Parking Spot Sale - August 7 from 8 a.m. - Noon

Student parking passes will be sold starting August 7th in the Dean's Office. Seniors may register and choose their parking spot starting at 8 a.m. and all other students with a valid driver’s license may start registration at 10 a.m. Students may purchase a parking space in the Dean's Office anytime throughout the school year, if spaces are available.

When registering, drivers must

• Show the student's current, valid driver's license, or a photocopy of the license
• Pay the $200 registration fee - cash, check or show the receipt of payment online.
• Register the make, model, and license plate number of the car you will be driving. 

FAQ:

Can I use a credit card to pay for the pass?

Yes, pay for the pass online and bring a copy of your receipt to Dean's Office to choose your spot. Go to jolietcatholicacademy.org, click on My JCA in the header, scroll down & click the Purchase 2025-2026 Parking Pass button and fill out the information.

Can I register a friend?  

Yes, you may purchase a pass for another student if you have a copy of his/her driver’s license. Only seniors can purchase a spot before 10 a.m.

I’m out- of -town and can’t make the sale. What do I do?

You can purchase your spot when you get back to town or have a friend purchase a spot for you.

I don’t have my driver’s license yet but will get it this year, do I still have to pay the full cost?

You can purchase a pass anytime throughout the year, passes are $100 a semester.

Where do I buy the pass?

Parking passes are for sale in the Dean’s Office which is located adjected from the Main Office.

Will I get a receipt of my purchase?

Yes, receipts will be provided upon request.

What do I do if I drive a different car to school?

You can register more than one car with us in the Dean’s Office, make sure to switch the hang tag to the other car. If you get a new car, just come to the office, and let us know.

What do I do if someone is parking in my spot?

If someone parks in your spot, park in the front of the school and come to the Dean’s Office to let us know. We will give you a new spot for the day and find out who is in your spot.

Do I have to buy a parking pass?

To park in the JAC lot you must have a valid parking pass. Students are allowed to park on the west side of the streets in the adjacent neighborhood but must adhere to city parking regulation. Students who park in the lot without a pass will be fined and given a detention. Continued disregard for school rules will lead to further disciplinary action.

Click here to purchase a parking pass.

Greetings from the JCA Admission’s Office!

We look forward to seeing our Freshmen and Transfer students on Thursday, August 14 from 7:50 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Students need to be in uniform and report to their homeroom class no later than 7:50 a.m. Transfer students report to Room 110. Freshmen and Transfer students must bring their class schedule, laptops and a pen.

The day is designed for our newest students to get familiar with the building and have an opportunity to go through their class schedules. A complimentary lunch of pizza, chips and water will be provided. 

A few reminders to help prepare for the start of school:

• Finish up your summer reading assignment. 
• Purchase textbooks and laptop if you haven’t already!
• Shop the Uniform Sale to purchase uniform shirts and school locks.
• Be sure to turn in a birth certificate and physical form to JCA’s main office.(See website for days/hours main office is open)
• Students and parents must attend the Freshman/Transfer Welcome Meeting & Prayer Service on Wednesday, August 13 beginning at 5:00 pm in the Student Activity Center.

Freshman Summer Checklist

The Spirit Shop will reopen in August for the Uniform & Lock Sale

August 4^th – Monday - 9:00am – 7:00pm

August 5^th – Tuesday – 12:00pm – 7:00pm

August 6^th – Wednesday – 9:00am – 2:00pm

August 7^th – Thursday – 9:00am – 2:00pm

We are looking for some volunteers. Would you like to help out in the Spirit Shop? Some of the duties entail running a register, folding clothes when needed, and helping customers with purchases. If you are interested, please contact Paula Gorski at spiritshop@jca-online.org, and she can send you more details.

The following 3 steps must be completed before the first day of fall sports tryouts, which is August 11, 2025. If this process is not completed the athlete will not be able to tryout, participate in practices or competition. 

The following sports are offered in the fall: Boys and Girls Cross Country, Football, Boys and Girls Golf, Boys Soccer, Girls Tennis, and Girls Volleyball.

Step 1: Get your annual physical exam. Physicals are good for 395 days (13 months) per the IHSA.  Physical forms must have the athlete and parent signature. 

Step 2: Turn in your current sports physical to the main office, or by emailing ddispenza@jca-online.org. Pictures, screen shots, jpeg, jpg, or any other picture format, ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. Only PDF forms will be accepted. You can also fax a copy of the physical to 815-741-3830.

Step 3: Complete online athletic sport registration at https://www.gobound.com/il/schools/jolietcatholic. Registration is NOT complete until all information is filled out and uploaded and the sports fee is paid. 

If you turned in a hard copy of the sports physical, you do not have to upload a copy on Bound. 

For additional information on tryouts and first practices, please visit Tryout Information - Joliet Catholic Academy.

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.

My 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
• Go to:  https://www.mymealtime.com

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Important Summer/New school year Information

All Students

• 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.

• Emergency Action Plans (EAP’s) are requested for those students with asthma, diabetes, epilepsy (seizures) and severe allergies. EAP’s are available on the website. 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.

• 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.

• 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

• Senior students are to submit documentation for their MENINGOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE (MCV4). Documentation for the MCV4 vaccine administration must have the providers dated signature.

• 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.

815-741-0500 Ext 275, 815-741-3015 fax, nurse@jca-online.org

Please follow the link below to access our school calendars including the 2025-2026 At-A-Glance Calendar. The full 2025-2026 calendar will be available online soon.