JOLIET, IL — The principal of Joliet Catholic Academy announced the prevalence of coronavirus in the Chicago area has prompted JCA to switch to an e-learning format effective immediately. Regular classes, spring sports and the spring musical are now suspended until at least Monday, March 30.
"At this time, we have not determined how long this closure will last," stated JCA principal and president Jeffrey Budz in Friday's announcement.
"We are in close communication with the Diocese of Joliet, the Joliet Franciscan Sisters, Order of Carmelites, Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, the Illinois Department of Public Health, and other agencies managing the public health response to the COVID-19 epidemic. We will make an announcement when we have determined a date to reopen Joliet Catholic Academy.
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"Please know that JCA continues to be free from suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19."
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While school is out, Joliet Catholic Academy will perform extra cleaning of school facilities, the announcement noted.
"During this closure period, Joliet Catholic Academy students will be asked to complete academic work through electronic learning or alternative learning. We will be communicating directly with students and parents on how e-learning will take place."
Also on Friday, the Diocese of Joliet ordered a one-weekend suspension of all Mass services in all Joliet Diocese churches.
As of March 13, a total of 32 cases of COVID-19 have been detected in Illinois.
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