Curriculum Documents

District 123 utilized the Illinois State Learning Standards to guide the development of our curriculum. Learn more about the IL standards.

The Illinois PaCE Framework was developed to provide guidance to students, families, and educators on what types of experiences and information a student should have in order to make the most informed decisions about College and Career planning, beginning in Grade 6 through high school. The framework is organized around: career exploration and development; postsecondary education exploration, preparation, and selection; and financial aid and literacy. Our Middle School offers Financial Literacy as one of its Encore courses. Additionally, District 123 has strong partnerships with area high schools. OLHMS hosts a High School Fair each year where public and private schools attend to provide students with an opportunity to learn about their academic offerings and career pathways. OLHMS also utilizes Xello, a college and career readiness program to help students navigate and support career development. OLHMS students complete a career interest inventory, explore career matchmaking opportunities, and engage in future planning and goal setting.  

The National PTA has worked with teachers, parents and education experts to develop a set of Parents’ Guide to Student Success that provide an overview for grades K-8 English language arts/literacy and mathematics. The guides provide clear, consistent expectations for what students should be learning at each grade in order to be prepared for college and career.