I Love the close family feel. The teachers make learing enjoyable for all the children.
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Posted by a parent on 09/20/09
An excellent preparation for young men and women to prepare for their lives in a Christian environment.
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
I am not an alum, but a parent, and was concerned how high school would help or hurt my child. Seeing her flourish and meet new friends; meet the academic challenges and getting involved confirms our choice to send our child to JCA.
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Posted by a parent on 04/04/08
JCA is an excellent school that has given me a true foundation in academics and spirituality. You can find negatives at any school but the positives far out weigh any negatives at JCA. The teachers truly care about their students and from my experience the friendships last a life time.
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Posted by a other on 04/04/08
JCA is so much more than just a high school; the teachers are dedicated, students on every academic level are supported and encouraged to succeed. I am proud to say that I back Joliet Catholic Academy!
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Posted by a other on 04/04/08
My daughter goes to Joliet Catholic Academy and we couldn't be happier. She has made new friends and while the school took a bad rap with a drug bust 2 years ago, she is hanging around with kids and we have a parent network where they go to one another's homes and are hanging out (and there isn't any
... Read more drinking allowed) and they are having fun because the kids are good kids. We really like the kids and they come from nice families. The teachers are interested in her doing her best and the academics are excellent. We are very happy with her education and we have seen our daughter grow so much over the past year. We are very pleased in so many ways. Athletically it is excellent too! They work her so hard! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/03/08
Joliet Catholic Academy is like any other school. They all have their pros and cons. There's drug usage and partying probably more at JCA because most of these people come from money. Didn't they just have a drug bust last year. So quick with the comments that bad things don't happen at private schools.
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Posted by a parent on 03/27/08
We pulled our son after 10th grade. The academics were excellent, but if you are not an alum it is hard to fit in. Our son felt very excluded. As parents we signed up for several activities, and were never contacted. This was not a good fit for our family.
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Posted by a parent on 04/08/07
We are now sending our second child to JCA - and it is worth every penny of the tuition it costs. Each of our children have been happy there - and never a worry about their safety. The instructors will stay late or come in early to help. We couldn't be happier - and the kids love it there!
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Posted by a parent on 03/26/07
Joliet Catholic Academy is a strong Catholic college prep school. My two children always tell me they love going to a school where the biggest problems are untucked shirts and chewing gum.
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Joliet schools — Joliet Catholic Academy is located at 1200 N Larkin Ave, Joliet IL 60435. 1200 N Larkin Ave is in the 60435 ZIP code in Joliet, IL The school district for Joliet Catholic Academy is the Diocese Of Joliet Education Office. Joliet Catholic Academy is a Catholic school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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