Inspiring Growth in Knowledge and Faith Since 1869
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Inspiring Growth in Knowledge and Faith since 1869 JOLIET CATHOLIC ACADEMY A Coeducational College Preparatory High School Co-sponsored by the Carmelites and Joliet Franciscan Sisters Our Mission Inspiring growth in knowledge and faith since 1869, the Joliet Catholic Academy 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 150 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 their 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 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. 100% of the Class of 2018 was accepted into college, 78% were accepted into 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 Academic Resource Center Accelerated/Honors Prep - with the understanding of basic The Academic Resource Center Directed at the highly academically skills and the ability to master these complements the Joliet Catholic gifted and talented students who skills to better prepare them for Academy curriculum by offering enjoy the challenges of a demanding further academic study. support to those students diagnosed program of studies. Advanced Placement and with mild-to-moderate specific Upper College Prep - Provides Dual Credit - Advanced Placement learning disabilities and/or attention students with a fundamental courses are offered to juniors and deficit disorder. understanding of the basic skills seniors in English III, English IV, Students entering this program and discipline they need to achieve Spanish, French, U.S. Government, will be receiving supplemental success in college. Calculus, Biology, Physics, instruction one period per day in Microeconomics, European a small group setting with an History, U.S. History, Chemistry, emphasis on the academic content and Statistics. of their college preparatory classes. Academic Distinction The Class of 2018 earned over $12 million in college scholarships, averaging over $75,000 per student through four years of college. 31 students in the Class of 2018 were named Illinois State Scholars. The mean ACT score was 30.3 for Honors Program students and 27.1 for the top 50% of the Class of 2018, well above Illinois’ public school state average ACT of 21.2 from 2017. Angels and Hilltoppers can earn Advanced Placement and Junior College credits while attending JCA. 70% of the Class of 2018 scored a “3” or higher on A.P. Examinations earning college credit, well above the state and local public school averages (65.6% and 37.6%) from 2017. 2 DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW COUNSELING ENGLISH The Counseling Department provides a student focused The mission of the English Department is to teach a philosophy program that is developmental, comprehensive, and that exceeds a high academic level, one that challenges students preventative, providing an educational process that cultivates to examine and interpret the human condition and the inter- and challenges all students to be lifelong learners growing relatedness and responsibility of all people. The goal is to help in faith, knowledge, understanding, and service. The students connect literature to the human experience by strength- Counseling Department is comprised of three guidance ening problem solving and critical thinking skills so that students counselors and a college/career counselor. have superb decision making abilities and a sense of self-worth. The department also offers courses in AP English Literature as To learn more, visit: well as a Writing Lab for students during advisory period for www.jca-online.org/counseling-department one-on-one consultation regarding essays and research papers. 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 WORLD 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 for Education We strongly believe that the 1:1 A state of the art facility where JCA’s 1:1 initiative is based on the Technology Initiative supports our the students have a quiet and Microsoft/Windows 10 Platform. mission, “to cultivate opportunities comfortable environment to do All student computers will have for academic excellence.” JCA is 1:1 schoolwork on their laptops. There Office 365 and each student will during the 2018-2019 school year are also three labs fully equipped have a JCA email account through with all students using approved with PCs. Teaching stations with Microsoft Outlook. With the Office laptop devices. Our teachers have projectors provide opportunities 365 accounts, students will have been trained and are prepared and for modeling during instruction. access to