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A critical ingredient of our school success is the support of our community, both in the classroom and in the general functioning of our school.Private schools generally have a far higher degree of parent involvement, participation, and school governance than traditional schools because we depend on parent volunteers to fill gaps and strengthen our operations. We also know that parental involvement means betters schools. Hundreds of research studies point to the same results. When parents are involved in their children's education, good things happen: student grades go up, their test scores rise and behavior improves.
Our parents are encouraged to be involved in the day-to-day school activities at Holy Cross and are welcome in the school and in classrooms, whether visiting or volunteering. Holy Cross knows that parental involvement also empowers parents by providing each family with a greater stake in our school’s success.
There are many ways you can help. We welcome help in the office, with planning and executing school events, assisting teachers in the classroom. chaperoning field trips, or participating in fundraising activities or other projects. "Many hands make light work!"
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the school office at (952) 652-6100.
Volunteer Involvement
In an effort to build a strong school community, Holy Cross Catholic School families commit to a donation of time to a variety of fundraising and community sponsored events. Families commit to volunteering a minimum of 10 hours at a choice of several opportunities inclusive of:- FCSLA Fish Fry
- Crusader Celebration
- Golf Outing
- Marathon
- Parades and other community events
- Room Parent
- CPO member
- Events Committee member
- School Advisory Committee member
- Miscellaneous volunteer opportunities offered throughout the year
Preschool and pre-kindergarten families have a commitment of a minimum of 5 volunteer hours.If you are unable to meet your volunteer commitment to Holy Cross, a $20.00 donation fee per missed hour will be added to your tuition.
Confidentiality
At Holy Cross Catholic School, confidentiality about our students, staff and volunteers is an important part of our professional atmosphere and a requirement under Minnesota law. All volunteers are expected to keep confidential any sensitive or personal information regarding a staff member, student, parent or school situation, and protect the privacy of individuals.
As you work with staff or in classrooms, information of a confidential nature - including grades, academic performance, family situations, health issues - may be shared with you or discovered in the course of your assistance. You may not share this information with anyone who does not have a professional right or need to know. Furthermore, this information may NOT be shared with your friends or family.