Handbook
Purpose of the Handbook
This handbook contains policies and procedures pertaining to student life effective at the time of publication. Neither this Parent-Student Handbook nor the Student Planner is a contract. Any subsequent modifications or additions to these policies and procedures will be announced by the administration.
The official, updated version of this handbook, containing all policy changes and additions, is kept in the offices of the President/Principal and Dean. The administration of Joliet Catholic Academy reserves the right to interpret, change, correct, or add to the contents of this handbook. Please see the amendments section of the handbook for additions during the school year. Any student enrolled in Joliet Catholic Academy and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) are bound to follow all JCA rules and regulations. Students, parents, and guardians who fail to familiarize themselves with this handbook are not thereby excused from adherence to its requirements. Information in this handbook, which applies to parents, applies equally to guardians. Joliet Catholic Academy does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, national origin, or other prohibited basis.
2025-2026 Parent-Student Handbook
Faith’s Law
All children have the right to grow up in safe and healthy communities that have welcoming and nurturing schools. Your child’s wellbeing
and safety is paramount at Joliet Catholic Academy. To that end, and in accordance with Public Act 102-0676, 105 ILCS 5/2-3.188, you are
receiving access to the Illinois State Board of Education’s resource guide.
The Faith’s Law Resource Guide was developed in Spring 2023 in consultation with relevant stakeholders across the state. It provides
guidance for students, parents/guardians, and teachers about sexual abuse response and prevention resources available in their community.
Please note that this resource is in addition to the several resources JCA and the Diocese offers pertaining to safe environment.