Accessing Grades

Parents and students should check PowerSchool for the most up to date academic progress. If you need help with PowerSchool please contact Brother James Spooner.

Quarter 3 report cards will not be mailed. Any parent who needs assistance with Quarter 3 grades should also contact Brother Spooner.  

Dear Hoban Families,

As we are all feeling the effect of the current Coronavirus crisis, we are very much aware of the financial stress it has placed upon many of our families. Hoban is committed to continuing the educational process using all available resources. Utilizing online learning, our teachers are highly immersed with our students.

Our Campus Ministry continues to provide resources for the spiritual life of our community. The administration and staff monitor and address the daily operations and needs of the school. Hoban is committed to paying wages and benefits to all employees during this critical time.

We realize that the current situation has placed a financial strain on many of our families’ resources. We request that all families continue making their normally scheduled tuition payments. For those who find it difficult to make your scheduled tuition payment, please email the Hoban Business Office and we will assist in making the appropriate adjustments.

May God continue to bless your family and all Hoban families during this challenging time.

Sincerely,

Mitchell Cupach, Vice President of Finance and Operations

Jeanie Fausnight, Business Office Associate

Susan Miles, Business Office Associate

In the event that illness prevents a student from being able to complete work in a timely fashion, please email Mrs. Agnoni (attendance@hoban.org) and their counselor. They will communicate this to your teachers.

While some operations will be managed remotely, please expect that the staff that serves you during normal operation will continue to do so remotely. An email will likely be the best method for communicating with staff. If you have a general question please email info@hoban.org and your email will be directed to the appropriate person. Because social distancing is critical, the campus will be closed.

• Each teacher is developing a remote learning plan. Teachers will communicate directly with their students on the expectations for each class via Canvas.  
• Remote work will be flexible, practical and use varying approaches. While students will not be required to be in attendance for online sessions at any point, work will be assigned, completed and assessed regularly. Support will be available daily from each teacher.
• Each teacher will post lessons and assignments for the week by Monday at 10 a.m. This will continue throughout Hoban’s closure.
• Teachers will be available daily from 10:30 a.m. - Noon and 1 - 2:30 p.m. with virtual office hours to answer questions and provide academic supports to students.  
• Expect that grades and progress will be posted at least once per week. During this period of online classes, parents are especially encouraged to monitor their student’s progress on a regular basis via PowerSchool and Canvas.
• School and college counselors will be available for virtual personal counseling questions/sessions. Students should email their counselor in order to set a time for one of these virtual sessions. (https://www.hoban.org/academics/student-services/staff).
• Students are highly encouraged to create a daily schedule (sample here) to assist you by being disciplined in completing assignments. 

Dear Class of 2020,

We are sure your minds and hearts have been swirling with questions and emotions over the last few weeks. While this closure has impacted the entire Hoban family, we are aware of how sad you, as seniors, may be feeling of being robbed of this time with your class, teachers and lifelong friends. Special events, which we’ve been anticipating for four years now, are postponed or canceled. While we cannot change the situation we are very sorry that this is your experience.

Throughout this year, you all have led our school in many incredible successes - too many to include here. You have so much to be proud of. In your final quarter as a senior at Hoban, you deserve to be together as a class. For all of the remaining milestones and memories you were looking forward to, we hear you: disappointment, anger, frustration.

We cannot anticipate what the coming weeks and months have in store. Please know that we are following the guidance from the State and the Diocese and in discussion with other Holy Cross schools across the nation to share ideas and resources about how to best move forward. While we do not yet have answers about how this will impact important events in May, we are currently working on contingency plans for senior nights for our spring sports teams, academic celebrations, prom and graduation. Details of these plans will be shared as they are finalized.

Class of 2020, you are an outstanding group of young adults. Please share with us how you are feeling and let us know what more we can do for you. We are committed to celebrating you, your accomplishments and your positive impact on the Hoban family.

Yours in Christ and Holy Cross,

Dr. Tom Curry, President and Dr. Emily Ramos, Principal

We understand that many organizations are not accepting volunteers during this time and that this may impact students’ ability to complete required service hours. Students with questions about service hours should contact either Mrs. Kelsey Sees or Mr. Chris Fahey.

Hoban's school and college counselors are available to support our students and families during this stressful time. Throughout the course of the next several weeks, we will be offering support in the following ways:

Student Services Office Hours and Email (Monday – Friday)

Counselors are available to communicate via phone or video conferencing each day during the hours of 10:30 a.m. - noon and 1 - 2:30 p.m. Please request a phone call or video conference through email first.

• Mrs. Ribovich (last names A-G)
• Mrs. Doenges (last names H-N)
• Mrs. Surface (last names O-Z)
• Mrs. Maltempi
• Mr. Hillery (juniors and seniors last names A-K)
• Mrs. Reichart (juniors and seniors last names L-Z)

Tutoring Services

Hoban tutors are available to work with students each school day. Send an email to tutors with a brief description of what subject or assignment you are requesting help in and they will respond to you to set up a tutoring session.

Counseling on Canvas

The Office of Student Services has created a counseling Canvas page for each class (Freshman, Sophomores,Junior and Seniors). Information will be posted on each of these pages over the next several weeks regarding College Credit Plus (CCP) paperwork and deadlines, AP exams, scholarship information, organization tips, self-care and more. Students will receive notifications of new postings as announcements in Canvas. To open each posting, students will just click on their new announcement.

Mental Health Counselor Information

We have a new service available at Archbishop Hoban that offers a professional mental health counselor to students. Lauren Stevens is a clinical counselor at Red Oak Behavioral Health, and she is available to meet with students during regular school day times.

The counseling services that she provides are not in place of those available from your school counselor. Ms. Stevens' services are intended to provide an easier way for students to access mental health counseling for on-going issues and concerns. During this time of online schooling, Ms. Stevens will provide counseling through video conferencing.

Referrals for mental health counseling with Ms. Stevens will be requested through your student’s Hoban school counselor. If you have questions or would like to inquire about setting up these services for your student, please contact your student’s school counselor for more details.

Should a student run into issues with their iPad please email Mr. Hottinger (hottingert@hoban.org).   

Families who do not have home internet access should contact Principal Dr. Ramos (ramose@hoban.org) immediately so that assignments can be mailed.

The building was closed from Tuesday, March 17-20 to allow for a deep cleaning.

As you know, we have been allowing limited access to the building so that folks can pick up materials, check mail, etc. Also, some of us have had to be here to keep business moving forward. Starting Wednesday, April 1 at 3 p.m. and for at least the next two weeks, the building will be entirely off limits. No one should be coming to Hoban during what is reported to be the peak of the virus. Mike Considine will continue to monitor building security during the closure.

If you need access to the building, please email Tom Curry, Mike Considine and Kim Furlong with details. 

Safety over convenience - thank you for understanding.