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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 help students develop foundational academic skills, partake in community building activities and cultivate relationships with educators and school community members. The extensive and collective support continues throughout the entirety of each student’s high school journey.

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 14, 2025
14 de marzo 2025

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 18, 2025
18 de marzo 2025

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 25, 2025
25 de marzo 2025

HCA Application Due


Último día para entregar la solicitud para ser miembro de HCA.

April 11, 2025
11 de abril 2025

HCA acceptances go out


Se mandarán las aceptaciones para ser miembro del program.

May 15, 2025
15 de mayo 2025

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.


Connect with Us

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Instagram
@sfhs_holycrossachievers


Questions?

Mrs. Cinthya Miranda-McIntosh
HCA Director
email
650-968-1213, ext. 365

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