FAQs

How to report an absence, early dismissal, or late arrival
The parent/guardian must report a student's absence in advance - please do not wait until the last minute. Please report:

1. Student's full name
2. Student's school identification number
3. Date of his absence
4. Duration of the absence
5. Reason for the absence

Joliet Central High School please call 815-727-6801 to report an absence.
Joliet West High School, please call 815-727-6900 to report an absence, early dismissal, or late arrival.

School Improvement Days, also known as SIP days, are held on Thursday mornings every other week. SIP Days provide time for teachers to talk to each other about student performance, academy identity, basic assessments, interdisciplinary lessons, student rewards and recognition, and best practices for improving student learning.

On SIP Days, students start their day later than normal, following the schedule below:

Schedule A	Time	Schedule B
Period 1	11:20 – 11:45	Period 5A
	11:50 – 12:15	Period 5B
Period 4A	12:20 – 12:45	Period 6A
Period 4B	12:50 – 1:15	Period 6B
Period 3	1:20 – 1:45	Period 7A
	1:50 -2:15	Period 7B
Period 2	2:20 – 3:15	Period 8

 

Be sure to add these SIP Days to your calendar:

Schedule A	Schedule B
September 7	Sptember 21
October 5	October 19
November 2	November 16
December 7	January 25
February 8	February 22
March 8	March 22
April 19	May 3

Review your student's progress
You can check your student's grades, assignments, and attendance online using the Home Access Center (HAC) program. Visit the following site to learn more. https://spark.adobe.com/page/L18414CtNHrM6/

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