The Central Junior High School vision statement was written in response to the Districts mission statement and strategic plan. After establishing a vision for our school we established beliefs, and key and critical objectives which would define our action plan. This then became the impetus for decision-making, program and curriculum development and implementation.

District Mission Statement, Beliefs and Strategic Goals

In the tradition of children first, Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124 is committed to a community partnership that provides a safe, nurturing, learning environment that will develop life long learners.

In keeping with that mission, the following beliefs were outlined

• In educating the whole child.
• All children can learn.
• In addressing all children’s needs.
• Education is a partnership between home, school, and community.
• In helping all children to reach their full potential.
• In building responsible, productive citizens.
• In providing a caring and safe environment for our children.
• In giving children the opportunity to develop the skills to work cooperatively in and outside of the classroom.

• To develop a comprehensive curriculum designed to promote student learning.
• To raise the level of understanding and respect for diversity.
• To expand our working partnerships among schools, business, government and families for the benefit of children.
• To integrate educational technology in the classroom to enhance learning.
• To improve services that meets the academic needs of our gifted students.
• To provide staff development activities that encourages best practices in teaching and learning.

Central Junior High School seeks to provide a multi-faceted experiential learning environment that provides challenging academic exploration with positive social growth and renewal through a continuous learning process.

We believe…a competent literate student…

• Recognizes the need for information is the basis for intelligent decision making.
• Learns continuously.
• Continues to expand their capacity to create.
• Treats others with dignity and respect.

To promote and provide learning experiences that facilitates opportunities for continuous student growth, development and achievement.

Critical Objectives

• To provide opportunities for all children to succeed.
• To continue as a community of teaching and learning.
• To foster a partnership between parents and teachers and students.
• To enable the community to use Central Junior High School as a resource.
• To foster an atmosphere of mutual respect and support.