About HCE
Location
Harrisburg Catholic Elementary is located directly behind the Cathedral Parish of St. Patrick in Harrisburg, PA.
Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School
225 North St., Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-234-3797
Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders Today
Harrisburg Catholic Elementary Students in 5th through 8th Grades can participate in Student Council by running for office and winning election by their peers. Student Council provides leadership opportunities for Student Council members, as well as fun activities for students in both campuses throughout the school year.
Many of our students proudly participate within their parishes as altar servers, both during Mass at school, and in their home parishes at weekend Masses.
Girls on the Run, a national campaign to encourage girls, was brought to Harrisburg Catholic Elementary three years ago. Girls on the Run offers an opportunity to girls in grades 3 through 8 to participate in a wellness program. Through lessons and running or walking together, girls learn about health, fitness, self-esteem, and teamwork.
Community Outreach
Our students and faculty help the community by conducting food, clothing and monetary donation drives at various times during the school year. These drives benefit the less fortunate in our area. Harrisburg Catholic Elementary has collected canned goods used to feed the homeless; clothing for the homeless; loose change in baby bottles for Morning Star services.
School Profile
Student Body -- Catholic and non-Catholic students drawn from Harrisburg and surrounding areas.
Accreditation -- Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Elementary Schools. Sister Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. National Catholic Education Association. Harrisburg Diocese / Board of Education.
Core Curriculum -- Religion, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Reading, Physical Education, Music, Art, Technology.
Art -- Introduction to fine art, art history, and technique.
Music Program -- Students will spend the year singing songs, playing instruments, and working on projects such as creating instruments and music games to enforce music notation, rhythm and tonal literacy. Students will also be exposed to various styles and broad genres throughout music history.
Band Program -- Instruction in band instruments and music theory for students in Grades 4 through 8.
Field Trips -- Students at the Cathedral Campus enjoy field trips to local museums, theaters, and riverfront attractions. Field trips are privileges, not a guaranteed right. Students who fail to meet academic or behavioral requirements may be denied participation in field trips. Those students are expected to report to school at the regular time. Written consent of parents / guardians is required for each student participating in every field trip.
Remediation Services -- Provided by Capital Area Intermediate Unit through the federal Title 1 Program and Pennsylvania Act 89 Services.
School Uniforms -- All students must wear the HCE school uniform. The uniform requirements are explicitly stated in the student handbook. Flynn O'Hara is located at 869 Eisenhower Boulevard, Harrisburg. They can be reached at 717-939-5600 or Flynn O'Hara. No uniform is required for Pre-K students, but jeans are not permitted.
Nursing Services -- The School District of Harrisburg provides occasional nursing services to HCE through a variety of evaluations and other services.
Our Mission
HCE's Mission Statement
Mission Statement of Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School:
Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School, a faith-filled community, is enriched by diverse ethnic cultures. Building upon the teachings of the Catholic Church, we strive to develop the whole child as we encourage students to appreciate each other and share their God-given talents. We challenge students to achieve individual academic success, shared responsibility, and appropriate socialization.
We believe…
…that parents/guardians are the primary educators of their children and that school works in partnership with them.
…that all children can learn and experience success.
…that education be well-rounded, help students discover their talents and equip them to achieve their highest potential.
…that facts alone cannot educate, but equally important are values and example.
…that school should promote not only the acquisition of knowledge, but also the formation of personal values such as self-motivation and discipline, respect for self and others, and responsibility for one’s actions.
…that through our appreciation of cultural diversity, our students will come to a greater respect of their cultural heritage and that of others.
A Graduate of Harrisburg Catholic Elementary will:
* Master basic skills in the core curriculum.
* Realize the need for God in his/her daily life through study of Catholic teachings and participation in prayer, service, and faith witnessing.
* Be able to contribute to society through his/her development of written and oral communication skills, critical thinking skills, and his/her active participation as an independent contributing member of the school community.
Our Goals
Middle States Plan for Growth and Improvement
The following goals were set following the Middle States Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools visit to Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School in March 2015.
Goal #1
By 2022 Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School will implement the adaption of the English Language Arts Common Core Standards. The implementation will result in an 80% proficiency rating at grade level for all students on the final Student Report Card of the 2021-2022 school year.
Goal #2
By 2022 Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School will implement the adaptation of the Mathematics Common Core Standards. The implementation will result in an 80% proficiency rating at grade level for all students on the final Student Report Card of the 2021-2022 school year.
Goal #3
By 2022 students at Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School will experience a greater acceptance and a more positive school community demonstrated through a 10% decrease of behavior incidents as measured by an initial survey.
