Steps to apply for an Immersion team:

Between October 13 and October 24, 2014

  1. Student submits an online application.
  2. Apps will be available on the Jesuit website on the eve of 10/13. jesuithighschool.org, select “Pastoral and Service” then “Christian Service” then “Immersions.” Scroll down until you see “Immersion Applications Now Being Accepted.” Select that post to see the information.
  3. Follow the link on that post to access and submit the application.
  4. Student prepares the “Parent Consent Form” for Immersions.
  5. Print the form from this parent e-mail or follow the link on the above post to access and print the form.
  6. Write your name at the top of the form. Fill in your immersion preferences as you entered them on your application. Ask your parent to read and sign the form.
  7. Student brings the Parent Signature Form and $100 trip deposit to Mrs. Barnes in Christian Service/Campus Ministry.
  8. Checks should be made payable to Jesuit High School. Cash will also be accepted.
  9. Trip deposits are non-refundable unless the student is placed on a waiting list or not placed on an immersion team.
  10. Student asks two faculty, staff or administrators for a recommendation.
  11. Request should be made in person rather than via e-mail.
  12. Faculty will access and submit the form using the Intranet.
  13. Student will be e-mailed an interview date and time.
  14. Student should arrive promptly, as time is limited.
  15. Failure to show removes the student from consideration.

Student Applicant’s Name (printed clearly): ______

PARENT CONSENT FORM Senior Christian Service Immersion Summer 2015

Please print, sign and have your son return this document along with a $100 non-refundable deposit to Mrs. Barnes in Christian Service by break on Friday, October 24. (Check payable to Jesuit H.S. or cash)

PARENT STATEMENT

My signature indicates that the information on my son’s application is accurate and that he has my permission to participate in this summer’s Christian Service Immersion program. I have reviewed my son’s top immersion trip choices and the cost of each of those trips. I understand if my son is selected I will need to be prepared to pay the full trip cost, unless we have requested and are subsequently granted partial financial aid.

DONATION SOLICITATION

In addition to the trip cost, each student participating on an Immersion is required to fundraise a minimum of $300 which may be used to offset any extra trip cost but primarily to donate to the charities he will work with during the Immersion. Each student will be instructed on how to setup his own online campaign page in order to invite family, friends, and parishes to donate. All donation money is due no later than Friday, May 1, 2015. Donations are tax deductible and all donors will receive a thank you card and Tax ID number through the mail from Jesuit High School. I understand I will be expected to make-up the difference if my son falls short of raising this minimum.

TRIP RANKINGS, DATES & COST(Please copy your son’s trip preference ranking from his online application)

As of 10/8 the costs are being finalized. Trip costs will range from $500 - $2,700. Amounts will be available on 10/13.

___Bay Area (May 31-June 5) $550+ donations

___Chiapas (May 29-June 6) $1700+ donations

___Guatemala (June 6-14) $2500+ donations

___Kansas City (May 31–June 6) $1200+ donations

___Los Angeles (June 14-20) $650+ donations

___New Orleans (May 31-June 6) $1200+ donations

___Nicaragua (May 28-June 6) $2,500

(Donation already included in price)

___Portland (June 7-13) $550+ donations

___Sacramento (May 31-June 5) $500+ donations

___Spokane L’Arche (June 14-20) $1200+ donations

___Spokane Indian Res. (TBD) $1200?+ donations

___West Virginia (TBD) $1300+ donations

If my son is selected for a trip I will attend the designated parent evening in January and on that evening bring a check made out to Jesuit High School for the amount disclosed in the acceptance letter which is sent over Christmas break. (If you would rather setup an incremental payment plan, please inform Mrs. Barnes ahead of time.) I am aware that trips outside of California need to purchase airplane tickets soon after the January parent meeting and once plane tickets have been purchased the money is non-refundable. I am aware that the non-profits JHS contracts with to host immersions have their own financial deadlines that JHS has already financed. If my son decides to withdraw from the trip Jesuit will not be able to reimburse any deposits made on myson’s behalf to the non-profits with whom they contracted. I understand that if my son needs to be sent home during an immersion trip, I am responsible for the airfare and must chaperone him home.

TERMS OF FINANCIAL AID

Limited financial aid is available for families in need. Jesuit High School administrators will determine how much aid can be distributed. Students already receiving Jesuit High School financial aid receive priority.

Please Circle One:

A.Our family will not need assistance.

B.Please consider our family for financial assistance.

In order for our son to participate we feel we can pay ______(dollar amount) towards the trip cost and also understand that we are responsible for the fundraising commitment.

______Parent Signature Parent Name (printed clearly) Date