The IOWA Test of Basic Skills is administered in Grades 3 - 7 on a yearly basis.  Holy Trinity School students consistently place in the mid to higher ranks often surpassing their current grade levels and achieving higher than expected grade equivalent scores.

The Holy Trinity School faculty has developed outcomes for each area of study and works diligently to achieve those goals. For example:

• Religion:   The mission of the school encourages each student to develop a personal relationship with God.  Students are steeped in the Catholic faith tradition and have opportunities for prayer and service.

• Language Arts: Students will develop the necessary skills to communicate their ideas, both in written and oral language, using Standard English. In addition to proficiency, students will gain the appreciation and ability to enjoy all forms of quality literature

• Mathematics: Students will have a solid foundation in mathematical concepts and skills as well as a broad knowledge of problem-solving strategies. Going forward, students will be able to apply this mathematical knowledge in future schooling and every day experiences.

• Advanced Mathematics: Holy Trinity School offers an enrichment course which is designed to challenge and enrich the mathematically capable student. Students in grades 5-8 are eligible for this advanced course based upon grade average, standardized testing scores attaining 85 percentile or above, and teacher recommendation.

• Social Studies: Students will be able to recognize and grasp historical trends, unique traditions and historical eras. The program provides a basis for, and elevates an appreciation of universal natural law, as credited by our God and our Constitution.

• Science: The exploration of the four sciences includes observation, classification, interpretation and application of the subject matter. These skills are explored through integration of the study of theory, experimentation and incorporation of new technological concepts with other subject areas.

• Technology: Holy Trinity School views technology as an effective and necessary tool, capable of enhancing both the communication ability, and productive capacity of our students, staff and parents.  Our goal is the complete integration of technology into the teaching and learning processes at all levels. 

• Spanish: Students will gain a familiarity with basic vocabulary and grammar structure in order to formulate simple sentences. With this introduction to a second language and the exploration of cultural diversity, students will desire to expand their knowledge of a second language in high school.

• Music & Art: Designed to encourage hands-on creativity, music and art classes expose students to as many art mediums and artistic genres as possible. Students are enticed to appreciate the beauty of the art world whether created professionally or through the talents of classmates.

• Physical Education: Activities are chosen that demonstrate skill building, sportsmanship and fair play. Students develop a level of physical fitness according to their individual abilities and gain an understanding of teamwork, safety, rules and procedures that they can apply to all aspects of their lives.
  

Holy Trinity School serves children of all faiths and envisions each student as a person blessed with talents from a loving God. The teachers are committed to cultivate these talents in a Christian environment and provide each student with academic knowledge, spiritual formation and social awareness so that each student will be prepared to assume a leadership role in society.