Glencoe School District 35 takes pride in offering students in Kindergarten through Eighth grades a balanced, varied curriculum that offers a differentiated experience for learners. Teachers' talents are utilized on a daily basis to turn curricular frameworks into living lessons. Our curriculum continues to be meaningful, coherent, articulated, aligned, and based on high standards.
This publication is organized by school and intended to provide parents with an overview of the District's broad based curriculum. The District is grateful for a high percentage of teacher involvement and parent interest in its curriculum and instruction throughout the grade levels and subject areas.
Included is a list of local and state assessments and administration dates. The District utilizes information in setting school improvement goals, to compare performance with expectations, in considering curricular or instructional refinements, and for more meaningful staff articulation.
Glencoe serves the needs of students in a variety of appropriate ways. The Curry-Samara Model for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment is the framework for differentiating the curricular content, instructional strategies, and products/outcomes. The published works of Dr. Edward Hallowell have also been utilized. Enrichment experiences within the classroom and extended programs in mathematics are offered. Many activities are designed for individuals or groups whose needs demand a modified program.
Each Glencoe school student will have numerous opportunities to study issues related to the earth, responsible green citizenship, environmental changes that need long term solutions, cultural affects on the environment, and service learning. Infused within the curriculum are science and social studies topics which inspire projects, activities, and discussions. Activities and clubs at all three buildings encourage creating and implementing solutions to the environment's immediate problems. WE CARE themes have been expanded to include earthly topics that correspond to each monthly theme.
Students in grades K-5 study Spanish. In grade 6, students can choose between continuation with Spanish, or starting a new language with French instruction. The Modern Language team of teachers has written goals and assessments for each grade level based on Illinois state standards for foreign language and the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language) national standards. Instruction follows the frameworks set by Gladys C. Lipton, author of Practical Handbook to Elementary Foreign Language Programs. ... LEARN MORE »
At each school, we will incorporate our monthly We Care themes into our social and emotional learning curriculum. Our students are encouraged to display positive behaviors and show respect for fellow classmates and adults. Each year, we review our rights and responsibilities and share updates through our school news.
• We Care Rights and Responsibilities
• We Care Monthly Themes
• We Care Book List for South School
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Review our core grade level expectations for technology skills. Within each school technology projects are integrated in the curriculum. Grade level teams design integrated projects to provide technology rich experiences for the children.
Information about the Everyday Mathematics Program is provided in this link that corresponds to the recently published NCTM Focal Points. We use the Everyday Math curriculum as our core math program in Kindergarten through sixth grade. This document also contains grade level goals. Mathematics learning goals are the recommended benchmarks for each grade level. The goals are guidelines that have been helpful in our instructional decision-making.
Word Study incorporates spelling, vocabulary and the foundations for language. The district has incorporated word study instruction into grades K-6 literacy. Read more about the 3-6 scope and sequence, and learn about the research-based program designed by international literacy experts Dr. Shane Templeton and Dr. Donald Bear.
The following rubrics were created by professionals at the Illinois State Board of Education in 2006 and are utilized to evaluate ISAT writing tests. Rubrics posted have become familiar to teachers and students as district educators target writing instruction for our students. While the state has discontinued writing for the 2011 ISAT, we continue to work on student writing using these frameworks for instruction. ... LEARN MORE »
The purpose of this manual is to provide a guideline for supporting children with life-threatening allergies in school. This resource is to assist teams in developing individual plans for children.
The Better Schools Accountability law requires all public school districts to report on the performance of their schools and students through school report cards. The school report card is available for District #35 and each school. ... LEARN MORE »
The Food Guidelines are intended to highlight our shared goals for food consumed within the Glencoe schools. Parents play an important role in their children’s eating habits and influence their food choices. We encourage our students to eat a healthy breakfast, snack and lunch in order to have the energy to do their best at school.
• Food Guidelines for Parents
• Class Party Checklist
An inclusive model of Special Education mainstreams students to the fullest extent possible. An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is developed to address each child's unique needs. The District philosophy supports a belief that students can be served in a general educational setting to the degree it serves their special needs and allows for the natural progression of the general education program. Each school hosts a special services team and curriculum consultant to assist general educators in meeting students' complex, individual needs.
• A Parent's Guide - The Educational Rights of Students with Disabilities
• Speech and Language Eligibility
Legal notices covering topics such as attendance, equal opportunity, health education, and integrated pest management are included in the Legal Notices document. Additional information is available through the District offices.
2011 Legal Notices
Collective Bargaining Agreement
Compensation Report
Title1 Involvement PlansLegal_Notices2011.pdf
The Parent/Student Handbook is intended to provide information about Glencoe School District #35. It represents a summary of procedures and Board policies governing the District. A complete set of Board policies is available in the Board of Education Offices. Throughout the school year this handbook may be amended. ... LEARN MORE »
Explore this interactive site for students, brought to you by the American Heart Association
Visit the CASEL site and review the top ten things you can do at home to promote SEL.
Get the facts on media and their effects on your child's physical, mental and social health. Learn how your family can use media in safe and healthy ways.
Common Sense Media is an independent nonprofit dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology.
View many resources shared via the Family Awareness Network of New Trier Township schools. Join in an upcoming session to learn and grow as a parent.
Glencoe Parent Connection connects parents with parents, schools and community to help them raise emotionally healthy kids. Parents come together for professionally moderated discussions based on kids' ages and community “hot topics,” from the K-to-1 transition to 'Teens and the Law.' Join the conversation!
A clearinghouse of resources for Illinois families and schools provided by the Illinois State Board of Education
Parenting Perspectives is committed to providing high-quality education for parents to nurture healthy child and teen development and to foster every child's unique potential.
Enjoy the 10 tips to support SEL in your home. Ideas are shared by CASEL and additional resources are listed for further reading.
Take 5 minutes to watch this video which highlights tips and tricks for parents to keep their children safe while online. This video is sponsored by iKeepSafe.org.
Learn more about our Glencoe Boy Scouts troop. For boys ages 11 to 17 - join in for new opportunities in citizenship, responsibility and outdoor education.
Visit the GEF website to see what’s new, order your commemorative school brick, or get the latest info on GEF highlights.
To learn more about how your child can participate in Social Service activities, attend social events or participate in the play, please visit our website.
Glencoe Parent Connection connects parents with parents, schools and community to help them raise emotionally healthy kids.
Check out all the fun and engaging programs and special events this season for all ages in Glencoe.
Enjoy weekly updates and information through the Glencoe PTO website!
Enjoy updates and information on special programs through the Glencoe Public Library!
