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KCRA 3 Jesuit High’s return to campus includes COVID-19 testing
Private school is part of a pilot project testing people onsite
Vicki Gonzalez, reporter
CARMICHAEL, Calif. —
Jesuit High School reopened its campus this week. The Sacramento County private school is taking a new step to reduce the risk of the novel coronavirus—requiring onsite COVID-19 testing.
The school is part of a pilot project with local emergency physician Dr. Rusty Oshita and his Urgent Care Now clinic.
Re-opening of campus on track for third week of October
Leadership outlines the framework for trainings, bell schedule and additional virus mitigation practices to open school
Message from the Jesuit High School Leadership,
From the start of the pandemic, Jesuit High School Sacramento has followed the guidance of experts in public health, coordinated with local and state authorities, and committed to a return to campus when it is deemed safe to do so. With the improvement in Sacramento County COVID status to the red tier, Jesuit Sacramento is preparing to begin our phased return to campus. While our remote-learning program has been successful, our students need and want to be on campus; all of us at Jesuit Sacramento have been preparing to reintegrate into in-person learning, but we will only do so in a manner that prioritizes safety, sanity, and sustainability.
New Alumni Coaches for Mock Trial and Speech & Debate
Lending their expertise and supporting our clubs
Many thanks to Robert Fleming ’07 and Alex Bonilla ’19 for their commitment to our students at Jesuit Sacramento. Bonilla, a former JHS Speech & Debate Team Captain, is now a sophomore and member of the Speech and Debate Society at Cornell University and will be serving as Head Coach of Jesuit’s team this year. All current students will be receiving an email with more information on the team’s interest meeting. The first local competition is slated for September 21.
Former Jesuit HS standout aims to become motivational speaker after catastrophic injury
KCRA Sacramento
Updated: 11:23 PM PDT Aug 6, 2020
Former Jesuit High School standout Robert Paylor was paralyzed in the national championship rugby game on May 6, 2017, when the Cal Bears took on Arkansas State.
During the game, Paylor was tackled and broke three vertebrae in his neck.
After years of recovery, Paylor said the accident was the greatest gift so far in his life. As he aims to walk again, Paylor is also taking steps to become a motivational speaker.
Staying Connected – July 31
The start of school
Dear Parents, Students and Friends,
Due to the current state of the coronavirus in Sacramento County and the requirements imposed by state officials, Jesuit cannot reasonably plan for in-person learning by the start of the school year. We are sure this comes as no surprise given the new school guidelines and 14-day COVID status timeframe we shared last week.
CIF Adjusts Entire 2020-21 Sports Calendar to Ensure All Sports Get Full Season
Jesuit Athletics committed to getting our Marauders conditioning at start of school year
Sacramento, CA July 20, 2020 – As Jesuit High School Sacramento anticipated, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), the state’s governing body for high school athletics, announced today that the start of the sports season is being pushed back because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Staying Connected – July 9
Safe Return Update & Survey
Welcome New Families
Participate in TeachAids Concussion Program
Parents, Students, and Friends,
Today, we wanted to share an update on the ongoing work of the Safe Return Task Force and school leadership. Our draft of a comprehensive Safe Return Plan has been crafted based on the guidance and recommendations from dozens of agencies and organizations in the areas of public health, educational technology, and Catholic education. As we communicated in our previous message and webinar, this next step in outlining our Safe Return Plan will include Jesuit’s plan on protection and precautions (virus mitigation, face coverings, cleaning, COVID response, the science behind our framework, etc.).
Dean’s response — a letter to our students
Reflections on Violence and Unrest
“Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:31
To our Marauders – our students:
My heart is heavy. After speaking with several students, parents, and members of the faculty and staff over the last few days I wanted to reach out to you personally and directly. Let me start by saying that I unequivocally condemn the death of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and many others. This is not and should not be a political statement but rather a matter of basic human dignity.
Cap & Gown Pickup ‘Parade’ Brought Joy & Celebration to Jesuit Community
NBC, Fox 40 News, KCRA 3, CBS 13
Festive Cap and Gown Drive-Thru Pickup on Monday, May 4
Seniors and a car-full of their family were invited to drive through and pickup their caps and gowns. Faculty and staff lined up along the route, masked and respecting social distancing to wave homemade signs and cheer on cars. Relive the experience through the great coverage of some of our local stations.
ICYMI: Jesuit faculty and staff distribute personalized lawn signs to seniors
Members of the faculty and staff at Jesuit High School in Sacramento distributed personalized lawn signs to seniors on Thursday, April 30, 2020.
The Plank to celebrate our seniors
Dear readers,
As a result of Jesuit High School Sacramento’s decision to close its campus for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year due to the COVID-19 outbreak, The Plank will be adapting its coverage to meet the needs of its readers during this unusual time. Our mission continues to be serving the Jesuit community with accurate and engaging news and feature stories.
La Raza in Los Angeles
Serving others
Last February, the Jesuit High School Sacramento La Raza Club took their annual trip to Los Angeles and embraced their Hispanic and Latino heritage by serving impoverished groups who share the same ethnic background.
Staying Connected – April 9
Updates from all departments to carry us through the end of the academic year.
Blessings to you and your families as we enter into the Easter Triduum. It will likely come as no surprise that Jesuit must formally announce that we will not be able to return to campus for the remainder of this academic year. This decision was made based on guidance from both state officials and local health officials, and in coordination with other local school districts, all of whom have also extended distance learning through the end of the school year.
Opinion: Looking back at a crimson and gold decade
Brightened by a myriad of student accomplishments, the 2010s at Jesuit High School Sacramento were a decade of brilliance and reinvention, filled with stories of thrilling victories, dazzling performances, and breakthroughs that changed our community.
Drivers, drive-ins, and rides
Every morning and afternoon, hundreds of students and dozens of teachers and faculty flood in and out of Jesuit High School’s parking lots. For most, the lots are just a symbol of commuting drudgery, a dull back-and-forth between school and home. For others, the lots, as well as the commutes, hold their most prized possessions — their cars.
What Are the Goals and Values of a Jesuit Education?
Jesuit High School of Sacramento is a Roman Catholic college preparatory dedicated to forming competent young men into conscientious leaders in compassionate service to others for the greater glory of God. We foster a community of respect, dignity, and inclusion for students of all backgrounds, because each student is an individual personally loved by God. The goals and values of a Jesuit education shape the intellectual and spiritual growth of young men and cultivate future leaders in service.
What is a STEAM Education?
STEAM Education at Jesuit High School
Jesuit High School of Sacramento provides young men with an academically rigorous college preparatory education and prepares graduates for lives of leadership and service. One of the ways that we prepare our students for their future careers is by offering STEAM courses. STEAM curriculum is designed to
Barry Gym Update — Commercial HVAC Installation
As our Barry Gym project moves into Phase 2, we want to share this visual story of the Phase 1 installation. Here is a piece produced by Jesuit Sacramento HVAC contractor, Clarke & Rush.
Clarke & Rush worked on an iconic Sacramento HVAC project – the installation of air conditioning on the historic Fr. Joseph Barry S.J. Gymnasium at Jesuit High School.
NEW VARSITY GOLF COACH WITH PGA PRO BACKGROUND COMES TO JESUIT
Bobby Siravo, to lead Marauders; new Assistant Coach also joins the program.
January 24, 2020
Sacramento, CA - Jesuit High School’s Athletic Department announced today that Bobby Siravo would be the Varsity Golf coach for the 2020 season.