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