Holy Cross Academy's Catholic School Advisory Committee's plan to keep Holy Cross Academy open. As presented to the Diocese of Sacramento Catholic Schools Department on January 19, 2017.

1. CSAC Plan
Anna Stewart
Jes Vargas
Myra Covarrubias
Michael Babowal
Candice Briggs
Willie Hernandez
Jan 19, 2017

2. Mission Statements
The Catholic School Department of the Diocese of
Sacramento is committed to the mission of the
Church by supporting Catholic faith formation and
academic excellence for all to ensure life-long
learning and the development of responsible and
compassionate citizens.
Catholic Education is one of the great legacies of the Catholic Diocese of Sacramento.
Because of the wise and generous sacrifices of previous generations, many
skilled, knowledgeable, and committed lay men and women are serving both the Church
and the wider California society. To help preserve the legacy of Catholic Education and
providing its rich bounty to present and future generations, I will call upon more of the laity
to be co-workers in this endeavor. Bringing their wisdom, talent and treasure to this
important evangelical enterprise, we will together renew the mission of Catholic Schools.
Catholic Schools will provide a quality Catholic education more accessible to the poor. It will
develop Catholic men and women who know their faith and serve as the leaven of Christ in
society.

3. Where do we go next?
HCA, 81, 46%
Public, 39,
22%
OLG, 35, 20%
Other
Catholic, 22,
12%
FIRST OPTION
HCA, 6, 5%
Public, 30, 25%
OLG, 38, 32%
Other Catholic,
46, 38%
SECOND OPTION
2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR
STUDENTS INTENTION

4. Why HCA?
• Location of West Sacramento, Proximity to
Natomas
• Looking for Private, Religion taught and
Catholic Values
• Ethnic and Cultural Diversity (Caucasian,
Hispanic, Asian, African American, East
Indian)
• Extracurricular Activities ( Cub/Girl Scouts,
Lego League, Sports, Soccer!, Choir,
Decathlons, Extension, Art)
[CELLRANG
E], 27%
[CELLRANG
E], 56%
[CELLRANG
E], 9%
[CELLRANG
E], 7%
[CELLRANG
E], 1%
HCA Diversity

5. Where should we go?
• 1/3 HCA Students
• Largest concentration
of students ages 5-12
• Housing and Business
Growth (5K New
Homes, Amazon)
• Costs to repair $$
• Build new school $$$
• Portables $
HCA Facilities Divine Mercy Church

6. Catholic
Schools

7. Charter Schools Middle Schools

8. Why Divine Mercy?
• Portables
• 365 Catholic Faith Formation Students
• Pastor who has been at Parish with schools
• Local Government Support
• School Site Plan
• Open Space (Playground, Parking lot)

9. What it Costs?
855,200.00
$590,500.00
$491,550.00
$967,650.00
$657,580.00
$575,530.00
0.00
200,000.00
400,000.00
600,000.00
800,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,200,000.00
170 110 95
Expenses Income
2017 – 2018 Budget
Depending on Enrollment
Raising Funds?
• Tuition & Registration Increase
• Chili Cook Off
• Sweetheart Valentines Dance
• Gold and Green Gala
• Crab Feeds/Fireworks

10. Ask and you shall Receive…
• Blessing
• $200K for Families
• Retain Staff (ACE)
• Programs (To Keep Accreditation)
• Name (Holy Cross Academy)
• An Answer by January 27, 2017

11. Mission Statements
Catholic Education is one of the great legacies of the Catholic Diocese of
Sacramento. Because of the wise and generous sacrifices of previous generations, many
skilled, knowledgeable, and committed lay men and women are serving both the Church
and the wider California society. To help preserve the legacy of Catholic
Education and providing its rich bounty to present and future generations, I will call
upon more of the laity to be co-workers in this endeavor. Bringing their wisdom, talent and
treasure to this important evangelical enterprise, we will together renew the mission of
Catholic Schools. Catholic Schools will provide a quality Catholic education more accessible
to the poor. It will develop Catholic men and women who know their faith and serve as the
leaven of Christ in society.

12. A Legacy beyond 60 Years…