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New Student Induction Itinerary
posted on 07/27/2011

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 17TH
8:00-------Tiger band will begin performing in the STUDENT CENTER.
8:05-------Band performs the Fight Song
8:05-8:10------Mr. Trey Hooper, Student Body President, ’11—Holy Cross Man Intro
8:10-8:15-----“We are HC” by Mr. Greg Battistella ‘88
8:15-8:25-----Cheerleaders
8:25-8:35-----Mr. Eric Ferry, Director of Student Activities
8:35-8:40-----Dr. Joe Murry, Principal
8:40-8:45-----Mr. Charles DiGange, Headmaster, ‘64
8:45-8:50-----Alma Mater/Fight Song
**Students will be escorted to their homerooms by Student Council and Peer Ministry Leaders
9:00-9:10---HOMEROOM
9:15-9:25---A PERIOD
9:30-9:40---B PERIOD
9:45-9:55---C PERIOD
10:00-10:10---D PERIOD
10:15-10:25---E PERIOD
10:30-10:40---F PERIOD
10:45-10:55---G PERIOD
**Students will be escorted to the back of the STUDENT CENTER before dismissal
11:00-11:10--- Mr. Eric DesOrmeaux ’95, Dean of Men, will have closing comments followed by the Alma Mater and Fight Song
11:15---DISMISSAL

****Itinerary of events is unofficial, however the start and finish times are****
Guidance Meeting for Returning Parents of 8th -12th grade students
posted on 07/27/2011

Dear Parents of Returning 8th - 12th grade students,

The Counseling and Guidance Department will be holding Parent Information Meetings on Saturday, August 6th, for parents of returning students in grades 8 - 12.

These meetings are designed to give you important information regarding your son's academics, updated state requirements for TOPS eligibility, state college admissions requirements, and more. There will also be a presentation on standardized test preparation.

All meetings will be held in the Watson Family Theatre located on the 3rd floor of the Administration Building. Please see the schedule below.


Saturday, August 6th

8:00 - 9:30 a.m. 8th grade Returning Parents Information Meeting (Stephanie Strain)

10:00 - 11:30 a.m. 9th grade Returning Parents Information Meeting (Stephanie Strain)

12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 10th grade Returning Parents Information Meeting (Karen duPlantier)

2:00 - 3:30 p.m. 11th grade Returning Parents Information Meeting (Joshua Guilbeau & Karen duPlantier)

4:00 - 5:30 p.m. 12th grade Returning Parents Information Meeting (Joshua Guilbeau & Karen duPlantier)

The Counseling and Guidance staff is looking forward to a great year and hope to see you on August 6th!


Karen duPlantier, M.A., NCC
Director of Counseling and Guidance
Professional School Counselor
10th grade Counselor
Holy Cross School
504-942-1877
kduplantier@holycrosstigers.com

Student Orientation Information
posted on 07/27/2011

Dear Holy Cross Family,

On behalf of all at Holy Cross, I welcome you and your son to the 2011-2012 school year. The congregation’s theme this year is “Bringing Hope”. It is our expectation that you will all be active members of the Holy Cross School community. The following information is meant to guide you through our orientation process. The forms and supplies described below are required by the State of Louisiana and Holy Cross School to ensure a successful school year. All students must report wearing full uniform, tie, and carrying their personalized Holy Cross book bag. Guardians are required to attend for final signatures. Thank you for your patience and I hope you are as excited about this school year as we are.

Sincerely,
Eric DesOrmeaux ‘95
Dean of Men

2011-12 Orientation
Monday, August 15th, 2011 Grades 5th – 8th
5th Grade 8:00am - 9:00am
6th Grade 9:00am - 10:00am
7th Grade 10:00am - 11:00am
8th Grade 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011 Grades 9th – 12th
9th Grade 8:00am - 9:00am
10th Grade 9:00am - 10:00am
11th Grade 10:00am - 11:00am
12th Grade 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Items to be purchased during orientation: (Only cash and checks will be accepted.)
• Student Handbook/Agenda $10
• Master Lock $5 - returning students are to bring last year's lock
• Tie $15
• 9th grade ACT prep material $55

Middle School Building
Orientation begins in the Middle School. You will be directed to enter from the courtyard.
• Tuition & Fees: ALL FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS must be in good standing before any student(s) will be allowed to start the orientation process.
• Family will receive orientation checklist.
• Registrar will collect Medical History, current Immunization and Authorization to Treat/Emergency/Handbook Agreement (one form)
• Family will purchase handbook/agenda. ($10)
• Family will purchase Lock ($5) & receive locker assignment. Returning students must present their lock or they will be required to purchase a new one.
• Ties will be available. ($15)

Administration Building
• Dean of Men / Dean of Boys will complete Uniform & Hair Inspection
• Bus Information and car registration information will be provided
• 9th grade Families will purchase ACT prep material ($55)

High School Building “Donald Palmer Hall”:
• Athletics Table – all High School athletes are asked to meet with Michael Bujol to confirm all LHSAA paperwork.
• Parent’s Club will provide a “Sign Up” opportunity.
• Atrium – ID Photo & School Photo – Pat Garin (photo information form available online at http://www.holycrosstigers.com/Schoolinformation)
• Families will fill out special medical needs form if necessary.
• Holy Cross personnel will collect & verify orientation checklist.
• Family will complete “check out”.

Spirit Shop
• Open 9:00 – 3:00pm

Families are asked to review the 2011-2012 Holy Cross handbook prior to attending orientation. The handbook can be found at http://www.holycrosstigers.com/handbook. All orientation forms can be found under the parent link of the Holy Cross website http://www.holycrosstigers.com/Schoolinformation.

“Crux Spes Unica” … “The Cross, Our Only Hope.”



After School Program

The After School Program provides supervised time for homework and recreational activities between the hours of 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. The program is mandatory for students who are on campus and not participating in Holy Cross supervised extracurricular activities. Click here for more information.


HC Parents Rosary Group

The temporary Grotto site on the Holy Cross campus serves as the location for a new rosary group organized by parents. Anyone interested may meet at the Grotto on Friday mornings at 8:05 a.m.

Registrar

If you have a change to your demographics, (example, address, phone or email address change) please Email the changes to the Registrar.