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Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 753-1000
URL: http://www.niu.edu
As the suburban Chicago area's premier public university, we serve one of the nation's largest and most dynamic regions. More than 25,000 students study here, and nearly 200,000 alumni call NIU their alma mater.
Whether you are exploring NIU as a prospective student, looking to reconnect with fellow alumni, or simply seeking information on one of the nation's leading universities, we're glad you're here.
Kishwaukee College
21193 Malta Rd., Malta, Illinois 60150
(815) 825-2086
URL: http://www.kishwaukeecollege.edu
At Kishwaukee College, we know you have many options when it comes to your higher education. That's why we make sure our students have opportunities to experience excellence, explore career options, and connect with other students, faculty members, and employers while saving thousands of dollars on a top-notch education. We offer two-year degrees in 37 areas, 64 career/occupational degrees and certificates, and customized training. A wide variety of course offerings are available through our community and adult basic education programs, and support services such as counseling, employment services, and financial assistance are also available.
Choosing Kishwaukee College is really about choosing excellence, opportunity, accessibility, and value—qualities that make the choice for thousands of students each year an easy one.
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Primary School
355 N. Cross St., Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 895-8522
Secondary School
200 S. Gurler Rd., Bldg. 5, DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 787-7151
URL: http://www.cornerstonechristianacademy.com
Mission Statement:
The mission of Cornerstone Christian Academy is to provide for each student a comprehensive education, which is based on God's truth, while building stronger relationships among parents, staff, and students.
DeKalb School District #428
901 S. 4th St., DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2350
URL: http://www.dist428.org
Mission Statement:
The mission of DeKalb Community Unit School District #428, in partnership with parents and the entire community, is to educate each child to his/her fullest potential by encouraging, inspiring, and providing opportunities for all students to:
- Strive for and achieve academic excellence
- Think critically and independently
- Develop skills that will enhance life long learning
- Develop sound character
- Become contributing, productive members of our society
Purpose Statement:
The purpose of the Board of Education and all employees of DeKalb Community Unit School District #428 is to provide all school-aged children with the best educational opportunities possible. In order to accomplish this, the people of the District must believe that District #428 is an educational system in which they can take pride and willingly support.
Such a purpose requires that:
- Everyone associated with the District realizes that the District's reason for being is to serve the children, parents, and other residents in the District.
- Relations between student and student, student and staff, and staff and student are characterized by courtesy, civility, and consideration for one another.
- A high standard of performance is expected of every member of the staff and student body and that each is held responsible for performing to that standard.
- The people of the District are well informed and active participants in the operation and events of the District.
- The District's physical and financial resources are managed carefully and responsibly.
- Every graduate of DeKalb High School possess the skills required to enter a two or four year college or accredited technical or vocational program or to compete successfully in the job market.
Montessori
School
of DeKalb
PreK and Kindergarten
PO Box 70/302 Fisk Ave
.,
DeKalb
,
IL
60115
(815) 758-6822
http://www.dekalbmontessori.com
What makes Montessori Education unique?
1. The "Whole Child" Approach. The primary goal is to help each child reach full potential in all areas of life.
2. The "Prepared Environment." In order for self-directed learning to take place, the whole learning environment - room, materials and social climate - must be supportive to the learner.
3. The Montessori Materials. Dr. Montessori's observations of the kinds of things that children enjoy and go back to repeatedly led her to design a number of multi-sensory, sequential and self-correcting materials that facilitate the learning of skills and lead to learning of abstract ideas.
4. The Teacher. Originally called a "Directress," the Montessori Teacher functions as a designer of the environment, resource person, role model, demonstrator, record-keeper, and meticulous observer of each child's behavior and growth.
How does it work?
We operate on the principle of freedom within limits. This equipment is 30 years old because of these ground rules and quality of equipment. For the younger learner, the equipment is visible so they can see it and use it. For the older learner, equipment is not visible so they can think what they need to learn and collect the materials necessary to do it. The room is uncluttered and child friendly.
The multi-year span provides a family-like grouping where learning can take place naturally. Because of Montessori's peer group learning, there is often more conversation - language experiences.
St. Mary School
210 Gurler Rd., DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 756-7905
URL: http://www.stmarydekalb.org
Mission Statement:
Recognizing that each individual is made in the image and likeness of God, education must concern itself with the total person - Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Spiritual. Through the official teaching and tradition of our faith, St. Mary School strives to integrate knowledge and truth with Gospel values in all areas of school life, from the academics learned in class to the recreation on the playground. We also seek to extend this experience of Christ back to the home and community.
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