Holy Cross Pathways
A journey toward independence and enhanced life skills, grounded in the Holy Cross tradition, as each student walks a path to academic success.
Named in recognition of the school’s connection to and sponsorship by the Brothers of Holy Cross, Holy Cross Pathways provides a structured, supportive learning environment led by a full-time teacher and intervention specialist.
Students enrolled at Hoban through the Holy Cross Pathways program will receive:
- Modified curriculum and instruction
- Tailored academic content to meet individual needs
- Elective courses alongside peers to foster inclusivity and community
- Focused instruction to support academic growth, career readiness and postsecondary preparedness
- Spiritual education, Christian service and spiritual engagement opportunities and activities
- A high school diploma upon completion of the four-year program
Please Note: The Holy Cross Pathways program is exclusively available to students entering the ninth grade. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept transfer students into this program, as it is a structured, four-year curriculum that must be completed in sequence from freshman through senior year.
STUDENT PROFILE
- Entering freshman year of high school and at least 14 years old
- Have a current IEP, ETR and are eligible to enroll in the state of Ohio’s Jon Peterson Scholarship program
- Diagnosis of an intellectual disability or another diagnosis that indicates a need for specialized instruction in a special education, modified program
- Demonstrates levels of academic achievement in the 1st through 4th-grade range and indicates past success in learning environments
- Able to follow basic verbal and written instructions
- Demonstrates appropriate and safe behavior patterns that will meet the standards of a Hoban student
- Independent hygienic and travel skills
- The ability and willingness to interact socially and work in a group setting with minimal distraction to self and others
- The desire to grow spiritually through faith formation opportunities available at Hoban
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Complete the Holy Cross Pathways Inquiry Form
Upon receiving your Inquiry Form and your student’s learning plan, a representative from the Office of Admissions will contact you within 1-2 business days regarding the admission and financial aid process.
NEXT STEPS
Students who qualify for Pathways must also complete the following:
Schedule a campus tour or attend the Knight at the Castle Visit
Be a Knight for a Day
Schedule a shadow visit
Schedule a student interview and parent information session
Complete other admission and financial aid requirements
Information regarding all of the above will be provided by the Office of Admissions
Questions? Email pathways@hoban.org, and an admission representative will contact you within 1-2 business days.
It would be a serious mistake to open a school imagining that all the students will be alike in character and conduct. It will do little good, then, to use the same procedures in working with every student. You would be like a doctor who always gives the same remedy for every illness.
—Blessed Basil Moreau, Founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross
