Dear Parent /Guardian,
Thursday, October 4, 2018 is the final turn-in day for the Fall Spirit Raffle. Please make sure students bring their raffle envelopes to homeroom. All envelopes will be collected during homeroom. The drawing for the raffle will take place on Friday, October 5th during school between noon and 1 p.m.. Winners will be notified individually and announced at the JCA home football game Friday night and placed on the JCA website.
Each year the Fall Spirit Raffle is one of several supporting activities, including JCA’s premier fundraiser, Jubilate, that help reduce the cost of education for students and families at JCA. Last year the JCA community helped raise funds to offset the $1.4 million dollar gap between tuition and the actual cost to educate a student at JCA. Below you will find an overview of Student Quotas, Early Incentives, and Final Incentives from this year’s Spirit Raffle.
Student Quotas:
1. One JCA student sell $450 worth or 90 tickets (4-1/2 books)
2. Two or more JCA students sell $650 worth or 130 tickets (6-1/2 books)
3. Note: If a student is unable to meet their quota, the balance will be added to their tuition.
Early Incentives:
* Students who turn in their quota for the first turn in (9/20) will be eligible for a raffle to earn: chance to win JCA lunches for one week, gift cards to Spirit Shop, gift cards to local eateries and cash prizes!
Final Incentives – One Student:
* Incentive 1: Sell $550 or 110 tickets. Dress in spirit wear from 11/27 through 12/22/17.
* Incentive 2: Sell $650 or 130 tickets. Free day in 2nd semester, tuition reduction of $100 plus dress in spirit wear from 11/27 through 12/22/17.
Final Incentives – More than One Student (each student is eligible):
* Incentive 1: Sell $800 or 160 tickets. Dress in spirit wear from 11/27 through 12/22/17. * Incentive 2: Sell $950 or 190 tickets. Free day in 2nd semester, tuition reduction of $100 plus dress in spirit wear from 11/27 through 12/22/17.
Blessings,
Mrs. Christine M. Voss
Director of Special Events
Please call me with any questions: 815-773-0784
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Heritage Week
In celebration of 150 years of Catholic Education in Will County, Joliet Catholic Academy will be honoring the Carmelites, Joliet Franciscans, former faculty/staff and alumni during the Annual JCA Heritage Week.
On Wednesday October 3rd, JCA will host its 6th annual All School Retreat and Service Day. It is a regular school day and attendance is expected. The sophomores and juniors will be in class retreats conducted by campus ministry. The seniors and freshmen will all be engaged in community service projects in the greater Joliet area. We will be following regular school hours for starting time and dismissal. It is spirit wear dress code for everyone. Freshmen, Seniors and staff who are chaperoning will need to bring their own lunch. If you are on outdoor projects, please dress warmly. All sophomore and junior students on campus for the day will have lunch provided. We ask all juniors to please bring a snack that can be shared. Also please remember to bring permission slips with you.
Heritage Week Daily Celebrations
Monday:
Prayer Day – We will be sending out special prayers for you to use with your class at the start of each period.
Tuesday:
Picnic day – students will be allowed to eat outside on the quad and will have the whole lunch period. There are no homerooms on Thursday.
Wednesday:
Service/Retreat Day
Thursday:
Beggar Day -Students will be visiting all Theology classes to beg for alms for the poor. All money raised will go to the Carmelite and Franciscan missions.
Friday:
Celebration Day – We will have an All School Mass to celebrate the week at 9:15 a.m. All JCA families are welcome to attend.
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JCA Open House
JCA Families,
Please share the below information with interested families in the Joliet/Will County area regarding our 2018 Open House Dates.
Sunday, October 28, 2018
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
*Full Guided Tours and Presentations
Thursday, November 8, 2018 “Competitive Advantage Night”
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
*No Guided Tours; Presentations Only
Joliet Catholic Academy is the high school for you and your family! At JCA, every student is offered many opportunities to succeed. Angels and Hilltoppers are challenged in the classroom, presented with time for community service, tested on the playing field, and embraced by the missions of the Carmelites and Franciscans. JCA’s holistic approach to education, centered in their faith-filled curriculum, provides a scholastic environment that encourages success
An educational journey at Joliet Catholic Academy is filled with experienced, dedicated faculty and staff who inspire every student to reach their greatest academic potential. JCA students are encouraged to make their voice be heard through numerous extra-curricular activities presenting them with opportunities to be creative, to be unique, to build confidence, and to be their best self.
High school is more than just the classroom experience. Joliet Catholic Academy offers many opportunities for students to broaden their social experience, make new friends, and have fun with fellow Angels and Hilltoppers. JCA’s goal is to prepare young men and women for college and for life.
The Joliet Catholic Academy family warmly extends an invitation to you; experience JCA firsthand by attending Open House for prospective students and families on Sunday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or Competitive Advantage Night: Thursday, November 8, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
You will be immersed in our Carmelite and Franciscan values, you will meet our distinguished faculty and award-winning coaches, and you will see how JCA inspires students to be the best in their faith life, academic challenges, and social growth.
Tours of the school will be available. Faculty, staff, and students will be on hand to answer questions. Information on academics, athletics, clubs, and organizations will be available as well as tuition assistance information, Heritage Award scholarship application information, and much more.
ALL NEW: “Competitive Advantage Night”
Pick and choose from five 15-minute presentations highlighting JCA’s competitive advantage as a high school. There will be no guided tours at Competitive Advantage Night.
- College Readiness/College Placement and Scholarship
- College Prep Curriculum/Academic Resource Center
- High School Affordability/Financial Aid
- Spirituality/Service
- Extra Curriculars: Athletics, Clubs, Leadership Development
Joliet Catholic Academy looks forward to welcoming you and your family!
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School Picture Retakes
Seniors: Thursday, October 4, 2018
Freshmen-Juniors: Wednesday, October 24, 2018
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Stay Connected and Help Promote JCA
Don’t miss the latest news about JCA, Angels and Hilltoppers, events, and more; stay connected through social media. “Like” Joliet Catholic Academy on Facebook, “Follow” JCAOnline on Twitter, and check out Joliet.Catholic on Instagram.
Several extra-curricular clubs and sports also operate social media pages that the main JCA accounts will share and re-tweet. With changes to Facebook's algorithm over the last year, the more people that can share articles coming from the main Joliet Catholic Academy Facebook page, the better we can organically market all of the great things happening at JCA. Please continually re-tweet and share social media posts.
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Parent-Teacher Conferences
Thursday, October 25
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 25. Students will be dismissed at noon with conferences being held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. and from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Teachers and counselors will be available for parents/guardians to meet and discuss their student’s academic progress. Conferences will take place in the large gym on first-come, first-served basis.
Student schedules will be emailed to parents and guardians earlier in the week.
Please enter the school through the south entrance facing Ingalls Avenue. A list of faculty locations will be available in the lobby.
Parents with concerns about their student’s academic progress are highly encouraged to attend. If you are unable to attend, please feel free to contact your student’s teachers and/or counselor via e-mail or call 815.741.0500.
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Asbestos Management
Parents, teachers, employee organizations, and other relevant groups: Please be advised that the Asbestos Management Plan for JCA, as required by law, is available for inspection during normal business hours by representatives of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the State of Illinois, and the public – including teachers, other school personnel, representatives, and parents at 1200 N. Larkin Avenue, Joliet, Illinois 60435 within five working days after receipt of a written request for inspection. The school may charge the reasonable cost of making any copies requested.
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IMPORTANT:
Monday, October 15 students without required documentation will be excluded from school and school activities until documents are received. Please call the health office 815-741-0500, ext. 275 with any questions.
Flu season is just around the corner. Call your provider to schedule your flu shot or you can visit most local pharmacies to get your flu shot now. Please remember: Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory illness that can give you symptoms of a high fever, headache, sore throat, stuffy nose and achy muscles. A few tips to avoid getting the flu: Get your flu shot. Good hand washing, cover your mouth when you cough/sneeze and don’t share drinks.
Sportsbrain, the concussion program for JCA is active. It you suspect you have a concussion or if you have had a head injury, please register on Sportsbrain and do the daily checklist for concussion symptoms. All students should have a baseline in Sportsbrain. If you have not had a baseline test yet, please contact Saul Ramirez, Athletic Trainer
ATHLETES: Sports physicals for incoming Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors were due July 1 to the Health Office. Incoming Freshman athletes are required to submit a completed State of Illinois Child Health Examination Form (version 11/2015) by July 1. PLEASE DO NOT TURN IN PHYSICALS TO A MEMBER OF ATHLETICS OR COACHES.
Class of 2019: The meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) is required for students to enter the 12th grade. In accordance with the State of Illinois, all 12th graders are required to have Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine. 2 dose of Meningococcal vaccine are required, with the first dose on or after the 10th birthday and the second dose at least 8 weeks after the 1st dose. Only one dose is required if the 1st dose was received at 16 years of age or older. Vaccine documentation is required to have a dated signature from the vaccine provider and may be faxed directly to the Health office at 815-741-3015 or mailed to the school with attention to Health Office. Submit your students proof of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) administration that is signed and dated by the provider BEFORE the start of school.
Freshmen Class of 2022: Reminder for parents that the Freshman physical form must be completed on the State of Illinois Child Health Examination Form (version 11/2015). In addition, page two has a required parent Health History section that is to be completed in its entirety including, allergies, medications, explanations to all questions answered “yes” and MUST be signed and dated by the parent. The completed Child Health Examination form fulfills the sports physical requirement; therefore, a sports physical is not needed. Fall athlete’s physicals are due by August 3, non-athlete’s physicals are requested by August 3 as well.
International Travelers: Students that travel more than 2 weeks to or are from high risk regions, as indicated by the CDC are required to have an annual Interferon-Gamma
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Jubilate 2019
Mark Your Calendars!!! Jubilaté is happening on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Bolingbrook Golf Club. Jubilaté chair-couples, Amy & Ken Mihelich and Deb & Ellis Kennedy warmly welcome all to attend this wonderful evening of socializing, dancing, dinner and bidding all for the benefit of our JCA students. It’s not too late to be on the committee of volunteer parents.
Please contact Chris Voss with questions.
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Spirit Shop News
Stop in the Spirit Shop today to check out all of our JCA Gear !! A few new Hoodies, ¼ Zips, Bucket Hats, Popsockets and much more!!
Please remember, this is the only place you can purchase your required Uniform Polo shirts, gym shirts and locks.
Spirit Shop Daily Hours of Operation - When School is in Session
Monday - 7:15am – 3:00pm
Tuesday - 7:15am – 3:00pm
Wednesday – 7:15am – 3:00pm
Thursday - 7:15am – 2:00pm
Friday - 7:15am – 3:00pm
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Please remember we are OPEN when school is in session *
If JCA is Closed so is the Spirit Shop , Shortened Schedule , etc. etc.
WE WILL ALSO BE AT THE LAST 2 HOME FOOTBALL GAMES WITH SELECT ITEMS !! STOP BY THE TABLES !!
For more information on JCA’s Spirit Shop, contact
Paula Gorski
, Spirit Shop Coordinator, at 815.741.0500, ext. 231.
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Shadow Visits and Private Tours
Here at JCA, we realize that each family has specific needs, questions and expectations for their child. Therefore, we offer private tours to families throughout the year. Simply contact the Admissions Office at 815.741.0500 to schedule a mutually convenient time. The JCA Admissions Staff values our current JCA families as the greatest ambassadors for our school. Recommending an area family or student you know who is in 7th or 8th grade, or a potential high school transfer students, is a great way to help spread the word about JCA. Please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Quigley or Mrs. Ragusa in Admissions to connect with local families interested in JCA.
Shadow Visits offer seventh- and eighth-grade students an individualized experience by pairing a prospective student with a current Angel or Hilltopper who shares his/her academic and extracurricular interests. Students may shadow on most Fridays that JCA is in session from September through April.
The first Friday Shadow Visit will be this
Friday, September 7, 2018
. Please help spread the word.
Current high school students wishing to transfer to JCA are also encouraged to schedule a Shadow Visit and will be offered the opportunity to spend the day at JCA as part of the transfer process.
Parents/guardians who are considering having their high school student transfer to JCA should contact the office of the Vice Principal of Faculty and Operations at 815.741.0500, ext. 217.
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1200 N. Larkin Avenue
Joliet, IL 60435
P - (815) 741-0500
F - (815) 741-8825
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