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Weekly Update – March 24
Student Class Schedule Balancing Period (March 28-April 13)
At this time we have a freeze on all changes to students’ 2022-2023 academic schedules as we finish up the process at each grade level. Starting Monday, March 28, and up until we depart for Easter Break, we will allow students to request minor changes to their schedule to balance the rigor of their courses. Our ability to honor such requests will be limited, however, so students should meet all prerequisites for a course they are requesting; there will not be an opportunity to appeal. (The appeals process is now closed for all grade levels except rising sophomores, who have until the end of the day tomorrow, March 25. Appeals decisions will be sent out the week of April 4.) We will make changes to students’ course requests based on space available in individual courses, so not all requests will be honored. Please keep in mind that these changes do not guarantee the course will be on a student’s official schedule for the fall. Seniors especially should know that their requests may conflict when we build the master schedule. Any student wishing to make a change to his course requests during this period should contact his counselor directly.
Cafe Purchases Require Student ID
For a variety of reasons, some instances of unauthorized charges for food from the cafeteria were reported last week. In response to this issue, we have returned to the exclusive use of student ID cards to purchase food from the cafeteria. Therefore, effective Tuesday, March 22nd, all students are required to scan their student ID and show their card to the clerk to purchase any food or beverage items from the cafeteria. No items will be sold without a student ID card present. Since students have always been required to have their physical ID card in their possession when they are on campus, this change does not place an undue burden on any students. By having their ID card ready for use prior to arriving at the cash register, our students have also helped to make the process of securing lunch more efficient, which has resulted in more time for them to eat and enjoy a well-earned break in the middle of the school day. For students worried about forgetting or misplacing their ID card, we have suggested placing the ID card in their cell phone case. Should a student find themselves in a position where they forgot their ID card at home, they should check into the Dean’s Office prior to going to the cafeteria so that we can ensure that they can still get food that day. In addition, if a student loses or misplaces his student ID card and needs a replacement, student ID cards are available for purchase and can be reprinted in the Dean’s Office for $10.
Four Marauders are National Merit Finalists
A distinction that places them among the top 1% of seniors nationwide
Congratulations to seniors Charles Diaz, James Irwin, Robert Lee, and Matthew Mellas on advancing to Finalist standing in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Our Marauders are among an elite group of about 15,000 students nationwide – less than 1% of the nation’s graduating seniors.
Weekly Update – March 3
NOTE - Special Schedule for March 7 - 11
Please check your email for information on the 2022-2023 academic year registration.
Weekly Update – February 17
Please check your email for the latest edition of the Counseling Newsletter! The latest edition sent on Tuesday, February 15 is full of important dates and information for all grade levels.
State still has mask mandate in place for schools
CDPH to provide update on Feb. 28
Monday, California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly provided a statewide update on the progress of combating COVID-19 in schools and introduced the state’s pathway for relaxing school masking mandates. On Feb 28, the state will announce the timeline to lift the school masking mandate as long as COVID-19 health metrics continue to improve.
Fans in the Stands are Back!
Basketball home games spectator tickets on sale now.
Thank you for your patience and support as we navigated the beginning of the 2nd semester and our indoor sports. With COVID cases in our region beginning to decline and the stabilization of cases within our Jesuit community, we can welcome additional spectators to attend our basketball games – including our Galley Crew, parents, alumni, and sports fans!
Joy is on the rise. Hope is calling.
A holiday video message from Rev. John P. McGarry, S.J., President
Dear Friends,
.We find ourselves in this holiday season, this time of Advent, preparing for Christmas, which is a season of hope.
i share with you this video message and a glimpse at the joys of our campus over the last year – student life, alumni reunions, family events, and of course, graduation.
God bless you and your families in 2022. Thank you for your support of Jesuit High School.
Merry Christmas!
Timothy ’81 and Mary Frances Jeffries double size of the Jeffries Family Scholarship Fund
$1 million gift further expands Jesuit Sacramento's Tuition Endowment Fund
Sacramento, CA - Jesuit High School of Sacramento announces that alumnus Timothy ‘81 and Mary Frances Jeffries have gifted a total of $1 million to Jesuit Sacramento’s Tuition Assistance Endowment. Their transformational gift, named the Jeffries Family Scholarship Fund, will provide student financial aid grants to help make a Jesuit education more accessible for more families in the Sacramento area.
Weekly Update – December 16
Status of Tik Tok threat claims
As some of you may be aware, posts are circulating on Tik Tok implying schools nationwide are receiving threats of potential school shootings to occur on Friday, December 17.
Neither Jesuit High School nor any public school in our adjoining school district (San Juan USD) has received any direct threat.
Local law enforcement is aware of the Tik Tok posts and is also closely monitoring the rumors. If a direct threat occurs against Jesuit Sacramento – our faculty, staff, students, and families will be notified directly, and safety protocols would be enacted immediately.
We encourage parents and guardians to speak with their student(s) about using social media platforms mindfully and not to share information that may be inaccurate.
Please immediately report any suspicious posts regarding a local school to law enforcement. We take all threats seriously and will respond to ensure the safety of all.
Spread the word about open positions
Are you or someone you know looking for an opportunity to engage with and support our students and mission at Jesuit? Check out all new opportunities on our website!
- Substitutes
- Coaching
- Admissions
- Communications
Weekly Update – December 9
A note regarding the end of this semester and returning to school after the upcoming holiday break
Jesuit High School and the Sacramento region have seen an uptick in the spread of COVID, influenza, and other illnesses with the winter season, holiday gatherings, travel, and other indoor activities. Known COVID cases within our Jesuit school community have remained under 0.5%. To date, we have not had any spread of the Covid-19 virus as a result of contact that occurred in a classroom or other on-campus activity.
A Thanksgiving Message
Let’s take our lead from Jesus. Always start with gratitude.
Dear Friends,
Along with my hope that we all find a minute to catch our breath over this week, it is my prayer that during Thanksgiving break we find ourselves surrounded by people we love, people who love us, and seated at tables with “enough.” I’m reminded that just before Jesus performs the miracle of feeding the 5,000, he takes a moment and “looks up to Heaven and gives thanks.”
Trifecta of Marauder Teams Ready to Give Their All Saturday
Jesuit CIF-SJS fall sports - cross country, water polo, and football all in section playoff action Nov. 13
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sacramento, CA – Jesuit High School Marauder Athletics will have a jam-packed day Saturday, November 13, 2021, with CIF Sac Joaquin Section (CIF-SJS) playoffs in full swing. Cross Country and Water Polo will vie for Division 1 Section Championship Titles while Football takes the field in a Quarterfinal contest.
Weekly Update – November 4
Don’t forget we have a short week coming up with Veteran’s Day. If you haven’t seen the Fall Drama production “What?!?! A Game Show” you still have a few more chances this weekend. Watch for more holiday events on the calendar.
Weekly Update – October 28
Dear Parents,
A record-breaking storm, flooding, power outages, and social media at its worst, it’s been quite a week. We always do the best we can under unexpected circumstances that present themselves to us – and this week brought us several. We are grateful for your understanding, your confidence in our safety decisions, and your patience in working through the challenges of this week. As always, we are in this together.