E-News - July 2009


Welcome to the first edition of our monthly newsletter.  We've got a lot of great content to bring you in this issue, and the issues to come.   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - we love hearing from our supporters!
From the President's Perspective
Magis – to do “the more”….It is our motto and the perfect word to describe what has happened this year.  We have done more in one year than most do in two, and more than anyone ever expected.  The following few items only touch the surface of all the work so many have done to get our mission and school off the ground.

We have indeed done “the more”….and I will continue to push us to do so. This is our inaugural monthly e-newsletter to keep you, our friends and supporters, up to date on the latest happenings at Cristo Rey Jesuit – the newest high school in Houston that targets kids from the poorest parts of Houston and prepares them for entrance into college as well as prepares them to be future leaders in our city.   Read More >
100 Students Within Reach!

Over the past eight months we have been busy introducing Cristo Rey Jesuit to rising 9th graders and their families throughout Houston. All of this hard work is paying off! To date, we have received more than 85 applications while student and parent interviews are taking place weekly.
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Jobs for All of Our Students

Companies throughout Houston have demonstrated their commitment to Cristo Rey Jesuit by supporting the Corporate Work-Study Program. This fall, 100 Cristo Rey Jesuit students will be employed by 23 companies during the academic year. Teams of four students will share one corporate, entry-level job.   Read More >

The 21st Century School

As we proudly give tours to visitors, the response is unanimous---the transformation is unbelievable! All of the renovations are aimed at providing students a first-rate facility for academic achievement and collaborative learning. Read More >

Meet the Cristo Rey Jesuit Staff

Although our numbers are small, the Cristo Rey Jesuit staff is mighty!  Since moving into our building last fall, we've added several members to our team.  Get to know the people behind Cristo Rey Jesuit.
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Important Dates
August 10 - Corporate Work Study Training Camp Begins
August 18 - Community Health Fair
August 31 - Students meet Corporate Sponsors
September 1 & 2 - Student Orientation at Job Site
September 3 - Mass of the Holy Spirit (6pm)
September 8 - First day of school for Class of 2013

How You Can Help
Financial and in-kind donations allow us to do "more" for our students and our school.  If you would like to make a donation to Cristo Rey Jesuit, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Director of Development, at 713-303-0060 or click here to make a donation online.

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