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Mission Statement
The mission of the Champaign Unit #4 School
District, in partnership with the community, is to guide
all students in gaining knowledge, skills, and attitudes
necessary to direct their lives, improve a diverse
society, and excel in a changing world by providing
dynamic, resource-rich learning environments and
experiences in which people and lifelong learning are
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Welcome from
the Superintendent
Champaign Unit 4
School District believes in Excellence for All. I invite
you to visit our campuses and observe this mission being
demonstrated in every classroom through quality teaching
and learning. Each campus reflects the rich diversity of
the students and families we serve. From the moment you
enter the door of a Champaign Unit 4 campus or office, you
will be treated with “courtesy, dignity, respect, and
professionalism.” These principles guide all
interactions between and among staff, students, parents, and
the community.
Teachers,
support staff, parents, and the community work hand in hand as we educate tomorrow’s
leaders. We must embrace every student who comes through our doors
to ensure he or she achieves educational success. All of us are dedicated
to providing the children of our district with a quality education in a safe
environment. Join us in our
efforts to develop successful students and citizens of character. Whether
you are a parent, a student, a community member, prospective employee or
volunteer, you are needed and welcome in the Champaign schools. Visit our
schools, ask questions, and gather information to see first hand why Champaign
Unit 4 Schools continue to be schools of choice.
Sincerely,
Arthur R. Culver
Superintendent
Contact Information
Mellon
Administrative Center
703 South New Street
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 351-3800
Fax: (217) 351-3871
Map of Unit 4
School Campuses |
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Safe and Orderly
Learning Environments All campuses practice consistent discipline
management by using a research-based plan with specific
baseline consequences for each level of offense. The Student Code of Conduct contributes
to safe and orderly learning environments, and the District's
focus on character education k-12 guides students in becoming
citizens of character. A strategy in the District Strategic
Plan is devoted to character development, and each campus is
in the process of implementing curriculum that teaches aspects
of character.
Quality Two-Way
Communication Hundreds
of volunteers work with Unit 4 students each year as mentors,
tutors, and guest speakers, as well as providing classroom
support. ad hoc committees allow parents and community members
to provide input into district-wide programs in areas like
attendance and discipline. Each campus has a building Council
that includes parent representation, and strong PTA/PTSA
groups offer support for students and staff. A
Key Communicator Network (KCN)
provides community members the opportunity for direct dialogue
with the Superintendent about issues of interest. To receive
notices of KCN meetings, e-mail
KCN@champaignschools.org
or contact the Human Resources Department at
217.351.3701.
Quality Teachers
and Staff In order to
recruit and retain high quality teachers and staff members,
Champaign Unit 4 offers highly competitive salaries and
benefits including district-paid state TRS contributions. Over
55 percent of the staff hold Masters degrees and continue to
pursue advanced degrees. the District offers stipends to
National Board Certified teachers, and Champaign
teachers are regular recipients of the Those Who Excel awards presented
by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Quality of Life in
Champaign Champaign
residents enjoy all of the entertainment and intellectual
activity of a large city, while enjoying the leisurely pace of
a smaller town. The University of Illinois provides the
excitement of Big 10 sporting events and world-class
entertainment for the Performing Arts at the Krannert Center.
Champaign is characterized by award-winning neighborhood
parks, and shares many museums, galleries and home and
theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.
Hometown Schools...World-Class Students
In order to prepare students for success in higher education
or in the workplace, all Unit 4 schools offer an aligned,
rigorous and relevant curriculum. Classrooms are positive,
student-centered environments. A recent audit by the Phi
Delta Kappan Curriculum Management Audit team provided
guidance for staff to begin enhancing curriculum to meet an
ambitious national standard. Champaign Unit 4 offers
numerous special programs, including gifted education,
foreign language at an elementary magnet school, and art
programs on all campuses. A
School Choice Program
at the elementary level offers parents several options to
meet their child's unique needs. For information about
registering your child in the school choice program, contact
the Family Information Center at 217.351.3701.
High Academic Performance
Champaign Unit School District #4 juniors post scores above
the state and national averages on the ACT. A 2002 Central
High School senior earned a perfect score on the ACT, one of
only 31 in the state. That same year, twenty-three seniors
received recognition from the National Merit Corporation for
outstanding scholarship. Individual
Campus Test Scores demonstrate the
District's commitment to provide excellence for all
students. All District scores on the Prairie State
Achievement Exam (PSAE) exceed state averages, and the
District is aggressively implementing strategies to raise
the achievement of all student groups to these high
standards. An ambitious
District Strategic Plan guides
efforts in this area, as well as in ensuring quality
programs for character development.
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