WHAT IS FRIENDS OF JONES?
Friends of Jones is Jones College Prep's parent-run, non-profit organization that supports Jones College Prep and its mission to remain one of the premier high schools in Chicago. We are volunteers, donors and advocates who help expand and enrich the many outstanding educational opportunities at JCP. In short, we are all Friends of Jones!
Watch this engaging video to learn more about the impact Friends of Jones has on JCP students.
EVENTS
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The Annual Fund is FOJ's largest fundraiser as every family can participate and show their support. We understand some families can contribute more than others, that's why a meaningful gift from you is meaningful to us. A high level of family participation is also important to attracting corporate sponsors. Businesses invest when they see families invest.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
JONES COLLEGE PREP
CLASS OF 2020!!!
"The horizon leans forward, offering you space to place new steps of change."
- Maya Angelou
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FRESHMAN CONNECTION GOES DIGITAL
July 13 - 17, 2020
8:00am - 12:00pm
During this weeklong experience, freshman will receive virtual lessons from Jones teachers and counselors, meet the upperclassman mentors, engage in discussion activities with their mentors and fellow first-year students, build connections with their new classmates and access a full digital library including, but not limited to, welcome messages from school staff, a tour of Jones, and a virtual club/activity fair!
The cost of Freshman Connection is paid for by FOJ solely from donations made by parents and guardians. Learn more.
Your Generosity Has Impact
Through our collective fundraising efforts, Friends of Jones provides vital funding to support initiatives and programs that are not otherwise covered by the school's annual operating budget for projects big and small. Friends of Jones partners with the administration to determine the greatest funding needs of the school and to help ensure your generosity has the greatest impact on the students of Jones College Prep.
Recent grants have made it possible for our students to have:
- Freshman Connection
- New technology, including digital media materials and dozens of Chromebooks
- Subscriptions to academic resource materials
- Transportation for athletic team travel in and around the city
- Furniture for common area students spaces
- Support for seniors who need help with graduation expenses
- Start-up funds for student clubs(e.G. Model UN) and free admission to ALAS Fest
- Costumes, props and scenery for the school play and musical
- New choral risers and costumes for JCP choirs
- Ceramic kiln for pottery classes
- College Knowledge- ACT prep, AP testing and other support for higher education