Parents, family, and friends

enthusiastically working
to ensure the success of all
Jones College Prep students.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Active participation in FOJ is one way for parents to feel connected to their student's experience and the larger Jones community! Whether you can give an hour a week or just help every now and then, getting involved will be rewarding and fun.

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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.

 

 

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PURCHASE TICKETS

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

5:30 - 9:00pm

$40 - $45

Join the Friends of Jones Board, JCP administration, teachers and fellow parents at the 2019 annual Buddy Guy Friend-Raiser. This adults-only event features entertainment from the Jones College Prep band and Buddy Guy musicians, as well as a southern buffet dinner and cash bar.

 

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JCP WALK-RUN-FUN 5K

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Sunday, October 20, 2019

Start Time: 10:00am

Washington Park

Join fellow JCP students, faculty, alumni, parents and supporters for the fifth annual Eagle Run a walk - run - fun 5K, sponsored by Friends of Jones.

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