JUNIOR JUSTICE 

 PROJECT 

Overview:

The Office of Faith and Justice is committed to providing students with a concrete context in which they explore what it means to be a "Man for Others." Brophy requires its juniors to complete a hands-on, 50-hour Justice Project either during the summer before their junior year, or during their junior year.

This Project, a .5 credit "class in the community", is an important part of the Brophy curriculum and the student experience. Students and parents should carefully consider the planning and selection of a student's Justice Project. If taken seriously, this project affords students a tremendous opportunity for growth. 

Rationale:

Our purpose is to teach student about social justice through an experience of service to people who know what it is to be pushed to the sides of society (marginalization). This purpose coincides with the mission of the Society of Jesus as seen through many recent documents which state the mission of the Jesuits for secondary schools. This mission reaches beyond a college-prep education, which is available in many other private and public secondary schools. What distinguishes a Jesuit education is the emphasis on a call to view the world from the perspective of marginalized people; a perspective which develops what Father Pedro Arrupe, S.J., the former General of the Society of Jesus, calls men and women for others.

Selecting a Project:

Junior year can be extremely busy, and students should select their Justice projects carefully and thoughtfully. Juniors will complete the Justice Project by participating in one of three Brophy Immersion Trips, a Justice Project during the summer after his sophomore year, or a Justice Project completed during either the fall or spring. Students and parents should carefully consider which of the available options is most suitable considering a student's academic schedule, extracurricular commitments, work schedule, and other outside commitments. 

{Note: Spots for summer immersion trips are limited. On average, roughly 150 students apply for 45 immersion spots, and thus the selection process is difficult.  Student applications are weighed with input from faculty and administration to decide the immersion trip rosters, but unfortunately there is not enough room for every interested student.}

1. Based on your commitments and schedules next year, think about when you would like to complete your project.  For descriptions of projects and more specific information, follow the web link for that project. Please remember that hours completed will not count for credit if not cleared with OFJ prior to work beginning.

Fall / Spring Justice Project: (Urban immersion into pre-approved local service site, such as St. Vincent DePaul, etc). Students can choose whether to complete their hours during the fall or spring semesters. Students who register for fall will meet with the OFJ at an orientation meeting upon returning to school in the fall. Spring students will meet in January. Students should wait until this meeting before deciding on or contacting an agency.

Junior Justice Project Contracts

Brophy Timesheet

Placement Agency Approval Request Form (If agency is not listed on the approved list below)

Approved Agency List

Summer Justice Project: (Urban immersion into pre-approved local service site, such as St. Vincent DePaul, Andre House, AZ Veteran's Home, etc.) After registration, the OFJ will meet with all summer JP students in an orientation meeting to discuss how to select and register with an agency- students should wait until this meeting (late March/early April) before deciding on or contacting an agency. Following the meeting will be a Summer Volunteer Fair where volunteer coordinators from several approved local organizations will be on campus to discuss volunteer oportunities with the students. Both the orientation meeting and the volunteer fair are mandatory for students participating in summer JP. Students will be expected to attend one reflection meeting on campus over the summer as part of their JJP.

Immersion Trips – Immersion Trips count for half of the 50 hour requirement for JJP. If a student applies for an immersion trip he is expected to also register for summer Justice Project and complete the remaining 25 hour committment. Students who particpate in immersion trips will be held to all the requirements and deadlines that other summer Justice Project students are held to. More information will be provided at the summer Justice Project orientation meeting at the end of spring semester prior to summer JJP. Each trip has specific goals and costs associated with them. For more information contact the OJF or consult the web pages.

** Some need-based Financial Aid is available; applications available upon trip acceptance.

***Due to changing laws, it it now required that all students taking part in immersion trips have a passport. The cost is roughly $150 and the process may take several weeks. Please plan accordingly and make arrangements to get your passport ASAP to ensure your participation on the trip. Please visit this link for more information on U.S. passports

2. After you have researched your options and decided on a project, be sure to attend the orientation meeting held at the beginning of the semester in which you plan to complete your justice project. At that time you will be given information regarding the contract and completion of your JJP. All expectations and instructions will be outlined at that time.

Questions? Problems? Contact the OFJ

Mrs. Broyles: 602-264-5291 ext. 6434 or tbroyles@brophyprep.org

Mr. Carroll: 602-264-5291 ext. 6519 or jcarroll@brophyprep.org