Curriculum Study

This year the District is beginning a study of its science curriculum in grades 1-8. We review all subject areas on a regular basis to insure that the curriculum is current and well aligned with the State of Illinois learning standards. This process also helps the District to keep its textbooks current and avoid unexpected large financial outlays for textbooks. The science committee is beginning what will be a two year process to review our current science program, perform a needs analysis to identify weaknesses or omissions, as well as gaps in the learning standards and then to identify new materials needed for this curriculum to be taught effectively for our students.

The science committee is lead by Mr. Paul Windsor, Principal of Lakeview Junior High School. Under his leadership, the membership of this committee has been expanded to include parents and representatives from the our high school district, Community High School District 99, as well as grade level representatives from each grade level. The following people are serving on this important committee: teachers; Allison Smith, Sarah Wagner, Michael Urbas, Lisa Schuyler, Valerie McCaffrey, Karen Bell, Donna Cirjakovich, Barbara Conley, Kristy Shabino, Janet Oliver, Loretta Cornfield, Linda Micetich, and Heather Tran, parents; Kathy Gabric, Cindy Fish and Rochelle Charles and Robert Bruns from Downers South. I appreciate the hard work of this important committee as they work to complete their task.