JOLIET WEST HIGH SCHOOL
2014 – 2015 PROFILE
401 N. Larkin Avenue, Joliet, IL 60435
www.jths.org
Dr. Cheryl McCarthy, Superintendent
Mr. Shad Hallihan, Assistant Principal
Dr. Teresa Gibson, Principal
Ms. Terri Schrishuhn, Assistant Principal
COMMUNITY FACTS
WEIGHTED GRADES
Joliet West High School is located forty-five miles southwest of
Chicago. It is a diversified business, professional and industrial
community.
Students are graded on a 4.0 point scale with letter grades of A, B,
C, D, F. Grade point average is computed according to a system of
weighted grades, which reflect the relative demands of the courses.
Because of the weighted grade system, students may attain a G.P.A.
greater than 4.0
SCHOOL FACTS
ABILITY LEVELS
TOTAL ENROLLMENT:
3108
SENIOR CLASS ENROLLMENT:
FACULTY:
716
161, 115 with an M.A. and beyond.
STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO:
28 TO 1
ACCREDITATION: State of Illinois
DESCRIPTION:
A four-year comprehensive public high school
CEEB/ACT CODE:
Students are assigned to course levels on the basis of test scores,
teachers’ recommendation and achievement. A student may be in
one or more honors and college prep courses at one time.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students must earn a total of 22.0 credits, 17.5 of which must be for
academic courses. Specific courses required:
142373
CURRICULUM
The school day is composed of seven 55-minute periods. The school
operates on a semester pattern. A broad range of course offerings
are taught at three ability levels, which include college prep,
Honors/Advanced Placement, and Special Education. In addition,
summer school courses are available and students may take college
course work for dual credit through Joliet Junior College.
English
- 4 credits
Mathematics - 3 credits
Science
- 2 credits
Health - 0.5 credits
Consumer Education – 05 credits
Social Science - 2.5 credits
Physical Education - enrollment (4 credits)
Foreign Language/Art/Music/Vocational Ed.
- 1.0 credit
Other Electives – 4.5 credits
TESTING PROFILE CLASS OF 2014
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT STAFF
ACT Results – 642 Participants
MELANIE BOSEO
Upperclassmen
(815) 727-6954
Students - A - CIS
ALEXSHEA ARROYO
Upperclassmen
(815) 727-6937
Students - CIT - GOL
YVETTE JACQUET
Upperclassmen
(815) 727-6936
Students - GOM - LEY
CHRISTINE AUSTIN
Upperclassmen
(815) 727-6938
Students - LEZ - ORT
100-90
A
90-80
B
ROGER PLECHATY
Upperclassmen
(815) 727-6933
Students – OS -SHO
80-70
C
70-60
D
SANDRA FREDRICKSON
Upperclassmen
(815) 727-6934
Students - SHP - Z
59 & Below
F
ALAN MART
Freshmen
(815) 774-1686
Students - A - LOE
CHRISTINE LIPKE
Freshmen
(815) 774-1687
Students - LOF - Z
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English
Math
Reading
Science
Composite
JTW:
18.3
18.6
19.4
19.3
19.1
State:
20.3
20.7
20.8
20.5
20.7
Grading Scales
2013-2014
COLLEGE PREP – Grade Weight 1.0
HONORS/AP/SUPERIOR – 1.2
English 1, 2, 3, 4
Drama 1, 2
Honors English 1, 2
Rhetoric 101/102
AP English 3
AP English 4
Honors Algebra 1
Honors Geometry
Honors College Algebra
Honors Pre-Calculus/Trig
AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB
AP Chemistry
Physics 2
Biology 151/152
Chemistry 101/102
World Affairs
Economics
U.S. History
Psychology
American Government
Sociology
History of the African American Experience
History of Latin American Experience
Law
Honors Biology 1
Honors Physics 1
Honors Chemistry 1
AP Biology
AP Environmental Science
AP Human Geography
AP United States History
AP European History
AP American Government
AP Micro Economics
AP Psychology
French 1, 2
Spanish 1, 2
French 3, 4
Spanish 3, 4
Journalism 1, 2
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Geometry
Advanced Algebra/Trig
Biology
Ecology
Physical Science
Medical Terminology
Physics 1
Chemistry 1
Astronomy
Marketing
Coop Office Occs
Coop Marketing Occs
Computer Applications
Desktop Publishing
Accounting 1
Information Processing 1, 2
Computer Programming
Multimedia/Web Page Design
Keyboarding/Document Formatting
Orientation To Business: Personal Finance
Parenting
Culinary Arts 1, 2
Child Development
Fashion. Construction 1, 2
Occupational Childcare
Adult Living
Interior Design
Home Ec Related Occs
Consumer Economics
H.E.R.O (Cosmetology)
Culinary 1, 2
Orientation to Technology
Intro to Technology
Industrial Electricity
Auto Technology
Construction Occupations
Inter-related Occupations
Industrial Coop Education
Technical/CAD Drafting
Architectural Drafting
Introduction to Art
Intermediate Art
Woods Technology
Photo Comm. 1, 2, 3
Voc Auto Body 1, 2
Voc Auto Mech 1, 2
Metals Technology
Welding Technology
Advanced Drafting
A+ Certification
Engineering Graphics
2 Dimensional Art
3 Dimensional Art
Concert Band
Symphonic Band
Jazz Ensemble
Advanced Music
Chamber Orchestra
Mixed Chorus
Ensemble
Concert Choir
String Orchestra
Music Appreciation
Physical Education 1 – 4
Driver Education
HPR 207/208
ROTC 1 – 4
Health
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