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JTHS 2017-2018 Points of Pride Page 1 of 13 JTHS 2017-2018 Points of Pride Joliet Township High School is proud to highlight student and staff achievements from the past academic school year based on over 300 press releases sent to local media outlets. Academic Achievement Advanced Placement JTHS offers 20 Advanced Placement and 30 Dual Credit courses that students can take as early as their first year in high school. These courses allow students to earn college credit while enrolled in high school. Since 2010, JTHS has experienced exponential growth in the number of students taking AP courses, exams, and scores of 3 or higher. The College Board recognized this growth in 2017 when it honored JTHS as the Advanced Placement School District of the Year for being the nation’s leader among small school districts in simultaneously expanding access to Advanced Placement courses and improving student performance. Outstanding AP Exam Performance Thirty-five students earned the recognition of AP Scholar, twenty-one earned AP Scholar with Honors, and one earned AP Scholar with Distinction. These students scored a 4 or higher on the AP Exam that was taken in the spring of 2017. Successful AP Exam scores can provide students with college credit. Advanced Placement Boot Camp To prepare students for the rigors of AP and honors-level coursework, JTHS offers a two-week AP Summer Boot Camp to freshmen, sophomores and juniors in the subject areas of English, social science and mathematics. Illinois State Scholars Eighty-nine students from the graduating class of 2018 earned the distinction of Illinois State Scholar for possessing strong academic potential based on a combination of exemplary ACT or SAT test scores and sixth semester class rank. State Scholars rank in the top ten percent of high school seniors in the state. 2018 Summa Cum Laude Graduates One hundred twenty-six seniors graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors. Senior students who obtained this status earned a cumulative 4.00 grade point average or higher after seven semesters. SAT Scores for the Class of 2018 The average SAT score for the top 10 percent of students in the Class of 2018 who took the SAT was 1287. The top 20 percent of students from the class of 2018 taking the SAT test had an average score of 1211. The SAT score range is 400 to 1600. The state of Illinois benchmark score for college readiness is 1080. College readiness indicates mastery of the Illinois Learning Standards. JTHS had 1,245 students who took the SAT test from the Class of 2018. Page 2 of 13 ACT Pacesetter Thirty-one students achieved an ACT Composite score of 30 or higher after taking the spring exam. National Merit Scholarship Commended Students Hunter Thoms, Madeline Blaauw and Alfreda Hogan were named Commended Students for the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. Commended Students placed among the top five percent of over 1.5 million students who took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test in 2017. Awards & Recognition Scholarships JTHS guidance counselors and staff assist students in securing grants and scholarships for post- secondary study. Annually, JTHS students secure over seven million dollars in grants and scholarships. Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry Top Students Each year the top 25 seniors from Central and West High School are honored at the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Education Committee’s Top Student Banquet. USF MERIT Scholar Carina Saucedo was selected as the 2018 scholarship recipient in the Multicultural Education Recruitment in Teaching (MERIT) program at University of St. Francis (USF). MERIT is a partnership between USF, JTHS, Joliet Public Schools District 86 and the Joliet business community. US Senate Page Nathaniel Schultz was appointed and sponsored by Senator Richard Durbin for the highly selective position of United States Senate Page, of which only 30 are selected throughout the entire country. JTHS Academies & Programs Freshman Academy Ninth grade students enter the Freshman Academy, a small school-within-a-school, which provides a safe and nurturing environment. Freshmen begin the day a period earlier than the upperclassmen, which allows them to take an additional elective or receive support in math or reading. Career Academies In their sophomore year, students enter a career-themed academy designed to increase student achievement by offering a small learning environment within a large school setting. The five JTHS Academies are the Academy of Arts and Communications; the Academy of Business Management and Information Systems; the Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math; the Academy of Health and Medicine; and the Academy of Human Services. Online Course Offerings An online Course Offerings Guide allows students and parents to navigate career-themed Programs of Study that assist with course selections. Similar to a college major, Programs of Study are recommended Page 3 of 13 course sequences aligned to a student’s career interest that provide a successful transition to post- secondary education or the workplace. Job Shadowing Sophomores complete a four-hour Job Shadowing experience relevant to their career interest and academy. As students observe employees on-site, they gain an insight into the abilities and aptitudes necessary for success in their career path. Advisory Program During advisory, a core group of 20-25 students and their faculty advisor meet once a day for 25 minutes. This allows advisory teachers and students to form relationships that focus on goal setting, academic achievement, student involvement, college/career preparation and overall success. College Preparation 24th Annual Betty Mahone Joliet Area Black College Fair JTHS students attended the 24th Annual Betty Mahone Joliet Area Black College Fair. The College Fair offered students the opportunity to talk with representatives and alumni from more than 20 Historically Black Colleges/Universities. 7th Annual Latino Empowerment Conference JTHS students attended the 7thAnnual Latino Empowerment Conference at Joliet Junior College hosted by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. JJC Black Teen Leadership Summit JTHS students attended the Black Teen Leadership Summit at Joliet Junior College hosted by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. US Hispanic Leadership Institute Conference JTHS students attended the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute Conference and Career & College Recruitment Fair at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. Central Talent Search Program Joliet Central High School collaborated with Joliet Junior College to establish the Educational Talent Search program that assists 500 Joliet Central students from disadvantaged backgrounds to increase high school graduation and college enrollment. ExxonMobil Career Exploration In partnership with ExxonMobil, eighty JTHS students participated in career exploration during one-on- one lunch conversations with members of ExxonMobil staff during onsite visits to the refinery in February and March. A variety of careers were represented among the ExxonMobil employees including engineering, nursing, finance, pipefitting, operations, administration, maintenance technician and more. Camp College JTHS partnered with University of St. Francis to host a free one-day workshop in June covering the fundamentals of the college application process. Page 4 of 13 21st Century Technology & Programs 1:1 Technology All students receive netbook computers, providing educational access beyond the walls of the classroom. Teachers have adjusted instructional delivery, using technology to motivate and engage students in learning. Wireless Access Full wireless access is available in all buildings, allowing students to become active participants in an online learning environment that supports electronic collaboration and communication. Student Help Desk Central and West Campus Technology Help Desks provide support to students experiencing technical issues with their netbook computers. Students serve as Help Desk Technicians, which provides an authentic, real-world experience. Blended Learning JTHS offers 22 blended learning courses where students meet two days a week as a class and the remaining instruction is facilitated online by the teacher. JT Learn The online JT Learn platform allows teachers to upload assignments, facilitate online discussions, post grades, and plan interactive lessons. Assignments are submitted electronically, and students receive instant feedback and support. This platform is similar to online learning environments in college. Home Access Center Home Access Center gives parents and students the ability to monitor progress online and through a mobile app. Grades on assignments, tests, attendance, and discipline records can be viewed in real time. Individualized Career Plan The Individual Career Plan is an online system that stores standardized testing data, allowing students and teachers to collaboratively review scores and set goals to improve academic performance. Students work with teachers to establish college and career goals that directly relate to their Career Academy. Community & Parent Engagement Parent University Parent University provides important information to parents and students. Events include a keynote speaker and breakout sessions that feature a variety of workshops with topics such as College Applications 101, College Scholarships, Career Cruising, Advanced Placement, and Academy Selection. Joliet Region Interfaith Education Council The Joliet Region Interfaith Education Council is a partnership
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