The Vision for 21st Century

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.