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The Holy Cross Achievers (HCA) Program

The Holy Cross Achievers (HCA) Program offers students comprehensive and intentional assistance in meeting their long-term social and academic goals.

Students in HCA are first-generation, college-bound students and identify from underrepresented backgrounds such as Latinx, Hispanic, Black, Pacific Islander and Native American.

Support for our students begins in the summer of their incoming 9th grade year with our HCA Summer Institute. We provide various workshops to develop foundational academic skills, partake in community building activities and cultivate relationships with educators and school community members.

Our extensive and collective support continues throughout the entirety of each student’s high school journey at Saint Francis.

We serve, support and affirm our students through the following program features:
One-on-one mentorship with an on-campus educator. Daily collaboration/study time to meet with mentors, educators and peers. Additional academic support through after school and evening tutoring from on-campus educators. College-readiness workshops and career-focused presentation offerings lead by our counselors, educators, alumni and school community members. Student leadership formation. Student field trips to colleges, universities, and companies such as Adobe and Google. Class-level community and bonding opportunities. Monthly parent/guardian meeting updates and family connection opportunities.

We serve, support and affirm our students through the following program features:

One-on-one mentorship with an on-campus educator.
Daily collaboration/study time to meet with mentors, educators and peers.
Additional academic support through after school and evening tutoring from on-campus educators.
College-readiness workshops and career-focused presentation offerings lead by our counselors, educators, alumni and school community members.
Student leadership formation.
Student field trips to colleges, universities, and companies such as Adobe and Google.
Class-level community and bonding opportunities.
Monthly parent/guardian meeting updates and family connection opportunities.

HCA Application Roadmap

March 2026 / de marzo 2026
Invitation to attend the Holy Cross Achievers (HCA) Presentation will be included in your Saint Francis Acceptance packet. Invitación para asistir a la presentación del programa de Holy Cross Achievers estarea ene su paquete de aceptación a la escuela.
March 2026 / de marzo 2026
HCA Presentation (Before Admitted Student Welcome) Presentación sobre el programa de HCA (La presentación será antes de l evento de bienvenida a los estudiantes que fueron aceptados a Saint Francis)
March 2026 / de marzo 2026
HCA Application Due Último día para entregar la solicitud para ser miembro de HCA.
April 2026 / de abril 2026
HCA acceptances go out Se mandarán las aceptaciones para ser miembro del program.
May 2026 / de mayo 2026
HCA Family Event. Introduction of new members and celebration for End of the Year. Evento familiar para los miembros de HCA y sus familias. Se introducirán los nuevos estudiantes, y celebraremos a nuestros estudiantes que se graduarán este año.

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How Can We Help?

We understand that you may have questions about your donation or how you can make a difference. Please don’t hesitate to reach out – we're happy to assist you every step of the way.

Cinthya Miranda-McIntosh
HCA Director

P: 650-968-1213 | Ext. 365

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`How Can We Help?`

If you have questions, please dont hesitate to reach out using the contact details below. We'd love to hear from you!

Cinthya Miranda-McIntosh
HCA Director

P: 650 968-1213 | Ext. 365

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