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District
200 Programs Serve Approximately 14,500 Students
District 200's
curriculum and programs are designed to serve the needs of all students.
The curriculum is locally developed to meet the rigorous standards
and expectations of the community and to be in alignment with the
State of Illinois Learning Standards.
In these pages
you will learn more about the curriculum and programs that serve
our community's children, a group of young people from varied socio-economic
and ethnic backgrounds.
District
200 Programs at a Glance
Preschool
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Open
to typically developing and special needs children ages three,
four, and five |
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Developmentally
appropriate curriculum with a focus on language, socialization,
motor skills, and pre-academic skill development |
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Certified
teacher and classroom aide for each section |
Elementary School
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Balanced
language arts program including phonics and literature based
instruction with a focus on spelling and writing |
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Math
instruction that teaches computational skills and applies them
in problem solving activities |
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Art
and general music instruction from teacher specialists |
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Library
Learning Centers with Internet access |
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Daily
physical education from PE teachers |
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Gifted
program in mathematics and language arts |
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A
social studies program that focuses on economics, political
science, geography, history and social institutions |
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Instrumental
music instruction beginning in fourth grade |
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Optional
foreign language program during lunch |
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Before
and after school programs |
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Hot
lunch programs will be available in all schools by the beginning
of the second semester |
Middle School
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Teaming
model used for instructional groupings |
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Foreign
language required of all eighth graders |
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A
full year of science required in all grades |
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Gifted
programs in mathematics and language arts Practical technology
requirement |
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Library
Learning Centers with Internet access |
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Interscholastic
athletics and intramural programs |
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After
school clubs and activities |
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Electives
in art, music, drama, and practical technology |
High School
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Comprehensive
college preparatory program |
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Vocational
programs on site and through Technology Center of DuPage |
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Academic
courses offered at three levels-advanced, intermediate and remedial
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Advanced
Placement classes offered in English, calculus, U. S. history,
statistics and government and politics. |
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Electives
in art, music, foreign language, technical education and core
academic subjects |
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Foreign
language instruction offered in French, Spanish, German and
Latin |
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Internships
offered with local businesses |
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An
extensive interscholastic boys' and girls' athletic program |
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Activities
in fine and performing arts, special interest clubs and intramurals |
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Performance
opportunities in band, orchestra, chorus, and drama |
Other Programs and Support Services
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A
full continuum of services is offered to special needs children
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English
as a Second Language and Bilingual program are offered to children
whose native language is not English |
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Psychologists,
social workers, speech and occupational therapists, and nurses
are available to counsel regular and special education students
as needed |
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A
summer school program offers enrichment courses, remedial classes,
recreational activities, general interest mini-courses and classes
required for high school graduation. |
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