The Academy of the Holy Cross is a Catholic college preparatory school sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Cross and founded in 1868.

[3] The academy is located on a 28-acre (110,000 m2) campus[citation needed] in North Bethesda, Maryland (Kensington postal address),[4][5] north of Washington, D.C. Holy Cross we sing to thee, Pledging our fidelity; Cross and anchor, emblems bright, Guiding us to heaven's light.

From our Alma Mater through the years We’ll find strength from strife and fears.

Hail to thee, Spes Unica Hail from thy daughters, Holy Cross.