Dirksen Junior High School

Washington Jr. High School serves more than over 700 students in grades six through eight. The school offers instruction in math, science and technology. It is governed by Joliet Public Schools District 86, which serves students through various elementary and middle schools. Joliet Public Schools District 86 s schools provide gifted and talented education programs. The district s schools offer several sports activities, such as cross-country, basketball, wrestling and volleyball. Its schools provide character education classes. Joliet Public Schools District 86 s schools offer special education programs to students with learning difficulties. The district s schools provide various extracurricular activities, including band, orchestra and choir.

Providence Catholic High School is a Catholic coeducational secondary school. The school enrolls more than 1,000 students. Its curriculum includes English, fine arts, foreign language, mathematics, physical education, science, social science, business and technology. Its library provides books, magazines, newspapers, videos, CD s, audio cassettes, electronic resources and research databases. The school s sports activities include cross country, football, golf, tennis, soccer, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball, track and field, cheerleading and hockey. It is accredited by the Illinois State Board of Education, National Catholic Education Association and North Central Association. Providence Catholic High School is located in New Lenox, Ill.