Holy Trinity School (HTS) is a coed school that caters to students from Junior Kindergarten all the way up to Grade 12, but it does not offer the boarding school option. It is located on a 37-acre campus in the heart of Richmond Hill that is known for its academic excellence, and well-balanced approach to student life. HTS works on providing a supportive environment for its students so that they can develop into leaders that have integrity, respect, confidence, and the will to succeed. Holy Trinity School also has a big religious influence in its school, which is great for students that practice Christianity or that wish to practice it more frequently. Students that attend HTS can expect to thrive academically while living a whole and well-rounded life.
HTS Contact Information
Address: 11300 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4S 1L4
Phone number: 905-737-1114
Website: https://www.hts.on.ca/page#support-hts
Academics
The curriculum for Holy Trinity School is progressive and standard-enriched. This means that the curriculum is created by the teachers so that the learning material challenges, inspires, and prepares each student in their own individual way. The curriculum is also enriched in the sense that it covers specific topics more in-depth compared to the general provincial curriculum. The school also offers a portion of the curriculum to take place on the pace of the individual student, with restrictions, so that the student can be more in charge of his or her learning.
The curriculum is also rigorous in the sense that the school places a high value on academic performance and it expects its students to put in a lot of effort and to place high value on their academic achievement. There is still excellent support from the teachers and staff, but there is high emphasis on allowing the students to be responsible for their success.
Special Accommodations & Extra-Curricular Activities
Holy Trinity School does not offer any special accommodations for students with any special needs. The quality of teaching is extremely high at Holy Trinity School, so individual students do not receive special after-school attention, however, there are small breakout support groups within the classroom in order to help students that may need extra teaching.
Holy Trinity School offers a lot of special support for students that wish to develop in non-academic ways. Holy Trinity offers Advanced Placement courses, Extended French Certificates, a High Performance Athlete Program, and more. Listed below, there is an extensive list of all of the clubs and athletics programs that are available at HTS.
The sports teams available at Holy Trinity include:
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Field hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Ice hockey
- Ice skating
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Rugby
- Running
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
- Weightlifting
A list of the popular clubs at Holy Trinity include:
- Art club
- Audiovisual club
- Band
- Chess club
- Choir
- Community Service
- Computer lab
- Debate Club
- Drama Club
- Environmental Club
- Jazz ensemble
- Math Club
- Musical Theatre / Opera
- Outdoor Club
- Outdoor education
- Photography
- Robotics club
- School Newspaper
- Science Club
- Student Council
- Yearbook
- Yoga
Admission
There is a total enrollment of 730 students throughout all of Holy Trinity School, so the acceptance rate is quite low at 45%, compared to other private schools. Unlike other private schools, HTS also looks at many non-academic factors such as whether or not the applicant is involved in the arts, athletics, leadership, and community service.
Each student is required to go through an interview process and pay an application fee of $150. There is also an application for that requires a recent photo of the applicant, a copy of their passport or birth certificate, copies of their three most recent report cards, a copy of their latest transcript (for those applying from grades 10-12), and a teacher/counsellor recommendation form (for those applying from grades SK-3 or grades 4-12). In order to attend HTS, the student must be living with their parents.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The average tuition for a student attending Holy Trinity School is around $26,995. The tuition includes a daily nutritious, hot lunch that is provided for all students at HTS. This tuition fee also covers before and after care programs for students in grades JK-6 at no additional cost. Each student is also required to purchase a uniform that costs around $500-$1,000. There is also a busing fee of $1,730 plus tax for students that require bus transportation to and from school.
For students in grades 6-8, they have the option of purchasing an iPad for $500-$700, and students from grades 9-12 have the option to purchase a MacBook for $1,200-$2,500 in order to help with their learning.
Bursaries are provided by Holy Trinity School to those that have been students for at least one full year. Bursaries are intended for short-term assistance and are available for up to 50% of the tuition fees. Not all students are eligible for financial aid, but they are always open to apply.
There are also two entry scholarships for new students that enrol in HTS for grade 9. Candidates must be academically strong, they must be leaders, and they must have a strong track-record of school and community involvement. This scholarship requires an application form to be filled out, which can be found on the school’s website.
