JOLIET CATHOLIC ACADEMY... A TRADITION.

A Coeducational College Preparatory High School Co-sponsored by the Carmelites and Joliet Franciscan Sisters Our Mission “Inspiring Growth in Knowledge and Faith,” the family creates an environment that cultivates opportunities for academic excellence, meaningful service, Christian respect, and Catholic values in the traditions of the Carmelites and Franciscans. WELCOME TO JCA A TRADITION OF VALUED HISTORY AND EXCELLENCE IN HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION

The JCA family has been grounded in tradition and inspired by faith for over 147 years at the center of Catholic education in Will County. An educational journey at Joliet Catholic Academy is filled with experienced faculty and dedicated staff committed to helping every student reach his or her greatest potential. Students at Joliet Catholic Academy have many opportunities to succeed. Angels and Hilltoppers are challenged in the classroom, expected to serve within the community, tested on the playing field, and embraced by the missions of the Carmelites and Franciscans. JCA’s holistic approach to education, centered in the school’s faith-filled curriculum, creates an educational experience that encourages success. The goal of the Joliet Catholic Academy family is to prepare young men and women for college and for life. Join the JCA family of nearly 700 current students and 22,700 alumni, led by the Franciscan Sisters and Carmelite Priests, and become part of A Tradition that is second to none! A TRADITION OF... ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Academic excellence is one of the hallmarks of Joliet Catholic Academy. After moving through our educational program, students are well prepared to attend the college of their choice. JCA’s diverse curriculum offers students an individualized education based on their strengths, providing them with the opportunity to achieve their maximum intellectual potential. Students are placed in the academic program that best meets their needs based on their academic strengths.

Curriculum Placement College Prep - Furnishes students Chemistry, and Statistics. Students Accelerated/Honors Prep - with the understanding of basic skills in a fourth year of a foreign Directed at the highly academically and the ability to master these skills language may request to take the gifted and talented students who to better prepare them for further A.P. Spanish, French or Latin exam. enjoy the challenges of a demanding academic study. Academic Resource Center program of studies. and Students needing special academic Dual Credit - Advanced Placement Upper College Prep - Provides assistance may qualify for JCA’s courses are offered to juniors students with a fundamental Academic Resource Center, where and seniors in English IV, U.S. understanding of the basic skills students are tutored in small Government, Calculus, Biology, and discipline they need to achieve groups by our certified Learning Physics and Micro Economics, success in college. Resource staff. European History, U.S. History,

Academic Distinction The Class of 2016 earned over $14.9 million in college scholarships, which equates to approximately $92,500 per student.

25 students in the Class of 2016 were named State Scholars

The average ACT score was 29.0 for honors program students and 26.5 for the top 50% of the Class of 2016.

Angels and Hilltoppers can earn Advanced Placement and Junior College credits while attending JCA.

2 DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

COUNSELING ENGLISH The Counseling Department provides a student focused The mission of the English Department is to teach a program that is developmental, comprehensive, and philosophy that exceeds a high academic level, one that preventative, providing an educational process that cultivates challenges students to examine and interpret the human and challenges all students to be lifelong learners growing condition and the inter-relatedness and responsibility of all in faith, knowledge, understanding, and service. The people. The goal is to help students connect literature to the Counseling Department is comprised of three guidance human experience by strengthening problem solving and counselors and a college/career counselor. critical thinking skills so that students have superb decision making abilities and a sense of self-worth. The department To learn more, visit: also offers a course in AP English Literature. www.jca-online.org/counseling-department To learn more, visit: www.jca-online.org/english-department

THEOLOGY MATH JCA’s Theology Department is staffed with knowledgeable The Math Department boasts a team of excellent faculty religious faculty members who have a combined average of members eager to share their knowledge and challenge 15 years of teaching experience. JCA students take Theology students in their studies. The department’s “Formula for classes all four years of high school, and the department is Success” includes an Eighth Grade Math Program for the first high school in the Diocese of Joliet to track student accelerated learning, a Math Lab designed to provide cognition and affect development using the NCEA’s IFG supplemental tutoring from JCA math teachers, Dual Credit standardized testing, developed with the National Conference courses offered for college credit, and Advanced Placement of Catholic Bishops. courses in Calculus and Statistics. To learn more, visit: To learn more, visit: www.jca-online.org/math-department www.jca-online.org/theology-department

FINE ARTS FOREIGN LANGUAGE JCA believes the arts are an important part of the high school JCA students are challenged to think differently, broaden experience. The arts make a real contribution to the their learning spectrum, and become exposed to new cultures, intellectual, expressive, emotional, and creative growth of a expanding their worldview. French and Spanish courses are person. Angels and Hilltoppers are required to earn credits offered to students. Different approaches to learning such as for graduation in both Art and Music. Students are also given opportunities to travel abroad and National French and the opportunity to become involved outside the classroom Spanish contests will entice students to continue their foreign setting with extracurricular activities such as exhibits, field language studies throughout all four years of high school. trips, and musical performances. Advanced Placement courses in Spanish and French are offered. To learn more, visit: To learn more, visit: www.jca-online.org/fine-arts-department www.jca-online.org/foreign-language-department

SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES JCA’s Science Department is staffed with accomplished Students taking social studies classes have a unique faculty members who have experience at both the high school opportunity to expand their worldview and learn from and collegiate level. Multiple subject labs provide hands on outstanding faculty who have more than 150 years of learning to help students understand phenomena in the teaching experience combined. Courses are offered in world of science. The department utilizes technology in the Business, Government and International Relations, classroom through virtual dissections and labs. The department U.S. History, AP European History, AP U.S. Government, also offers Advanced Placement courses in Chemistry, AP U.S. History, and AP Microeconomics. Biology, and Physics. To learn more, visit: To learn more, visit: www.jca-online.org/social-studies-department www.jca-online.org/science-department

3 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN TECHNOLOGY

At Joliet Catholic Academy we understand the importance of education and technology working hand in hand to enhance the learning experience, preparing students for a successful future. JCA seeks to challenge all students with a rigorous curriculum, utilizing state of the art technology and the most current trends in curriculum integration. It is our goal to provide all students with access to digital curricular content and the latest productivity applications; training in the use of applications that enhance learning, and coursework in digital citizenship for the appropriate and responsible technology use.

1:1 Initiative Computer Center Microsoft Innovation We strongly believe that the 1:1 A state of the art facility where for Education Technology Initiative supports our the students have a quiet and JCA’s 1:1 initiative is based on the mission, “to cultivate opportunities comfortable environment to do Microsoft/Windows 10 Platform. for academic excellence.” JCA is 1:1 schoolwork on their laptops. For All student computers will have during the 2016-2017 school year students without laptops, there Office 365 and each student will with all freshmen and sophomores are three labs fully equipped have a JCA email account through using Lenovo N22 laptops. Our with PCs. Teaching stations with Microsoft Outlook. With the Office teachers have been trained and are projectors provide opportunities 365 accounts, students will have prepared and excited to work with all for modeling during instruction. access to the complete Office Suite students using the latest technology Also, with our new Office 365 of programs, as well as OneNote, available to provide new and unique initiative, even students without One Drive, and all other free learning opportunities. The benefits laptops will be able to work on Microsoft applications. of going 1:1 are limitless and include their schoolwork and access their opportunities such as: files stored in OneDrive. Technology in the Classroom All classrooms are equipped with the • Increased student-centered learning We will be continuing the tradition latest technology needed to ensure • Enhanced student and teacher of the JCA Tech Club, which an education that prepares students collaboration meets in the Computer Center to be ready for a future filled with • Increased student engagement, one day each week after school to endless possibilities. With Microsoft accountability, and creativity broaden the minds of those students Innovations for Education and interested in technology. • Efficient feedback on formative and Google Apps for Education, teachers summative assessments and students have a wide variety of programs available to them to aid in • Organization of notes, homework, doing everything from organization tests, and projects all in one device and collaboration to innovation and creativity. Examples include: OneNote Class Notebooks, Mix, Sway, Yammer, Skype, Socrative, Graphing Calculator, AutoCollage, and CronoZoom.

Plus Portals Plus Portals is an avenue for parents, students and teachers to communicate and share information such as: • Course Expectations • Course Syllabus • Assignments • Grades • Email between teachers and parents/students

4 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES 98% of the Class of 2016 are pursuing higher education College Matriculation in the Past Five Years Amherst College Lake Erie College Aquinas College 66% Arizona State University Lander University of students in the Class of 2016 Augustana College Lawrence University earned college scholarships Augustana University Lincoln College Ball State University Loras College Baylor University Louisiana State University Bemidji State University Loyola Marymount University Benedictine College Loyola University, Chicago Manhattan College Bethany Lutheran Marian University University of Arkansas Boston College Marquette University University of California, Santa Barbara Bowling Green State University McKendree University University of Chicago Bradley University Miami University University of Colorado Bryant University Michigan State University University of Dayton Butler University Michigan Technological University University of Denver Carroll University (WI) Milliken University University of Dubuque Carthage College Milwaukee School of Engineering University of Evansville Central Michigan University Missouri State University University of Findlay Clemson University New York University University of Illinois, Chicago Coe College University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Colorado State University Northeastern University University of Iowa Columbia College, Chicago Northern Illinois University University of Kentucky Colorado School of Mines Northern Michigan University University of Miami Concordia University Northwest Missouri State University University of Minnesota Converse College Northwestern University University of Mississippi Creighton University Oklahoma State University University of Missouri Culver-Stockton College Olivet Nazarene University University of New Mexico DePaul University Palm Beach Atlantic University University of North Dakota Dominican University Parkland College University of Notre Dame College of DuPage Purdue University University of Pittsburgh Earlham College Purdue University NW University of Redlands East Tennessee State University Quincy University University of Saint Francis Eastern Illinois University Robert Morris University University of San Diego Eureka College Roosevelt University University of South Alabama Fairmont State University Saint John’s University University of Southern California FIDM, Los Angeles Saint Joseph College University of Southern Indiana Ferris State University Saint Louis University University of St. Francis Flagler College Saint Mary’s College University of Tampa Florida State University Saint Mary’s University, MN University of Wisconsin, Madison Fontbonne University University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Franciscan University Salve Regina University University of Wisconsin Osh Kosh Grace College Sam Houston State University University of Wisconsin, Platteville Grand Valley State University South Dakota School of University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point Grand View University Mines and Technology University of Wisconsin, Whitewater Hampton University Southeast Missouri State University University of Wyoming Hillsdale College Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Upper Iowa University Hobart and William Smith College Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville Valparaiso University College of the Holy Cross St. Ambrose University Vanderbilt University Hope College St. Norbert College Villanova University St. Thomas University Walsh University Illinois State University Washington University, St. Louis Illinois Wesleyan University Taylor University Webster University Indiana University The Ohio State University Western Illinois University Iowa State University Trinity Christian College Western Kentucky University Iowa Wesleyan College Truman State University Western Michigan University Ithaca College Tulane University Wheelock College U.S. Coast Guard Academy William Woods University Kent State University University of Alabama Xavier University

5 A TRADITION OF... FAITH & SERVICE

The spiritual atmosphere at Joliet Catholic Academy is what sets it apart from other area high schools. In support of JCA’s mission, four years of religious studies are required and a comprehensive spiritual life program is provided by a vibrant Campus Ministry department. Campus Ministry implements programs that contribute to the spiritual welfare of the entire JCA community in developing a Roman Catholic environment that fosters a deep, personal relationship with God and Jesus Christ through the charisms of the Carmelites and Franciscans. JCA offers students a variety of ministries and formative programs to enrich their faith and character development.

Liturgical Experiences Christian Service • Daily Mass is offered Monday JCA students complete a and Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. in minimum of 60 hours of the small chapel. All are welcome. Christian Service throughout their four-year careers, working • Prayer services are offered Friday both within the school and the at 7:15 a.m. in the small chapel. Joliet community to directly All are welcome. impact the lives of others. • The chapel is open throughout the day for private prayer and Retreats reflection. • Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, • All-school Masses and the JCA faculty and staff all participate together in an annual • The Sacrament of Reconciliation day of renewal. is offered throughout the year and on retreats. • Kairos will be offered to students during their senior year.

46 4 15,000+ The Class of 2016 completed over 15,000 hours of service in their time at JCA.

7 A TRADITION OF... ATHLETIC SUCCESS

Athletics plays an important role in developing the discipline and competitive spirit required for academic success. JCA has a tradition of winning state titles, national championships, and sportsmanship awards. More importantly, there is no greater feeling than running on the field, taking the court, walking on the course or cheering in the HillZone as an Angel or Hilltopper.

Notable Recent Alumni • 36 student-athletes from JCA’s class of 2016 will continue their education at the collegiate level. • Kelly Murphy ’08 was a member of the 2016 U.S. Olympic women’s team that won Bronze in Rio. • Coby Fleener ’07 recently signed a $36 million dollar contract with the NFL’s . • Allie Quigley ’04 is the two-time defending WNBA “Sixth Woman of the Year” for the . • Josh Ferguson ’11 signed a free-agent deal with the NFL’s .

Boys Sports Girls Sports Basketball Cross Country Cross Country Football Dance Team Golf Ice Hockey Soccer Soccer Swimming Swimming Tennis Track & Field Track & Field Volleyball Volleyball Wrestling

2016 graduate Mia Farrell is currently a freshman basketball player at the prestigious University of Chicago.

68 30 State or National Championships across seven different sports 6 Current Professional Athletes

Athletic Achievement 13 Football State Championships (Illinois High School Record)

3 Volleyball State Championships

3 Baseball State Championships

1 Golf State Championship

6 Pom-poms National Championships

2 Cheerleading National Championships

2 Basketball National Championships

2016 graduate Drake Fellows is currently a freshman baseball player at D1 powerhouse Vanderbilt University.

97 A TRADITION OF... FAMILY & COMMUNITY

The JCA family consists of nearly 700 current students, their parents and families, faculty and staff, and over 22,700 alumni, led by the Franciscan Sisters and Carmelite Priests. Our most recent capital campaign, “Honoring our Past, Building our Future,” raised over $1.5 million, furnishing the school with new windows, updated Wi-Fi infrastructure, and the creation of the beautiful new Heritage Quad. Heritage Quad brings the iconic “Victory Light” back to campus, and provides an area for all within the JCA community to gather and celebrate our rich traditions.

93% of Students Participate in Extra-Curricular Activities 30+ Clubs and After-School Programs Offered

10 Clubs, Organizations and Activities Anime Club Art & Literary Magazine Bass Fishing Club Book Club Color Guard Drama Club Fall Play French Club French National Honor Society Habitat for Humanity Hillzone History Club Improv Troupe International Thespian Troupe 1046 Intramural Sports Jazz Ensemble Key Club Latin Club Latin National Honor Society Leo Club Math National Honor Society Math Team Movie Club Musical Theatre Troupe National Art Honor Society National Honor Society Percussion Ensemble Photography Club Psychology Club Respect Life Club Scholastic Bowl Science Club Spanish Club Spanish National Honor Society Spring Musical Student Ambassadors Student Council Student Newspaper Tech Club Tri-M Music Honor Society Varsity Club Victory View Media Vocal Ensemble Weight Room

11 TUITION AND FEES FOR 2016-2017

At Joliet Catholic Academy, we strive to provide a TUITION ASSISTANCE, SCHOLARSHIPS, quality Catholic education. Tuition and fees cover only AND GRANTS a portion of what it costs to educate a student. Detailed JCA awarded over $860,000 in financial aid during the information on tuition and fees can be found in 2015-2016 school year. What’s the return on your tuition JCA’s Parent-Student Handbook. dollar? JCA isn’t just a four-year investment, It’s a 40-year JCA strives to keep the tuition rate as competitive as investment. Colleges and future employers accept and hire possible through the generosity of our alumni, friends, our students because they trust a Joliet Catholic Academy and sound financial management. education. The applications for scholarships, financial aid, and grants are available in November of each year. It is our belief that finances should not be the sole factor in determining whether or not a student has the Families seeking financial aid are required to complete opportunity to attend Joliet Catholic Academy. We feel both the JCA Scholarship and Tuition Assistance application strongly that the education we provide, the values and the Joliet Diocese FACTS application. JCA Tuition we teach, and the opportunity we offer for individual Assistance will be awarded to enrolled students who qualify attention and participation should be available to all and are selected. students. The JCA Admissions and Financial Aid departments work hand-in-hand with families ensuring Endowed/Non-endowed Annual Scholarships that all interested students may receive a quality JCA’s scholarships come from thirty separate endowed Catholic education. scholarships and twenty-three non-endowed scholarships for current students in need of financial assistance. The A Catholic education is an investment for a lifetime. scholarships are sponsored through the generosity of the JCA Alumni Association, JCA families and friends, memorial TUITION foundations, the Carmelite and Franciscan orders, and $11,295 for the first student outside foundations such as the Catholic Education Fund and the Kazma Family Foundation Scholarship. $10,120 for the second student ($1,175 discount) $8,945 for the third student ($2,350 discount) Academic and Leadership Scholarships No charge for a fourth student ($11,295 discount) Franciscan-Carmelite Top Scorer Scholarships - Merit-based scholarship for incoming freshmen with the highest ranking scores on the first sitting of the placement exam. TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS The number of awarded recipients and monetary awards Payments can be made via credit card or automatic vary based on the test scores. bank transfers. Other options are available and arranged Heritage Award Fund - These merit-based awards focus through the Business Office. on leadership and talent, and can be renewed as the JCA offers a arietyv of payment options: recipient continues to develop in those areas throughout • Full payment four years at Joliet Catholic Academy. Applications for the Heritage Award are available from October 1st • Bi-annual payments through December 1st each year. Requirements and • Quarterly payments further information on applying can be found at • Monthly installments www.jca-online.org/heritageaward.

Work Aid FEES Students who qualify for tuition assistance through the For a complete list of additional fees for the FACTS application process, may be eligible to participate 2016-2017 school year visit in the Work Service Program. Money earned throughout www.jca-online.org/admissions/tuition-and-fees. the year and in the summer months on work crews both inside and outside of the building is credited directly to Fees will vary from year-to-year depending on obligations. tuition accounts. Many fees are also optional (busing, parking, schedule changes, virtual courses, etc.). To view a complete list of all JCA scholarship and financial aid options visit www.jca-online.org/admissions/financial-aid.

12 JCA STUDENTS COME FROM MANY PLACES

Hillside Downers Grove

294 88 Naperville

Woodridge Darien Montgomery Aurora Burr Ridge 55 Bolingbrook

Oswego Lemont

Romeoville Orland Park Yorkville Plainfield Crest Hill Homer Glen Lockport

355 80 Newark Shorewood Mokena New Lenox 57 Rockdale Frankfort

Minooka 80 Monee Manhattan Channahon Elwood

Morris Wilmington Peotone Coal City 55 Manteno 2016-2017 ATHLETIC PASS

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2016-2017 ADMISSIONS CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Homecoming Parade/Football Game () Friday, September 30, 2016 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. vs. Nazareth Academy Football Junior High Night Friday, October 21, 2016 7:30 p.m. Kickoff vs. Marist HS Step Up Day for 8th Graders Friday, November 4, 2016 8th Grade Boys Basketball Tournament Sunday, November 13, 2016 Open House Sunday, November 20, 2016 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 1, 2016 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Pre-Exam Workshop Wednesday, January 11, 2017 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Placement Exam Saturday, January 14, 2017 8:00 a.m. Freshman Registration Wednesday, February 15, 2017 6:30 p.m. 7th Grade Youth Leadership Conference Thursday, March 16, 2017

The complete JCA 2016-2017 Events Calendar can be found at www.jca-online.org/events.

Contact the Admissions Office to schedule a private family tour or discuss tuition and financial aid options. To request more information visit www.jca-online.org/admissions.

Contact: Ryan Quigley, JCA Director of Admissions 1200 N. Larkin Avenue | Joliet, IL 60435 [email protected] or 815.741.0500 ext. 214 815.741.0500 | www.jca-online.org