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January 2025

Opening Doors

My favorite part of the day is 7:15 am. Most mornings at that time, I have the privilege of joining Principal Nadia Guy and Academic Dean Nolan Grady as they greet students at Cristo Rey’s front door.

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Setting the Foundations

Amethyst J. '24 is part of the inaugural class of Seattle's newest high school, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School (CRJS), a college-preparatory, Jesuit school. CRJS has 40 schools across 24 states with more than 12,300+ students enrolled nationwide. These schools integrate four years of rigorous academics with four years of professional work experience through the Corporate Work Study Program.

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Is It Time to Ban Cellphones from Schools?

Her classmate Sofia J., who plans to become a pediatrician, was also unaware of the policy. “Now that I’m actually attending Cristo Rey, I feel the cellphone ban is beneficial,” she says. “I noticed I was participating more and engaging more in the classes I was taking. Even though I love using my phone, it’s not something I need during the school day. My education is more important.” As for making friends? “The in-person interactions are definitely more helpful than being on social media,” she emphasizes.

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