Curriculum, Instruction and Technology

Mrs. Julia A. Veazey, Assistant Superintendent 

Purpose:

The Curriculum and Instruction Department is committed to producing lifelong learners that are college bound, career ready and able to compete in a global society academically, and technologically by ensuring that our schools and classrooms are places where enriching, rigorous, and holistic learning experiences occur, while maintaining high expectations for our students, staff, parents and community members.

The Curriculum & Instruction Department encourages and embraces creativity, diversity, and individuality in instructional practices and learning.  We continue to be committed to ensuring that our students are challenged to learn, grow and excel in a rigorous and challenging environment where they can compete and dominate in the larger global community.

We understand the challenges that face the 21^st Century learner. A focus on creativity, critical thinking, communication, problem solving, and technological literacy is essential to prepare students for the future. As a District we recognize and embrace the challenges of today, and are committed to preparing our students for their tomorrow.

Curricular Belief Statements:

PHESD 144 students will rise to the expectations set for them.   

PHESD 144 students deserve a school environment that is safe, and healthy.  

PHESD 144 believes that meaningful data and assessment, guides and informs instruction.

PHESD 144 believes that our schools are places with caring staffs, supportive parents and committed community partners.   

PHESD 144 believes in the application of knowledge, rather than the regurgitation of meaningless rhetoric.

PHESD 144 believes that the Blueprint to Excellence is fixated on student growth, student enrichment, and student achievement.

The Pursuit of Excellence Continues………The Best is Yet to Come!

Mrs. Julia A. Veazey

Assistant Superintendent