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Academic Options

2020 -2021

Holy Cross of San Antonio realizes that families want choices in the education of their child therefore the following options are offered. each one provides the FULL middle and high school experience.

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The intent of this option is to adhere to the CDC social distancing recommendations on campus while still providing rigorous instruction. We anticipate a total population of 300 students, therefore, we will have a maximum of 150 students on campus each day. The schedule will be a traditional seven-period day with 55-minute class sessions that meet either Monday/Wednesday (Blue Day) OR Tuesday/Thursday (Gold Day). Every Friday will be considered a “Knight” Day.

“Knight” Days will be the time where the campus culture and religious components will be celebrated.  School wide or class liturgies will be celebrated at this time along with class retreats and opportunities for clubs/groups/organizations to meet whether in-person or virtual. Teacher office hours will also be offered during these days to help students navigate their learning.  .

Safety Protocols for this option will include, but are not limited to the following:

One-Way Hallways

Temperature Checks Upon Entry

Required Face Covering for All

Social Distancing in All Spaces

Frequent & Mandatory Hand Washing

Hand Sanitizer Available Throughout the Buildings

The intent of this option is to provide families with the opportunity for students to attend classes while at home via Google Meet due to potential health and safety concerns. Students will follow their traditional schedule via Google Meet and according to which days they are assigned, Blue or Gold. Fridays are now labeled "Knight" Days and are mandatory of all students.

“Knight” Days will be the time where the campus culture and religious components will be celebrated.  School-wide or class liturgies will be celebrated at this time along with class retreats and opportunities for clubs/groups/organizations to meet whether in-person or virtual. Teacher office hours will also be offered during these days to help students navigate their learning.

Qualities of the Online Learner Experience

Teacher Guided Lessons

Ability to Ask Questions Digitally

Mirrors the On-Campus Schedule

Attendance Established via Google Meet Sessions

Teacher Office Hours Throughout the Week and on Fridays

Knight Days Keeps Students Connected to Holy Cross Culture & Spirituality

The intent of this option is to provide families with the opportunity for fully online instruction due to potential health and safety concerns. Learning will take place at home (asynchronously) with Holy Cross instructors as guides. All material will be delivered via Apex and students will have the flexibility to work at their own pace while emailing teachers and participating in teacher office hours for questions and clarifications. “Knight” Days on Fridays will be mandatory of all learners.  

“Knight” Days will be the time where the campus culture and religious components will be celebrated.  School wide or class liturgies will be celebrated at this time along with class retreats and opportunities for clubs/groups/organizations to meet whether in-person or virtual. Teacher office hours will also be offered during these days to help students navigate their learning.

Qualities of the Online Learner Experience

Self Paced

Teacher Access

Fully Online Courses

Benchmark Check-Ins

Teacher Office Hours Throughout the Week and on Fridays

Knight Days to Keeps Students Connected to Holy Cross Culture & Spirituality