JCA offers three academic programs. Depending on the strengths of the student, h/she can be placed in the college Prep, Upper College Prep or Honors/Accelerated Program to best meet their needs. 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.

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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. Membership 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.