Friday, August 24, 2018

Class of 2022 — 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Dear Cretin-Derham Hall Ninth Grader,

We are thrilled that the start of school is approaching and look forward to welcoming you to Cretin-Derham Hall on Orientation Day. The Orientation Day begins at 8 a.m. on Friday, August 24, in the Joe Mauer Field House. Please enter through the Activities Entrance on the Albert Street side of the building. We hope you are excited to start high school but realize that you might be nervous and have questions. CDH participates in the nationwide Link Crew program. Link Crew’s sole purpose is to help ninth graders and new students feel more comfortable and connected during their first year at Cretin-Derham Hall.

The Link Crew Leaders are current CDH 11th and 12th grade students. Ninth graders will meet the Link Leaders and their Link Crews on Orientation Day. After some fun and community building in the Joe Mauer Field House, Link Crews will begin the process of getting to know one another. Link Leaders will continue to meet with their Link Crews throughout the year; thus, Orientation Day is just the beginning.

Orientation Day Schedule

8 a.m. — Gather in the Joe Mauer Field House

Morning — Fun and community building as a class and in Link Crews; Welcome prayer service

Noon — Complimentary lunch provided by Cretin-Derham Hall

Afternoon — Walk through course schedule (We will have a copy of your schedule here for you); Locker help and other logistical items

2:30 p.m. — Day ends

Link Crew Leaders will be available to assist ninth graders with questions after 2:30 p.m. Also, Link Crew Leaders will wear their Link Crew t-shirts on Monday, August 27 (the first day of school), so they will be easy to spot for any questions or concerns.

Orientation Day is not an official school day, but we do expect every ninth grader to attend. Please do NOT bring backpacks, bags, or school supplies. You should come in comfortable, active, appropriate clothing. No hats please. 

School Supplies: No supply list will be sent from CDH, we recommend that you wait until after the first day of school to make “back-to-school” purchases. Teachers will inform students what specific things are needed for their course on the first day of class.

CDH Raider Spirit Wear: Our Raider Rack will be open on Orientation Day from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Come check out all the new items! Each Friday during the school year students may wear CDH Raider Spirit Wear over their uniform. Get in the CDH Spirit!

We truly cannot wait for you to arrive. We want each student to feel comfortable and confident here at Cretin-Derham Hall.  Enjoy the rest of your summer and feel free to contact our Admissions Office at 651-696-3301 if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Tony Leseman ‘01
Admissions Director                                     

Nicolle Spears & Mark McGuire
Link Crew Coordinators

Transfer Students — 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Dear Cretin-Derham Hall Transfer Student,

We are thrilled that the start of school is approaching and look forward to welcoming you to

Cretin-Derham Hall on Orientation Day. The day begins at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 24. Please check into the Commons Area when you arrive. We realize that you might be nervous about starting at a new school and most likely have questions. That is why we have a special day to begin your transition. A team of CDH students will help you at orientation to introduce you to life at Cretin-Derham Hall. They will also be available to assist you on the first day of school as well as throughout the year.

Orientation Day Schedule

10 a.m. — Arrive at Cretin-Derham Hall - Meet in the Commons Area - (look for signs)

Morning — Meet with students from the CDH Transfer Team: tour of building, locate locker & classrooms, answers to frequently asked questions, etc.; Technology (iPads, email setup, etc.)

11:15 a.m. — Welcome Prayer Service

Noon — Complimentary lunch

12:45 p.m. — Walk through course schedule (We will have a copy of your schedule here for you)

2 p.m.  — Final Q & A with students

2:30 p.m. — Day ends        

Students and staff will be available to assist you with questions throughout the afternoon after orientation.

You do NOT need to bring backpacks, bags, or school supplies. You should also NOT be in uniform. Instead, come in comfortable, active, appropriate clothing (no hats, please).

CDH Raider Spirit Wear: Our Raider Rack will be open on Orientation Day from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Come check out all the new items! Each Friday during the school year students may wear CDH Raider Spirit Wear over their uniform.  Get in the CDH Spirit!

We truly cannot wait for you to arrive. We want each student to feel comfortable and confident here at Cretin-Derham Hall. Please enjoy the rest of your summer and feel free to contact the Admissions Office at 651-696-3301 if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Tony Leseman ‘01                                                                           
Admissions Director