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The
21st Century Vision for DuPage District 88 is one of a
learning community that welcomes, excites, and challenges. This
envisioned future is described by:
Classrooms
that...
- are inspiring, caring,
respectful, and empowering for all students.
- focus on experiential,
collaborative, and relevant learning.
- are technologically
well-equipped and in which the technology is integrated with
instruction.
- ensure a learning
environment that is personalized and based on relationships.
Learning
Programs that...
- maintain high standards
and enable students to develop intellectual and life skills
through critical thinking, applied learning across a range of
courses of study.
- address the special needs
of diverse learners and their families
- link with the world
outside of the classrooms through business/community
partnerships, mentoring/tutoring opportunities, and service
learning opportunities.
- are comprehensive in
preparing youth for a variety of roles in tomorrow’s
workforce, ranging from professional to those which are
technical and service-based in nature.
- are
interdisciplinary, project-based,
career-connected and provide seamless learning through
linkages with elementary and junior high school curricula
and programs.
- are delivered by skilled, caring,
enthusiastic and respectful professionals.
Schools that...
- are safe, climate-controlled and adequate
facilities conducive to healthy learning.
- are inviting, foster mutual respect and
cooperation, and learning and extra-curricular opportunities
accessible to all students.
- recognize and communicate effectively
with culturally diverse students and families.
A
School-community that...
- values and partners with schools in
providing shared learning experiences for youth.
- shares the responsibility for providing
safe, inclusive, adequate, and accessible learning and
recreational opportunities for youth during after school and
evening hours.
Learners
who...
- hold
high expectations for themselves and others.
- make connections to the environment
beyond the classroom.
- are
respectful, self-directed, enthusiastic, positive, and
responsible.
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