2020-21 School Year Updates
In consideration of current health guidance and the safety of our community, we will begin the 2020-21 school year in a 100% virtual learning setting.
- Freshman Academy will begin on August 10.
- The first day of school will be August 17.
Please see the latest updates for the 2020-21 school year.
2020-21 School Year Announcement
July 11 School Reopening Update
June 27 School Reopening Update
June 12 School Reopening Update
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
Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer Program
The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) and the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) have partnered to provide food benefits to families with children who receive free and reduced lunch. The Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer Program (P-EBT) will provide a one-time allotment of funds to help prevent food insecurity to families. Those who receive SNAP benefits will see the benefits loaded on to their EBT card by mid-July. Those who are not currently receiving SNAP benefits will need to apply for the program. The applications will be available in July. Please click here to see information on the program and how to apply. For more information about P-EBT in Georgia, visit https://dfcs.georgia.gov or call 877-423-4746.
The Family Needs Team continues to partner with Catholic Charities Atlanta to meet the needs of our families during this time. CCA has program that helps eligible families find and apply for benefits when needed. If you are eligible and need assistance applying for SNAP (Food Stamps) benefits please call 404-710-2733 or email ssierra@ccatlanta.org.
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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