Originally published at Orange County Catholic
WHEN SUMMER vacation came to an end, students enrolled in Cristo Rey Orange County High School knew an exciting adventure was about to begin.
SOPHOMORE STUDENT AMALIA RECEIVES A SPECIAL BLESSING FROM HER DAD DURING THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. PHOTOS BY ANN CHATILLON
As soon as they arrived on the Santa Ana campus for the first day of school on Aug.14, motivated and mature high schoolers realized they could dream big with an even bigger support system surrounding them.
FRESHMAN STUDENT YVONNE GETS TO WORK IN THE CLASSROOM DURING HER FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES.
“Cristo Rey is innovative and unique,” founding principal Karelyn Roberts told Orange County Catholic during the first month of the fall semester. “The small school environment contributes to our ability to provide individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student. Failure is not an option at Cristo Rey. We are able to successfully support students so that all students experience success in the classroom and their workplace.”
While academics are a major aspect of student life at Cristo Rey, a corporate work-study program employs every student five full days a month in an entry-level, professional job for all four years of high
