West 40 Intermediate Service Center No.2
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The goal of the Regional Safe Schools-Middle School is to help students reconnect to school success, while increasing school safety throughout the school districts in the western Cook County.
red arrow ABOUT OUR SCHOOL :
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The West 40 Regional Safe School -Middle School seeks to develop relationships with each student, family, and sending district so together we can facilitate student success.



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red arrow CALENDAR :
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red arrow UNLOCKING THE SUCCESS...
The WEST 40 Regional Safe School-Middle School programs provide opportunities for learning:

 1.   Qualified teachers
2.   Interdiscplinary curriculum
3.   Small class sizes
4.   Advisory groups
5.   Positive adult role models
7.   Block scheduling
8.   Social/Life Skills classes
9.   Parent/Family Nights
10. Individual/group counseling
11. Peer mediation/conflict resolution
 
red arrow INSTRUCTION
At the West 40 Regional Safe School- Middle School, the teachers create small, safe environments for learning. Curriculum goals for each student are tied to the Illinois State Learning Standards and include the following classes:
green arrowMath
green arrowScience
green arrowLanguage Arts
green arrowSocial Science
green arrowHealth
green arrowPhysical Education
green arrowConsumer Education & Careers
green arrowIntensive Reading
green arrowConstitution
green arrowSocial Skills & Conflict resolution
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red arrow TEAM APPROACH :
Through the coordination of school experiences, community resources, individual goal setting, and family support classes, the program weaves positive support into the fabric of each student's life. After the student demonstrates significant and his or her family has been offered support strategies and resources, a transition plan is created and implemented to facilitate the return of the student to the home school.
 
 
red arrow BEST PRACTICES MAKE THE BEST        PROGRAMS
Middle School Philosophy
gray arrow The West 40 Regional Safe School-Middle School using the Middle School Philosophy as its core organization strategy.
gray arrow The Philosophy organizes around the premise that each child should feel safe, known, and cared for throughout his or her day.
Reclaiming the Youth
The West 40 Regional Safe School-Middle School uses the research from the "Reclaiming the Youth" national network of alternative education programs. This research states that all children must be given opportunities to develop the following:
gray arrow An ability to feel a sense of belonging
gray arrow An ability to master goals
gray arrow An ability to create safe independence
gray arrow An ability to be generous to the community or family unit
ADDRESS:
4315 South Joliet Avenue  PHONE: 708 - 447 - 2515

Lyons, Illinois 60534   FAX: 708 - 447 - 2687