JTHS Instructional Identity
Staff at Joliet Township High School District 204 believe that every student deserves an engaging and equitable educational experience rooted in culturally sustaining pedagogy by holding and maintaining high expectations paired with a high level of support for every student. We challenge deficit thinking, intentionally consider diverse representation in curricular decisions, and provide opportunities for students to develop a love of learning. Through training and ongoing support, we seek to better understand and challenge historical inequities that shape our current educational landscape.
To achieve and maintain this vision, we collectively use our knowledge of students, curriculum, and instructional practices to create and deliver multifaceted, personalized, and impactful experiences that empower students to be successful in their post-secondary endeavors. As a result of ongoing research, professional learning, and collaboration, we provide students with scaffolded instruction and targeted feedback that reflect their current understandings while continuously elevating expectations for future growth.
