Thompson Instructional Center

www.joliet86.org

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Thompson Instructional Center, located at 1020 Rowell Ave in Joliet, Illinois, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Joliet Public Schools District 86. Rather than operating as a traditional K-8 elementary school, the center is designed to provide targeted academic and support services tailored to students who may require alternative learning environments or specialized programming to meet their unique developmental and educational needs.

The facility functions as a key component of the district’s efforts to offer inclusive and comprehensive resources, focusing on fostering student growth through individualized instruction. By providing a dedicated space for these specialized programs, the Thompson Instructional Center plays a vital role in supporting the district's mission to ensure that all students, regardless of their specific challenges, have access to high-quality instruction and the necessary resources to reach their academic potential.

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School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Joliet PSD 86
Phone:	(815)740-5458
Website:	http://www.joliet86.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
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NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

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