Dear Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit community,
We have constantly monitored the recommendations and notifications of the CDC and our national, state and local governments. Taking all of this into consideration, we have decided that it is in the best interests of our students, faculty, staff, and extended community to continue online learning throughout the remainder of the school year. The school building will remain closed.
Our school year will end for all students on Friday, May 15. Grades will continue to be assigned for school work until the last day. There will be no formal exams, but some teachers will assign final projects while other teachers may have final assignments that will substitute for an exam. Final grades will be issued as soon as possible after May 15. Some students may have AP exams after May 15. Faculty will continue to work with those students to be prepared for those exams.
Recognition of our seniors and celebrating their accomplishments is a priority for us. We have moved our Graduation ceremony to 10:00am on Friday, July 17. The Class of 2020 Baccalaureate Mass will be at 4:00pm on Thursday, July 16, followed by the Scholarship and Awards Ceremony at 5:00pm . We are hopeful that we will be able to convene as a community on these days to honor the Class of 2020. As we know, these dates could possibly change but we will do all that we can to celebrate on those dates. The official graduation date of the Class of 2020 will remain May 21, 2020, so that transcripts, etc. may be issued. This date will appear on the diplomas but we plan to celebrate the ceremony on July 17.
Food Donation Drive-Thru Drop Off
Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit parking garage: 130 John Portman Blvd. NE
Help provide food security for Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit families in need. Drop off the 12 items below in the no-contact drive-thru. Have the items in the trunk or back of your vehicle. Volunteers with face masks and gloves will collect the items out of your vehicle.
Food items may also be ordered online and sent to:
Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit c/o St. Thomas More Catholic Church
636 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Decatur, GA 30030
12 Disciples Box food needed:
canned beans jelly, grape or strawberry
canned chicken pasta and pasta sauce
canned fruit peanut butter
canned vegetables sandwich bread
canned tuna shelf-stable milk
cereal, family size white rice
boxes and grocery bags are also welcomed donations
Acceptances for the Class of 2024 are now being issued on a rolling basis. Please contact the Office of Recruitment at admissions@cristoreyatlanta.org if you have specific questions regarding your status.
The school building is closed until further notice; however, Admissions documents, payments, and other correspondence may be mailed or deposited into the drop box located at the front of the school building. Do not mail cash. All sports, clubs, and activities are canceled at this time.
Re-enrollment Contracts
Re-enrollment contracts were sent to all families. Contracts will be valid upon the start of the 2020-2021 school year only if all prior balances have been paid in full or arrangements have been made with the Finance Department. All current CRAJHS students are required to re-enroll during the re-enrollment period in order to return to CRAJHS for the 2020-2021 school year. Please contact the Finance Department with any questions.
MARTA card sales
All MARTA card sales are suspended until further notice.
If you are a Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School family in need, please email communications@cristoreyatlanta.org for information and resources.
Georgia COVID-19 Hotline
The state of Georgia has a new COVID-19 hotline. If you believe that you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, please contact your primary care doctor, an urgent care clinic, or your local federally qualified healthcare center. Please DO NOT show up unannounced at an emergency room or health care facility.
Public Hotline (844) 442-2681
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Local Public Health Organizations
Georgia Department of Public Health
Clayton County Board of Health
Cobb and Douglas Public Health
Fulton County Board of Health
Gwinnett Newton Rockdale County Health Departments
Family Support
Food Locator
Find food resources for your family using your zip code
Atlanta Community Food Bank COVID-19 Response - where to find food
Individuals can text "FINDFOOD" for responses in English or "COMIDA" for responses in Spanish to 888-976-2232.
Regional food support available to Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit families through APS and area counties:
Metro school districts are offering free meals to children 18 and under while school is out, along with adults who have disabilities - based on the school district's policy. More details about free meal locations for school children can also be found on the United States Department of Agriculture's website here.
Atlanta Public Schools
Cherokee County
Clayton County
Cobb County
Fulton County
Gwinnett County
Henry County
Rockdale County
MUST Summer Ministries
Must Ministries will have pick up locations throughout the summer. Families must bring their children with them. In addition, our families must send an e-mail first. Find all of the locations and information on the MUST Ministries website here.
The Giving Kitchen
The Giving Kitchen will assist families who work in the restaurant industry. For information go here.
Additional Resources
Catholic Charities Atlanta
Catholic Charities Intake/Family Stabilization Line: 770-429-2369
United Way - 211
International Rescue - Eligibility requirements, see below
Eligibility: Refugee or asylum status in the US for less than 5 years, loss of income due to COVID 19 (this must be documented somehow- through a text, letter, etc. that clearly states a cut in hours or lay off due to COVID-19), and be willing to accept a referral to their employment services to receive help in finding additional employment.
Referral process: Contact Mr. Perez at lperez@cristoreyatlanta.org for additional information and to be referred directly to the organization.
Affordable Internet Programs
Resources for Low-Income & Immigrant Atlanta/Metro-Atlanta Residents
Mental Health and Crisis Resources
In these challenging times, we are better together.
Many of our supporters have asked how they can help Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis. The most immediate need is for our school families who are struggling. Kindly consider making a gift to the newly established Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit Family Fund so that we may help school families through this crisis. Providing families with temporary financial relief to meet their rent, grocery, and utility bills will help ensure that our students remain committed to their studies and will provide much-needed security in these unstable times.
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