Programs and Activities

See District 15's Handbook for official information.

Academic

Student Services

The Student Services Department of District 15 provides special education programs and services for disabled children in compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Illinois Administrative Code.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Second Language Programs-Cheryl Wolfel~~wolfelc@ccsd15.net~~847-963-3136

District 15 English Language Learner Programs, 8 pages, pdf

Gifted & Talented Services

Grades K-2: Differentiated instruction is provided in the regular classroom to meet the needs of gifted and talented students.

Grades 3-8: Approximately five percent of third- through eighth-grade students are identified for participation in self-contained gifted classes. These classes provide enrichment and acceleration in the curriculum throughout the school day.

B.E.A.R.

B.E.A.R. (Be Excited About Reading) formerly known as W.I.S.H. - The PTA coordinates reading volunteers for first and second graders at the teacher's request. This gives children additional one-on-one reading practice.

Athletic

6th Grade District 15 Track Meets

6th graders from district elementary schools do the mile run in one meet and compete in track and field events in another meet.

6th Grade 2-Ball Competition

Students pair up to beat the clock while scoring as many baskets as possible. MJ winners continue to the district competition. Read more >>

5th/6th Grade Intramurals

Teacher/Moderator meets with a group of 50 or so fifth and sixth grade students on Friday mornings at 7:20a. Read more >>

Extracurricular

After School C.A.R.E.

C.A.R.E. is an affordable, enriching, and well-supervised before- and after-school program in which children can learn, grow, and develop.

Video Crew

Sixth grade students film and deliver the news to each classroom once a week.
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Yearbook Club

 

Bus Helpers
Kindergarten Helpers

 

Buddies

Helping out SIP (Structure for Independence) students through Peer Buddies, Gym Buddies, and Reading Buddies.
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Student Ambassadors

Two students from each 3rd through 6th grade classroom were voted by their peers to become their class' representatives. Read more >>

Junior Great Books

Provides opportunities for students to study classic books to acquire a greater appreciation of literature. Usually offered during lunch hours, one day a week, for six weeks during the winter months.

Mini-Courses

Coordinators offer students creative and educational “workshops” (led by volunteer parents) as an alternative to outside recess during the winter months.

Reflections

A national PTA program that encourages creative expression among children in literature, musical composition, photography, and visual arts. Students work on the theme outside of school time and the due date for entries is the week before Thanksgiving. This year's theme is, "I Wonder Why..." Read more>>

Fine Arts

Band

Instruments offered: flute, clarinet, saxophone, cornet/trumpet, trombone, and baritone. Percussion, oboe, and French horn may be offered to beginners per ear-training/rhythm evaluation.

Orchestra

Instruments offered: violin, viola, cello, and string bass

Chorus

An opportunity for any fifth grader or sixth grader...Read more >>