July 2023 Parent Pride Newsletter |
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Dear Parents / Guardians,
Happy Summer! We hope that you are having a relaxing and productive time spent with family and friends. We have been busy on campus getting prepared for the upcoming school year and making improvements on campus that will benefit our students as well as our faculty and staff. We hope that you are as excited as us to enter another school year where many memories will be made!
We are still registering incoming freshmen and are already over the 160 mark! This is a nice uptick in students from last year’s graduating class. If you know of any incoming freshman that still hasn’t decided on where they would like to attend high school, please let them know about the advantages of a JCA education. We do feel that our parents, students, and families are the best marketers of our school!
Even though our campus is without students, there’s still a buzz this summer with all of our camps in session, our student workers- giving the school a wonderful facelift, our maintenance and janitorial staff working to improve our environment, and our staff members who are diligently working to create a smooth transition to the new school year. Without all of these important people, there wouldn’t be such a calm but exciting anticipation to the 23/24 school year.
Even though the summer is growing old, there is still time to get those home improvement projects done, read that good book, take that last minute vacation, or do whatever it is that makes your family happy. And…as a reminder please read the Parent Pride for important reminders for the upcoming school year.
We wish you nothing but sunny days and happy summer memories!
Sincerely,
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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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Class schedules have been e-mailed to students. Schedule change requests must be made in writing. Forms are available on the JCA Website under the Students tab, or in the Main office. More than one change request can be made on the same form. There is a $75 fee for the changes requested. No schedule change is official until the student receives written notification. If a change cannot be made, the fee will be returned. |
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Senior Portraits
Seniors may schedule an appointment to get their senior pictures taken by VIP at JCA. The package will include yearbook poses. If a student chooses not to schedule an appointment their yearbook picture will be taken in August.
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Who - Class of 2024
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What - VIP SENIOR PORTRAIT and YEARBOOK PREMIER DATES
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Where- JCA - enter at the main lobby doors pictures in room 102
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When - July 10- July 13 from 10:00am -6:00pm by appointment only- Walk ins not accepted
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How: visit: www.vipis.com/services/illinois-senior-portraits to schedule your appointment
Remember- Yearbook Only Photo dates are in August during school. You must have your picture taken by VIP to appear in the yearbook. These pictures will be scheduled when we get back to school.
Parking Passes
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Who: Seniors from 8am-10am
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Juniors and Sophomores from 10am-noon
- Any student may purchase a parking space throughout the school year if spaces are available.
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What: Student Parking Spot purchase and registration
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Where: Dean's Office
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When: Starting, Wednesday August 9th*
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How: Wait in line, choose your spot, pay the fee, register your car and driver
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Cost $200 pay cash or check at registration or go to the JCA website jca-online.org, click on the Student tab, scroll down to Parking Pass and fill out the information. Online sales start 8/1. If paying online, you will still need to wait in line at the Dean's office.
- know the make, model, and license plate number of the car you will be driving.
- Show your current, valid driver’s license, or a photocopy of the student's license.
- A student may register for one other student if they have a photocopy of that student’s valid license. A senior may not register for an underclassman.
*Please note that the date changed from 8/10 to 8/9
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 the sale on August 9th. Go to the JCA website jca-online.org, click on the Student tab, scroll down to Parking Pass 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 have someone purchase a pass for you or wait until you get back in town.
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 through out 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 adjacent 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. We will give you a new spot for the day and talk to the other student.
Do I have to buy a parking pass?
If you want to park in the JCA parking lot, you must purchase a pass. Students may park on the westside of the streets in the nearby neighborhood but are subject to city parking and zoning laws.
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Freshman Welcome Mass
Campus Ministry and Admissions welcomes all freshman and their parents to mass on Sunday, August 13th at 10am in the Student Activity Center. Parking will be available in the South Lot and you may enter through the glass doors facing Ingalls Avenue. Immediately following mass there will be a mandatory information meeting with the JCA Administration and Staff. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mr. Jared Voss in the Admissions office. We look forward to sharing our faith as the newly formed class of 2027!
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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 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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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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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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Grab your friends new and old, and meet us at the Heritage Quad under the brilliance of our Victory Light on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
The night will be full of live music, food, drinks and fellowship. We look forward to bringing everyone together and kicking off Homecoming week! Purchase your tickets soon; prices increase on 8/1. Click below to learn more about the event or to purchase your tickets!
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Class of 2024 Disney Trip |
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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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