Incoming Freshmen

The process of online registration and enrollment process for incoming freshmen begins in January.  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 "CLASS OF 2028 FRESHMAN REGISTRATION" WHEN SELECTING THE REGISTRATION YEAR

BEGIN ONLINE ENROLLMENT

When you complete the enrollment process and your online application has been approved, you will receive a confirmation email. Only families with approved applications will receive an email with details on scheduling a meeting with a Joliet Central staff member to discuss course selections. If you have questions or concerns, contact Ms. Casagrande (jcasagrande@jths.org) with your application number.

All incoming freshmen will be placed in courses that meet their educational needs. Students will be enrolled into 9th Grade English, Math, Social Science, and Science courses based on PSAT 8 Scores and 8th grade teacher recommendations. School Counselors met with incoming freshmen students at our partnered sender schools in December to discuss student course requests for their freshmen year. 

Elective course requests can be entered or modified using the "Joliet Central Class of 2028 Elective Course Selection" form.

Students who have an active IEP will select their courses during their 8th grade transition meeting. Please see your student's case manager at the sender school for more information.

To learn more about your student's course requests, please use the resources below.

• Class of 2028 Freshmen Elective Offerings & Descriptions in English
• Class of 2028 Freshmen Elective Offerings & Descriptions in Spanish
• 2024-2025 Course Offerings Guide in English
• 2024-2025 Course Offerings Guide in Spanish

We look forward to meeting all future Steelmen!  

Incoming Freshmen will have several opportunities to meet with counselors to select elective courses prior to the new school year.  At these meetings and events, students may submit the Course Offering Forms below to select electives.  If you or your student is unable to attend any of our Class of 2028 events to submit this form, please feel free to complete the "Course Selection Survey" below.

Freshmen Elective Course Offering Form in English
Freshmen Elective Course Offering Form in Spanish
Course Selection Survey

*Prerequisite: Middle School Orchestra or Director's recommendation
**Prerequisite: Middle School Band experience

Health Requirements for Freshmen Students
Incoming freshmen require documentation of a health examination with proof of immunizations using the State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination form within one year prior to entering ninth grade. The Health Examination Form with proof of immunizations is due prior to the first day of school. 

If this document is not submitted by October 15th, students will be excluded from school. This exclusion shall begin immediately and shall remain in effect until the student is in compliance according to the Illinois School Code (105 ILCS 5/27-8.1).

All incoming freshmen students are required to submit:

• Health examination with proof of immunizations prior to the first day of school. This health examination must be completed by a MD, DO, APN or PA using the State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination Form. The parent/legal guardian must also complete the student's health history questionnaire, sign and date page 1 of the examination form. The form is deemed incomplete if this section is not filled out.
• Dental examination no later than May 15th of the student's freshman year. This dental examination must be completed by a licensed dentist using the State of Illinois Dental Examination Form. 

Completing the Child Health Examination Form
The two page document must be filled out completely. On page 1, there is a section called “student health history” which must be filled out, signed, and dated by the parent/guardian. The form is considered incomplete without this section. Please make certain that your student’s healthcare provider fills out the form to its entirety. The form has a series of questions that must be answered by the provider 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. 

Making a Copy for Your Records
Please make a copy of the completed form and keep it in a safe place with your important documents. These records will be necessary for attending college, day camps, the military, and some jobs. 

How to Submit Proof of Physical/Immunizations

• Submit proof of the physical examination form with immunizations to Joliet Central's Main Entrance during regular school hours, Monday – Friday from 7:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• In months of June and July, the campus is open Monday – Thursday from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Forms can also be sent electronically by sending an email to acarroll@jths.org.

Health Requirements for Freshmen Students Transferring from Another School in Illinois

• Copy of the student's State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination Form with Immunizations from the student's former high school. The form must be submitted within 30 days after the student's first day of school. Please remember that the parent/legal guardian must have also completed the student's health history questionnaire, signed and dated page 1 of the examination form. The form is deemed incomplete if this section is not filled out.
• State of Illinois Dental Examination Form if the student is transferring as a freshman. The form must be submitted within 30 days after the student's first day of school

Health Requirements for Freshman Students Transferring from a School Out of State 
OR Out of the Country AND Entering an Illinois School for the First Time:

• State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination Form with Immunization Records completed and signed by a medical provider. The form must be submitted within 30 days after the student's first day of school. The parent must also complete the student's health history questionnaire, sign and date page 1 of the examination form. The form is deemed incomplete if this section is not filled out.
• State of Illinois Eye Examination Form is required for students entering an Illinois school for the first time. The form must be submitted within 30 days after the student's first day of school.
• State of Illinois Dental Examination Form is required for students entering an Illinois school for the first time. The form must be submitted within 30 days after the student's first day of school. 

Student Health Forms (Families can submit these forms to the health office of their student's campus.)

• State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination Form (To be filled out by a Physician) 
• State of Illinois Dental Examination Form (To be filled out by a Dentist)
• State of Illinois Eye Examination Form (To be filled out by an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist)

​​​​​​Community Based Clinics Offering Immunizations and Physicals
Will County Health Department Immunization Clinic
Will County Health Department has three locations throughout Will County. All Will County residents are eligible to receive immunizations from the clinic. School and sports physicals are also available at certain locations. Medicaid and Medicare and limited private insurance plans are accepted. For those who are uninsured or underinsured, a low-cost immunization option may be available. The clinics are unable to accommodate walk-ins. Families can contact the main line at 815-740-8143 to schedule an appointment at the location most convenient for them. 

1. Bolingbrook Location
   396 Remington Blvd., Ste. 230
   Bolingbrook, IL 60440
2. Joliet Location
   501 Ella Avenue
   Joliet, IL 60433
3. Monee Location
   5601 W. Monee- Manhattan Rd., Ste. 110
   Monee, IL 60449

VNA Health Care
VNA Health Care has various health centers that offer school and sports physicals with three locations in Will County. VNA Health Care offers a complete range of routine vaccines, immunizations, and school and sports physicals including an eye exam, hearing test, dental exam, illnesses screening, and mental health support. VNA Health Care accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance plans. Even if you don’t have any insurance, VNA Health Care will not refuse service to students due to a lack of payments. VNA Health Care is a not-for-profit healthcare organization with a mission to improve access to quality care among underserved communities in the suburban Chicago area. Families can contact the main line at 630-491-6530 to schedule an appointment at the location most convenient for them.

1. Bolingbrook Location
   323 Quadrangle Dr., Ste. 323
   Bolingbrook, IL 60440
2. Joliet Location
   1501 W. Jefferson St.
   Joliet, IL 60435
3. Romeoville Location
   160 N. Independance Blvd., (Route 53)
   Romeoville, IL 60446

Formularios en español​

• Formulario en español de Examen Físico del Estado de Illinois (Deberá ser llenado por un Médico) 
• Formulario en español de Examen Dental del Estado de Illinois (Deberá ser llenado por un Dentista) 
• Formulario en español de Examen de la Vista del Estado de Illinois (Deberá ser llenado por un Optometrista u Oftalmólogo)

Welcome incoming freshmen! Our students have created videos to answer your questions and to provide valuable advice. We hope you enjoy!

Why You Should Try Your Hardest on the PSAT 8 Exam

Clubs, Activities & Athletics - Get Involved!

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.

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.

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.

• TI NSpire CX
• TI NSpire
• TI 84 Plus
• TI 83 Plus

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. 

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

Incoming Freshman families will not be able to access the Campus Parent portal until after the start of the school year. Please monitor your email account during the month of August for more information and an activation code to access the Campus Parent Portal.

The $160 Instructional Material and Supply Fee, which covers the cost of items such as laptop computers and textbooks, must be paid online through the MySchoolBucks system. All school fees must be paid for students to attend dances. 

How to Use MySchoolBucks  

1. Go to www.myschoolbucks.com or download the mobile app MSB Parent, USA (IOS or Android)  
2. If you have not already done so, create your free parent/guardian account and add your student(s) using their school name/student ID.    
3. Add school items or invoices to your cart  
4. Check out using your credit/debit card or electronic check  

If you have questions, contact the Textbook Center by calling 815-727-6811.

The Free & Reduced Lunch Application is also used to verify whether a family qualifies for a waiver of school fees. The application can be found by visiting:
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