Incoming Freshmen

Online enrollment is now open for the Class of 2026.  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 FRESHMEN YOU SELECT THE SCHOOL YEAR 2022 -2023.

BEGIN ONLINE ENROLLMENT

Once you complete the enrollment process and your online application has been approved, you will receive an email that provides information for selecting 2022–2023 classes and a link to schedule a virtual meeting with a Joliet West staff member. If you have questions or concerns contact Ms. Flores or Ms. Casagrande.

Once your online registration is approved by the Joliet West Registrar’s Office, you will receive an email link to sign up for a course selection meeting with a Joliet West counselor. We are planning in person meetings with counselors on Saturday, January 29^th, 2022 and Saturday, February 5^th, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  All incoming freshmen will be placed in courses which meet their educational needs.  The online registration process must be completed before students meet with counselors. Members of the class 2026 will be enrolled into freshmen English, Math, Social Science, and Science courses based on PSAT 8 Scores, as well as eighth grade teacher recommendations. These course selections will be discussed at course selection meetings with students and parents before being finalized. Please fill out this form and bring it with you to your course selection meeting in January.

• Freshmen Elective Course Selection Form (Print a copy to assist you with planning during the meeting)
• Freshmen Elective Offerings & Descriptions
• 2022 – 2023 Course Offerings Guide  

Joliet West High School offers several 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 Tigers in the Class of 2026!

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!

Advice for Incoming Freshmen

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
You can drop off your physical exam/immunizations documents to the West Main Office during school hours, or your records can also be submitted electronically to mfuentes@jths.org. Students who submit their records by July 31 receive a Class of 2026 t-shirt. T-shirts will be delivered during the first week of school.

Completing the Physical Exam 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. 

Video Message from the Freshman Academy Coordinator
Ms. Pulaski warmly welcomes incoming freshman students and families to Joliet West High School.  View this video to learn more about the Freshman Academy.

More information coming soon regarding summer opportunities.

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

Joliet West Guidance Office

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 this 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 West 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 West Club & Activities Directory

Gym uniforms are available for purchase during “Welcome Back Tigers Week” in August.  Uniforms are also available for purchase at Ken Woody Sport, located at 2225 W. Jefferson Street #A, Joliet 60435.