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December 20 (X-Day)
Friday, December 20, is an “X”-day in our schedule, with dismissal at 12:00 pm for Forms I-III. (Form IV, see below). Each year, the Upper School utilizes the day before the Holiday Break to engage in Social Impact work. For Forms I-III, organizations depend on students’ work on this day, so students should attend like on any other school day. Any parent of a student who will not be here on December 20th should report the absence, with the reason, in advance to USattendance@hockaday.org. We ask that Forms II and III be here to load onto buses at 8:45 am. While more details have been provided to students, the general plans for this year are, by Form, as follows:
- Form I: Students will engage in advisory bonding and various service activities benefiting Children’s Health.
- Form II: Students will engage in service activities at Salvation Army and the Red Cross.
- Form III: Students will engage in service activities at local DISD elementary schools.
- Form IV: As a supplement to their privileges, Seniors will not be required to come to campus on December 20. Instead, the Upper School encourages Seniors to use the time to engage in Social Impact work of their choosing, either on their own, in groups, or as a family activity. Although they are not required to report back on their work, we would of course love to hear about their experience! The Institute for Social impact will be sharing with Form IV a list of possible activities that students and families might consider.
The Hockaday School
Within the private school community, The Hockaday School is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls from grades PK–12 located in Dallas, Texas. Students realize their limitless potential through challenging academic curricula, arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs so that they are inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.
The Hockaday School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other policies and programs.
The Hockaday School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other policies and programs.