Century Junior High

Initial Designation: 2018

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School Details

  • Principal: Brian Horn
  • District: Orland School District
  • County: Cook
  • Community: Suburban

Characteristics

  • Academic Excellence - Faculty formally collaborate and learn from each other (e.g., interdisciplinary teams, PLCs)
  • Developmental Responsiveness - Curriculum is socially significant and relevant to student interests
  • Organizational Structures and Processes - Plan for school improvement that is organized, communicated, and acted upon
  • Social Equity - Ensure all students have equal access to technology for research and activities

Description

Century Junior High School combines a strong middle school model with clear structures that keep students learning, connected, and supported across grades 6 through 8. Sixth graders begin with a 90 minute ELA block, while grades 7 and 8 follow a consistent 45 minute period schedule that includes foreign language, PE, exploratory rotations such as art, music, research, communications, health, and digital literacy, plus a daily advisory focused on SEL, goal setting, and executive functioning. A robust MTSS system adds Reading Plus and Math Plus with certified teachers and a math interventionist, while advanced learners can access honors courses and an eighth grade integrated math option that earns high school credit. Support services include inclusive special education with a district self contained program and an SEL resource room, plus co taught supports for English learners. Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, a trusted adult mentoring system, and deep extracurricular participation anchor a welcoming culture where students thrive.
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