District 65 is a K-8 school district serving more than 6,500 students from Evanston and small neighboring section of Skokie, Illinois.
District 65 is an award-winning school system, many schools having been named among top State schools as reported by a Chicago Sun-Times poll. District schools also have been recognized for state-of-the art technology, sought out as demonstration sites for other districts. Several schools were identified by the state as demonstration sites for legislators and others to visit and see an effective implementation of behavior intervention model that supports recognition and rewards for positive behaviors.
Administrators and teachers in this school district are often selected by local, state, and national organizations to share their expertise and skill with colleagues at well-recognized educational conferences and workshops.
Residents can send their children to a local attendance-area school, may apply to attend another attendance-area school, or may apply to attend one of the magnet schools or programs. All District 65 schools offer the same curriculum, texts, and materials taught by highly-qualified educational professionals. All District 65 students have access to advanced technologies that are used to enrich and support teaching and learning.
Attendance-area elementary schools offer classes for grades K-5. These schools generally are close to the child’s residence. In some cases, transportation is necessary because of identified hazardous crossings or for distance between school and child’s home.
Attendance-area middle schools offer classes for grades 6-8. Each middle school has a feeder pattern associated with identified elementary schools. Most middle school students walk or use public transportation to and from school.
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District 65's magnet schools are K-8 buildings. They offer a school environment that is different than the K-5 or middle school experience. The magnet schools are available by application and random selection for children across the entire Evanston/Skokie School District 65 community. Each magnet school has a focus to attract children and families. More information about the magnet schools is available on the Dr. Bessie Rhodes or Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School web sites. Selections to attend magnet schools are random, but include certain preferences for families with siblings in the program/school and for families who live within certain prescribed boundaries in proximity to the school location.
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There are two elementary magnet programs in District 65: a Two-Way Immersion (or TWI) program and the African Centered Curriculum (ACC) program. Selections to attend a magnet program are random, but preference is given for families in the attendance-area.
In the TWI program, the curriculum is enriched with Spanish-foreign language and culture. Spanish is the predominant teaching language in the earliest grades. This gradually transitions to more English for native Spanish speakers as they matriculate through the program. Native Spanish-speakers are tested for their bilingual education placement. Native English-speakers may apply to be part of the TWI program at Dawes, Dewey, Oakton, Washington or Willard School.
In the ACC program, the curriculum is enriched with lessons that introduce students to traditions and history of the African Diaspora using culturally-responsive materials and instructional strategies that build an understanding and sense of pride in the heritage of these peoples and their successes.
In all District 65 schools, families find
· caring adults who genuinely want what is best for children
· highly qualified teachers, most with a Master's Degree and above
· engaging curriculum
· a diverse student population
· low student-teacher ratios and class sizes lower than state averages
· instructional technology tools that enrich the curriculum
· opportunities in the fine arts, clubs and more.
To find out more about District 65 call 847 859-8100 to be directed for assistance, or call any of our school sites to arrange a visit.
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