Jesuit Is the School that Will Change Your Life!

Lunchtime in the Traditions Courtyard during Welcome Week             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.             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 2008 had four valedictorians, 38 National Merit Semifinalists, and 272 graduates who successfully matriculated to 47 universities all over the country, as well as the ones at home, including Loyola, Tulane, LSU, and Xavier. Last year’s graduates were awarded almost $18 million in scholarships to several hundred colleges and universities. The Class of 2009 has 35 National Merit Semifinalists, five National Hispanic Scholars, and two National Achievement Semifinalists.             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 162 years, no qualified young man has been refused admission to Jesuit because his family could not afford the tuition. Tuition is $6,450 for the 2008-09 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   Mr. Jack Truxillo Director of Admissions 504-483-3936 admissions@jesuitnola.org 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.

Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2008 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

And they’re off! Middle school runners from the metropolitan area gathered in City Park, Wednesday afternoon to run a competitive mile and a half race at the Jesuit-Dominican Elementary Invitational. Congratulations to all of the boys who participated in this event. Visit the Jesuit-Dominican Elementary Invitational Photo Gallery.

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

Pre-freshmen in homeroom Monday morning are ready to start Orientation Day and their high school careers. Before visiting their classrooms and meeting  their new teachers, pre-freshmen and new freshmen, along with their Big Brothers, participated in the Jesuit Investiture Ceremony. Pictured above are pre-freshmen Robert Allende (front), Evan Bailey, Brandon Barnett, and Mason Belle. Check out the Orientation Day/ Investiture Ceremony Photo Gallery.

Retif Oil: American Legion Baseball Blue Jay Day Camp Jesuit Science Camp Jesuit Computer Lab Although the official 2007 – 2008 academic year ended on May 27, 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 website during the summer hiatus, here’s an opportunity to catch up on the 2008 Jesuit Summer.                                                 Jesuit 2008 Summer Review

Welcome Day Brings Together Blue Skies, Grilled Burgers, and
Big & Little Brothers Celebrating Blue Jay Spirit

 

At Welcome Day on Sunday, May 4, 2008, Big Brothers and their incoming Little Brothers scurry for a shady place in the Traditions Courtyard where they can savor their grilled burgers. Welcome Day begins with Mass in the Chapel of the North American Martyrs, followed by a presentation in the Jesuit auditorium. The event concludes with a scrumptious lunch of grilled burgers with all the fixings. Approximately 500 Blue Jays attended the event.  Welcome Day Photo Gallery