District 204 Curriculum
Dr. Cheryl McCarthy
Asst. Superintendent
Educational Services
Phone: 815-727-6972
Fax: 815-727-1277
cmccarthy@jths.org
District 204 curriculum has been developed through the collaborative efforts of our certificated staff and aligned with the Illinois Learning Standards and the Illinois Assessment Framework. As students successfully complete our recommended course sequence in the core academic subjects, they are provided with the knowledge and skills needed to be successful on the Prairie State Achievement Exam PSAE).
Our curriculum is delivered through a two tiered academic system that includes College Prep and Honors. We understand that every career does not require a college education, but we also know that the world of work requires college level knowledge and skills.
We are currently developing Programs of Study which will help students and parents select the most appropriate classes in their career interest pathway. In addition, we are increasing the number of dual credit courses so that our students will have an opportunity to earn college credit as they complete their high school career.
Our goal is to provide students with a rigorous and relevant academic foundation to ensure a successful transition from high school to post secondary education or the workforce.
Alberto Filipponi Karla Guseman Dr. Mary Balsie Lynn Vaughn
Curriculum Director Curriculum Director Curriculum Director Curriculum Dircetor
E.S.L , Social Science Science, Applied Life Mathematics and English and Fine Arts
and World Languages and Assessment Assessment
815-727-6806 815-727-1073 815-774-1611 815-727-6985
afilipponi@jths.org kguseman@jths.org mbalsie@jths.org lvaughn@jths.org
Dede Woodard Edna Brass
Director of Career & Director of
Technical Education Special Services
815-727-6800 815-727-6986
dwoodard@jths.org ebrass@jths.org