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STRATEGIC PLAN 2022-2025 GOAL #1
CATHOLIC IDENTITY AND HOLY CROSS FORMATION SUPPORT AND GUIDE STUDENTS IN THE CONTINUED FORMATION OF CATHOLIC IDENTITY. OFFER UNIQUE CHRISTIAN SERVICE AND SPIRITUAL ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE HOLY CROSS CORE VALUES AND THE HOBAN MISSION. Provide ongoing professional development for all Holy Cross educators to support continuous formation and growth as educators in a Catholic high school founded in the Holy Cross tradition; expand orientation and onboarding experiences to include a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith and Holy Cross tradition as it relates to education in a Catholic school. Create intentional Holy Cross educator expectations and pathways to integrate Catholic identity and Holy Cross values into the school culture and daily curriculum; utilize resources provided by the Congregation of Holy Cross and the Holy Cross Institute at St. Edward’s University to impact schoolwide incorporation of Holy Cross.
GOAL #2
Promote service experiences that increase motivation and connection to the call for Christians to reach out in service to others for the Hoban community; strengthen the Christian service program to promote, track and coordinate service for students and Holy Cross educators; engage a wider range of Holy Cross educators to assist in the Christian service program. Prioritize faith formation for students and Holy Cross educators through increased prayer opportunities on campus, at programs offered by the Diocese and the wider Catholic community, enhance student retreat opportunities and faith-based events; more deeply engage Catholic identity by inviting various Catholic and Holy Cross speakers/leaders to the Hoban campus and through regular theological reflections between students and Holy Cross educators.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT ENSURE THE PROVISION OF A WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION THAT VALUES THE NEEDS OF EVERY LEARNER. PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE FUTURE BY OFFERING A WELL-ROUNDED CURRICULUM WITH HIGH EXPECTATIONS. Deliver a consistent blend of academic rigor and high expectations while employing innovative instructional strategies that regularly adapt and evolve. Build a culture of professional learning communities that frequently assesses student learning gaps and adjusts instructional practices accordingly. Expand educational pathways by focusing on differentiated learning strategies, personalized learning, extended learning, experiential opportunities, deep practice and authentic feedback loops.
Continually assess academic programming offerings and prioritize updated possibilities while keeping the cultivation of the heart and mind ahead of cosmetics and fads. Leverage technology to transform the classroom experience within the context of prioritizing the core values of family, community, relationships and presence.