Dear Freshman Parents and Students,
Next Monday, Nov. 9, through Thursday, Nov. 12, the freshman class will be participating in IOWA testing and their annual class retreat. Students will attend one day of IOWA testing and retreat in small groups based on their religion class period and last name. These small groups will allow for proper social distancing to be maintained. Students have been notified through their religion classes and by Student Services which day they are required to attend. On their assigned day, students will take the IOWA tests in the morning and will attend freshman retreat in the afternoon.
As a reminder, all students are expected to participate in an annual class retreat. Attendance at the freshman class retreat is a graduation requirement. We ask for your partnership in avoiding scheduling appointments on retreat days. Fully remote learners will receive an additional email with further instructions on retreat attendance.
Any student who misses the IOWA tests or retreat will be required to make those up prior to the end of the school year.
Lunch will be provided for students on their retreat day, but students may also pack their lunches if they would like. Students filled out a lunch form in their religion classes.
Students may wear Hoban spirit wear on the day they take the IOWA tests and attend retreat.
- The spirit wear guidelines are as follows:
- Hoban t-shirts, hoodies, sweaters, etc. Shirts must have sleeves.
- Hoban sweatpants and Hoban athletic shorts are allowed (must pass the fingertip test). If it doesn't say Hoban or is not a team issued item, students are not allowed to wear it. Dress shorts, skirts and pants are always permitted. Sweatpants should be relaxed and not form fitting. Yoga pants, spandex pants or leggings are not permitted.
- Footwear: Athletic slides and flip-flops are not permitted.
- Students not participating must follow regular dress school guidelines. Any student not following the dress code guidelines will be issued a detention.
Thank you for your continued support of both our retreat program and testing schedule. We know this will be a positive experience for our freshman students.
Peace,
Kelsey Sees Heidi Maltempi
Campus Ministry Student Services
