Handbooks and FAQs

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Dress Code FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about the school dress code

Do I need a blazer on “Dress Attire” days and does it need to be branded for Jesuit?

No, on Dress Attire days, which are usually for Mass, students do not need to wear a blazer. If you would like to wear a blazer, sport coat, or suit they do not need to be Jesuit branded. (We do not sell any branded sport coats in any of our stores.)

Can students wear shorts for Standard Dress?

Yes. Like the pants, they must be khaki-style or chino-style shorts. No athletic shorts are permitted outside of PE/Athletics. Pants and shorts must be a solid color.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Admissions
Check-out the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions!

After completing the application online, what are the next steps in the admissions process?

Remember, your application is not complete until all items are checked on your Admission portal’s online checklist (such as recommendations, grades, or video.) Your next steps will include a letter to let you know if you have been accepted, financial aid award (if you applied for Financial Aid) and registration. Please visit the admissions timeline for more information.

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Graduation FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions

What is Baccalaureate Mass and are the seniors required to attend it?

Baccalaureate Mass is the closing liturgy for the class, sending graduates forth in gratitude and prayer. Graduation is a ceremony sending forth graduates into the world.  Attendance at Baccalaureate Mass is required for all graduates.

What do graduates need to wear?

Baccalaureate Mass

  • Students should be neatly groomed, wearing dress socks and shoes, dress pants, a collared shirt, and tie
  • Graduation gown (free of wrinkles) over dress attire 
  • Only Kairos crosses/pins and NHS, CSF cords—no other decorations
  • No cap for Baccalaureate Mass

Commencement/Graduation

  • Students should be neatly groomed, wearing dress socks and shoes, dress pants, a collared shirt, and tie
  • Graduation gown (free of wrinkles) over dress attire
  • Only Kairos crosses/pins and NHS, CSF cords—no other decorations
  • Cap (tassels on caps to be worn on the right side)

Why should I only steam my gown? Will the iron really melt it?

All students will receive their cap and gown package at the mandatory Graduation rehearsal. All NHS and CSF cords will be included in that packet, if applicable. If your gown is wrinkled, it is not a good idea to iron it as it can damage the fabric. Please only steam your gown - either with a hand steamer or by hanging it up in the bathroom with a hot shower running. Or check your clothes dryer to see if it has a wrinkle-free function.

What time can we arrive?

Baccalaureate Mass – Thursday, May 22, 2025 (Fr. Barry Gym)

Graduates arrive by 5:45 pm to check-in at Grace Court. Doors open for guest seating at 6:00 pm. Baccalaureate Mass typically runs approximately 75-90 minutes.

Graduation Ceremony – Saturday, May 24, 2025 (Memorial Auditorium)

Graduates must arrive no later than 10:15 am and should report to the basement of Memorial in order to be checked in. Doors open for guest seating at Memorial at 9:30 am. The Graduation ceremony typically runs approximately an hour and 45 minutes.

Where do we park for Baccalaureate Mass? (Fr. Barry Gym)

Rideshare Drop-off – Jacob Lane (GPS – 1200 Jacob Lane, Carmichael)

  • Rideshare services such as Uber or Lyft are encouraged and will have a designated drop-off zone off circle on Jacob Lane. Please help us be good neighbors, stay school side for traffic flow.

Handicap Parking & Accessible Family Drop-off – please drop in circle by Harris Center

  • For family members who need a more accessible/close entrance to the event, drop-off in the circle by the Harris Center. Plan to bring at least one family member to help attend. 
  • Handicap parking is available in marked spaces near the Student Athletic Center side of the building

General Parking – students and families, please ride together!

  • Enter campus from our main entrance off O’Donnell and Fair Oaks. Please help us be good neighbors and do not park on streets. Volunteers will be on site to help direct traffic. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Overflow Parking available on the upper field

Where are the seats?

All seating in the Fr. Barry Gym and at Memorial Auditorium is open seating.

Be mindful of any reserved seating signs that may be in place. 

Wheelchair and limited mobility seating is located on the main floor and will be clearly marked. 

Additional Memorial Auditorium Policies

  • Masks: Following California state guidelines, masks are not required at this time. Any updates to the policy will be communicated. Visit their website for further details.
  • Bags: All bags will undergo a thorough search prior to entry.
  • Balloons: Not allowed in the building as they cannot go through the metal detectors.
  • Flowers: Allowed in.
  • Food and Drink: With exception to unopened bottled water, food and drink is not permitted inside the venue.
  • Metal Detectors: All attendees required to go through a metal detector. All students should be directed to the front of the building for this.
  • Tickets: Every attendee, regardless of age, requires a ticket for entry.   

Where can family and friends watch the live stream?

Share www.JesuitHighSchool.org/Graduation with family and friends where links will be shared. Live broadcasts of the events will be publicly accessible with no registration or login needed. A variety of platforms will be available, including YouTube and Facebook.

When will I receive proofs for photos? What if they don’t arrive?

Proofs typically arrive by USPS 2-3 weeks after graduation. Bill Smith Photography will email individual families directly with photos and ordering information.

How do I order professional photos?

Bill Smith Photography will email/text individual families directly with photos and ordering information.

Or go to billsmithphoto.com

  • Select View/Order Sports & Event Photos from the “View My Images” dropdown menu
  • Select the event you are looking for (such as JESUIT GRADUATION )
  • If prompted, enter code and email that was sent to you and your student (personalized links will be emailed and also sent via text)
  • Select your package

Call (916)749-1026 and select Option 1 or email services@billsmithphoto.com

Where can family and friends watch the graduation livestream?

Share www.JesuitHighSchool.org/Graduation with family and friends. Live broadcast of graduation will be publicly accessible with no registration or login needed and will be linked at the top of the page. A variety of platforms will be available, including YouTube and Facebook.

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Math Challenge Exam FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions

Can my son take Geometry as a freshman?

Yes. If he takes and passes a Challenge Exam in Algebra 1 or Integrated Math 1 he will be placed in Geometry or Geometry XL as a freshman.

What course will my son be placed into if he does not take any Math Challenge exams?

Algebra 1

Can my eighth-grade son take summer school to advance in math?

Yes.

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Drama FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions

Who?

  • Any Jesuit High School student (9-12)
  • Any high school-age woman from either a private or public school
  • All under the guidance of a Professional Staff of theater teaching-artists

What?

Jesuit Drama is an after-school and weekend co-curricular activity

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Immersions FAQs
How to apply and other common questions

When does the process begin and how do I apply?

The process begins in November with an evening information session. Please see the school calendar for exact dates. If you are not interested in the immersion program, you need not attend.

The online application closes in mid November. 

The application link is available to students in their Service and Justice Google Classroom page and the school website. The application is submitted online through Webconnex. Paper applications are not accepted. 

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Letters of Recommendation FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some common questions about letters of recommendation that we get from students during the college application cycle. This same information is communicated to students and parents in our college information nights, college advising meetings, and during collaboration periods. We thought it may be useful to have this information in a cohesive and easily accessible document for your reference.

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Why Jesuit? FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about attending Jesuit

What does Jesuit offer that other schools don’t?

Jesuit is unique as we are a Catholic/Christian school and we teach these values across the broad spectrum of academic, athletic and other curricular programs. Our Christian Service program helps to develop “Men for Others.” In addition, by attending Jesuit High School you become part of a world wide network of “Jesuit” education! In the U.S.

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BYOD FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about the Bring Your Own Device program

So, how does this work?

All students are required to have a portable computer device. Families will be able to purchase a device of their own choosing. The links below provide specification requirements and offer examples of approved devices to help families make informed decisions. Please consider the following steps before purchasing a device for your family:

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School Schedule FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the schedule, Collaboration, Community and Flex periods

About the Schedule

What are the benefits of this schedule?

The schedule maintains classroom instructional time and frequency of class meetings while also providing more structured opportunities for students to feel like they are part of the campus community by improving access to teachers, re-emphasizing clubs and other co-curricular programs, and giving space and time for new programs for student support to take shape and help our students flourish.

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Website & Email Communication FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about syncing the calendar and subscribe/unsubscribe

How do I sync the school calendar into a Google or Apple Calendar?

The preferred method for linking the school calendar to your personal calendar is to subscribe. Subscribing to the calendar allows you to refresh and see changes. You may also use the “iCal Feed” button but that will only download a snapshot of the calendar. The static “iCal Feed” download will not reflect updates that occur after your download.

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Student Social Media Best Practices

These guidelines suggest best practices regarding the publication of commentary on social media by students.

For the purposes of these guidelines, social media means any facility for online publication and commentary, including but not limited to: websites, blogs, wikis, social networking sites such as Google+, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Flickr, and YouTube.

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Dress Code & Personal Appearance Policy
Includes examples and dress policies for standard, casual and dress attire

Jesuit High School believes that student appearance has an impact on attitude and behavior. It is the responsibility of parents to see that their student is properly dressed and groomed for school. Students are expected to adhere to the dress code throughout the school day and they are to be properly groomed at school-sponsored events. Violations will result in detention (JUG). Students found to be in flagrant or repeated violation may be denied entrance into class and/or sent home from school.

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Digital Citizenship
Online presence requiring a partnership between students, parents, and school

The process of teaching young men about the importance of their online presence requires a strong partnership between students, parents, and Jesuit High School. As a representative of Jesuit High School, all students must be diligent in maintaining a positive online identity. We would like to take a moment to share some resources with you that have been shared with your son to help you in guiding him to maintain a positive online identity.  

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7 Principles of Constructive Dialogue
Framework for respectful conversations for our community

Taken from the updated Faculty Handbook (Appendix E-7 Principles of Constructive Dialogue)

To guide our conversations, all members of our community will commit to following the 7 Principles of Constructive Dialogue. These Principles will provide the framework for respectful conversations so we may all learn and grow from each other’s insights and perspectives.

  1. Presume good intentions
    If someone says something you disagree with or which you don’t understand, assume that the person has good intent. Ask questions and seek first to clarify, not to disregard the comment. St. Ignatius of Loyola reminds us that we should be “more ready to put a good interpretation on another’s statement than to condemn it as false.”
  2. Use “I” statements
    Your experience is true for you, but it may not be universal. Speak about your experiences and things that are true for you. Use statements that begin with “I think that…,” “I feel….,” or “It seems to me….” Avoid statements that begin with “You know how you…..,” “We all believe….,” or “Everyone knows…..” 
  3. Understand that the speaker’s experience is valid for him/her
    Although an individual’s experience may be different than yours, that doesn’t make it any less