Jesuit High School
2009 - 2010 Admissions Information |
Jesuit Is the School That Will Change Your Life! 
Lunchtime in the Traditions Courtyard during Welcome Week
Jesuit's Mission: Creating "Men for Others" and More...
At 2009 Open House, Blue Jays Enthusiastically Share Their Jesuit Experience with Hundreds of Eager Guests 
Thumbs Up! Senior Mason Triay shares his Blue Jay Spirit with his tour group
Wednesday evening. Prospective students and their parents had four
opportunities to discover first hand the advantage of a Jesuit education.
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Jesuit High School, an anchor in the heart of Mid-City, provides an environment that reflects the values of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola and the long tradition of Jesuit education. Education is not an end in itself. It is a means to a greater end -- our knowing, loving, and serving God.
Jesuit’s goal is simple – to form "men for others," men of faith who are motivated by genuine Gospel charity; new men transformed by the message of Christ, who are open to their own time and to the future; leaders who have acquired in ways proportional to their age and maturity a way of life that is a proclamation of the love of Christ, of faith, and of justice. Blue Jay Video Production Offers Insight into
Why "Jesuit Is the School that Will Change Your Life!"
Video: About Jesuit
(Total Run Time 1:55)
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Jesuit students, along with the school’s 12,500 alumni, live by the motto Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam – For the Greater Glory of God. Jesuit is aware that it takes a special type of young man to accept the challenge that a Jesuit High School education offers. The advanced and regular college preparatory curricula provide a solid foundation and are designed to make students think.
The results are evident...
The Class of 2010 has 36 National Merit Semifinalists and three National Hispanic Scholars: Class of 2010 National Merit Semifinalists Brochure The Class of 2009 had seven valedictorians, 35 National Merit Semifinalists, five National Hispanic Scholars, and two National Achievement Semifinalists. Review the Class of 2009 National Merit Semifinalists’ Brochure.The Class of 2009 had 243 graduates who successfully matriculated to 47 universities all over the country, as well as the ones at home, including Loyola, Tulane, LSU, and Xavier. Review the Class of 2009: Where Are They Going to Continue Their Studies? Last year’s graduates were awarded almost $22 million in scholarships to several hundred colleges and universities. Review the Scholarships Offered to the Class of 2009. A day at Jesuit entails more than just the classroom and homework. Interacting as a community is essential to the “Blue Jay experience.” Whether it is monthly Mass, morning assembly, pep rallies, lunch period, or involvement in any of the school’s 70-plus co-curricular activities, students at Jesuit participate together. The fraternal bond among all Blue Jays is evident by viewing one of the more popular features on Jesuit's web site: Jayson's Daily Wild Photo Archive. Teachers at Jesuit High School assume many important roles. Instructors, advisers, moderators, and coaches, they are mentors and role models for students. Of the 110 faculty members, 48 hold masters degrees and five have doctorate degrees in their fields. Our faculty includes 29 women and eight Jesuits. Nearly one-third of our teachers have taught at Jesuit more than 10 years. All of our teachers are distinguished by a passion for teaching and their commitment to the formation of young people. In 163 years, no qualified young man has been refused admission to Jesuit because his family could not afford the tuition. Tuition is $6,700 for the 2009-10 year and represents one of the lowest among private high schools in the area. There are challenges that come with ensuring that Jesuit remains available to young men from all socio-economic strata, students who come from 50 different zip codes in the New Orleans area. While Jesuit strives to keep its tuition at a level affordable to most families, financial assistance is available through Jesuit’s endowment. All aid is based on financial need and recipients participate in the school’s work/study program. Last year, more than $350,000 in financial aid was provided to numerous Jesuit families. Admissions Contact Info
Parents who wish to schedule
a private tour of Jesuit High School
may call or email Mr. Truxillo. |
The school flourishes because of the generosity of its alumni and parents, who recognize the importance of a Jesuit education. For the first time, Jesuit alumni last year contributed more than $1 million to their annual giving drive, known as the Living Endowment Fund (LEF). Likewise, the Parents’ Annual Giving (PAG) drive exceeded $1 million in donations from 93% of Jesuit’s parents who participated in this voluntary fundraising effort. The LEF and PAG drives raise funds that help bridge the gap between the amounts that Jesuit charges for tuition and the actual cost of educating a Blue Jay. “Every student who walks through the doors of Jesuit High School possesses unique, God-given gifts,” said Michael Giambelluca, Jesuit’s principal and a 1982 graduate. “Through our comprehensive educational program, Jesuit students nurture and refine their gifts, whether they are spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, or social. And despite a challenging curriculum in a structured, disciplined environment, our young men are genuinely happy. Blue Jays possess a unique sense of loyalty and affection for their school.” The total result of the Jesuit experience is to bring each student closer to the destiny that God has in store for him, a destiny that calls him to be a man of faith and a man for others. For all these reasons, and more, Jesuit is the school that will change a young man’s life. |
Wanted: Young Men Who Are Willing to Undertake Serious Study
and Build a Fraternal Bond With Other Blue Jays 
Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2009
Jesuit seeks young men who are willing to undertake a serious college preparatory curriculum and adhere to a code of conduct set forth by the administration.
An applicant for the pre-freshman or freshman year must have satisfactorily completed the seventh or eighth grade of elementary school or its equivalent. Selective admissions is based on:
previous academic performances (grades and standardized test scores); recommendations of teachers, principal, and/or church parish pastor; promise of future development; the applicant’s desire to profit from the moral, spiritual, academic, and physical programs offered by the school.
In some cases, a personal interview with the applicant and his parents is required. Letters of recommendation are discouraged and are not considered part of the admissions process. Jesuit High School admits students without regard to race, creed, color, or national or ethnic origin. As a general rule, no student will be allowed to repeat a grade level upon entering Jesuit.
Application Admissions Process
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Jesuit Rolls Out the Blue and White Carpet at Annual Open House
Blue Jays Share Their Jesuit Experience with Open House Visitors |
Blue & White (& Rainy) Friday Night Still Thrills Prospective Blue Jays Who Savor a Spirited Show
Blue & White Friday Night attracted more than 450 prospective Blue Jays to
Jesuit High School. The start of this second annual fun event coincided with a line
of heavy thunderstorms that were moving across the city. As parents dropped off
their sons in front of the Jesuit Auditorium, Blue Jays with umbrellas were there to welcome their guests and keep them dry by escorting them right to the door.
Prospective Blue Jays enjoy the entertainment at
Blue & White Friday Night.
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A Blue and White Welcome to the Blue Jays from the Class of
2013 & 2014 With Their Big Brothers Close at Hand, Newest Jays Show Their Enthusiasm as They Embark on Their High School Careers 
Pre-freshmen and freshmen were all smiles as they were
kept busy with many Orientation Day activities. Above,
pre-freshmen Corey Avrard (front), Gabe Blatty,
and Josh Bonano are all smiles as they sit patiently
in homeroom to start a full morning.
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Visit the Orientation Day Photo Gallery,
and see the many events the newest Blue Jays experienced!
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Book Day 2009: Big Brothers Watch Over the Newest Blue Jays With the Help of Their Big Brothers, Pre-Freshmen and Freshmen Complete Book Day and Prepare for Orientation Day 
Seniors and juniors involved in the Big Brother program make sure the newest
Blue Jays find their way through Book Day. Above, Pre-freshman Charles Farley (left) and his Big Brother, senior Tommy Barnett; Big Brother, junior Alex Burch
and pre-freshman Tyler Cao are all smiles for Book Day.
Take a look at the Blue Jays who participated in Book Day:
Book Day 2009: Wednesday Photo Gallery |
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Jesuit Summer 2009: Hot, Hot, Hot!!! Camps, Workshops, and Physical Plant Improvements Keep Jesuit Sizzling
Jesuit Day Camp
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Jesuit Soccer Camp
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Jesuit Baseball Camp
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St. Ignatius Hall
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Although the official 2008 – 2009 academic year ended on May 22, activity on Jesuit’s campus did not stop simply because of a date.
From summer camps to important construction to technology updates to academic workshops, Jesuit’s campus bustled with various activities that enhanced either the physical plant or the young men who participated in the many summer events. If you happened to be away or if you failed to keep up with the web site during the summer hiatus, here’s an opportunity to catch up on the 2009 Jesuit Summer. Jesuit Summer Review 2009
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Welcome Day 2009 Brings Together Big and Little Brothers, Many for the First Time, and Certainly Not the Last
Blue Jays form a line for grilled burgers at Sunday’s Welcome Day, where
Big Brothers officially greet their Little Brothers, who are the
newest crop of incoming students for the 2009-10 year.
Welcome Day New Students Photo Gallery
Audio: Listen to Fr. McGinn’s Homily at Welcome Day Mass
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At the 2009 Jesuit, Jazz, & Jambalaya, Jesuit Opens Its Doors for an Up Close -- and Casual -- Look by Prospective Students and Their Families
Magical Evening: Blue and White Friday Night Wows Prospective Students 
Magician Michael Mentz, a junior whose magic act wows an audience of prospective
Blue Jays, tosses a deck of cards from the Jesuit Auditorium stage to
Nicholas Tanner, a 6th grader at St. Clement of Rome who enjoys a front row seat
with his friends at the inaugural “Blue & White Friday Night.”
Approximately 500 boys in elementary schools throughout the New Orleans area
were treated to a taste of Blue Jay student life, including sports demonstrations, a Fantasticks performance by the Philelectic Society, and an exhibition by the
Jesuit Cheerleaders. The event concluded with spirited participants chomping
on hot dogs and nachos, and tossing their souvenir Blue Jay footballs
in the Traditions Courtyard.
Blue & White Friday Night Photo Gallery Faces in the Crowd at Blue & White Friday Night |
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