June 2023 Parent Pride Newsletter |
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Dear Parent / Guardian,
I say it every year, but I can’t believe the school year has come to an end. We have had so many successes this year and much has been accomplished. We are A Tradition…of Family, Success, and Spirituality. It is because of families like you that we are able to celebrate all of the good things that make up Joliet Catholic Academy. We say congratulations to our Class of 2023 and good luck with all of their future endeavors. We also congratulate all of our students that have earned awards and achieved many accomplishments at all levels.
I feel that one of the great things about this past year was the amount of parent involvement at the school. The parent board did a superb job this year and through this organization, many parents had the opportunity to be involved in many events. An ongoing goal of mine is to make sure that parents understand that they are a big part of the community of Joliet Catholic Academy. We have to be able to work Together to ensure a successful experience for our students. I look forward to working with all of our parents in days to come.
I hope that everyone in the JCA community has a relaxing and fulfilling summer and we look to the 23/24 school year for many more JCA successes!
Sincerely,
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Congratulations Class of 2023! |
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The Joliet Catholic Academy Class of 2023 graduated on Sunday, May 21 in the JCA Student Activity Center. Earlier in the week on Tuesday, JCA graduates took part in a Baccalaureate Liturgy led by Principal Celebrant the Most Reverend Carl Markelz, O.Carm., at the Cathedral of St. Raymond. The Class of 2023 received awards highlighting the numerous accolades they garnered during their high school careers. Sunday’s graduation culminated in JCA’s newest graduates walking the stage and receiving their diplomas.
Click here to view the full list of announced awards, the Baccalaureate and Commencement Ceremony Program, and the photo gallery from the 2022-2023 school year.
The Class of 2023 is the latest addition to the greatest tradition!
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Associate Principal's Office |
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All Joliet Catholic Academy students are required to complete summer assignments. Please click the link below to view your assignments. Read More
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All Joliet Catholic Academy students are required to complete Christian Service hours. Please encourage your son/daughter to work on their service hours and find opportunities to give back to so many deserving people and institutions. While much of the process remains the same from previous school years there have been some updates. Read More
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Beginning on Aug 10th in the Dean's Office, students may purchase a parking hang tag, register their car and pick a parking spot at the following times.
Seniors 8am
Juniors 10am
Sophomores 12pm
The cost is $200 for the school year. Students may pay for their parking spot online and bring in a copy of their registration or pay cash/ check at the Dean's Office. Available parking spots can be purchased anytime throughout the year in the Dean's Office.
All drivers will need to show their valid driver's license, or a photocopy of the license. A student may register for one other student if they have a photocopy of that student’s valid license. You must know the year, make, and license plate number of the car that you will be driving to school. No underclassmen will be registered before their scheduled class time.
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Please click below if you are interested in bus transportation.
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Summer Recommendations for Rising Juniors and Seniors:
- Compare and Visit Colleges
- Prepare questions for each visit
- Compare College Costs
- Prepare a target list of Colleges/Universities you plan on applying to in the fall (5-10 schools)
- Work on College Essays
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Utilize Naviance to help with the college search
Summer Recommendations for all students:
- Complete Summer Assignments
- Plan to participate in enriching summer activities such as job shadowing, volunteering, internships, or pre-college summer programs. Consider the colleges on your list when planning these activities. ALSO READ, READ, READ!
- Get a job!
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10th, 11th and 12th graders-update/complete your resume in Naviance
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Hello parents,
Every other year, Campus Ministry provides confirmation preparation classes to our students interested in receiving the sacrament. Confirmation preparation classes take place during homeroom periods throughout the school year, and students seeking to receive the sacrament can do so in the spring along with the students from a local parish. Any costs that are incurred come from the parish and are typically under $50. We will begin this process again next school year, and we have begun to build a list of interested parties. If you have a student who would like to be confirmed in the Catholic church, or you would like more information on the process, please reach out to Campus Ministry by email jca-ministry@jca-online.org or phone (815-741-0500, ext. 262-Mrs. Ferro, or ext. 263-Dr. Bailey).
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Greetings from the JCA Admission’s Office!
Below is a checklist to prepare for your incoming freshman’s transition to JCA. Please contact the Admissions Office with any questions.
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A good number of JCA students also are a part of car pools or drive themselves to school each day. If you are interested in being connected with a JCA family for a car pool, please complete the Car Pool Interest Form below.
Current families are encouraged to complete this form if you have an extra seat in your car and can help! Once all responses are gathered, the information will be sent to you. It will be your responsibility to contact families with whom you would like to arrange a carpool. Please consider completing the form if you have an extra seat in your car! COMPLETE NO LATER THAN August 1, 2023.
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The Spirit Shop will be OPEN a few days in June for anyone wanting to get a head start on Uniforms or other JCA Gear!!
Tuesday’s & Wednesday’s – June 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th - 7:00am – 11:00am
The Spirit Shop will reopen in August for the Uniform & Lock Sale
August 7th – Monday - 10:00am – 7:00pm
August 8th – Tuesday – 2:00pm – 7:00pm
August 9th – Wednesday – 9:00am – 2:00pm
August 10th – Thursday – 9:00am – 2:00pm
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IHSA Class 2A State Champions |
Congratulations to our Hilltopper Baseball team on their back-to-back State Championship! |
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Each summer Joliet Catholic Academy welcomes over 900 grade school students to the home of the Angels and Hilltoppers. JCA offers 20 different camps to accommodate campers’ individual interests via Academic, Athletic, Activity, and Fine Art Camps. Our accomplished teachers and coaches enjoy working with campers so they can have fun, learn something new, and improve their skills. Camps are available to those of all ages, ranging from three-years-old all the way up to incoming freshmen. Some incoming freshmen camps have not been listed and may occur in July/early August as part of preseason preparation for those sports. Registered incoming freshman students will receive additional information on those camps/tryouts.
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Class of 2027 Summer Camp Information |
Please see the attached document for Class of 2027 Summer Camp information.
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Athletic Registration for 2023-2024 School Year |
Any student interested in trying out for a sport for the upcoming 2023-24 school year MUST complete the following:
Joliet Catholic Academy athletics registration 3 steps:
Step 1: Get your annual sport physical exam. Athletes must use the IHSA Physical form that can be found under the Athletic tab on the JCA website, in the drop down, “Sports Physicals.” Sport Physicals are good for 13 months. All freshman athletes can use their school physical it if is dated after May 1. Physical forms must have the athlete and parent signature. Sports Physical Link
Step 2: Turn in current sport physical to the Athletic Office, email (PDF attachment - no photos) ddispenza@jca-online.org, or fax to 815-741-3830.
**THESE 3 STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF TRYOUTS OR THE ATHLETE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TRYOUT** (FIRST DAY OF FALL TRYOUTS: AUGUST 7, 2023)
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Need to replace your computer for next school year? Click below for some helpful info!
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Quest Food Management Services Inc. provides food services for your student at Joliet Catholic Academy. Quest believes the variety of food, cuisine, and dining experience students have available to them shouldn’t stop at the doors of their school. That’s why Quest offers a program based on cooking fresh food from scratch, assembled-to-order menu options, healthy choices that are flavorful and appealing, and offering an inviting dining experience for all.
Mealtime – Online Payment System
- Make deposits directly into student meal accounts
- Deposits can be made through ACH payment or credit card (can also setup auto replenish)
- This cashless system keeps the lunch lines moving
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Important Summer/New school year Information
All Students
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Health Office information is on the school web site under the Parents tab, click on Health Office
- Medication Administration Authorization (MAA) forms are required at the start of every new school year. Forms are also available on the web site. Over the counter (OTC) meds will NOT be given to any student unless this form is completed. It MUST have a signed parent AND physician signature to be compliant.
July 1st is the due date for sports physicals.
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Emergency Action Plans (EAP’s) are requested for those students with asthma, diabetes, epilepsy (seizures) and severe allergies. EAP’s are available on the web site. Medication Authorization forms to self-carry emergency medications and supplies must be submitted at the start of every new school year. Forms are available on the web site.
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Those that travel internationally to areas of high TB risk (most countries in Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Russia) for greater than 2 weeks are required to have IGRA prior to returning to school. Additional information is on the web site.
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Per the State of Illinois and JCA policy, students whose medical records are not in compliance will be excluded from school and all school activities, including athletics, starting October 15 and will remain excluded until all health records are compliant.
Incoming Seniors
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Senior students are to submit documentation for their MENINGOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE (MCV4). Documentation for the MCV4 vaccine administration must have the providers dated signature.
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The immunization requirement consists of: The first dose received on or after the 11th birthday; second dose on or after the 16th birthday. An interval of least eight weeks after the first dose. Only one dose is required if the first dose was received at 16 years of age or older. No proof of immunity allowed.
Just a friendly reminder from the health office. It is advised to please keep a personal copy of all health records in case a record gets misplaced during the school year.
Health Office hours while students are in attendance.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00am-2:30pm Thursday 8:00am -1:40pm
During school breaks voicemails and emails are checked weekly.
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1200 N. Larkin Avenue
Joliet, IL 60435
P - (815) 741-0500
F - (815) 741-8825
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