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
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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
