• Joliet Central Resources from the Counseling Department
• Joliet West Resources from the Counseling Department
• Staff Directory

Check with your Internet Service Provider to see what they are offering.  Also, depending on your mobile phone plan you may be able to use it as a ‘hotspot’ to access the internet.  You can typically access via your ‘settings’ and then choose ‘mobile hotspot’ or ‘tether’. Once you’ve activated the hotspot, you can then connect your device to that hotspot network using your system’s password. 

Sprint 1 Million Project – For our students that have a hotspot through the 1 Million Project Sprint is doubling the data allotment from 10 GB to 20 GB per month through June 30, 2020. 

Comcast is implementing the below new offerings offering free unlimited data, opening @Xfinity WiFi network nationally for free, waiving late fees, and helping low-income families get connected.for the next 60 days. 

• Xfinity WiFi Free for Everyone: For a map of Xfinity WiFi hotspots, visit www.xfinity.com/wifi. Once at a hotspot, consumers should select the “xfinitywifi” network name in the list of available hotspots, and then launch a browser.
• Next 60 days for existing Comcast customers:  Unlimited data for no additional charge and no disconnect or late fees if you contact them and make flexible payment arrangements. 
• Comcast Internet Essentials:  In addition to automatically increasing speeds for all existing Internet Essential customers new qualified customers will receive two months of free service.  Click here for more details.  Internet Essentials service is normally available to all qualified low-income households for $9.95/month.

Advanced Placement

JTHS Summer School

Khan Academy

25 Amazing Virtual Field Trips for Kids—Spring 2020
Virtual field trips to the zoo, aquarium, farms, volcanos, national parks and more.

YouVisit, Campus Tours, YOUniversity and CampusReel 
Virtual tours of college campuses

Little Free Library
Little Free Library locations near you

The Parent's Guide to Google Classrooms

ISBE Continuing Education Resources 

Scholastic Learn from Home

Just Let Them Play: An Alternative Approach to Schooling at Home During the Quarantine
Ideas on how to turn your homeschooling into play.

50 Brain Breaks for Kids
Activities to help kids refocus.

25 Ways Kids Can Read Free eBooks
Resources for free eBooks.

Keep Learning Going 
Free guidance for teachers and tips for parents as they shift to online learning.

New York Times Education Resources 
Free access to Times journalism.

DePaul Homework Help and Tutoring
FREE remote tutoring and homework help for grade-school and high-school students. Scheduling is flexible.

YMCA Keeping Kids Connected
Each day, the YMCA posts new challenges and activities for kids of all ages using everyday materials families can find around their home.

Free Tutoring from Harvard, Yale, Princeton & MIT
Connects  K-12 students with undergraduate and postgraduate students for free virtual tutoring during the time when students are learning remotely.

Free E-Books

The Big List of Children’s Authors Doing Online Read Alouds & Activities:
Online read-alouds and activities for elementary and middle school children.

27 Awesome Free (or Low-Cost) Websites for Practicing Reading
Resources for reading (pre-k to grade 12).

Technical support will be available on Remote-Learning Days. Technology support staff will be working from home also so please provide as much detail as possible about your issue along with contact information when calling or emailing as specified below.  Someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

Everyone: 815-727-6860
Staff: helpdesk@jths.org
Central students: centralstudenthelpdesk@jths.org
West students: weststudenthelpdesk@jths.org

Laptop Charger Replacement
Amazon 
Walmart 
Best Buy 

Xfinity Free Internet

United Way of Will County
Housing Assistance
Will Find You Help
An online database that can be searched with key words.  Type in your need and the database of 527 resources in our community will show results that can assist.  Resources include health care, rent, utilities, mental health, food pantries, and more.

Will County State’s Attorney Helpful Resources
Phone numbers for crisis lines, legal services, community health centers, domestic violence prevention, housing, family counseling and more.

Resources for Survivors of Domestic & Sexual Violence During COVID-19
24 hour hotline numbers, DCFS information, domestic violence counseling, automated victim notification system, protective orders, temporary housing and more.

Community Services Counsel
Non-profit agency dedicated to helping people who are experiencing challenges in life by providing counseling and services. Telehealth appointments now available.

Car Ministry
Connects qualified individuals with donated, working vehicles. People can go to the website to determine if they are “qualified.”

United Way COVID-19 Resource Guide
Hotlines, childcare resources, education resources, food services, resources for employees and displaced workers, health resources and more.

United Way Online Volunteer Center
A list of in-kind donations that are needed in the community, and a link to sign up for volunteer work. 

Will County COVID-19 Response Fund
Donations support local organizations that are ensuring the residents of Will County can access basic needs during this time of crisis.

Pregnancy Resource Center
Free pregnancy testing, mentoring, ultrasound screening, parenting classes, post abortion support, STI testing, and pantry full of diapers, formula, and infant/toddler clothing/items. Will Country Services Card

CDC Coronavirus
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Coronavirus
Tips to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Seasonal Flu vs. Pandemic Flu (Infographic)

The District takes the following measures to ensure a safe learning environment for all students and staff:

• Continuously educate students, staff, and community members about the importance of frequent hand washing; covering a cough or sneeze; not touching one’s eyes, nose, and mouth; staying home when ill; and other measures to prevent the spread of all communicable disease
• Routinely disinfect campuses, which is effective against multiple disease-causing viruses and bacteria
• Monitor students for symptoms and refer students to the school nurse for assessment as appropriate
• Exclude students from school attendance according to policy
• Work with the Will County Health Department regarding any suspected case

During the COVID-19 School Closure, meals are provided on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Joliet Central and West on days when school was scheduled to be in session. 

Central Curbside Pickup Map
West Curbside Pickup Map

Will County Food Assistance & Essential Services
Free school meals, grocery and pharmacy special hours, food pantries and micro food pantries.

Meals for Kids Map
Directs people to local sites where kids can get free meals.

Food Finder
Displays USDA’s Meals for Kids locations on their web and mobile app.

USDA National Hunger Hotline
The hotline, operated by Hunger Free America, can be reached Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) (for Spanish).  

Spanish Community Center Food Pantry

Hands of Hope
The Joliet Hope Center is not a food bank or a food pantry but a private non-profit 501(c)(3) community assistance ministry allowing people both working and not working to obtain food and household items that have been greatly discounted. It offers a long-term self-sufficiency solution to families struggling to fulfill their basic needs.

List of Local Food Pantries

Supporting Families During COVID-19
Child Mind Institute - Coping With the Coronavirus Crisis, Autism and the Coronavirus, Managing Anxiety, Discipline and Behavior, Dealing With Loss and more.

Talking to Children About COVID-19
National Association of School Psychologists
 
Talking with Children
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
 
Coronavirus Resources for Kids, Parents, and Educators
Whole Child Counseling

Talking with Children About Coronavirus
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Resources to Cope with COVID-19
American Psychiatric Association

Additionally, the following websites are helpful for families who have students with autism or other developmental disabilities:

Supporting Families During COVID-19
Child Mind Institute

COVID-19 Information and Resources
Autism Speaks

What is Coronavirus?
The Autism Educator

COVID-19 Resources for Families
National Autism Association

The National Traumatic Stress Network
Services for children, their families and communities to cope with stress.

Social Distancing and Substance Abuse and/or Mental Health Issue with Teens
Resources to help you identify these issues, prevention and early intervention programs and a virtual parent support group

DePaul Counseling Services 
Common issues addressed: depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship/friendship issues, bullying, low self-esteem, adolescent issues, anger, college readiness, and goal planning.

The Crisis Line of Will County
Crisis Line of Will and Grundy Counties provides a 24/7 comprehensive suicide hotline.

NAMI of GREATER CHICAGO
Advocacy, Support Groups, Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services, General Mental Health Information/Education, Information and Referral, Library Services, Public Awareness/Education, Newsletters, Speakers/Speakers Bureaus.

DePaul Strengths & Resiliency Program
FREE 8-Week Online Course to help your child identify his/her own inner strengths and increase personal resiliency to better manage life's challenges.  Sessions are one-on-one and facilitated by DePaul graduate counseling students under the direct supervision of faculty.

Self Love Challenge 

Five Ways to Become Closer with Social Distancing

Time Capsule Activity 

Lockdown Diary 

Make time for Science at Home - Museum of Science & Industry

Free Online Nikon Photography Classes Until April 30th

35 Must-Watch TED Talks for Kids and Teens
Talks covering a wide range of topics such as the power of handwashing, boredom, science and so much more.

26 Best Podcasts for Kids in Elementary, Middle, and High School
Podcast for your curious kids.