Incoming Freshmen - Class of 2025

Our Joliet Central Class of 2025 new student online open enrollment process begins on December 21, 2020.   All students new to District 204 must enroll through our online enrollment application process.   Before you begin the Online Enrollment Application, please gather the following information and documents:

When you are ready to begin the application, click the button below and write down your application number in case you need to reference it later. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT WHEN YOU REGISTER YOUR INCOMING FRESHMAN YOU SELECT THE SCHOOL YEAR 2021 -2022.

BEGIN ONLINE ENROLLMENT

When you complete the enrollment process and your online application has been approved, you will receive an email that provides information for selecting 2021–2022 classes and a link to schedule a virtual meeting with a Joliet Central staff member.  If you have questions or concerns, contact Ms. Clark with your application number.

The Class of 2025 Course Selection Meetings have ended for this year.  Any student that was unable to meet for a course selection meeting should review the course elective offerings below and complete the Elective Courses Survey.   Elective classes will be scheduled for all students based on seating availability.

Joliet Central Class of 2025 Elective Courses Survey

To plan for your virtual course selection meeting, use the resources below.

• Freshmen Elective Course Selection Form (Print a copy to assist you with planning during the meeting)
• Freshmen Elective Offerings & Descriptions
• 2021 – 2022 Course Offerings Guide  

Joliet Central High School offers hundreds of courses and electives that students can select.  If you have questions regarding course selection or electives, contact your student’s school counselor. We look forward to meeting all future Steelmen in the Class of 2025!  
 

Illinois law specifies that we must exclude students from school for incomplete health requirements.  All incoming freshman students must have a completed high school physical with all immunization dates on file before they can complete schedule distribution and/or attend school.  It is important for the health of the whole student body to make certain that all students are in compliance with all health requirements that are mandated by the state of Illinois.   

How to Submit Proof of Physical/Immunizations
Submit proof your physical exam/immunizations to the Central Main Office Monday – Thursday from 7:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  Records can also be submitted electronically to acarroll@jths.org.

Completing the Child Health Examination Form & What You Need
The Child Health Examination Form that is needed for proof of the physical/immunizations can be accessed HERE on the nurse’s webpage.   It is a two-sided document and both sides must be filled out.  On page 2, there is a section called “student health history” which must be filled out by the parent/guardian and MUST BE SIGNED and dated.  The physical is considered incomplete without this section.  Please make certain that your student’s healthcare provider has documented the height, weight, blood pressure and BMI on the form and has completed the diabetes screening.  This screening does not require a blood test. It is a series of questions that must be answered by the person conducting the physical exam.  In addition, students entering grades 7 through 12 who have not already received a Tdap vaccination are required to receive 1 Tdap dose regardless of the interval since the last DTaP, DT or Td dose.  Failure to complete any of the above will result in the form being returned for completion.  

Make a Copy for Your Records
Please make a copy of the completed form and keep it in a safe place.  These records will be necessary for attending college, day camps, the military and some jobs.  If your student is going to participate in sports, you should make and save an additional copy of the physical to be used as his or her sports physical.  Do not give the Athletic Office the original form. 

While Joliet Township High School District 204 (JTHS) serves over 6,600 students, our schools are designed with an academy structure to provide small schools within a large setting.  All ninth-grade students enter the Freshman Academy which is specifically designed to ensure a successful transition to high school. Features of the Freshman Academy include an 8-period day where all freshmen arrive an hour earlier than their upper-class peers, and freshman classes are housed in a common wing of the school.

Freshman Academy Coordinator  
Freshman teachers work as a team under the direction of the Freshman Academy Coordinator. The Freshman Academy Coordinator serves the bridge between freshman students, families and teachers. If you are a parent or guardian of a freshman, we welcome you to reach out to the Freshman Academy Coordinator for assistance or with questions.

Joliet Township High School offers a variety of summer opportunities for students, including incoming freshmen.  More information coming soon.

Summer School
Summer Bridge
Athletic Camps
AP Enrichment

Joliet Central Guidance Office
Deans and school counselors are available to assist with course scheduling, social/emotions support, discipline matters and more.  Please contact your student’s dean our school counselor if you need assistance.

Our Family Engagement Liaisons speak English and Spanish and are dedicated to welcoming and supporting parents and guardians as they navigate their child's education.  Parents and guardians are encouraged to reach out to our Family Engagement Liaisons for assistance with checking grades online, information regarding school resources, Spanish interpretation, and more.  Our Family Engagement liaisons serve as a bridge between the school and home.  We know that our schools are large and that we have many staff members.  If you do not know who to contact for assistance, our liaisons will put you in contact with the appropriate staff member.

Joliet Township High School is a proud member of the Southwest Prairie Conference which includes Joliet West, Minooka, Oswego, Oswego East, Plainfield Central, Plainfield East, Plainfield North, Plainfield South, West Aurora, Yorkville and Romeoville. 

We encourage all students to get involved in athletics or activities to make the most of the high school experience.  Students should complete the Athletic/Activity Interest Survey to let us know their interests.  A coach, sponsor or staff member will contact the student to provide more information.

For more information about the Joliet Central High School athletic program, visit the Joliet Central Athletics Webpage.

We encourage all students to get involved in athletics or activities to make the most of the high school experience.  Students should complete the Athletic/Activity Interest Survey to let us know their interests.  A coach, sponsor or staff member will contact the student to provide more information.

To learn more about Joliet Central Club/Activity offerings visit the Joliet Central Club Directory.

Math Supplies
Your student will need a specific calculator for their math class.
Recommended Calculators

Gym Uniform
Gym uniforms are available for purchase during schedule pick-up week.  Uniforms are also available for purchase at Ken Woody Sport, located at 2225 W. Jefferson Street #A, Joliet 60435.

Additional Supplies
Teachers will communicate any supplies that are needed through their class syllabus. 

At JTHS, all students receive a laptop computer as part of the 1:1 Technology Program. 
 
Technology Assistance 
If your student needs technology assistance, contact the Technology Help Desk. 
Phone: (815) 727-6860 
Email: helpdesk@jths.org 
Central Help Desk: centralhelpdesk@jths.org 
West Help Desk: westhelpdesk@jths.org 
 
Wi-Fi Hotspot & Internet Connectivity 
At JTHS, parents can apply for a free Wi-Fi hotspot.  
 
Connecting from Home & Student Email 
View the video here to learn how to log on to your computer from home for the first time.
View this video or read this document to learn how to connect to the internet from home.

Campus Parent, our online student management system, allows parents/guardians to view student schedules, assignments, grades, attendance, and contact information for deans, school counselors, and teachers.  Campus Parent can be accessed online or through an app.  Short video tutorials and additional information can be found below. 

Campus Parent Resources

JTHS is committed to providing an open line of communication with our families and communicates via email, text message, social media, website and phone messenger, depending upon the situation.  
 
Accurate Contact Information
All parents and guardians should log on to their Campus Parent account to review, verify and/or correct their contact and emergency contact information.  Accurate phone numbers and email addresses are essential to ensuring that you receive important information.  If your information is not accurate in our system, you will not receive our communication.  

How to Update Your Contact Information in Campus Parent
To update information in the Campus Parent portal, go to the left sidebar and click on “More” then “Family Information” and “update.”  To receive our automated messages, make sure to update your information in the correct fields.  Use the “Cell Phone” field to enter the number in which you wish to receive text messages; use the “Other Phone” field for the number you wish to receive phone calls; and use the “Email Address” field for your preferred email account.  Note that automated emails will not be sent to the email address in the “Secondary Email Address” field.  When you have finished updating your information, click on the blue “Update Button” at the bottom of the screen.  
View the VIDEO or read the HANDOUT for instructions.  For instructions on how to use Campus Parent click HERE. 

Language Preference
If you wish to receive communication in a language other than English, contact Vickie Clark at Joliet Central or Jodie Casagrande at Joliet West. 

Text Messages
Texting is the fastest way for you to receive our communication. You must sign up to receive text messages by texting “yes” to 67587. 
 
Social Media
JTHS Communicates via Social Media.  You can follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and view photos on Flickr. 
 
Don't Know Who to Contact?
If you cannot locate the information you are seeking, submit  questions via the “Contact Us” form.  A JTHS employee will respond to you within one to two business days.     

Joliet Township High School District 204 (JTHS) serves over 6,600 students in two main campuses, Joliet Central High School and Joliet West High School; a Pathways Campus for students requiring structured support services; and a Transition Center that serves students with disabilities from age 18 to the day before their 22nd birthday.  Information in the links below provide an overview of JTHS, including the superintendent, Board of Education, school report cards, history and more.  
 
Superintendent 
Board of Education 
About JTHS
JTHS History 
District Overview