Middle school curriculum review:
Under the Academic Excellence pillar of the Vision 2026 Strategic Plan, one of the six core strategies is to expand programming that prepares students for a range of post-secondary opportunities. As part of this strategy, the district has engaged in a review of middle school elective offerings to ensure they align with Career Pathways and allow for Career-Connected Learning.
Entrepreneurship Course Content
Introduction to Culinary Arts Course Content
High School curriculum review:
High School staff are recommending eight texts are added to their approved novel list. These books would be for AP Literature and Dual Credit Introduction to Literature.
High School Novel Recommendations 2026-27
The current AP Chemistry textbook will be outdated per the College Board next year, therefore, CUSD 200 is required to update the textbook. Staff that teach this course reviewed options and made a recommendation to the administration.
Chemistry AP Edition, 11th Edition, Publisher: Cengage (for a more in-depth review of the textbook, please visit the administration building for the hard copy review)
If no PDFs are posted, then there is no pending curriculum approval.
For questions or to make public comments regarding the Proposed Curriculum, please contact one of the following individuals:
Dr. Eleni Gajewski, Director for Elementary Instruction
Email Dr. Eleni Gajewski
630-682-2067
Scott Chedister, Director for Middle School Instruction
Email Scott Chedister
630-682-2544
Ian Smith, Director for High School Instruction
Email Ian Smith
630-682-2464
Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez, Director for Multilingual Learners
Email Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez
630-682-2006
Melissa Murphy, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services
Email Melissa Murphy
630-682-2023
If no PDFs are posted, then there is no pending curriculum approval.