Teachers consider their management of instruction through planning, instructional delivery and interaction, management of students and achievement. Each department participates in yearly planning and evaluation through goal setting, analysis of current assessment data and a review of current research. Staff development activities including curriculum committees, training and visitation opportunities are available and encouraged. A teacher-mentoring program exists as well as a teacher assistance team which provides an opportunity for teachers to discuss teacher and student needs and strategies for improvement. Parents and teachers are partners in their child s education .
Parents are an integral part of their child s education.
A strong parent teacher organization meets monthly to discuss and share ideas and information regarding the students at Central Junior High School. Discussion Club, another active parent group meets monthly to discuss curricular issues with the Superintendent and other key members of the District 124 staff. An open door parent teacher conference model provides opportunities for dialogue throughout the school year. In addition, all contracting, assessment, goal setting, homework and discipline policies include a parent participation component. We are a community resource.