Academics

Academic Excellence is one of the hallmarks of Joliet Catholic Academy; students are well prepared to attend the college of their choice after moving through JCA's education program. Our diverse curriculum helps students to achieve their maximum intellectual potential, through three academic programs: College Prep, Upper College Prep and Honors/Accelerated. Students will be placed in the program that best meets their needs based on their academic strengths. Students needing special academic assistance may qualify for JCA's Learning Resource Program, where students are tutored in small groups by our certified Learning Resource staff.

JCA Honors Program – The intent of the Honors Program is to challenge academically gifted and talented students, provide them with a rigorous program to meet their needs, and encourage them to reach their full academic potential. honors courses and membership in the Honors Program are not synonymous. Memberships is based on the following: Freshmen will be placed, based on their placement test scores, in an "Accelerated" curriculum for their first year at JCA. At the end of their freshmen year, the student's performance will be evaluated. Upon the recommendation of their teachers, the Administration will "officially" invite the student to join the Honors Program. Students can participate in Honors classes without membership in the Honors program.

Advanced Placement – Advanced Placement courses are offered to juniors and seniors in English IV, U.S. Government, Calculus, Biology, European History, U.S. History and Chemistry. Students in a fourth year of a foreign Language may request to take the A.P. Spanish, French or Latin exam.

Advanced Placement – Academic department overviews are available by clicking the appropriate subject in the menu on the left. Course descriptions are available in JCA's Curriculum Guide.