At Champaign Central, we are committed to the success of all students. Students will participate in reading, writing, speaking and listening activities daily in learning environments that support equity and excellence.  Teachers will continuously monitor student performance and expect increasing levels of achievement by every student.  Through their achievement, students will gain proficiency in the reading, writing, and language skills that are basic to all learning, critical to success in higher academic studies and the workplace, and essential for the creation of life-long learners.

The mathematics program of Champaign Central High School shall ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to become mathematically literate and capable of extending their learning to become informed citizens in a technological society.
Mathematically literate students are exposed throughout their school career to problem solving, reasoning, and communicating mathematically.  An appropriate mathematics curriculum incorporates manipulative, cooperative learning groups, technology, and processes of inquiry to foster students confidence their mathematical abilities.
All students have the right to learn significant mathematical and develop power over mathematical ideas; thus, students shall be provided access to the full range of mathematical topics.

Science instruction at Champaign Central is constantly evolving to exemplify Best Practices for science education while striving to follow the guidelines described in the National and Illinois State Standards.

At the heart of Central’s approach to social studies is the belief that students must become critical thinkers, capable of analyzing their world and making informed decisions. 

The Unit 4 high school World Languages Department offers five levels of Spanish, French and German because many students complete year 1 in the middle school.  It is recommended that students receive a “C” or better in the previous course before continuing to the next. Students preparing for entry into a college or university are encouraged to take a world language, but it is not a graduation requirement in the state of Illinois.  The first two years of world language are Academic courses and the following three years are Honors courses.  At both high schools the fifth year includes Advanced Placement content.

In the instrumental music program, musical literature will include intermediate concert band literature from various periods of music history. Students are required to participate in all concert band activities. Students in concert band will recieve training in music reading and performance techniques.

High School P.E. classes emphasize basic movements, skills, rules of activities, and team and individual activities with continual progress toward a healthy mind and body. Actual activity offerings vary by high school due to facility differences. The curriculum meets the national, state, and district goals.

Content

It is the belief of the Champaign Central that all students deserve access to the arts through creation, performance and study.  Success in the 21st century requires that our students sharpen their observational and critical thinking skills.  They must also cultivate visual literacy skills and develop a range of means for self-expression.  The arts offer a universal language, encompassing all forms of communication that enable students to express a variety of viewpoints and ideas through the visual arts, music, dance and drama. Arts education helps students develop the ability to think clearly, critically and creatively. 

Champaign Central believes in equitable access to and meaningful participation in quality educational opportunities.  We advocate for the advancement of the education of all individuals with disabilities.  The students in Champaign Cenral are provided with the opportunity to learn and attain self-fulfillment in appropriate inclusive environments.