosen our e-learning option
The Office of Catholic Schools has released the full reopening plan and we prepared throughout the summer to safely and thoughtfully welcome returning and new families back to school.
Please check our Principal Kate O'Brien's latest update video.
Please click below to read the Office of Catholic School's plan and Frequently Asked Questions for Parents.
Connect through Social Media 
We use a variety of social media platforms to communicate with our families and the larger community.
Please click on these icons and follow HFCA to get to know us even better!
Read about HFCA in the News
Even with e-learning, our innovative approach to education still makes the local and national news.
Daily Herald, December 21, 2020 "Kindness is Always in Season at Holy Family Catholic Academy"
Daily Herald, October 21, 2020 "HFCA's Resilient Teachers and Students Shape Success in 2020"
Daily Herald, May 1, 2020 "Lessons Learned--HFCA One Month into e-learing"
Daily Herald, March 17, 2020 "Holy Family Catholic Academy Well Positioned to Transition to e-Learning"
National Catholic Reporter, March 23, 2020 "Class in Your Pajamas: Chicago Catholic Schools Carry On with E-learning"
Read our parent feedback
Click to read parent feedback on HFCA's e-learning
Download our HFCA Information Brochure Our information brochure highlights the many things that make HFCA such a unique place to learn and
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